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Name: WD - My Cloud Expert EX2 Ultra 2-Bay 0TB External Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Charcoal
Brand: WD
SKU: 5061402
Price: 139.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (150 reviews)

WD - My Cloud Expert EX2 Ultra 2-Bay 0TB External Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Charcoal

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QuestionI have two WD hard drives from two older My Cloud devices. One is 3tb the other is 2tb. Could I use them with this device?
Asked 10 months ago by Carlos.
- Answer Hello Carlos, Please be informed that we need to use the internal drives of same capacity in the NAS devices. If different capacity drives will be installed in a NAS then the drive will use both the drive of same capacity and the remaining capacity in the high capacity drive will not be used. So, we do not recommend to use two drive of different capacity and always recommend to use the internal drive of same capacity in NAS.
  Answered 10 months ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionCan the storage be configured to be accessed over a local wifi network? I want to setup this NAS for my home and want this to be accessible over my wifi, which is on Google Nest.
Asked 11 months ago by mhvyas7.
- Answer Hello. Please be informed that you could map the My Cloud EX2 ultra device to access it on your computer under local network. Please refer to the following resources: For Windows: https://support-in.wd.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/9323/ and For Mac : https://support-in.wd.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/24148/ If you are facing any issue then please open a support ticket on the given link: https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb , We will be happy to assist you.
  Answered 11 months ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionCan I just connect it to my Macbook Pro to back up my photos without having to use my router /Wi-Fi?
Asked 1 year ago by MadPhotos.
- Answer Hello, Please be informed that you can connect it to the Mac using an ethernet cable with an active internet connection on your Mac. For more information please refer to the following link : https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/16312/~/access-my-cloud-when-connected-directly-to-a-computer -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 1 year ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionHi - I have a Verizon jetpack/wifi connection - how would I go about connecting it together? My jetpack is capable of being plugged in by via usb if needed.
Asked 1 year ago by Needinghelp.
- Answer Hello, Please be informed that My Cloud EX2 needs to be connected to the router using an ethernet cable and the computer needs to be on the same network, if you want to access the device on the local network. You could access the device remotely on mycloud.com. Please refer to the link mentioned below to setup the device: https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/29391 For more information please refer to the mentioned link below: https://documents.westerndigital.com/content/dam/doc-library/en_us/assets/public/wd/product/nas/my_cloud/ex2_ultra/user-manual-my-cloud-expert-series-ex2-ultra.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 1 year ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionHow loud are the drives in this NAS? I had a Seagate Ironwolf 4TB installed in another NAS and it was so loud! I really want SSD type sound levels, which is to say, none.
Asked 1 year ago by whynotme.
- Answer Hello, Please be informed that our NAS devices use HDD as internal drives, not SSD. However, the noise level in My Cloud may be higher than other WD products but this is normal. For more information please see the following link: "Causes of hard drive noise" https://support-in.wd.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/32906#subject2 .If you have any specific concerns or require technical support, Please feel free to contact us directly at www.westerndigital.com/support
  Answered 1 year ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionDoes the data save on both drives in JBOD mode or one and then the other? Mine has a red light on saying its 95% full but I installed a new 12T drive in the second bay thats empty.
Asked 1 year ago by kingtungsten.
- Answer I have since figured out my solution, I didnt realize I had to create a separate Date Volume and Data Folder which I named "Public 2", and then transferred files to that drive. I thought the NAS would recognize my two drives and just use them as one volume (JBOD mode), but I discovered they have to be setup as individual volumes and loaded individually. Thanks again though!
  Answered 1 year ago by Anonymous
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QuestionCan the cloud be setup for others to see the pics? I shoot hockey games and would like to have it setup for the players to be able to see the pics also. Thanks
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hello, Please allow me to inform you that you could add users to your My Cloud device from Admin Dashboard and provide access to the users of particular access to the users of particular shares which you want to. Please refer to the following link: https://support-in.wd.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/30188/ -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information. Published by Western Digital Team a month
  Answered 1 year ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionCan you set it up to automatically upload your photos saved in specific folders on your phone to a corresponding folder on the hard drive?
Asked 1 year ago by Kyle.
- Answer In the MyCloud App you can select a specific folder to upload towards onto the HDD, but it's a more set it and forget it type of setting. Although It can be changed manually at any time. In the IOS app at least there is an option to select specific folders / files only.
  Answered 1 year ago by Vita
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QuestionCan I attach an ssd drive to this? And what are the limitations?
Asked 1 year ago by AdamaniaNH.
- Answer Yes you can attach a SSD. External USB and internal. Limitations are the usual wear and tear
  Answered 1 year ago by Cameljockey1
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QuestionWhat's the largest HD compacity that your able to use ?
Asked 2 years ago by Twizz.
- Answer The websites all show this for sale up to 36TB so I'd assume two 18TB drives. That's what I just ordered after filling my 8TB in a month.
  Answered 2 years ago by Disappointed
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QuestionCan I install 16 TB * 2 Disks =32 TB (Total)? Is there a capacity cap?
Asked 2 years ago by Raj.
- Answer I have two 16tb Baracuda Hard Drives in mine. I dont think there is a capacity cap.
  Answered 2 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionI have a MyCloudMirror system with two 2t drives Can I take those drives and install them in this unit?
Asked 2 years ago by Wondering.
- Answer Yes, but back up any information on these drive first before installing them into your WD EX2. That's what I did I had a 4tb drive and purchased a second drive after purchasing my WD EX2. If using the raid you will only see 2tb of storage.
  Answered 2 years ago by NewKenChip
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QuestionI have a two part question. Question #1. Does this NAS come with two drives or do I need to purchase my own drives and install them? Question #2. Can I use SSD drives with this?
Asked 2 years ago by JonGarrett.
- Answer 1) No drives included so bring your own. 2) I don't see why not. But I don't think it would be a good use of the SSD unless its just what you have laying around.
  Answered 2 years ago by Scottmc
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QuestionHow many watts does the NAS draw at peak?
Asked 2 years ago by Surfer.
- Answer Hello JP, We mentioned the power supply specifications of the My Cloud EX2 Ultra: Input Voltage: 100V to 240V AC ,Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz ,Output Voltage:12 VDC , Power Supply: 36W For 4TB, 8TB, 12TB capacity , 48W for 0TB, 16TB capacity and above . For more information please refer to the mentioned link below: https://documents.westerndigital.com/content/dam/doc-library/en_us/assets/public/wd/product/nas/my_cloud/ex2_ultra/user-manual-my-cloud-expert-series-ex2-ultra.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 2 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionWill I loose data if I install two old harddrive into WD My Cloud..? I used those as backup drives in my old pc. (No operating system is installed on those drives, it contains only back up files)
Asked 2 years ago by Michael.
- Answer Hello Michael, We would like to inform you that WD recommends you to use fresh or new formatted drives in a NAS devices without any data. To know more about the drive please refer to the mentioned link :https://bit.ly/37nX3px. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 2 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionWould this NAS work with my Apple M1 iMac? I am a photographer and would like to use this primarily as a drag and drop network attached drive so I don't have to use a ton of external hard drives (as I do now).
Asked 2 years ago by Christian.
- Answer It will work as network storage but you might want to look at the one with the Thunderbolt interface, it may be a little faster! You can install up to 2 8TB drives and configure as a single storage disk or separate, your choice. WD has multiple options for storage sizes. Good luck!
  Answered 2 years ago by SigneffectsAustin
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QuestionDoes the WD software have provisions for restricting access to only those who are on my LAN? I do not want the NAS internet facing and don't care about accessing it when I'm not home. I'm just asking about the WD software and not other ways.
Asked 2 years ago by Bobby.
- Answer Hello Bobby, Based on your concern we would request you to please disable the cloud access from the dashboard. Please refer to the link mentioned below :https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/29448/kw/cloud%20access#Cloudenable -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 2 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionWill this store my recordings from my dish hooper dvr?
Asked 3 years ago by Lowe.
- Answer Hello, Please be informed that the My Cloud EX2 Ultra can be quickly found on your network and installed over the web, making the setup process simple and intuitive. Please check with the PC/Laptop vendor whether the WD drive will fit and support the host device. To know more about the compatibility please refer to the mentioned link :https://bit.ly/37nX3px. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 3 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionI have an old My Cloud unit whose power supply is failing. Can I drop the disks from that unit into this one? Firmware and software on the old unit is up to date.
Asked 3 years ago by OpaBrown.
- Answer In reply to Dmost: You asked for an update. Process went without a hitch. After a 10 hour cloud backup session (I have about 1.5 terabytes of data), I pulled both disks out of the DL2100 and dropped them into the EX2 Ultra. System went through whatever processes it goes through, and in the end the full system was on the new unit, including shares and (surprising to me) two iSCSI target disks. The only hiccup was that the new system claimed that both HDs had failed their S.M.A.R.T. tests. That warning went away with the new firmware installation and reboot. So it appears that OS5.xx makes disks compatible at least between DL2100 and EX2 devices.
  Answered 2 years ago by opabrown
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QuestionI have a PR2100 and want to put this in a remote location. Will this accept the backup from the 2100 over the internet.
Asked 3 years ago by Mike.
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WD - My Cloud Expert EX2 Ultra 2-Bay 0TB External Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Charcoal

Q: QuestionI have two WD hard drives from two older My Cloud devices. One is 3tb the other is 2tb. Could I use them with this device?

Q: QuestionCan the storage be configured to be accessed over a local wifi network? I want to setup this NAS for my home and want this to be accessible over my wifi, which is on Google Nest.

Q: QuestionCan I just connect it to my Macbook Pro to back up my photos without having to use my router /Wi-Fi?

Q: QuestionHi - I have a Verizon jetpack/wifi connection - how would I go about connecting it together? My jetpack is capable of being plugged in by via usb if needed.

Q: QuestionHow loud are the drives in this NAS? I had a Seagate Ironwolf 4TB installed in another NAS and it was so loud! I really want SSD type sound levels, which is to say, none.

Q: QuestionDoes the data save on both drives in JBOD mode or one and then the other? Mine has a red light on saying its 95% full but I installed a new 12T drive in the second bay thats empty.

Q: QuestionCan the cloud be setup for others to see the pics? I shoot hockey games and would like to have it setup for the players to be able to see the pics also. Thanks

Q: QuestionCan you set it up to automatically upload your photos saved in specific folders on your phone to a corresponding folder on the hard drive?

Q: QuestionCan I attach an ssd drive to this? And what are the limitations?

Q: QuestionWhat's the largest HD compacity that your able to use ?

Q: QuestionCan I install 16 TB * 2 Disks =32 TB (Total)? Is there a capacity cap?

Q: QuestionI have a MyCloudMirror system with two 2t drives Can I take those drives and install them in this unit?

Q: QuestionI have a two part question. Question #1. Does this NAS come with two drives or do I need to purchase my own drives and install them? Question #2. Can I use SSD drives with this?

Q: QuestionHow many watts does the NAS draw at peak?

Q: QuestionWill I loose data if I install two old harddrive into WD My Cloud..? I used those as backup drives in my old pc. (No operating system is installed on those drives, it contains only back up files)

Q: QuestionWould this NAS work with my Apple M1 iMac? I am a photographer and would like to use this primarily as a drag and drop network attached drive so I don't have to use a ton of external hard drives (as I do now).

Q: QuestionDoes the WD software have provisions for restricting access to only those who are on my LAN? I do not want the NAS internet facing and don't care about accessing it when I'm not home. I'm just asking about the WD software and not other ways.

Q: QuestionWill this store my recordings from my dish hooper dvr?

Q: QuestionI have an old My Cloud unit whose power supply is failing. Can I drop the disks from that unit into this one? Firmware and software on the old unit is up to date.

Q: QuestionI have a PR2100 and want to put this in a remote location. Will this accept the backup from the 2100 over the internet.

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QuestionI have two WD hard drives from two older My Cloud devices. One is 3tb the other is 2tb. Could I use them with this device?

QuestionCan the storage be configured to be accessed over a local wifi network? I want to setup this NAS for my home and want this to be accessible over my wifi, which is on Google Nest.

QuestionCan I just connect it to my Macbook Pro to back up my photos without having to use my router /Wi-Fi?

QuestionHi - I have a Verizon jetpack/wifi connection - how would I go about connecting it together? My jetpack is capable of being plugged in by via usb if needed.

QuestionHow loud are the drives in this NAS? I had a Seagate Ironwolf 4TB installed in another NAS and it was so loud! I really want SSD type sound levels, which is to say, none.

QuestionDoes the data save on both drives in JBOD mode or one and then the other? Mine has a red light on saying its 95% full but I installed a new 12T drive in the second bay thats empty.

QuestionCan the cloud be setup for others to see the pics? I shoot hockey games and would like to have it setup for the players to be able to see the pics also. Thanks

QuestionCan you set it up to automatically upload your photos saved in specific folders on your phone to a corresponding folder on the hard drive?

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QuestionWhat's the largest HD compacity that your able to use ?

QuestionCan I install 16 TB * 2 Disks =32 TB (Total)? Is there a capacity cap?

QuestionI have a MyCloudMirror system with two 2t drives Can I take those drives and install them in this unit?

QuestionI have a two part question. Question #1. Does this NAS come with two drives or do I need to purchase my own drives and install them? Question #2. Can I use SSD drives with this?

QuestionHow many watts does the NAS draw at peak?

QuestionWill I loose data if I install two old harddrive into WD My Cloud..? I used those as backup drives in my old pc. (No operating system is installed on those drives, it contains only back up files)

QuestionWould this NAS work with my Apple M1 iMac? I am a photographer and would like to use this primarily as a drag and drop network attached drive so I don't have to use a ton of external hard drives (as I do now).

QuestionDoes the WD software have provisions for restricting access to only those who are on my LAN? I do not want the NAS internet facing and don't care about accessing it when I'm not home. I'm just asking about the WD software and not other ways.

QuestionWill this store my recordings from my dish hooper dvr?

QuestionI have an old My Cloud unit whose power supply is failing. Can I drop the disks from that unit into this one? Firmware and software on the old unit is up to date.

QuestionI have a PR2100 and want to put this in a remote location. Will this accept the backup from the 2100 over the internet.