WD - My Cloud 2TB External Hard Drive (NAS) - White
- Key Specs
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Interface(s): Ethernet (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Product Name: My Cloud 2TB External Hard Drive (NAS)
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBCTL0020HWT-NESN
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: External
- External Hard Drive Type: Desktop (Physical characteristics of the hard drive, including size, weight and how you connect to your device.)
- Interface(s): Ethernet (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista operating system, Mac OS X El Captitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, DLNA/UPnP devices for streaming, Rounter for Internet connections
- Features
- Security Features: Password Protection
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 6.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 1.9 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 33.6 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: WD Setup software, WD SmartWare Pro (3-user license), WD Quick View, WD My Cloud desktop add (available for PC and Mac), WD My Cloud mobile app, WD Photos app
- Other
- UPC: 718037811079
With a 2TB capacity and a Gigabit Ethernet interface, this WD My Cloud external network-attached storage device lets you easily save files via your existing Dropbox or other Cloud account and access them from devices connected to your home network.
- 2TB capacity: Provides ample storage space for music, movies and other files, so you can easily centralize and organize your family's media in 1 secure location.
- Gigabit Ethernet interface: Enables simple connection to your existing network via an included Ethernet cable, making it easy to access stored files from multiple devices. USB 3.0 port lets you connect a USB hard drive for increased storage.
- Data transfer rates up to 10/100/1000 Mbps: Along with a dual-core processor deliver fast file transfers and quick response when accessing your files remotely.
- Allows direct file uploads from compatible mobile devices: Including select mobile phones and tablets to simplify the storage process.
- Automatically backs up files from your network-connected PC or Mac: For ease of use. Compatible with Apple® Time Machine backup software.
- Password protection: Helps protect your personal Cloud from unauthorized access with password protection available for every user.
- Lets you stream stored media: To most DLNA/UPnP connected TVs, media players and gaming consoles for flexible viewing and listening options. iTunes server makes it easy to stream your music collection to a PC or Mac with iTunes.
- WD My Cloud app (download required): Allows you to easily transfer files between your personal Cloud, Dropbox and other public Cloud accounts.
- Web-guided setup: Helps you get up and running within minutes. Auto detects your drive to simplify the setup process.
Whats Included
- Ethernet cable, AC adapter
- My Cloud 2TB External Hard Drive (NAS)
- Owner's manual
Q: Can I download and upload remotely?
A: This is not the case. I am accessing my files remotely with no problems both from a cell phone and other computers over the internet. It works great for this purpose. You DO NOT need a drop box for any of this. My problem with the unit is that by having this remote functionality turned on, the unit does not sleep and the motor runs continuously. WD Tech support told me that if remote access is turned on, the unit has to run continuously. This is a cloud killer for me. The unit will not last if it never stops spinning and working. But, by turning this functionality off, you now have just an over priced and slow (due to wireless transfer of data) storage device. It's a no go in my opinion. If you haven't purchased this, I recommend you stick with a traditional external storage drive. In my opinion, this unit was not ready for marketing as this is a major flaw.
Q: Do you need to purchase My cloud? Or some other dropbox like software of does it come with it?
A: No, all of the software is free for download on WD's website. Also, the apps for tablets/phones are all free. The only purchase you have to make is the actual product!
Q: Does it need to be open to the internet
A: This is not a wifi hot spot so people cannot access it. And you can also turn it off. Only thing is you won't be able to access when it's off. You can get other NAS hard drive only for your home network. I have Seagate 3tb nas and it works great. Everybody in my house has their own password for their files.And yes, you can turn it off if you want.
Q: Can I access files on here from my iPad over my wireless network?
A: It has mobile setup and access I look at mine on my phone,thru my wifi network
A: I have my computer set do to automatic nightly backups directly to the WD - it backs up my entire hard drive.
Q: Does this need a power source or can it plug into any cat-5 jack or network port on a switch
A: Yes, this needs a power source, in addition to being plugged into a network port. A power cable is provided, as well as a CAT-5e cable.
Q: Can different users have separate, password-protected folders?
A: I'm not an expert. the following is based on my usage. Yes. You have to create shares (folders where you store your files). You also add users (user profiles for those you grant access to the drive. Once you create shares, you can leave them publically accessible to any user, or you can make it private and give read-only or full access rights to users in any combination.
