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Name: WD - My Cloud 6TB External Hard Drive (NAS) - White
Brand: WD
SKU: 8305003
Price: 249.99 USD
Rating: 4.2 (428 reviews)

WD - My Cloud 6TB External Hard Drive (NAS) - White

Model:: WDBCTL0060HWT-NESN; |
SKU:: 8305003

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Questioncan it be access from anywhere via wi-fi?if im in another city, state or around the globe, can the cloud be accessed from where with a wi-fi connection?
Asked 10 years ago by Rick.
- Answer I have no problem accessing the cloud from anywhere, including my smartphone.
  Answered 10 years ago by serpico1358
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QuestionIf NAS is connected through internet, what security software is it using?You save a lot of pics, info, docs... What kind of security meassures did WD took to protect the NAS from being crooked? Is it necessary to install something extra? That could also mean a lot of hidden money...
Asked 10 years ago by Danieldemvd.
- Answer I do not share my NAS through my firewall and out to the internet. If you did that, then all someone needs is your account/pwd for external access. Also then they can also sniff your packets anywhere between you and your NAS; a coffee shop or plane with free wifi.
  Answered 10 years ago by Dubaya
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Questiondoes the wd external hard drive need wifi
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer yes
  Answered 10 years ago by jenny
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QuestionCan I access files from my playstation 3 & 4?I have playstations in two rooms. I am wanting to play movies/music through them via mycloud. Is this possible?
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes, but not through the cloud service. It has a DLNA Media Server. I've never used it before but I gave it a shot and it showed up on my PS4 using the default media player app and the video I loaded played fine. I also streamed a 4k video to a 4k TV and it worked. Looks like it'll serve up pretty much any video to any player that uses DLNA. Put your video, music, and photos into the Public video, music, and photo folders and turn on the DLNA server. It'll scan the content and share it on your local network. However, I can't recommend this product. I've had one for a while and it's been virtually useless as anything but a NAS device. The WD backup software never worked and that was the main reason I bought it. The "cloud" access is unbearably slow. The web interface rarely works unless the device is freshly rebooted and it's often missing information. The latest firmware update (a couple weeks ago) seems to have significantly improved performance of the web interface (meaning it actually works now), but it's too little too late for me. I've already given up on it. I only noticed the latest update because the best buy site asked if I could answer this question so I gave it a shot. :)
  Answered 9 years ago by JTSoCal
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QuestionCan I backup my hard drive including programs on this drive and restore it.I have an 8 year old HP computer with Windows 7 on it. Lately the computer is slowing down and I'm afraid if it totally dies. I have a lot of programs that I don't want to go through the hassle of re-installing on a new machine. Can I use this drive to backup and restore every thing on the new computer. Does the new computer have to have a windows 7 or can it be windows 10. I will appreciate your answers
Asked 10 years ago by oldgeorgetownguy.
- Answer The normal backup will backup only your files in normal mode. Advanced mode you can select to backup everything but that will not translate into a restore situation. You need third party backup like ghost or acronis and do system image that can be copied to this drive, not through backup software for nas but by setting up a user and shared profile on the nas and once signed into the nas, you can use it like normal external hard drive. Note: if you have gigs of storage to move, it is best to be hardwire Ethernet into your router or network switch at gigabyte speed or it will be super slow.
  Answered 9 years ago by Tbobtx
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QuestionCan these "My Cloud" NAS devices be set up for redundant RAID configurations? Does each contain a single hard drive? What is the MTBF?
Asked 8 years ago by XRay.
- Answer I had a difficult time even setting it up in the basic out of the gate configuration. I would waste my time with it. I purchased a different brand has all is great
  Answered 8 years ago by Thetreeman
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QuestionWill this support TiVo?Does this devise work with TiVo?
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer It supports DLNA so should work. I tesyed it with Samsung TV, Roku. No problems found
  Answered 10 years ago by RayAdams
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QuestionHow many video hours will 6TBs hold? (average speed)
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I would say, depending on the file size, about 6000 hours. The typical measurement is about 1000 per TB.
  Answered 10 years ago by th0ughtsmith
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QuestionCan this be used with a syncing program that would push files from the cloud to my home computer?
Asked 7 years ago by NSanchoo.
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QuestionI have an 8TB USB 3.0 External HDD. If I connect this to the WD-My Cloud, have I just expanded my capacity?
Asked 8 years ago by Silador.
- Answer Yes, you get your 8tb plus whatever you have on WD MY CLOUDS
  Answered 8 years ago by Snap
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QuestionCan I use this to store movies and stream from Plex?
Asked 9 years ago by neil.
- Answer Yes, as long as you have a hard-wired ethernet connection and a 100+ switch. One hop. Plex Media Server on a host and NAS drive plugged into the same switch
  Answered 8 years ago by TheOracleGuy
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QuestionCan I make it accessible from both Windows and Mac? I want to store all family pictures that should be accessible from Windows and iOS devices at the same time.
Asked 9 years ago by Danny.
- Answer Absolutely. So far it works for me on these platforms; Mac, Windows, Chrome OS. The app is also available to download on the play store FOR Android and App Store for IOS
  Answered 8 years ago by Snap
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QuestionCan I direct plug into computer for the first time upload my stuff to the My Cloud with out internet? How can I backup from My Cloud? and can they automatic backup my cloud?
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
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QuestionCan I access VUDU and download VUDU movies?
Asked 9 years ago by Raymond.
- Answer This is a hard drive and has no internet access or the ability to download anything.
  Answered 9 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionCan I use this devise with my Dlsh DVR to store vidieo?
Asked 9 years ago by Geno.
- Answer Need to contact Dish this may be too big a drive. Dish has drive size limitations.
  Answered 8 years ago by edgolden
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QuestionDoes this hard drive have to be formatted specific to Windows or Apple?Does this drive have to be formatted specific to Windows or Apple? We are a divided household; Macs, iPhones, Windows, and Android devices. Can they all upload and access material stored on the hard drive?
Asked 9 years ago by Ricky.
- Answer When you go into nas settings through browser and turn on time machine, the drive will ask you how much room you want to dedicate to time machine and it takes care of partition formatting for you. For iPhone photo backups, no need to reformat.
  Answered 9 years ago by Tbobtx
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QuestionRed light stays onUpon setting everything up, the hard drive is supposed to have a solid blue light once ready per set up instructions. Mine still stays a solid red even after a long period of time. I'd have a defective drive right?
Asked 10 years ago by Brian.
- Answer Check all of your cables and make sure that they are connected properly. If that doesn't unplug the power cable for 10 seconds and then reconnect and see if that helps. If those efforts fail then call WD technical support because you may have a defective drive.
  Answered 9 years ago by GPB1
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QuestionHow will this interface with my iTunes library? I want to take ALL of my cds and load them, then be able to access them from work or wherever.
Asked 10 years ago by kathy.
- Answer Not sure about iTunes, BUT, you can access anything on the MyCloud via apps on your phone or iPad. I have played music and movies from it on both, including my FireTV stick with the Kodi app.
  Answered 8 years ago by David
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QuestionCan you run a Virtual Machine remotely without downloading it to a host computer?Can you run a Virtual Machine remotely without downloading it or using hard drive space on to a host computer?
Asked 10 years ago by MPNugget.
- Answer Yes If you are using a product like "VMWare Server" for this purpose
  Answered 10 years ago by Cybervulcan
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QuestionIs this a dual hard drive or just one drive?
Asked 9 years ago by Anna.
- Answer All of these type models use a single hard drive. You'd have to get a NAS tower type device for RAID or multiple drives.
  Answered 8 years ago by TheOracleGuy
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WD - My Cloud 6TB External Hard Drive (NAS) - White

Q: Questioncan it be access from anywhere via wi-fi?if im in another city, state or around the globe, can the cloud be accessed from where with a wi-fi connection?

Q: QuestionIf NAS is connected through internet, what security software is it using?You save a lot of pics, info, docs... What kind of security meassures did WD took to protect the NAS from being crooked? Is it necessary to install something extra? That could also mean a lot of hidden money...

Q: Questiondoes the wd external hard drive need wifi

Q: QuestionCan I access files from my playstation 3 & 4?I have playstations in two rooms. I am wanting to play movies/music through them via mycloud. Is this possible?

Q: QuestionCan these "My Cloud" NAS devices be set up for redundant RAID configurations? Does each contain a single hard drive? What is the MTBF?

Q: QuestionWill this support TiVo?Does this devise work with TiVo?

Q: QuestionHow many video hours will 6TBs hold? (average speed)

Q: QuestionCan this be used with a syncing program that would push files from the cloud to my home computer?

Q: QuestionI have an 8TB USB 3.0 External HDD. If I connect this to the WD-My Cloud, have I just expanded my capacity?

Q: QuestionCan I use this to store movies and stream from Plex?

Q: QuestionCan I make it accessible from both Windows and Mac? I want to store all family pictures that should be accessible from Windows and iOS devices at the same time.

Q: QuestionCan I direct plug into computer for the first time upload my stuff to the My Cloud with out internet? How can I backup from My Cloud? and can they automatic backup my cloud?

Q: QuestionCan I access VUDU and download VUDU movies?

Q: QuestionCan I use this devise with my Dlsh DVR to store vidieo?

Q: QuestionDoes this hard drive have to be formatted specific to Windows or Apple?Does this drive have to be formatted specific to Windows or Apple? We are a divided household; Macs, iPhones, Windows, and Android devices. Can they all upload and access material stored on the hard drive?

Q: QuestionRed light stays onUpon setting everything up, the hard drive is supposed to have a solid blue light once ready per set up instructions. Mine still stays a solid red even after a long period of time. I'd have a defective drive right?

Q: QuestionHow will this interface with my iTunes library? I want to take ALL of my cds and load them, then be able to access them from work or wherever.

Q: QuestionCan you run a Virtual Machine remotely without downloading it to a host computer?Can you run a Virtual Machine remotely without downloading it or using hard drive space on to a host computer?

Q: QuestionIs this a dual hard drive or just one drive?

Questioncan it be access from anywhere via wi-fi?if im in another city, state or around the globe, can the cloud be accessed from where with a wi-fi connection?

QuestionIf NAS is connected through internet, what security software is it using?You save a lot of pics, info, docs... What kind of security meassures did WD took to protect the NAS from being crooked? Is it necessary to install something extra? That could also mean a lot of hidden money...

Questiondoes the wd external hard drive need wifi

QuestionCan I access files from my playstation 3 & 4?I have playstations in two rooms. I am wanting to play movies/music through them via mycloud. Is this possible?

QuestionCan these "My Cloud" NAS devices be set up for redundant RAID configurations? Does each contain a single hard drive? What is the MTBF?

QuestionWill this support TiVo?Does this devise work with TiVo?

QuestionHow many video hours will 6TBs hold? (average speed)

QuestionCan this be used with a syncing program that would push files from the cloud to my home computer?

QuestionI have an 8TB USB 3.0 External HDD. If I connect this to the WD-My Cloud, have I just expanded my capacity?

QuestionCan I use this to store movies and stream from Plex?

QuestionCan I make it accessible from both Windows and Mac? I want to store all family pictures that should be accessible from Windows and iOS devices at the same time.

QuestionCan I direct plug into computer for the first time upload my stuff to the My Cloud with out internet? How can I backup from My Cloud? and can they automatic backup my cloud?

QuestionCan I access VUDU and download VUDU movies?

QuestionCan I use this devise with my Dlsh DVR to store vidieo?

QuestionDoes this hard drive have to be formatted specific to Windows or Apple?Does this drive have to be formatted specific to Windows or Apple? We are a divided household; Macs, iPhones, Windows, and Android devices. Can they all upload and access material stored on the hard drive?

QuestionRed light stays onUpon setting everything up, the hard drive is supposed to have a solid blue light once ready per set up instructions. Mine still stays a solid red even after a long period of time. I'd have a defective drive right?

QuestionHow will this interface with my iTunes library? I want to take ALL of my cds and load them, then be able to access them from work or wherever.

QuestionCan you run a Virtual Machine remotely without downloading it to a host computer?Can you run a Virtual Machine remotely without downloading it or using hard drive space on to a host computer?

QuestionIs this a dual hard drive or just one drive?