Western Digital Mirror Edition User Manual

My Book

Mirror Edition

User Manual

External Desktop

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Table of Contents

1 WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Registering Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Recording Your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3 About Your WD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Format and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

LED Indicators (Lights) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Power/Activity LED Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Capacity Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Kensington Security Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4 Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Windows®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Macintosh

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5 WD Drive Manager Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

WD Drive Manager Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6 WD RAID Manager for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Configuring RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

RAID Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

7 WD RAID Manager for Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Configuring RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

RAID Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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8 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device . . . . . . . . . .21

Auto-off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Safe Shutdown

Safe Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Unplugging the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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9 Replacing a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

11 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Regulatory Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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WD Service and Support

Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before
returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered through
our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com. If the answer is
not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number
shown below.

Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period.
This 30-day period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD
technical support. E-mail support is free for the entire warranty period and our
extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. To help us keep you informed of new
features and services, remember to register your product online at https://

www.wdc.com/register.

Accessing Online Support

Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics:

• Downloads - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product.

• Registration - Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special
offers.

• Warranty & RMA Services - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA
Status, and Data Recovery Information.

• Knowledge Base - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID.

• Installation - Get online installation help for your WD product or software.

Contacting WD Technical Support

When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system
hardware, and system software versions available.

North America

English 800.ASK.4WDC Australia 1 800 42 9861

(800.275.4932) China 800 820 6682/[phone]

Spanish 800.832.4778 Hong Kong [phone]

Europe (toll free)*

Europe

Middle East
Africa

00800 ASK4 WDEU
(00800 27549338)

[phone]

[phone]
[phone]

Asia Pacific

India 1 800 11 9393 (MNTL)/

1 800 200 5789 (Reliance)

011 26384700 (Pilot Line)
Indonesia [phone]
Japan 00 531 650442
Korea 02 703 6550
Malaysia [phone]/1 800 88 1908/

[phone]
Philippines 1 800 1441 0159
Singapore [phone]/[phone]/

[phone]
Taiwan [phone]/[phone]

* Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,

Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Registering Your WD Product

Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable
warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your
first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register online at

register.wdc.com.

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Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing My Book® Mirror Edition™. This user manual provides
step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your
WD product. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at

www.westerndigital.com.

Kit Contents

• Dual-drive storage system

•USB cable

• AC adapter*

• Quick Install Guide

•Software CD

Software CD

AC adapter (U.S.-only)*

Quick Install Guide

*This product may ship with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on your region.

My Book Mirror Edition

or

Global AC adapter configurations*

USB cable

Accessories

Visit shopwd.com (U.S. only) to view additional accessories like cables, power
supplies, and carrying cases for this product. Outside the U.S., visit

support.wdc.com.

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Compatibility

Windows

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Macintosh

• Available USB port • Available USB port

• Windows 2000/XP/Vista • Mac® OS X 10.4.11+

• Mac OS X 10.5.2+

Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.

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Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you

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install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Macintosh, go to the Apple
menu and select Software Update. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select

Windows Update.

Recording Your WD Product Information

In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your new WD
product found on the label on the bottom of the device. Also, write the purchase date
and other notes such as your operating system and version. This information is
necessary for setup and technical support.

Serial Number:

Model Number:

Purchase Date:

System and Software Notes:

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Precautions

WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during
unpacking and installation. Drives may be damaged by rough handling, shock, or
vibration. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your
external storage product:

• Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C–35°C
(41°F–95°F)

• Do not drop or jolt the device.

• Do not move the device when powered.

• Do not use the dual-drive storage system as a portable device.

• To avoid overheating, do not block air slots on the underside, top, or rear of the
enclosure. Do not stack any objects on top of the device that may block
ventilation.

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About Your WD Drive

Format and Configuration

This WD device is preformatted as a single Windows NTFS* partition and is
pre-configured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for extra data protection with
instantaneous and automatic data updates. If one drive fails, the dual-drive storage
system will still operate and your data will be preserved. You can replace the failed
drive and rebuild the dual-drive storage system.

This product also supports RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity and
accelerated performance. For more information on this product including instructions
on changing the RAID configuration or drive format, see “WD RAID Manager for
Windows” on page 13 or “WD RAID Manager for Mac” on page 17.

* To use this device with a Macintosh computer, you must reformat it to HFS+ (Journaled) or FAT32.

See “WD RAID Manager for Mac” on page 17 for instructions.

LED Indicators (Lights)

The Power/Activity and capacity gauge indicators are represented by a single bar of
four LEDs (lights) on the front panel of the device.

Power/Activity LED Behavior

Appearance Drive State

Steady Power-on state or power-save mode

Slow flashing (every four seconds) System standby

Moving up and down Drive in use

Alternating checkerboard pattern Transitioning from one state to another

Alternate flashing between top and bottom LEDs RAID degraded mode

Cycling from bottom to top RAID rebuild mode

Fast flashing (every second) Over-temperature condition*

* If this condition occurs, read/write activity will stop and the drive will spin down. Disconnect and

power down My Book. Allow it to cool down for 1-2 hours then reconnect and power up the device.

Capacity Gauge

When the device is turned on, the capacity gauge indicates space used on the drive
by illuminating up to four sections in an upward vertical direction. Each section
represents approximately 25 percent of drive capacity. Because this drive is
preformatted, the first section is illuminated upon installation.

The capacity gauge is enabled only through installation of WD Drive Manager, which
must be installed on each system to which the device is connected. The capacity
gauge is updated automatically as the drive is used.

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Interfaces

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Power button/
Safe Shutdown

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Kensington®
Security Slot

USB

USB

The industry standard interface for most Windows-based computers.
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0 is
backward-compatible with USB 1.1. Connection to a USB 1.1 device transfers data
at USB 1.1 speed (up to 1.5 Mb/s).

Kensington Security Slot

For drive security, this device is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot, which
supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). For more
information on the Kensington Security Slot and available products, visit

www.kensington.com.

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Software

In addition to WD Drive Manager, this WD product is shipped with the following
bonus software.

WD Anywhere™Backup is an easy, one-time setup, backup application that allows
you to preserve your data files with around-the-clock protection. Features include
multiple destination backup and simple, intuitive file recovery.

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Setting Up

Windows

Important: You must first install WD Drive Manager on the included CD before

connecting the unit. Follow the steps below to safely connect the device.

1. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load.

2. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

3. The CD autoruns. Click Accept in the terms of agreement screen and WD Drive
Manager and drivers are installed automatically. WD Drive Manager enables the
capacity gauge and Safe Shutdown

Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on your computer, you must install the utilities
manually. Go to the desktop. Double-click My Computer, My Book folder,
WD_Windows_Tools folder, and Setup.exe. Then run the CD which installs the
drivers.

4. The Application Installer screen displays a list of options including software,
documentation, and a registration link. All applications are selected by default.
Deselect any applications you do not want to install, then click Start. Or, click
Cancel to exit and no applications will be installed.

5. Connect the adapter’s DC cable plug to the DC power input at the rear panel of
the product. Verify that plug type of your wall power adapter is the correct plug
type for your region. If incorrect, remove it and install the correct one.

6. Connect the wall adapter to your AC power receptacle.

7. Plug one end of the USB interface cable into an available port on your computer.

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and also installs WD RAID Manager.

8. Plug the other end of the interface cable into the device, after which the unit
mounts to the system.

The WD Drive Manager icon appears in the system tray.

Note: If Windows prompts for additional drivers, allow it to perform its search.

Note: To change the format of the device to RAID 0, follow the instructions in

“WD RAID Manager for Windows” on page 13.

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Macintosh

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Important: Follow the steps below to safely connect the device.

1. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load.

2. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

3. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.

4. Double-click the WD Drive Manager folder, which contains the software for this
device

5. Double-click the WDDriveManager.dmg icon.

6. Double-click the WD Drive Manager Installer icon.

7. Click Install. WD Drive Manager enables the capacity gauge and

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Safe Shutdown

and also installs WD RAID Manager.

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8. Click Accept to accept the license agreement and continue with the installation.

9. Click Quit.

10.Connect the adapter’s DC cable plug to the DC power input at the rear panel of
the product. Verify that plug type of your wall power adapter is the correct plug
type for your region. If incorrect, remove it and install the correct one.

11.Connect the wall adapter to your AC power receptacle.

12.Plug one end of the USB interface cable into an available port on your computer.

13.Plug the other end of the interface cable into the device.

14.The unit will power up and mount to the system, and WD Drive Manager will
appear in the status menu. click the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point
to WD My Book. Click Launch WD RAID Manager.

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15.Click on the device to display the pop-up menu. Select the desired RAID
configuration and device format and click Configure.

16.When prompted to confirm, click Configure again.

17.As standard precaution, the system prompts you for an administrator’s name and
password to authenticate your action. Enter this information and click OK.

The device is now installed and ready to use.

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WD Drive Manager Status

WD Drive Manager Status provides a quick view of the general status of the device.
To view WD Drive Manager Status in Windows, roll the cursor over the WD Drive
Manager system tray icon.

Windows

Condition Icon

To view WD Drive Manager Status in Mac, click the WD Drive Manager status menu
icon and point to WD My Book RAID.

Mac

Condition Icon

WD Drive Manager Status Messages

WD Drive Manager
icon color/behavior

Blue Green Healthy

Blue flashing Yellow RAID 1 degraded

Blue Yellow RAID 1 rebuilding

Red flashing Red See WD Drive Manager Status for details

Condition icon color Meaning

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WD RAID Manager for Windows

WD RAID Manager is a tool designed to help you easily manage your RAID system,
including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. To launch
WD RAID Manager, right-click the WD Drive Manager system tray icon and point to

WD My Book. Click WD RAID Manager.

Configuring RAID

My Book Mirror Edition is preformatted as a single Windows NTFS partition and is
pre-configured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for data protection which dedicates half
the capacity to mirror the data in both drives A and B. This product also supports
RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance.

Important: Before you proceed, make sure to back up all files stored in My Book
onto another storage device.

1. To configure or change the RAID setting, select the device from the menu and
click Next.

2. Select the desired RAID configuration by clicking RAID 0 or RAID 1 (the
following example shows RAID 0). Select Quick NTFS format if you want the
drive formatted automatically following completion of the new RAID setting.

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3. Enter the confirmation number provided, then click Yes. When prompted again,
click Yes to confirm.

4. Click Close when finished.

You can also use the context menu in WD RAID Manager to run Windows Disk
Management Tool, perform NTFS quick format, or change the RAID configuration.
Right-click on a device in the WD RAID Manager main screen to view options.

RAID Troubleshooting

WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system, so at
anytime, you can view the status of each drive and take the appropriate action. To
view the device status, select the device from the menu and click Next. If you don’t
see the device on the menu, click Refresh to search for My Book devices connected
to your computer system.

You can also right-click the device and choose Properties. In this screen, you can
determine which drive (A or B) may have experienced a fault. This is reported in the
Disk A or Disk B Serial Number field.

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RAID Status Messages

WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status
of your drive.

Displayed Status

Description User Action

Text

Healthy Array is properly

configured and operating
normally.

Setting Mismatched Drives from different

RAID sets detected in
slots.

Degraded The array configuration is

valid and is currently
RAID1, but one slot is
marked as faulty.

None

Both slots have valid array
configurations, but they do not
agree on the settings and the
device is not able to determine
which configuration is newer.

Install another drive that is not
part of a different RAID array.

Install the original drive that is
part of the RAID array.Create a
new array with the installed
drives.

RAID 1 only

Consult the slot status values
to determine which slot is
faulty and replace the drive.

RAID Status
Rebuilding

The array configuration is
valid, but one slot is being
rebuilt from the other slot.

Bad Neither slot contains a

valid array configuration.

RAID 1 only

Recovering from degraded
mode. Wait for rebuild to
complete. (This may take
several hours.)

Check disk status. See “Disk
Status Messages” on page 16.

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Disk Status Messages

WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status
of your Disk A and B.

Displayed Status

Description User Action

Text

Good The slot configuration

None
contains valid data.
Consult the array status
to see if other errors have
been detected.

No hard disk The slot contains no HDD Install drive in empty slot.

No Config The slot does not contain

a valid configuration.

Create New RAID set. (Loss of

data)

Mismatched capacity. Replace

drive with identical capacity

drive and re-create RAID set.

Faulty The slot is marked as

Replace drive.
faulty.

Rebuilding The slot is currently being

rebuilt from the other slot.

Wait for rebuild to complete.

This will take several hours.

Good Initialization failed to

complete.

Rejected The slot contains an HDD

that does not meet the
unit’s requirements.

Replace other drive.

Install drive that is compatible

with RAID device.

Only WD Green Drives are

compatible.

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WD RAID Manager for Mac

WD RAID Manager is a tool designed to help you easily manage your RAID system,
including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. To launch
WD RAID Manager, click the WD Drive Manager menu extra icon and point to

WD My Book. Click Launch WD RAID Manager.

Configuring RAID

My Book Mirror Edition is preconfigured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for data
protection which dedicates half the capacity to mirror the data on both drives A and
B. This product also supports RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity and
accelerated performance.

1. To configure or change the RAID setting, click on a device from the menu to
display the popup menu.

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2. Select the desired RAID configuration and device format and click Configure.

Important: Before you proceed, make sure to back up all files stored on the
dual-drive storage system onto another storage device.

3. When prompted to confirm, click Configure again.

4. As standard precaution, the system prompts you for an administrator’s name and
password to authenticate your action. Enter this information and click OK.

When configuring the device, WD RAID Manager automatically formats the disk as a
single volume using the format and RAID type specified. FAT32 formats with a Master
Boot Record partition map for Windows compatibility.

The HFS+ setting formats with an HFS Extended w/ Journal volume using a partition
map type which best matches the Macintosh model the drive is currently connected
to. On Macintosh computers with PowerPC processor(s), an Apple Partition Map
structure is created. On Macintosh computers with Intel processor(s), a GUID
Partition Table is created.

RAID Troubleshooting

WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system so you can
view the status of each drive and take the appropriate action. To view the device
status as well as the status of each internal hard drive, including which drive (A or B)
may have experienced a fault, click on a device and then click Info, which brings up a
drawer on the right hand side of the main window.

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RAID Status Messages

WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status
of your drive.

Displayed Status

Description User Action

Text

Healthy Array is properly

configured and operating
normally.

Setting Mismatched Drives from different

RAID sets detected in
slots.

Degraded The array configuration is

valid and is currently
RAID1, but one slot is
marked as faulty.

None

Both slots have valid array
configurations, but they do not
agree on the settings and the
device is not able to determine
which configuration is newer.

Install another drive that is not
part of a different RAID array.

Install the original drive that is
part of the RAID array.Create a
new array with the installed
drives.

RAID 1 only

Consult the slot status values
to determine which slot is
faulty and replace the drive.

RAID Status
Rebuilding

The array configuration is
valid, but one slot is being
rebuilt from the other slot.

Bad Neither slot contains a

valid array configuration.

RAID 1 only

Recovering from degraded
mode. Wait for rebuild to
complete. (This may take
several hours.)

Check disk status. See “Disk
Status Messages” on page 20.

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Disk Status Messages

WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status
of your Disk A and B.

Displayed Status

Description User Action

Text

Good The slot configuration

None
contains valid data.
Consult the array status
to see if other errors have
been detected.

No hard disk The slot contains no HDD Install drive in empty slot.

No Config The slot does not contain

a valid configuration.

Create New RAID set. (Loss of

data)

Mismatched capacity. Replace

drive with identical capacity

drive and re-create RAID set.

Faulty The slot is marked as

Replace drive.
faulty.

Rebuilding The slot is currently being

rebuilt from the other slot.

Wait for rebuild to complete.

This will take several hours.

Good Initialization failed to

complete.

Rejected The slot contains an HDD

that does not meet the
unit’s requirements.

Replace other drive.

Install drive that is compatible

with RAID device.

Only WD Green Drives are

compatible.

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Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device

Auto-off

The device turns off automatically when you shut down the computer. You also may
follow these steps to turn off the device.

Note: My Book Mirror Edition supports a maximum capacity of 2TB (1TB per drive
assembly) in a RAID 0 system or 1TB in a RAID 1 system.

Important: To ensure warranty coverage during the 3-year limited warranty period
on this product, use only WD RMA-certified WD Caviar® GP hard drive assemblies
for replacement into the My Book Mirror Edition enclosure.

Safe Shutdown™

The Power button features Safe Shutdown, which prevents the inadvertent powering
down of the device until all data is written to the device or system. To engage Safe
Shutdown, press the Power button once. You may hear the device power down
before the Power LED turns off. The device is now shut down properly and may be
safely disconnected.

Safe Shutdown is enabled only through installation of its driver, which must be
installed on each system to which the device is connected.

Safe Removal

Windows

Right-click on the WD Drive Manager icon in your system tray and point to
My Book... > Safely Remove. You can also right-click the Safely Remove

Hardware icon in your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware. You
may hear the device power down before the Power LED turns off. The device is now
shut down properly, and you may disconnect it safely.

Mac

Drag the My Book icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount. You may hear the
device power down as the Power LED flashes. When the Power LED is steady, you
may press the Power button once or disconnect the device’s power cord to turn it off
safely.

Unplugging the Device

You may perform normal system shutdown at any time and remove the product
thereafter. If the computer is still on, first follow the instructions under Safe Shutdown
or Safe Removal above.

1. Unplug the interface cable from the device.

2. Unplug the other end of the interface cable from the computer port.

3. Unplug the AC adapter from the power receptacle.

4. Unplug the the DC power connector from the power supply socket on the back of
the device.

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Replacing a Drive

My Book Mirror Edition is a limited user-serviceable product which allows for
servicing of one or both internal hard drives in the enclosure.

Important: Only WD Caviar®GP hard drive assemblies can be inserted into the
My Book Mirror Edition enclosure.

In the event a fault occurs and you would like to service the device yourself, visit WD
Technical Support at support.wdc.com and search the knowledge base article 1709
for detailed instructions on obtaining a replacement drive. When contacting Technical
Support, have the following items ready: My Book serial number, date of purchase,
and the serial number of the internal hard drive(s) which require replacement. Once
you have received the replacement drive(s), follow the steps below to service the
dual-drive storage system.

Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) problems, ground yourself by
touching the metal chassis of the computer before handling the device.

Before getting started, power off the unit and disconnect all of its cables.

1. Place the unit on a clean and stable surface.

2. Using your thumb, firmly push down on the top front panel of the unit to release
the latch and open the cover.

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3. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the drive cover plate. Remove the drive
cover plate and set aside.

Note: Each drive is designated A or B by a color coded decal.

4. Locate the drive you wish to replace (A or B). Using the pulltab, carefully and
slowly pull the drive assembly up and out of the enclosure and set aside.

5. Gently slide the replacement drive assembly into the drive slot until is fully
inserted.

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6. Replace the cover plate by sliding it under and between the pulltabs and securing
it with the thumbscrew.

Note: Do not overtighten the thumbscrew.

7. Close the cover and firmly push down until it locks into place.

8. Reconnect only the power cable to the device. Do not connect computer interface
cables.

9. The drive starts the rebuild process automatically and the LEDs cycle from bottom
to top. The RAID rebuild may take up to 12 hours depending on drive capacity
and activity, but typically will complete in 5-7 hours. Allow the RAID rebuild to
complete.

Important: Do not attempt to use the device during the rebuild process.

10.Once complete, the LEDs will glow steadily to indicate power-on state.

11.Connect the interface cable. The WD Drive Manager Status displays (see “WD
Drive Manager Status” on page 12).

12.Return the faulty drive following the instructions provided in the WD knowledge
base article# 1709.

Important: Do not disassemble the internal drive and attached assembly
components. Return the entire internal drive assembly intact to WD.

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Troubleshooting

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10

If you have problems when installing or using this product, visit our support Web site
at support.wdc.com and search our knowledge base for more help.

How to Answer ID

 install My Book Mirror Edition on a Windows or Macintosh computer 2283
 use My Book Mirror Edition with your computer system 1717
 service My Book Mirror Edition to replace a hard drive 1709
 change the RAID setting of a WD My Book Mirror Edition 1465
 format the drive to Mac OS format 287
 install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP/Vista 207
 install, partition, and format the drive in Windows 2000 34
 make a device bootable on Intel-based Mac systems 1787
 obtain and reinstall the original software included on the external hard drive 1425
 obtain further information on external hard drive interfaces 1729

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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 the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by WD could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.

ICES/NMB-003 Compliance

Cet appareil de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B.

Safety Compliance

Approved for US and Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1: Safety of Information Technology Equipment.
Approuvé pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 : Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de

l'information.
This product is intended to be supplied by a listed limited power source, double insulated, or direct plug-in power unit marked

“Class 2.”

CE Compliance For Europe

Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this system to the applicable Council Directives of the European Union,
including the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). A “Declaration of Conformity” in
accordance with the applicable directives has been made and is on file at Western Digital Europe.

GS Mark (Germany only)

Machine noise - regulation 3. GPSGV: Unless declared otherwise, the highest level of sound pressure from this product is
70db(A) or less, per EN ISO 7779. Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt
70 db(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779, falls nicht anders gekennzeichnet oder spezifiziert.

VCCI Notice (Japan only)

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from information
technology equipment. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio
interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

MIC Notice (Republic of Korea only)

Class B Device 1 Please note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in any
environment, including residential areas.

Environmental Compliance (China)

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Warranty Information

Obtaining Service

WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. If this Product
requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or
visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a
Return Material Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be
given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. An unauthorized return (i.e., one for which
an RMA number has not been issued) will be returned to you at your expense. Authorized returns must
be shipped in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to the address provided on your
return paperwork. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your
WD product. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial
number required) via support.wdc.com. WD shall have no liability for lost data regardless of the cause,
recovery of lost data, or data contained in any Product placed in its possession.

Limited Warranty

WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term defined below, be free
from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to WD’s specification therefor. The term of
your limited warranty depends on the country in which your Product was purchased. The term of your
limited warranty is for 3 years in the North, South and Central America region, 3 years in the Europe,
the Middle East and Africa region, and 3 years in the Asia Pacific region, unless otherwise required by
law. The term of your limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your
purchase receipt. WD shall have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that the
Product was stolen from WD or that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be
rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse,
improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening, disassembling,
or removing external enclosures, including but not limited to the mounting frame, unless the product is
on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the
applicable instructions, as found at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession
of someone other than WD. Subject to the limitations specified above, your sole and exclusive
warranty shall be, during the period of warranty specified above and at WD’s option, the repair or
replacement of the Product. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced
Products for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the
date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer.

The foregoing limited warranty is WD’s sole warranty and is applicable only to products sold as new.
The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all other remedies and warranties, whether
expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, and b) any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for damages
including, but not limited to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any financial loss, lost
profits or expenses, or lost data arising out of or in connection with the purchase, use, or performance
of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In the United States,
some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the
limitations above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

Western Digital
20511 Lake Forest Drive
Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A.

Information furnished by WD is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, no responsibility is assumed by WD for its
use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted
by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD. WD reserves the right to change specifications at
any time without notice.

Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and WD Caviar are registered trademarks; and Mirror Edition,
WD Anywhere, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned
herein that belong to other companies.

© 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

4779-705011-A03 Jan 2009

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A

Auto-off 21

C

Capacity gauge 5
Compatibility, system 3
Compliance, regulatory 26
Configuring RAID 13, 17

D

Device

disconnecting 21
turning off 21

Drive

configuration 5
format 5
replacing 22

Drive status 12

E

Environmental compliance (China) 26
eSATA 6

F

FAQs 25
FCC Class B information 26
FireWire 6
Frequently asked questions 25

H

Handling precautions 4

I

ICES/NMB-003 compliance 26
Interfaces

FireWire 800/400, USB, and eSATA 6

K

Kensington Security Slot 6
Kit contents 2

L

LED indicators 5

capacity gauge 5

Limited warranty 27

P

Product registration 1

R

RAID

configuring 13, 17
disk messages 16, 20
status messages 15, 19

troubleshooting 14, 18
Registration, product 1
Regulatory compliance 26
Replacing a drive 22
RoHS 26

S

Safe removal 21
Safe Shutdown 21
Safety compliance 26
Service, WD 1, 27
Software

supplied on CD 7

WD RAID Manager-Mac 17

WD RAID Manager-Windows 13
Support, WD 1
System compatibility 3

T

Troubleshooting 25
Turning off the device 21

U

UL 26
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 26
USB 6

W

Warranty 27
Warranty, limited 27
WD

service 1

support 1
WD Drive Manager status 12
WD RAID Manager

Mac 17

Windows 13

O

Obtaining service 27

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