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Western Digital My Cloud Mirror User Manual

Western Digital My Cloud Mirror
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WD My Cloud Mirror
Personal Cloud Storage
User Manual

Table of Contents

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Western Digital My Cloud Mirror Specifications

General IconGeneral
RAID levels1, JBOD
Storage drive capacity5000 GB
Storage drive interface-
Storage drives installedYes
Installed storage drive typeHDD
Total installed storage capacity10 TB
Maximum supported storage capacity- TB
Number of storage drives installed2
Processor frequency1.2 GHz
Internal memory- GB
Wi-FiNo
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
USB 2.0 ports quantity0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Chassis typeDesktop
Product colorSilver
TypeStorage server
Device classHome & Home Office
AC input voltage100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth154.94 mm
Width99.06 mm
Height171.45 mm
Weight2300 g

Summary

WD Service and Support

Accessing Online Support

Provides information on how to access WD's online support website and available resources.

Contacting WD Technical Support

Information on how to contact WD technical support and details required for assistance.

Registering Your WD Product

Instructions on how to register your WD product online for updates and special offers.

Important User Information

Important Safety Instructions

Crucial safety guidelines for installing, using, and servicing the device to prevent hazards.

Recording Your WD Product Information

Guidance on recording essential product details for setup and technical support purposes.

Product Overview

About the System

An introduction to the personal cloud storage device and its core functionality.

Features

Details on the key features and benefits of the WD My Cloud Mirror device.

About the Online Learning Center

Information about WD's online resource for product instructions, software, and help.

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the WD My Cloud Mirror package.

Requirements

Specifies the necessary operating systems, web browsers, and network configurations.

Product Components

Identifies the physical parts and components of the WD My Cloud Mirror device.

Pre-installation Instructions

Guidance on selecting an optimal location and preparing for device installation.

Handling Precautions

Important precautions to follow when unpacking and handling the device to prevent damage.

Getting Started

Physically Connecting the Device

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the WD My Cloud Mirror to a network.

Getting Started Using Online Setup Software

Guide to using the online setup software for easy device configuration.

Getting Started Without Online Setup Software

Alternative methods for setting up the device without using the online setup software.

Accessing Content

Instructions on how to access files and folders on your WD My Cloud Mirror.

Accessing Your Cloud Remotely

Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud Mirror Device

How to enable remote cloud access for the entire device.

Configuring Cloud Access for a User

Steps to grant specific users remote access capabilities to the device.

Mobilizing Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps

Using mobile apps to access and manage your files remotely.

Managing Users, Groups, and Shares

About Users

Information on managing user accounts, privileges, and settings on the device.

Adding a Single User

Step-by-step guide to creating a new user account on the device.

Adding Multiple Users

Instructions for adding multiple user accounts simultaneously.

About Groups

Guidance on creating and managing user groups for easier administration.

About Shares

Information on creating and managing shares (folders) for file storage.

Creating a New Share

Steps to create new public or private shares for storing data.

The Dashboard at a Glance

Launching the Dashboard

Methods for accessing and opening the WD My Cloud Mirror dashboard.

The Dashboard Home Page

Overview of the dashboard's main interface, navigation, and status indicators.

Navigation Icons

Explanation of the icons used in the dashboard's navigation bar.

Obtaining Customer Support

Information on how to get help and technical support for the device.

Common Tasks

A quick reference table linking common tasks to their respective instructions.

Backing Up and Retrieving Files

About Backups

Overview of the different backup methods available for your data.

Creating a USB Backup

Steps to create a backup job from the device to a USB drive.

Remote Backups

Instructions for backing up data to another WD My Cloud Mirror device.

Internal Backups

Guidance on performing backups between storage locations on the device.

Cloud Backups

Information on setting up remote backups using cloud services.

Managing Apps on WD My Cloud Mirror

About Apps

An introduction to applications that enhance the device's functionality.

Adding an App

Steps to install new applications from the available list.

Manually Adding an App

Instructions for manually installing apps not listed in the default app screen.

Managing Storage on WD My Cloud Mirror

About Storage

Overview of the storage page for configuring device storage and disk status.

RAID Storage

Details on RAID configurations, levels, and their impact on data storage.

Disk Status

Information on the health, status, and capacity of the device's disk drives.

Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music

Media Servers

Information on using the device as a media server for DLNA and iTunes devices.

Media Storage

How to store and access media content via network shares.

Enabling DLNA and iTunes

Steps to enable and configure DLNA and iTunes media servers.

Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using Media Players

Guide to streaming media content using various compatible media players.

Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes

Instructions for accessing and streaming music files via iTunes.

Configuring Settings

General

Settings for device name, language, date/time, cloud access, and energy saving.

Network

Configuration options for network settings, including IP addresses and services.

Media

Settings related to DLNA and iTunes media servers.

Utilities

Tools for system diagnostics, restore, configuration, and device maintenance.

Notifications

Setup for email and SMS alerts for device events and status.

Firmware Update

Procedures for updating the device firmware automatically or manually.

Replacing a Drive

Identifying a Faulty Hard Drive

Steps to identify a potentially faulty hard drive using device LEDs and disk status.

Replacing a Drive

Instructions on how to remove and replace a hard drive in the enclosure.

Rebuilding the Drive

Process for rebuilding the RAID array after a drive replacement.

Returning a WD Drive

Guidance on how to return a faulty or replacement WD drive.

Regulatory and Warranty Information

Regulatory Compliance

Compliance information for FCC, ICES/NMB-003, CE, and GS Mark standards.

Warranty Information

Details about the product's limited warranty terms and conditions.

Obtaining Service

Information on how to obtain service, warranty claims, and return procedures.

Appendices

Appendix A: WD My Cloud Mirror Quick User Guide

A simplified guide for common user tasks on the WD My Cloud Mirror.

Appendix B: Joomla! Setup Guide

Instructions for setting up the Joomla! content management system.

Appendix C: phpBB Setup Guide

Steps required to set up the phpBB internet forum package.

Appendix D: Supported RAID Modes

Identifies the storage modes supported for RAID configuration.

Appendix E: RAID Migrations

Details the allowed RAID migration paths for the device.

Appendix F: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures

Procedure to recover the server from safe mode using firmware updates.

Appendix G: Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the WD My Cloud Mirror device.

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