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Getting started, Installing drives in the driveless model – Western Digital My Cloud EX2 User Manual User Manual

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GETTING STARTED

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WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE

USER MANUAL

Getting Started

Installing Drives in the Driveless Model

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Physically Connecting the Device
Getting Started Using Online Setup Software
Getting Started Without Online Setup Software
Accessing Content

It’s easy to set up the WD My Cloud EX2 Personal Cloud Storage device -- all you have to
do is unpack your device, connect it, and wait for the Power LED on the front of your device
to turn a solid blue. Then, download and run the quick setup software, available at

http://www.wd.com/setup

.

Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device,

see “Utilities” on page 125

Installing Drives in the Driveless Model

Important:

Following are instructions for installing drives in WD My Cloud EX2 models that

come without drives. You may use a drive made by WD or one made by another company.
For a list of compatible drives, go to

wd.com/mycloudex2

.

Important: Make sure the device is not connected to power or to the network.

Important:

To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) problems, ground yourself

by

touching metal before handling the device.

Note:

For further instructions on how to remove and replace a faulty drive, or to prepare
and insert a non-WD drive see

“Replacing a Drive” on page 133.