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MY BOOK VELOCIRAPTOR DUO

USER MANUAL

ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE – 5

Thunderbolt Ports

As shown in Figure 2 on page 4, the My Book VelociRaptor Duo dual-drive storage

device has two dual-channel Thunderbolt ports that provide a fast, flexible interface for:

• Performance—Thunderbolt technology delivers unprecedented data transfer

rates thanks to its revolutionary bidirectional I/O throughput. Each Thunderbolt

port provides two bidirectional channels, each with theoretically up to 10 Gb/s of

bandwidth.

• Simplicity—Thunderbolt technology supports daisy chaining multiple devices

through a single Thunderbolt connector so you can multitask at Thunderbolt

technology speed without having to use a switch or hub. This reduces the

hardware clutter and increases productivity.

• Flexibility—Connect additional Thunderbolt technology-enabled external hard

drives, media players, HD displays, media capture and editing systems and more

through a single connector.

Note: You r M y Bo o k VelociRaptor Duo device must be connected to a Mac computer

that supports Thunderbolt technology. For information about cables that support

Thunderbolt technology, visit

http://support.wdc.com.

Kensington

Security Slot

For physical device security, the Kensington security slot accepts a standard Kensington

security cable (sold separately). For more information about the Kensington security slot

and available products, visit http://www.kensington.com.

Registering Your Device

Always register your My Book VelociRaptor Duo dual-drive 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

Handling Precautions

WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking

and installation. Drives can be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Observe

the following precautions when unpacking and using your external storage product:

• Do not drop or jolt the device.

• Do not move the device during power on state.

• Do not operate the device in any position other than the standing upright position.

• Do not use this product as a portable device.

• 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.

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