WD My Cloud Expert Series 16TB EX2 Ultra 2-Bay NAS Server (2 x 8TB)
$524.99
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Description
With a 1.3 GHz Marvell ARMADA 385 Dual-Core processor, the My Cloud Expert Series 16TB 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 8TB RED 5400 rpm SATA III 3,5″ hard drives for a total storage capacity of 16TB. 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 | 6.85 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11.7 × 9.3 × 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 | 256 MB |
| Included Drives | 2 x 8 TB 3.5" HDD |
| Total Raw Capacity | 16 TB |
| Status Monitoring | LED Indicator |
Reviews (8)
8 reviews for WD My Cloud Expert Series 16TB EX2 Ultra 2-Bay NAS Server (2 x 8TB)
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Alejandra Koelpin (verified owner) –
It doesn’t store the media based on the date it was taken or created but instead based on the date it was uploaded…. you can imagine the pain in the butt this creates when searching for older information.
Else Okuneva (verified owner) –
It works! Easy set up. It took 32 hours to index 1.2TB.
Diana Cormier (verified owner) –
Not very impressed!!! Compared to my original my cloud which was much easier to set up and use!
Jannie Wisoky (verified owner) –
Quite easy to install and configure. So far everything works in a timely manner, and I will explore all its capabilities shortly. The interface is similar to the old EX2 but is an improvement. Much cheaper than subscribing to several “clouds” to store photos, videos, backups, etc. I want everything accessible.
Gwen Jenkins (verified owner) –
This is the third WD NAS I have owned and have had no issues at all with any of them. Each gets better than the prior one, especially the OS and UI. Very fast and stable. Over the last 40 years, I’ve tried a number of other HD manufacturers and found that WD is hands down the best.
Adela Baumbach (verified owner) –
I could no longer tolerate the time it took to backup my SSD video capture cards to a USB Raid Enclosure. I have use WD RAID cabinets for many years and know the software. So I decided to get the empty box and put a pair of 16TB drives in it. The 10TB RAID 1 array I have in my editing computer was at capacity. The transfer speed over a network more than tripled what I was getting across USB 3. On location I carry a router so USB is not a limitation, I can run 1000GB ethernet with a power cord and a few cables. One drawback. this is not a hot swap system. In fact, it does not like to have the disks changed. The good news, it works, the bad news, you better know what you are doing. There is no on/off switch. You must unplug it, swap in a new drive pair, then plug it back in. It takes some time for it to recognize the new drives. You must wait until the power light goes solid blue and the drive lights go red. About 5 minutes. Then with the administration software tell it the drives are ok to use. Then your back in business. The real beauty, it has two USB 3 ports. I plugged in an Atomos drive dock and transferred the dailies directly to the server. it took 1 hour to copy 450 GB from an SSD to the server. Depending on your production requirements, and your passion for backup files, I can see having one of these for each camera on the shoot.
Jacinto Halvorson (verified owner) –
This is the sixth of these that I have installed and find it reliable and easy to maintain. When a drive wore out, the indicator lights identified which one to extract and swap for a new drive. The system automatically reconstructed the mirror.
Ellen Glover (verified owner) –
Great service – very fast.