Pre-Installation Instructions; Handling Precautions - Western Digital My Cloud User Manual

Back Panel (Network) LEDs
The following table describes the network state and activity LEDs.
Note: Looking at the port, with the LEDs on the bottom, the LED on the top is the Activity
LED, and the one on the bottom is the Link LED.
State LED
Link down Link
Link up – 100 Mbps Link
Link up – 1000 Mbps Link
Link idle Activity
Link busy Activity

Pre-installation Instructions

Before installing the device, select a suitable place for it for maximum efficiency. Place it in a
place that is:
 Near a grounded power outlet

Clean and dust free
 On a stable surface free from vibration

Well ventilated, with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings on the top and
bottom of the device, and away from sources of heat
 Secluded from electromagnetic fields from electrical devices such as air conditioners,
radio and television receivers.

Handling Precautions

WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking
and installation. Rough handling, shock, or vibration can damage the device. Observe the
following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product:
 Do not drop or jolt the device.
 Do not move the device while it is powered on.
 Do not use this product as a portable drive.
MY CLOUD USER MANUAL
Color State Description
Off Cable or device is not plugged in, or other
end of link is not operational.
Yellow - Solid Cable is plugged in, and both ends of the
link have successfully established
communications. Network negotiated at
100 Mbps.
Green - Solid Cable is plugged in, and both ends of the
link have successfully established
communications. Network negotiated at
1000 Mbps.
Off No active communication in progress.
Green - Blinking Active communication is in progress.
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