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WD My Cloud EX4100 8TB 4-BAY 3.5"

WD My Cloud EX4100 8TB 4-BAY 3.5"

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Quicklinx: B4GTWS00 Mfr#: WDBWZE0080KBK-EESN
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Description

Save all your valuable photos, videos, music and files on this ready-to-go, high-performance NAS solution for secure access to them anytime, from anywhere. Protect your content with multiple backup options, customize your NAS with a full suite of apps and enjoy peace of mind.

  • Centralize your media and content in one safe, organized place

    Whether you're a creative hobbyist, creative professional or have an impressive media collection, you will undoubtedly have loads of digital content to store. With My Cloud Expert Series NAS, you can easily centralize and protect your valuable content from all the PC and Mac computers on your network. Plus, access it anytime, from anywhere with tablets and smartphones.
  • Get power that keeps up with your passion

    Powered by a strong Marvell ARMADA 388 1.6 GHz dual-core processor, My Cloud EX4100 gives you ultra-fast transfer speeds of 116 MB/s upload and 116 MB/s download to keep up with your high-performance needs. Now you can upload more content simultaneously, stream your HD media more smoothly, and enjoy your creative life with ease.
  • Stream like a pro

    With the built-in Twonky DLNA-certified media server, you can seamlessly stream all your HD videos, photos and music stored on your My Cloud Expert Series NAS to media players, Smart TVs, gaming consoles and other DLNA-certified devices on your network. It's an easy way to enjoy your media collection on the big screen in your house.
  • Safeguard your content with comprehensive data protection

    My Cloud EX4100 keeps your irreplaceable photos, videos and files safe with multiple data protection options to secure your content from unexpected loss. Protect all the PC and Mac computers on your network using local, remote or cloud backup. Multiple RAID configurations and volume encryption add even more protection and security for all your files.
  • Be up and running in minutes

    My Cloud EX4100 comes preconfigured to get you set up and on your way without any hassle. The intuitive dashboard guides you through the process of setting up users and shares, customizing system features and monitoring your storage. And with a toolless and trayless drive bay design, drive installation and hot swap is effortless.
  • Built-in reliability for added peace of mind

    My Cloud Expert Series pre-configured NAS come populated with WD Red NAS hard drives. Ultra-reliable and purposely built for NAS systems, WD Red drives improve performance and thrive in 24x7 environments. WD's exclusive NASware technology further optimizes WD Red for the NAS environment. From vibration compensation, optimized power usage and protecting your content in the event of a power loss or disruption, the firmware is designed to give you improved reliability and system performance.
  • Get enhanced media streaming and network redundancy

    Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for link aggregation enhances network performance giving you great HD media streaming experience. It also provides for network redundancy should one of your network connections fail.
  • A power supply with a backup plan

    My Cloud EX4100 comes equipped with dual power ports offering you the option of adding a second external power supply that will take over should the first power supply fail, giving you uninterrupted access to your content.
  • My Cloud OS - content management made simple

    WD's My Cloud OS delivers a suite of tools and apps that empower you to easily take control of the content that matters to you most. The intuitive, easy-to-use dashboard makes set up, managing storage and personalizing your NAS effortless. My Cloud app allows you to securely access and share your files from anywhere with computers, tablets and smartphones. And with popular third-party apps available for download, you are enabled to customize your NAS to best fit your needs.
  • Automatically copy your external USB with the touch of a button

    With the built-in, one-touch copy button conveniently located on the front of the NAS, you can automatically copy all the photos, videos and music you have stored on an external USB or camera to the My Cloud EX4100, keeping all your media and files in one safe, central location.
  • Save on energy automatically

    My Cloud EX4100 comes equipped with drive sleep mode, LCD and LED on/off and power scheduling capabilities to save power and runtime energy.
  • Seamless setup and management

    The intuitive dashboard guides you through the process of setting up users and shares, customizing system features and monitoring your storage. Plus, mobile alerts keep you informed on the status of your My Cloud Expert Series NAS.
  • Mobilize your media

    From anywhere in the world, you are always connected to your My Cloud Expert Series NAS with the My Cloud mobile and desktop apps. The mobile app allows you to securely access your content using smartphones and tablets, and easily share it with family, friends and colleagues. With the desktop app for PC and Mac computers, you can easily drag and drop files, manage your content and share links to photos, videos or folders via email.
  • Experience your media in a great way

    Media View delivers a more engaging way to view and search your photos, music and video content. Simply select a media icon to quickly view all of that content, or select to view by date or album.
  • Take your music on the road

    With the My Cloud mobile app, you are always plugged in to your favorite artists, playlists and songs. Centralize your entire music library on your My Cloud at home and access it when you're on the go. Select your favorite playlist and while you're listening, search for your next jam so you don't skip a beat.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
WD My Cloud EX4100 WDBWZE0080KBK - NAS server - 8 TB
Device Type
NAS server
Host Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet
Total Storage Capacity
8 TB
Installed Devices / Modules Qty
2 (installed) / 4 (max)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
17 cm x 23.2 cm x 19.2 cm
Weight
4.77 kg ()
Localisation
EMEA
Processor
Marvell ARMADA 388 1.6 GHz (Dual-Core)
Storage Controller
RAID RAID RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD, 5 hot spare
Hard Drive
2 x 4 TB SATA 6Gb/s - IntelliPower, NASware technology
Networking
1GbE
RAM
2 GB
Power
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Redundancy
Optional
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 8, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Apple OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Windows 8.1, Apple OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Manufacturer Warranty
3-year warranty


Detailed Specification

General

Device Type
NAS server
Host Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet
Total Storage Capacity
8 TB
Installed Devices / Modules Qty
2 (installed) / 4 (max)
Width
17 cm
Depth
23.2 cm
Height
19.2 cm
Weight
4.77 kg ()
Enclosure Colour
Black
Built-in Devices
Display, led panel
Localisation
EMEA

Processor / Memory

Processors Installed
Marvell ARMADA 388 1.6 GHz
Number of Cores
Dual-Core
RAM
2 GB DDR3

Storage Controller

Type
RAID
RAID Level
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, JBOD, RAID 5 hot spare

Hard Drive

Type
HDD - hot-swap - 3.5"
Capacity
2 x 4 TB
Interface Type
SATA 6Gb/s
Data Transfer Rate
600 MBps
Features
IntelliPower, NASware technology

Networking

Data Link Protocol
1GbE
Network / Transport Protocol
NTP, iSCSI, Bonjour, DDNS
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP 2, HTTP, HTTPS
Network Services Compatibility
Microsoft Active Directory (AD), DFS, Microsoft CIFS, Network File System (NFS), Server Message Block (SMB), Apple File Protocol (AFP), Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS), Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV)
Features
VLAN support, IPv6 support, SSH support, iTunes server, Jumbo Frames support, FTP server, static IP mode, UPnP Media Server, IPv4 support, TwonkyMedia server, Apple Time Machine compatible, Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), DHCP client, e-mail notification, cloud backup
Encryption Algorithm
256-bit AES
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ad, DLNA CERTIFIED, UPnP

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Bays
4 (total) / 2 (free) x hot-swap - 3.5"
Interfaces
2 x Ethernet 1000 - RJ-45 , 3 x USB 3.0

Miscellaneous

Cables Included
1 x network cable
Features
Wake on LAN, UPS support, automatic fan speed control, firmware upgradable, scheduled power on/off, Full Volume Encryption, RAID Level Migration, Spin Down Idle Disk, tray-less design, one-touch copy button
Compliant Standards
RoHS, Directive 2002/95/EC

Power

Power Device
External power adapter
Installed Qty
1
Max Supported Qty
2
Power Redundancy
Optional
Power Redundancy Scheme
1+1 (with optional power supply)
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)

Software / System Requirements

Software Included
Photos, WD My Cloud, WD Quickview, WD SmartWare Pro (10-users licence)
OS Required
Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 8, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Apple OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Windows 8.1, Apple OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - 3 years

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
5 °C
Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
Humidity Range Operating
8 - 90%

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