Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... including instructions on changing the RAID configuration or drive format, refer to the user manual included on repartitioning and reformatting the drive to NTFS prior to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Kit Contents My Book Pro Edition II Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide AC Power Adapter FireWire 800 Cable FireWire 400 Cable Before Getting Started Kit Contents • My Book™ Pro Edition™ II triple interface dual-drive storage system with RAID •...
... including instructions on changing the RAID configuration or drive format, refer to the user manual included on repartitioning and reformatting the drive to NTFS prior to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Kit Contents My Book Pro Edition II Installation and software CD Quick Install Guide AC Power Adapter FireWire 800 Cable FireWire 400 Cable Before Getting Started Kit Contents • My Book™ Pro Edition™ II triple interface dual-drive storage system with RAID •...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... for this program into the Applications folder. 5. WD Button Manager Software disk image contains the installer required to the user manual provided on your computer. 2. Double-click this product including drive features, utilities, RAID configuration, drive replacement, and troubleshooting, refer to enable the capacity gauge and Safe Shutdown™. My Book Pro Edition II | 2 Installing the Drive Macintosh 1. Insert the software CD into the Applications folder. 6. Turn...
... for this program into the Applications folder. 5. WD Button Manager Software disk image contains the installer required to the user manual provided on your computer. 2. Double-click this product including drive features, utilities, RAID configuration, drive replacement, and troubleshooting, refer to enable the capacity gauge and Safe Shutdown™. My Book Pro Edition II | 2 Installing the Drive Macintosh 1. Insert the software CD into the Applications folder. 6. Turn...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... to the user manual provided on your choice; Safety - Part 1: General Requirements (File E101559). My Book Pro Edition II | 3 Turn on the CD. The following booklet, prepared by WD could void the user's authority to Part 15 of options including software, documentation, and a registration link. If a security alert is displayed during this installation, click Accept or Continue. Connect the unit's power cord and...
... to the user manual provided on your choice; Safety - Part 1: General Requirements (File E101559). My Book Pro Edition II | 3 Turn on the CD. The following booklet, prepared by WD could void the user's authority to Part 15 of options including software, documentation, and a registration link. If a security alert is displayed during this installation, click Accept or Continue. Connect the unit's power cord and...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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..., to you at WD's option, the repair or replacement of someone other rights which an RMA number has not been issued) will be , during installation or normal use , will conform to change without notice. © 2006 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and My Book, Pro Edition, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com.
..., to you at WD's option, the repair or replacement of someone other rights which an RMA number has not been issued) will be , during installation or normal use , will conform to change without notice. © 2006 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and My Book, Pro Edition, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com.
User Manual (pdf)
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... of data safety. Kit Contents • Triple interface dual-drive storage system with RAID • FireWire® 800 cable • FireWire 400 cable • USB 2.0 certified cable • AC adapter with power cord • Software CD • Quick Install Guide My Book Pro Edition II AC Power Adapter Software CD Quick Install Guide USB Cable FireWire 400 Cable FireWire 800 Cable System Requirements Macintosh ® • An available FireWire or USB port...
... of data safety. Kit Contents • Triple interface dual-drive storage system with RAID • FireWire® 800 cable • FireWire 400 cable • USB 2.0 certified cable • AC adapter with power cord • Software CD • Quick Install Guide My Book Pro Edition II AC Power Adapter Software CD Quick Install Guide USB Cable FireWire 400 Cable FireWire 800 Cable System Requirements Macintosh ® • An available FireWire or USB port...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the back panel of the enclosure. Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information regarding updating your first telephone contact with care during the applicable warranty period for setup and technical support. Recording Your WD Product Information In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your product. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Updating Your Operating System Macintosh...
... the back panel of the enclosure. Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information regarding updating your first telephone contact with care during the applicable warranty period for setup and technical support. Recording Your WD Product Information In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your product. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Updating Your Operating System Macintosh...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to system standby System standby Drive in use RAID degraded mode RAID rebuild mode Capacity Gauge The Capacity Gauge (inner LED) consists of disk space. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is pre-configured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection with instantaneous and automatic data updates. Power/Activity LED Appearance Steady Fast flashing (for...
... to system standby System standby Drive in use RAID degraded mode RAID rebuild mode Capacity Gauge The Capacity Gauge (inner LED) consists of disk space. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 2 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is pre-configured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection with instantaneous and automatic data updates. Power/Activity LED Appearance Steady Fast flashing (for...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Gauge LED (inner ring) B Power Button C Power/Activity LED (outer ring) A BB C D FireWire 400 Port E FireWire 800 Port (x2) F USB Port G Power Port H Kensington Security Slot D E F G H Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, My Book Pro Edition II is equipped with three interface types: FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Choosing an Interface My Book Pro Edition II is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable...
... Gauge LED (inner ring) B Power Button C Power/Activity LED (outer ring) A BB C D FireWire 400 Port E FireWire 800 Port (x2) F USB Port G Power Port H Kensington Security Slot D E F G H Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, My Book Pro Edition II is equipped with three interface types: FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Choosing an Interface My Book Pro Edition II is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable...
User Manual (pdf)
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... into the Applications folder. 5. 3 Connecting the Device MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Macintosh® 1. Insert the software CD into the Applications folder. 6. Turn on your computer. 2. Double-click My Book RAID Manager to install the backup software now, double-click the EMC® Retrospect® Express icon in the Mac folder and follow the instructions as shown above, after...
... into the Applications folder. 5. 3 Connecting the Device MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Macintosh® 1. Insert the software CD into the Applications folder. 6. Turn on your computer. 2. Double-click My Book RAID Manager to install the backup software now, double-click the EMC® Retrospect® Express icon in the Mac folder and follow the instructions as shown above, after...
User Manual (pdf)
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... it to the system. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must install the utilities manually. The CD autoruns and Button Manager and drivers are installed automatically. Note: If AutoPlay is now ready for instructions. A menu displays a list of your computer, you must first install the drivers and utilities on your computer. 2. Connect the unit's power cord and interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire...
... it to the system. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Windows Important: You must install the utilities manually. The CD autoruns and Button Manager and drivers are installed automatically. Note: If AutoPlay is now ready for instructions. A menu displays a list of your computer, you must first install the drivers and utilities on your computer. 2. Connect the unit's power cord and interface cable (USB, FireWire 800, or FireWire...
User Manual (pdf)
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... supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. Important: Before you proceed, make sure to back up all files stored in both drives A and B. 1. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Configuring RAID My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates half the capacity to mirror the data in My Book onto another storage...
... supports RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. Important: Before you proceed, make sure to back up all files stored in both drives A and B. 1. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Configuring RAID My Book Pro Edition II is preformatted for HFS+ (Journaled) and is preconfigured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates half the capacity to mirror the data in My Book onto another storage...
User Manual (pdf)
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...BOOK RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 9 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 4. As standard precaution, the system prompts you for an administrator's name and password to the format you specified RAID Troubleshooting My Book RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system, so at anytime, you can view the status of each internal hard drive...each drive and take the appropriate action. To view the device status as well as a single volume to authenticate your action. When configuring the device, My Book RAID Manager automatically formats the disk as the status of the main window....
...BOOK RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 9 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 4. As standard precaution, the system prompts you for an administrator's name and password to the format you specified RAID Troubleshooting My Book RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system, so at anytime, you can view the status of each internal hard drive...each drive and take the appropriate action. To view the device status as well as a single volume to authenticate your action. When configuring the device, My Book RAID Manager automatically formats the disk as the status of the main window....
User Manual (pdf)
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MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Condition Messages My Book RAID Manager reports the following condition messages depending on the current status of your drive. The rebuilding process may have a problem. Your data in either RAID 0 or RAID 1. Your device may take up to 12 hours depending on the master will be installed properly. Your device is in RAID 1 mode and is still accessible while it...
MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Condition Messages My Book RAID Manager reports the following condition messages depending on the current status of your drive. The rebuilding process may have a problem. Your data in either RAID 0 or RAID 1. Your device may take up to 12 hours depending on the master will be installed properly. Your device is in RAID 1 mode and is still accessible while it...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 5 My Book RAID Manager for Windows My Book RAID Manager is disabled on the desktop or system tray. Go to display the menu below, click Install My Book RAID Manager, and follow the instructions as prompted. MY BOOK RAID MANAGER FOR WINDOWS - 11 To Install My Book RAID Manager, run the CD which installs the drivers. Double-click My...
..., including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 5 My Book RAID Manager for Windows My Book RAID Manager is disabled on the desktop or system tray. Go to display the menu below, click Install My Book RAID Manager, and follow the instructions as prompted. MY BOOK RAID MANAGER FOR WINDOWS - 11 To Install My Book RAID Manager, run the CD which installs the drivers. Double-click My...
User Manual (pdf)
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... government-certified AES 128/256-bit data encryption to -locate internet downloads. Retrospect's smart utility won't return unwanted files and folders-just the exact data you need to back up only new or changed data, without timeconsuming weekly full backups or complex procedures. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 6 Using EMC Retrospect Express EMC Retrospect Express is accessible from any screen.
... government-certified AES 128/256-bit data encryption to -locate internet downloads. Retrospect's smart utility won't return unwanted files and folders-just the exact data you need to back up only new or changed data, without timeconsuming weekly full backups or complex procedures. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 6 Using EMC Retrospect Express EMC Retrospect Express is accessible from any screen.
User Manual (pdf)
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... to service My Book. Before getting started, power off the unit and disconnect all four screws from the unit and set aside. 7. Important: To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of the internal hard drive(s) which allows for detailed instructions on obtaining a replacement drive. Using a cross-tip (Phillips) screwdriver, remove all of its cables. 1. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8 Replacing a Drive My Book Premium Edition II...
... to service My Book. Before getting started, power off the unit and disconnect all four screws from the unit and set aside. 7. Important: To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of the internal hard drive(s) which allows for detailed instructions on obtaining a replacement drive. Using a cross-tip (Phillips) screwdriver, remove all of its cables. 1. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 8 Replacing a Drive My Book Premium Edition II...
User Manual (pdf)
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... is Hi-Speed USB? For further information on a Windows or Macintosh computer • service My Book Pro Edition II to replace a hard drive • change the RAID setting of a WD My Book Pro II • specifications for their answer ID as listed below. Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for more information. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 9 Troubleshooting If you have problems when installing or using this product, refer to this...
... is Hi-Speed USB? For further information on a Windows or Macintosh computer • service My Book Pro Edition II to replace a hard drive • change the RAID setting of a WD My Book Pro II • specifications for their answer ID as listed below. Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for more information. MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL 9 Troubleshooting If you have problems when installing or using this product, refer to this...
User Manual (pdf)
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However, there is no user-serviceable parts. 10 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of service. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material...
However, there is no user-serviceable parts. 10 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of service. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material...
User Manual (pdf)
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... reliable; and My Book, Pro Edition, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks; No license is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at support.wdc.com and choose from its use nor for support, have your region. • Contact Support - Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Download installation software and drivers. • Technical Information...
... reliable; and My Book, Pro Edition, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks; No license is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at support.wdc.com and choose from its use nor for support, have your region. • Contact Support - Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Download installation software and drivers. • Technical Information...
User Manual (pdf)
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... H Handling precautions 2 I Installation, FAQs 22 K Kit contents 1 L LED indicators 3 capacity gauge 3 Limited warranty 24 M Macintosh software update 2 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL My Book RAID Manager 7, 11 O Obtaining service 23 Operating system, updating 2 P Product registration 2 R RAID condition messages 10, 14 configuring 8, 12 troubleshooting 9, 13 Registration, product 2 Regulatory compliance 23 Replacing a drive 18 Requirements, system 1 S Safe removal 17 Safe Shutdown 17 Service packs 2 Service, WD 23, 25 Software My Book RAID Manager 7, 11...
... H Handling precautions 2 I Installation, FAQs 22 K Kit contents 1 L LED indicators 3 capacity gauge 3 Limited warranty 24 M Macintosh software update 2 MY BOOK PRO EDITION II USER MANUAL My Book RAID Manager 7, 11 O Obtaining service 23 Operating system, updating 2 P Product registration 2 R RAID condition messages 10, 14 configuring 8, 12 troubleshooting 9, 13 Registration, product 2 Regulatory compliance 23 Replacing a drive 18 Requirements, system 1 S Safe removal 17 Safe Shutdown 17 Service packs 2 Service, WD 23, 25 Software My Book RAID Manager 7, 11...