MY PASSPORT PRO
USER MANUAL
ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE – 4
Power/Activity LED
The power/activity LED shows the device power state as follows:
Integrated Thunderbolt Cable
As shown in Figure 2 on page 3, the My Passport Pro portable RAID storage device has
an integrated single-channel Thunderbolt cable that provides a fast, flexible, high-
performance interface for unprecedented data transfer rates. Thunderbolt technology
supports data transfer rates up to 10 Gb/s.
Note: Your My Passport Pro portable RAID storage device must be connected to a
Mac computer that supports Thunderbolt technology.
Registering Your Device
Always register your My Passport Pro portable RAID storage device to get the latest
updates and special offers. You can easily register your device using the WD Drive
Utilities software, as described in “Registering the Device” on page 18. Another way is to
register online at http://register.wd.com.
Handling Precautions
WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking
and installation. Rough handling, shock, or vibration can damage drives. Always observe
the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product:
Do not drop or jolt the device.
Do not move the device during activity.
Do not place the device on carpeting. Make sure the device is on a clean, firm, and
stable surface.
To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of the enclosure’s air slots.
LED Appearance Power State/Activity
On steady Idle
Fast flashing, approximately 3 times per second Activity
Slow flashing, approximately every 2.5 seconds System standby
