WD My Cloud Expert Series 8TB EX2 Ultra 2-Bay NAS Server (2 x 4TB)
$269.49
In stock
Description
With a 1.3 GHz Marvell ARMADA 385 Dual-Core processor, the My Cloud Expert Series 8TB EX2 Ultra 2-Bay NAS Server from WD has the processing power necessary to manage and distribute files across a variety of platforms. Accompanying the enhanced dual-core processor is 1GB of DDR3 RAM to ensure multiple tasks can be carried out without causing the system to lag. The My Cloud EX2 Ultra comes pre-populated with two WD 4TB RED 5400 rpm SATA III 3,5″ hard drives for a total storage capacity of 8TB. This storage can be configured RAID 0 for enhanced performance, RAID 1 for redundancy, or JBOD and SPAN to suit your specific storage needs. To connect to your network and host system, there is one Gigabit Ethernet port and two USB 3.0 Type-A ports.
Once configured, WD offers a variety of features to make it easier to manage and stream your content directly from the My Cloud EX2 Ultra. With the My Cloud app and MyCloud.com, users can access and manage files from virtually anywhere via a computer, Android, or iOS device. WD Sync simplifies the process of syncing media across different devices to ensure data is constantly backed up. The EX2 Ultra can even stream content to mobile devices, game consoles, and more as it supports the Plex Media Server application. The capabilities of this storage server don’t stop there thanks to third-party app support complete with a full suite of applications to suit the needs of a wide variety of users. Included with this My Cloud EX2 is an Ethernet cable, an AC adapter, and Milestone ARCUS Surveillance software with two free camera licenses.
Note: The My Cloud EX2 Ultra includes a complimentary 2-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan, which includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC, Photoshop CC, 20GB of cloud storage, and more. This membership is redeemable during product registration. An Adobe ID and network connection are required. This offer is only available in countries where Adobe Creative Cloud is available and is limited to one per new Adobe user account. It must be redeemed by July 31, 2020 while activation code supplies last.
Additional information
| Weight | 6.35 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.05 × 9.4 × 7 in |
| CPU | 1.3 GHz Marvell ARMADA 385 Dual-Core |
| Supported Protocols | AFP<br>Bonjour<br>CIFS/SMB<br>DFS<br>FTP<br>NFS<br>SFTP<br>SNMP<br>SSH<br>WebDAV<br>iSCSI |
| Certifications | RoHS, as per Manufacturer |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C |
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Encryption | 256-Bit AES |
| Max User Accounts | 800 |
| Max Groups | 200 |
| iSCSI Support | Yes |
| RAID Modes | RAID 0, 1, JBOD, SPAN |
| Total Installed Memory | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Compatible Drive Interface | SATA III |
| Connections | 1 x RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)<br />2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s)) |
| Number of Bays | 2 x 3.5" |
| Rotational Speed | 5400 rpm |
| Interface | SATA III |
| Cache Memory per Drive | 64 MB |
| Included Drives | 2 x 4 TB 3.5" HDD |
| Total Raw Capacity | 8 TB |
| Status Monitoring | LED Indicator |
Reviews (155)
155 reviews for WD My Cloud Expert Series 8TB EX2 Ultra 2-Bay NAS Server (2 x 4TB)
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Garnet Kihn (verified owner) –
This is a almost perfect way to maintain your photo. Videos and miscellaneous files you want to access from anywhere yhat has internet. Pay for it once and its yours forever unlike Google photos. However be very aware the size you order is only 1/2 that size if you are wanting a backup of your data for security. For example I ordered 8 TB and they send 2, 4 TB Hard drives as the 8 TB. Technically it is 8TB. But I feel most people that order this wand the backup Raid security. To get 8TB of storage you will need to order 16 TB.
Mckenna Barrows (verified owner) –
Works great with Linux, and Android, but having issues with windows10. Overall very happy with features.
Sabina Beier (verified owner) –
I have a small consulting business and I’m using the My Cloud EX2 Ultra to back-up four Mac computers, as well as share files. It was easy to set-up Time Machine and it has worked flawless over the past couple of weeks. The dashboard software keeps my rating from being 5 stars. I recommend the EX2 Ultra to any small business. I should note that I have not used the cloud-based remote access yet.
Max Hartmann (verified owner) –
My drive has yet to arrive. My “My Cloud” device is very difficult to work with, and was meant to replace the MyBook Live which had always been a much better solution to my needs than the MyCloud. I am hoping when the My Cloud Expert Series EX2 Ultra gets here it works more like the My Book Live.
Zachery Miller (verified owner) –
With very little direction I had it up and running within 10 minutes. Hardest part was picking the software to use for the movie server. I am glad I got it and only regret is I did not buy it sooner.
Eleonore Moore (verified owner) –
The product works as promised and the set up was great. But better still, B&H is always a delight to work with.
Josiane Gleason (verified owner) –
Easy to setup but missing an important step/info. Directions NEED to let buyers know that the default is such that only 1/2 the disk space will be visible. Yo then need to better explain the various setups on how the Ultra may be utilized. Product gets 5 stars, information not obvious 3 stars = 4 stars.
Kenyatta Aufderhar (verified owner) –
need more time to evaluate. So far though, simplicity could be a whole lot better. Uploads do not bypass previous loads. I end up with multiple copies. That sucks…, especially when loading a bunch of photos and the system stops. which means re-copying. I’ll attempt to go to youtube to see what can be done.
Mozelle Boyer (verified owner) –
The thing was designed by amateurs, and documentation written by engineers (I’m an Electronic Engineer so I can say that). 1. No way to turn the thing off. You have to pull the plug! 2. USB ports are for adding external hard drives, not for connecting to your computer. 3. It works on some internal background processes that impede the user experience i.e. slow response and slow file transfers. 4. Documentation needs a good technical writer to go through it and make it understandable. It needs wiring diagrams and examples on how it can be configured. I just put in my RMA request.
Seamus Mraz (verified owner) –
Our new MyCloud EX2 Ultra backs up 2 Apple computers via Time Machine & LAN, 1 a recent iMac, the other a late 2013 MacBook Pro. We needed and received WD phone support in setting it up and again when it stopped backing up the MacBook Pro. Support was v good. All backups working as planned. We are pleased.
Maurice Hand (verified owner) –
It’s slow, wasn’t that easy to set up. Not impressed
Saul Ullrich (verified owner) –
EX2 Ultra updated out of box. Then upgraded OK to OS5, fware updated twice since. Fingers -Crossed this model will be better.
Fabiola Stehr (verified owner) –
It has been 7 days and it 52 percent indexed. For 1 tb. Of data, mostly music. It also says it has disconnected me and i need to log back in. It does not accept my password and will not send the email when requesting a pwd reset. Total nightmare. I am Returning it
Emory Witting (verified owner) –
We are using it as a data repository for our organization.
Rosina Hackett (verified owner) –
I bought this unit to replace a Windows 2003 server that crashed. We were basically using the server just to store documents, so this unit is all we really needed. We are running in Raid 1(mirrored drives) mode for data redundancy. I chose unit based on capacity, features and the Western Digital reputation. So far, so good.
Yvonne Jenkins (verified owner) –
Easy to set up. Intuitive user interface and reliable operation
Albert Glover (verified owner) –
This drive and MyCloud OS 5 is much better than previous versions. The drive arrived preconfigured in mirror-mode RAID1 so I have the confidence that my data is protected from a single drive failure. It was easy to setup and has options that can help it grow with me. I have already tested the “Recycle Bin” option which will move items you deleted into a “Recycle Bin share” so you can recover files or delete them again, permanently. I was impressed that the security settings were all set to a higher state by default. (SMBv1 = off, NTLMv2 only).
Rosalyn Welch (verified owner) –
You need to develop a feature for your next upgrade that hibernate the NAS and wake from hibernation local or remotely
Kamille Bradtke (verified owner) –
My old NAS (different manufacturer) was shot and the price/features on this one seemed right, along with the warranty, the brand name, and the fact that had just purchased a WD Red drive! Setup was a tad confusing at first for my novice-to-intermediate network experience, but not more so than I would expect any NAS setup to be. It’s quiet and quick, and has a nice, top drop-in design for the drives that prevents improper lineup with pins. Software interface is better than I expected. Happy with this purchase and would recommend it, overall.
Cornell Rath (verified owner) –
I am upgrading from a 2TB drive that was nearing capacity. This one will last me a long time. Cloud service works well too.