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Name: WD - My Cloud EX4100 32TB 4-Bay External Network Storage (NAS) - Black
Brand: WD
SKU: 5744705
Price: 1399.99 USD
Rating: 4.3 (10 reviews)

WD - My Cloud EX4100 32TB 4-Bay External Network Storage (NAS) - Black

Model:: WDBWZE0320KBK-NESN; |
SKU:: 5744705

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QuestionPretty much sold on getting AT LEAST 1 of these, but first I wanna know: can it be hooked directly to a router, or must it be connected to a desktop or laptop?
Asked 6 years ago by HDFanatic.
- Answer Yes, it is supposed to be hooked up directly to a router as a network device.
  Answered 6 years ago by eNerdSam
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QuestionCan this device be upgraded to 64 TB and the RAM be upgraded as well?
Asked 3 years ago by Rick.
- Answer Hello Rick, Please be informed that the storage of the device can be upgraded but it is not possible to upgrade RAM. Please refer to the mentioned link: https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/21006/kw/21006#dl2100 -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 3 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionSo, has this been updated to support Windows 10?
Asked 4 years ago by ElleMemphis.
- Answer Hi ElleMemphis, Please be informed that the 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. To know more about the compatibility of the drive refer link- https://shop.westerndigital.com/products/network-attached-storage/wd-my-cloud-expert-series-ex4100#WDBWZE0000NBK-NESN -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information
  Answered 4 years ago by Western Digital Team
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Questioncan this chassis be purchased without the drives? if so, how much is it?
Asked 4 years ago by daniel.
- Answer Hi There - i meant is it available to purchase without drives from Best Buy.
  Answered 4 years ago by daniel
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QuestionI want a MY Cloud NAS which has a DLNA-certified media server to get my music from my NAS to my BOSE speakers. Am I correct to understand the EX4100 Expert Series will do this? Or is there a less expensive alternative for the DLNA server?
Asked 4 years ago by GSP.
- Answer Hi GSP, The WD My Cloud Ex4100 helps you to centralize your media and content in one safe, Organized Place, Save all your valuable photos, videos, music and files on this ready-to-go, high-performance NAS solution for secure access to them from anywhere with an internet connection. The DLNA compatible media server app streams your music, photos, videos to compatible devices on your network such as TV, Computer etc. For more information please refer to the link: https://products.wdc.com/nas0s5/nasum/en/ex4100/index.html -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 4 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionCan the 8TB drives be replaced by larger capacity drives as time goes on? Is there a limitation on the size of replacement drives or on total device capacity?
Asked 4 years ago by echo.
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QuestionIf I use the unit in a RAID 5 configuration, how much usable memory will I have? Also, is it possible to swap out some of the drives in the future with larger capacity hard drives to increase capacity of unit? I was able to do that with my DROBO NAS.
Asked 4 years ago by photofan.
- Answer Hi photofan, RAID5 with each disk being 8TB has a a total capacity of around 24TB with 22.35TB being usable. The multi-bay My Cloud family of devices offers the RAID roaming functionality that allows the option to replace, move, or swap hard disks from one My Cloud to another My Cloud device without data loss. The drives can be swapped from one device to another due to many reasons: Hardware issues on the device, upgrading to a new device or expanding capacity. Users and devices settings must be configured again. For more information you can follow the link given below. https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7721 Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 4 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionNot 100% clear if drives come with this. Specs say yes, in the box no. 32TB capacity, does that come with it and if so what color drives. 4X8TB?
Asked 4 years ago by Gymm.
- Answer Hi Gymm, The WD My Cloud EX4100 32 TB unit comes with 32 TB (4 x 8TB) WD Red hard drives. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 4 years ago by Western Digital Team
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WD - My Cloud EX4100 32TB 4-Bay External Network Storage (NAS) - Black

Q: QuestionPretty much sold on getting AT LEAST 1 of these, but first I wanna know: can it be hooked directly to a router, or must it be connected to a desktop or laptop?

Q: QuestionCan this device be upgraded to 64 TB and the RAM be upgraded as well?

Q: QuestionSo, has this been updated to support Windows 10?

Q: Questioncan this chassis be purchased without the drives? if so, how much is it?

Q: QuestionI want a MY Cloud NAS which has a DLNA-certified media server to get my music from my NAS to my BOSE speakers. Am I correct to understand the EX4100 Expert Series will do this? Or is there a less expensive alternative for the DLNA server?

Q: QuestionCan the 8TB drives be replaced by larger capacity drives as time goes on? Is there a limitation on the size of replacement drives or on total device capacity?

Q: QuestionIf I use the unit in a RAID 5 configuration, how much usable memory will I have? Also, is it possible to swap out some of the drives in the future with larger capacity hard drives to increase capacity of unit? I was able to do that with my DROBO NAS.

Q: QuestionNot 100% clear if drives come with this. Specs say yes, in the box no. 32TB capacity, does that come with it and if so what color drives. 4X8TB?

QuestionPretty much sold on getting AT LEAST 1 of these, but first I wanna know: can it be hooked directly to a router, or must it be connected to a desktop or laptop?

QuestionCan this device be upgraded to 64 TB and the RAM be upgraded as well?

QuestionSo, has this been updated to support Windows 10?

Questioncan this chassis be purchased without the drives? if so, how much is it?

QuestionI want a MY Cloud NAS which has a DLNA-certified media server to get my music from my NAS to my BOSE speakers. Am I correct to understand the EX4100 Expert Series will do this? Or is there a less expensive alternative for the DLNA server?

QuestionCan the 8TB drives be replaced by larger capacity drives as time goes on? Is there a limitation on the size of replacement drives or on total device capacity?

QuestionIf I use the unit in a RAID 5 configuration, how much usable memory will I have? Also, is it possible to swap out some of the drives in the future with larger capacity hard drives to increase capacity of unit? I was able to do that with my DROBO NAS.

QuestionNot 100% clear if drives come with this. Specs say yes, in the box no. 32TB capacity, does that come with it and if so what color drives. 4X8TB?