Wd black D50 User manual

USER MANUAL

WD_BLACK™ D50 GAME DOCK

NVMe™ SSD

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WD_BLACK™ D50 GAME DOCK

CONNECT, COMMAND, AND CONTROL

Dock once, clear the clutter, and cut down on setup times with

streamlined connectivity in a single Thunderbolt™ 3 cord, linking your

laptop to an additional screen in up to 5K 60Hz and peripherals such as

a mouse, keyboard, headset, and Ethernet for a fully immersive gaming

experience. Never miss a moment of the action with up to 87W of pass-

through charging so your laptop stays at full power while you game.

LEAVE LOAD TIMES BEHIND

Accelerate your laptop, transfer data quickly, and get in the game fast

with NVMe™ performance storage reaching up to 3000MB/s read speed

and up to 2500MB/s write speed to leave load times behind.1

MORE CAPACITY, MORE VICTORIES

With up to 2TB4of capacity to hold up to 50 games5, you have room to

store not only old favorites, but also new titles. No more sacrifices to the

digital boneyard.

LIGHT UP YOUR STATION WITH RGB

Enhance your gaming station with fully customizable RGB lighting

controlled through the WD_BLACK™ Dashboard (Windows® only),

designed to match your style with various colors and thirteen different

LED pattern effects to choose from.

OPTIMIZED WITH THE WD_BLACKTM DASHBOARD

Take total control with the WD_BLACK™ Dashboard, allowing you to

monitor the health of your drive and optimize performance using gaming

mode to ensure you’re firing on all cylinders during intense gaming

sessions.

CONNECT, COMMAND, AND CONTROL

Dock once, clear the clutter, and cut down on setup times with

streamlined connectivity in a single Thunderbolt™ 3 cord, linking your

laptop to an additional screen in up to 5K 60Hz and peripherals such as

a mouse, keyboard, headset, and Ethernet for a fully immersive gaming

experience. Never miss a moment of the action with up to 87W of pass-

through charging so your laptop stays at full power while you game.

LIGHT UP YOUR STATION WITH RGB

Enhance your gaming station with fully customizable RGB lighting

controlled through the downloadable WD_BLACK™ Dashboard

(Windows® only), designed to match your style with various colors and

13 different LED pattern effects to choose from.

OPTIMIZED WITH THE WD_BLACK™ DASHBOARD

Take total control with the downloadable WD_BLACK™ Dashboard,

allowing you to monitor the health of your drive and optimize

performance using gaming mode to ensure you’re firing on all cylinders

during intense gaming sessions.

Gigabit Ethernet Port - This Ethernet

port supports 1000BASE-T as defined in

the IEEE 802.3ab standard.

Thunderbolt 3 - The port labeled 87W to PC supports the

following protocols: Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4, and

Superspeed USB 10Gbps. With the use of a Thunderbolt 3

cable, this port can supply up to 87-watts of power to a host

computer.

Thunderbolt 3 - This port supports the following protocols:

Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4, and SuperSpeed USB

10Gbps. This port provides up to 15-watts of power.

DisplayPortTM - This DisplayPort receptacle supports the standard 20-pin DisplayPort connector and

specifications for version 1.43.

USB Type-CTM - This port supports SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps

and up to 15-watts maximum power.

Power Connector - for included

180-watt (19.5VDC/ 9.23ADC) power

supply.

USB Type-A - These ports support SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps

and up to 7.5-watts maximum power.

WD_BLACK D50 GAME DOCK / WD_BLACK D50 GAME DOCK WITH NVMe SSD STORAGE

CONNECTORS

USB Type-CTM - This port supports SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps

and up to 15-watts maximum power.

USB Type-A - This port supports SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps and up

to 7.5-watts maximum power. This is also a dedicated charging

port that will continue to charge your device even when the dock

is not connected to a host or is in a low-power state.

Audio IN/OUT - This 3.5mm audio jack connects to a

headset with built-in microphone.

Front LED - This LED provides device status.

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RGB LED - The settings for the RGB LED lights can be

controlled via the WD_BLACK Dashboard software

(Windows® only).

Intelligent Fan - For active cooling.

ACCESS ONLINE SUPPORT

Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics:

• Registration – Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers at: register.wdc.com

• Downloads – Download software and updates for your WD product at: support.wdc.com/downloads

• Email Support – Get technical and other support through email at: support.wdc.com/support

• Warranty & RMA Services – Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, accessories, and data recovery information at: support.wdc.com/

warranty

• Knowledge Base – Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID at: support.wdc.com/knowledgebase

KIT CONTENTS

The retail box includes the following items:

• WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock with NVMe SSD storage capability or WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock, depending on model purchased.

• Thunderbolt™ 3 Cable

• AC to DC Power Adapter

• Quick Install Guide

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

WD_BLACK products are precision instruments and must be handled with care. It may be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration.

Always observe the following precautions:

• Do not drop or jolt the device.

• Do not use this product as a portable device.

• Do not block any of the enclosure’s air slots.

• Always use this device with the specified power supply unit.

OPERATING SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY2

The WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock and WD_BLACK Game Dock with NVMe SSD Storage are compatible with Windows 10TM (64-bit) and macOS

10.13+.

FRONT LED

When active, the front LED on the device will illuminate as a white light. The LED is either on, off or blinks with a certain rhythm to indicate a

specific "System Condition". A "System Condition" list is outlined below.

LED BEH AVIOR LED COLOR SYSTEM CONDITION

No LED Light Illuminated Off Power is off or disconnected, or Thunderbolt 3

host is not connected.

Solid Light - no blinking White Device is on and ready - device is connected

to a Thunderbolt 3 host.

Fast Breathing Rhythm White Transferring data to internal storage -

available only on WD_BLACK Game Dock with

NVMe SSD storage

POWER CONNECTOR & POWER ADAPTER

The WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock and the WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock with NVMe SSD storage device include a power adapter that is rated for

180 watts (19.5VDC/ 9.23ADC), and includes the power cord applicable to your region.

NOTE: The included 180-watt power supply unit is designed to supply DC electrical power to the device and up to 87-watts of pass-through

power to computers that support charging over Thunderbolt 3.

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CONNECTING THE DEVICE

Before you begin, make sure your computer system is turned on with your operating system fully loaded and ready for hardware and software installation.

Then continue with these steps.

1. Connect the included 180-watt power supply unit to your WD_BLACK D50

Game Dock.

2. Connect the WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock device to your computer system

with the included Thunderbolt 3 cable using the connector labeled 87W

TO PC.

3. Next, connect the various peripherals that will be used.

4. Now that the device is physically connected to power, and connected to

your computer system, continue with the software setup portion of this

process by installing the WD_BLACK Dashboard software (Windows®

only).

a. For WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock devices that do not have storage

preinstalled, download the software from:

www.wdblack.com/d50gamedock

b. For WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock devices that include NVMe SSD storage,

install the WD_BLACK Dashboard from the device.

5. Register your WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock at register.wdc.com.

6. The WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock is now ready to use.

DISPLAY COMPATIBILITY

When using the DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 3 connectors

on the WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock, a single monitor or dual-

display configuration are supported. If the monitors do not have

a DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 3 port always use active cables or connectors. The following table highlights the display and resolution

configurations supported by the WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock.

MONITOR CONFIGURATION RESOLUTION REFRESH-RATE

Single-Monitor up to 5K 60Hz

Dual-Monitors up to 4K each 60Hz

WD_BLACK DASHBOARD SOFTWARE

RGB FEATURE2

The WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows® only) is a

collection of software tools to manage a Western Digital

device. This section outlines the basic RGB functionality

of the software, which is specific to the WD_BLACK D50

Game Dock device and is illustrated to the right.

Software download:

w w w.wdblack.co m/d50ga med ock

• Within a Windows operating system, the WD_BLACK

Dashboard software is visible in the system tray. A single

Click of this system tray icon will open the software menu.

You can also Double-Click the desktop icon to open the same

menu.

• When used with a WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock device, the

WD_BLACK Dashboard software's RGB feature uses a Default

Profile. This profile defaults to the Rainbow lighting effect.

• The lighting effect for the Default Profile can be changed by

selecting one of the options available under Effects. Also, a

new profile can be created and saved with different lighting

Effects.

• When the WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock device is disconnected from a host computer or the host is in a low-power state, the RGB light is turned off.

COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

FCC CLASS B INFORMATION

Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Any

changes or modifications not expressly approved by WD could void your authority to

operate this device.

ICES-003/NMB-003 STATEMENT

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B.

SAFETY COMPLIANCE

Approved for US and Canada. CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62638-1-14: Audio/Video,

Information and Communication Technology Equipment Part 1: Safety requirements.

Approuvé pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada. CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368 -1-14: Sûreté

d’équipment de technologie de l’information.

This device is only for use with the compatible UL Listed AC adapter.

Cet appareil n’est destiné qu’a` des adaptateur compatibles marqués “UL Listed”.

CE COMPLIANCE FOR EUROPE

Hereby, Western Digital declares compliance of this equipment to the applicable

Council Directive of the European Union, including the LVD Directive (2014/35/EU),

EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), ErP Directive (2009/125/EC) and RoHS Directive (2011/65/

EU) as amended by (2015/863/EU). The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is

available at the following internet address: https://www.wdc.com/products/EUDoC.

MODE

ACTUAL POWER

CONSUMPTION/

LIMIT

CONDITIONS

Network

Standby

1.62W / 2W Only host PC connected and in sleep

mode without charging required and

no display.

Off 0.33W / 0.5W No host PC nor peripherals connected

or all peripherals connected but

nothing connects to front USB-A and

rear TB3 ports.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE (CHINA)

产品中有害物质的名称及含量

机箱外皮壳与镜片

铅 (Pb) 汞 (Hg) 镉 (Cd) 六价铬 (Cr (VI)) 多溴联苯 (PBB) 多溴二苯醚 (PBDE)

本表格依据SJ/T 11364-2014的规定编制。

O：表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在GB/T 26572规定的限量要求以下。

X：表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出GB/T 26572规定的限量要求。

（在此表中，企业可能需要根据实际情况对标记"X"的项目进行进ㄧ步的技术性解释。)

塑料其它部件

橡皮脚垫, ４片

金属部件

硬碟/电路板组合

电缆线/电源

部件名称

有害物质

WARRANTY INFORMATION

OBTAINING SERVICE

WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service.

Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it

before returning this Product. Most technical support questions can be answered

through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support.wdc.com.

If you wish to make a claim, you should initially contact the dealer from whom you

originally purchased the Product. If you are unable to contact the dealer from whom

you originally purchased the Product, please visit our product support Web site at

http://support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material

Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that the Product may be defective, you will

be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. An unauthorized return

(i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued) will be returned to you at

your expense. Authorized returns must be shipped in an approved shipping container,

prepaid and insured, to the address provided with your RMA number. If following

receipt of a qualifying claim under this warranty, WD or the dealer from whom you

originally purchased the Product determines that your claim is valid, WD or such

dealer shall, at its discretion, either repair or replace the Product with an equivalent

or better Product or refund the cost of the Product to you. You are responsible for

any expenses associated with a claim under this warranty. The benefits provided to

you under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available to you

under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act or the New Zealand Consumer

Guarantees Act. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing

or shipping your WD product. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check

the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http://support.wdc.com.

LIMITED WARRANTY

WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term

defined below, be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to

WD’s specification therefor. The term of your limited warranty depends on the country

in which your Product was purchased. The term of your limited warranty is for 5 years

in the North, South and Central America region, 5 years in the Europe, the Middle East

and Africa region, and 5 years in the Asia Pacific region, unless otherwise required

by law. The term of your limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase

date appearing on your purchase receipt. WD may at its discretion make extended

warranties available for purchase. WD shall have no liability for any Product returned

if WD determines that the Product was stolen from WD or that the asserted defect

a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring

before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation,

alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing

external enclosures, including the mounting frame, unless the product is on the

list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the

scope of the applicable instructions, as found at http://support.wd.com), accident

or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than WD. Subject to the

limitations specified above, your sole and exclusive warranty shall be, during the

period of warranty specified above and at WD’s option, the repair or replacement of

the Product with an equivalent or better Product. The foregoing warranty of WD shall

extend to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of

the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of a repaired or

replaced Product, whichever is longer.

The foregoing limited warranty is WD's sole warranty and is applicable only to

products sold as new. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all other

remedies and warranties, whether expressed, implied or statutory, including but

not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular

purpose, and b) any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for damages including,

but not limited to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any financial

loss, lost profits or expenses, or lost data arising out of or in connection with the

purchase, use, or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the

possibility of such damages. In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion

or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above may

not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have

other rights which vary from state to state.

WARRANTY INFORMATION (AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND)

Nothing in this warranty modifies or excludes your legal rights under the Australian

Competition and Consumer Act or the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. This

warranty identifies WD’s preferred approach to resolving warranty claims which is

likely to be quick and simple for all parties.

No other warranties either express or implied by law, including but not limited to

those contained in the Sale of Goods Act, are made with respect to the Product. If

you purchased your Product in New Zealand for the purposes of a business, you

acknowledge and agree that the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act does not

apply.

In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the

Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major

failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.

You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if goods fail to be

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FOOTNOTES

¹ NVMe SSD model only. Based on read speed and internal testing. As used for transfer rate,

megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second. Performance will vary depending on

your hardware and software components and configurations.

2Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. For highest

performance and reliability, always install the latest updates. The WD_BLACK Dashboard software

is not compatible with macOS.

3DisplayPort 1.4 is backwards compatible with previous versions of the DisplayPort standard.

4As used for storage capacity, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes and one terabyte (TB) = one

trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

5Number of games based on a 36GB average per game. The number of games will vary based on file

size, formatting, other programs, and factors.

of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. What

constitutes a major failure is set out in the Australian Consumer Law.

OBTAINING SERVICE [AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND]