PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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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.
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.
State
LED
Color
State Description
Link down
Link
Off
Cable or device is not plugged in, or other
end of link is not operational.
Link up – 100 Mbps
Link
Yellow - Solid
Cable is plugged in, and both ends of the
link have successfully established
communications. Network negotiated at
100 Mbps.
Link up – 1000 Mbps
Link
Green - Solid
Cable is plugged in, and both ends of the
link have successfully established
communications. Network negotiated at
1000 Mbps.
Link idle
Activity
Off
No active communication in progress.
Link busy
Activity
Green - Blinking
Active communication is in progress.
