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Western Digital ShareSpace User Manual

Western Digital ShareSpace
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WD ShareSpace
Network Storage System
User Guide

Table of Contents

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Western Digital ShareSpace Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelShareSpace
ManufacturerWestern Digital
CategoryNetwork Storage Server
Number of Bays4
InterfaceGigabit Ethernet
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
File SystemEXT3
Operating SystemLinux
Storage Capacity8 TB
Hard DrivesSATA
External Ports2 x USB 2.0
Network ProtocolTCP/IP
Power SupplyExternal

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

WD ShareSpace Basic Setup

Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the WD ShareSpace device to your home or office network.

Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network

Procedures for accessing the WD ShareSpace on your local area network using WD Discovery or other methods.

Backing Up Computers on a Network

Installing WD Anywhere Backup

Guide to installing WD Anywhere Backup software on computers to perform network backups to WD ShareSpace.

Configuring WD Anywhere Backup

Instructions on setting up WD Anywhere Backup for one-click or customized backups of computer data.

Restoring a Backup Plan

Steps to restore files from a backup plan in case of data loss or drive failure on your computer.

MioNet Remote Access

Remote Access Setup

Setting up MioNet for secure remote access to your WD ShareSpace from anywhere via the internet.

Using iTunes with WD ShareSpace

External USB Drive Sharing & Backup

USB Auto Backup Feature

Details on the auto backup feature for backing up data between a USB drive and WD ShareSpace in either direction.

Using WD Discovery (Windows Only)

Network Storage Manager: Basics

Configuring WD ShareSpace

Steps to configure the WD ShareSpace device for Windows or Mac, including initial setup procedures.

Network Storage Manager: Advanced

System Tab

Configure general system settings, alerts, admin password, firmware updates, and device reboot/shutdown.

Network Tab

Advanced network configuration including LAN settings, services like FTP/NFS, and workgroup/domain setup.

Storage Tab

Manage disk configuration, RAID capabilities, folder shares, USB shares, quotas, and downloads.

Scheduled Downloads

Replacing a Drive

ESD precautions

Essential electrostatic discharge precautions to follow before handling or installing internal hard drives.

Troubleshooting

First Steps Checklist

A checklist of initial steps to take when troubleshooting issues with the WD ShareSpace device.

Resetting the WD ShareSpace

Instructions on how to reset the WD ShareSpace using the reset button to restore default network and password settings.

Specific Problems and Corrective Actions

Solutions for common problems like power indicator issues, network connectivity, and media playback failures.

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