Pre-Installation Instructions; Handling Precautions - Western Digital My Cloud DL2100 User Manual

Back Panel Ethernet (Network) LEDs
The following table describes the network and activity LEDs:
Note: Looking at the Ethernet port, the LED on the top right is the Activity LED,
and the one on the bottom right is the Link LED.
State LED
Link down Link
Link up – 10/100 Link
Mbps connection
Link up – 1000 Link
Mbps connection
Link idle Activity
Link busy Activity

Pre-installation Instructions

Before beginning installation, select a suitable location for your device to obtain maximum
efficiency. Place it in a location 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.
 Away from fields of 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 drives. 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 device.
 Do not remove both data drives at the same time. This will cause your device to
become unresponsive.
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Appearance State Description
Off Cable or device is not plugged in, or other
end of link is not operational.
Yellow Cable is plugged in, and both ends of the
link have successfully established
communications. 10/100 Mbps network
connection.
Green Cable is plugged in, and both ends of the
link have successfully established
communications. 10/100/1000 Mbps
network connection.
Solid Active communication is not in progress.
Green - Blinks Active communication is in progress.
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