My Cloud Solid and Blinking Red Power and Drive LED Status Information

Description

The front Power or Drive LED on a My Cloud is solid or blinking Red.
The LED will stay Red until the issue is fixed.
Check the table for alert codes and causes.

My Cloud Red LED Alert Status Table

Need more help?
Answer ID 17203: LED Status, Alert Codes, Descriptions, and Email Notifications for WD My Cloud

Resolution

Resolve a Blinking Red or Solid Red LED issue using the solutions below.

Clear Alerts

1. Log into the Dashboard.


2. Check and clear alerts.


3. Reboot the My Cloud.
   
   Need more help?
   • Answer ID 27432: How to Access the Dashboard on a My Cloud Device
   • Answer ID 13767: Steps to Clear and Remove Alerts on My Cloud

Temperature and Fan Alerts

These alerts can be caused by a loss of power, reboot of the My Cloud, bad fan or high temperatures.

1. Ensure the My Cloud is in a well ventilated area.
   Nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings on the top and bottom.


2. Make sure it is standing in upright and gets enough air circulation for proper ventilation.


3. DO NOT put it next to any heat generating device that could contribute to overheating.


4. Clear alerts from the dashboard.
   
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USB Drive Alerts

These alerts can be caused by USB drive usage issues.

1. Remove all USB Drives from the My Cloud.


2. Reboot the My Cloud.


3. Clear alerts from the dashboard.
   
   Need more help?
   • Answer ID 18918: External USB Drive Will Not Mount, Not Seen or Detected by a My Cloud
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UPS Alerts

These alerts can be caused by a compatibility issue between the My Cloud and the UPS.

1. Disconnect the My Cloud from the UPS device.


2. Connect it to a normal power supply.


3. Contact the maker of the UPS devices as needed.


4. Clear alerts from the dashboard.
   
   Need more help?
   • Answer ID 22654: Learn How to Setup a Network Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) on a My Cloud
   • Answer ID 13767: Steps to Clear and Remove Alerts on My Cloud

Drive Failure Alerts

These alerts can be caused by a drive failure or RAID issue.

1. Backup all the data on the My Cloud to another drive.


2. Replace the failed drive with a compatible supported drive.
   
   Need more help?
   • Answer ID 13767: Steps to Clear and Remove Alerts on My Cloud
   • Answer ID 32083: My Cloud Hard Drive Compatibility Matrix
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   • Answer ID 14277: My Cloud OS 5: Perform a Quick, Full, or System Test
   • Answer ID 10336: Steps to Get a Warranty Replacement, Power Supply, or USB Cable

Volume Failure and Usage Alerts

These alerts can be caused by a drive or volume failure, RAID issue or the volume filled over 95%.

1. Check to see if volume above 95% full.
   Move data from the volume or delete it to free up space.


2. Clear alerts from the dashboard.
   
   Need more help?
   • Answer ID 14233: My Cloud OS 3: Data Volume Failed to Mount - Error Code 0004
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   • Answer ID 24586: RAID Volume Damaged on My Cloud
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   • Answer ID 7721: Steps to Move, Change Drives From One Enclosure to Another on a My Cloud (RAID Roaming)
   • Answer ID 18771: My Cloud RAID Volume Not Seen When Moving Drives From One to Another (No RAID Roaming)
   • Answer ID 13767: Steps to Clear and Remove Alerts on My Cloud
   • Answer ID 10336: Steps to Get a Warranty Replacement, Power Supply, or USB Cable

Power Supply Alerts

These alerts can be caused by a loss of power, power surge or a reboot of the My Cloud.

1. The power supply should be be replaced with one of similar specs.
   


2. Clear alerts from the dashboard.
   
   Need more help?
   • Answer ID 13767: Steps to Clear and Remove Alerts on My Cloud
   • Answer ID 8216: Power Adapters for Western Digital Products
   • Answer ID 10336: Steps to Get a Warranty Replacement, Power Supply, or USB Cable

Network Link Alerts

These alerts can be caused by a loose or bad network cable, loss of power, reboot of the My Cloud or network router.

1. Check Ethernet port(s) on the My Cloud and router.
   Make sure they are illuminated and the top LED is flashing.
   A top flashing LED means network connections are happening.


2. Remove and Insert all network cables to make sure they are right and not loose.


3. Replace older or longer cables with a new and shorter cable.


4. Reboot the My Cloud.


5. Clear alerts from the dashboard.
   
   Need more help?
   • Answer ID 25150: Steps to Resolve Network is Down or Intermittent Alert Message on a My Cloud
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Filesystem Check Failed

These alerts can be caused by a loss of power, failing or damaged file system, failing or failed drive.

1. Backup all the data on the My Cloud to another drive.


2. Reboot the My Cloud.


3. Full Factory Restore the My Cloud if the issue remains.


4. Replace a failing or failed hard drive.
   
   Need more help?
   • Answer ID 14277: My Cloud OS 5: Perform a Quick, Full, or System Test
   • Answer ID 14275: How to Restore a My Cloud Device
   • Answer ID 32083: My Cloud Hard Drive Compatibility Matrix
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