Western Digital WD ShareSpace User Manual - Manual (Page 127)

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WD SHARESPACE
USER MANUAL
To disable HDD standby (enabled by default):
If the HDD Standby function is enabled, the hard drives go into standby mode to save
power after a fixed period of no activity. This period varies from 125 seconds to 375
seconds.
1. On the Advanced page, clear the Enable check box next to HDD Standby.
2. Click Submit.
Note: The Power Save feature allows drives to spin down when not in use. The fan will continue to
operate.
UPS
A UPS (uninterruptable power supply) device can be connected to one of the USB
ports to shut down the ShareSpace in the event of a power failure. You must connect
the UPS device to the WD ShareSpace before setting up the UPS service.
Note: Go to support.wdc.com and search the knowledge base for answer ID 2559 for a list of
compatible UPS devices.
UPS Setup
The UPS Setup button on the System tab home page enables you to modify UPS
settings.
To enable the UPS service:
1. Click the UPS Setup button on the System tab home page.
2. On the UPS page, click the UPS Setup tab.
3. Select the Enable check box for UPS Service.
4. Enter the timeout value.
5. Click Submit.
Note: During a power failure, the system will shut down after Timeout seconds have expired, the
remaining battery percentage reaches 15% or less, or the remaining battery runtime drops to or
below 5 minutes. A value of '0' disables the Timeout timer..