WD - My Cloud Home Duo 2-Bay 8TB Personal Cloud - White
- Key Specs
- Security Features: None
- Storage Capacity: 8000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Number Of Drives Included: 2
- Number of Bays: 2 (Each bay, or enclosure, holds an individual drive.)
- Processor Model: Not Applicable (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- General
- Product Name: My Cloud Home Duo 2-Bay 8TB Personal Cloud
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBMUT0080JWT-NESN
- Color: White
- Security
- Security Features: None
- Features
- Storage Capacity: 8000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Number Of Drives Included: 2
- Number of Bays: 2 (Each bay, or enclosure, holds an individual drive.)
- Power Supply: AC adapter
- Ports
- Number of RJ-45 Ports: 1 (An RJ-45 port, or jack, is an 8-pin connection between a device and a local area network (LAN), using an Ethernet, or RJ-45, cable.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 2
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Not Applicable
- Processor Model: Not Applicable (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Compatibility
- System Requirements: Apple MacOS, Microsoft Windows, Android, Apple iOS (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
- RAID Support: RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD (A Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) includes a collection of separate disks that your computer recognizes as one disk unit. Each configuration offers a different level of mirroring, striping and read/write speeds.)
- Ethernet Standard: 10/100/1000 (Each standard is a variation of the IEEE 802.3 set of computer networking technologies known as Ethernet. New versions evolved to include higher bandwidth, different physical media, and other new and improved features. Standards are often denoted by speeds (in Megabits per second). For example, a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port transmits at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps).)
- Memory
- Type of Memory (RAM): Not provided (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 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: 4 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: 5.27 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Other
- UPC: 718037848624
Secure files with this My Cloud Home Duo personal storage device. The My Cloud Home Duo is an easy-to-use, dual-drive personal storage device that plugs directly into your Wi-Fi router at home so you can save all your digital content in one central place. With two drives set to Mirror Mode, all your content is automatically saved twice. You can automatically back up the photos and videos on your phone, and wirelessly back up and sync all your PC and Mac computers and cloud accounts. Use the USB port to quickly import photos, videos and documents from other devices, like USB flash drives and external hard drives. Access, upload and share those photos and videos from anywhere with an internet connection using My Cloud Home apps for mobile, desktop and web. Use these simple apps for a smooth streaming experience of your personal videos to any device, anywhere.
- 8TB storage capacity: Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more in one central place.
- Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0: Rapidly import photos, videos and docs from USB flash drives and external hard drives.
- Two hard drives in the Mirror Mode (RAID 1): So all your photos, videos and files are stored on one drive and automatically duplicated onto the second drive for extra peace of mind.
- On-the-go access with the My Cloud Home mobile app, desktop app or MyCloud.com: Allows you to access, upload and share those photos and videos from anywhere with an internet connection using My Cloud Home apps for mobile, desktop and web.
- Time Machine compatible: Back up your entire system directly to the drive.
- Compatible with Apple MacOS, PC, Android and Apple iOS: For flexible installation options.
Whats Included
- Personal cloud storage
- Ethernet cable
- AC adapter
- Quick Install Guide
A: 4TB mirrored (raid 1) by default. You can set it to not be mirrored and use "close" to 8TB, but you'll lose the benefit of the mirrored configuration. Out of the box I saw a total of 3.51 TB for use. A lot of space I haven't been able to account for. Formatting does not help with this.
Q: never mind buried inthe specs its twin 4 tb drives so a 4 tb system usable when mirrored.
A: Yes, the 8TB model is 2-4TB drives and can only has 4TB of storage when mirroring.
A: YES!!!!!!! With the WD software it will be able to assign different users with their own passwords for their own private folders. As the system admin you can set every one up with their own account and also set up a public folder . One more thing it does have a dedicated folder for Time Machine . They can set up their Time Machine backup to be encrypted on their own Macs with their own password so no one else can get into their files without their password. that's how i did mine and its worked out great .
A: Hello, Its seems like your query is regarding my cloud device. I would request you to refer to the link mention below:https://supporten.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/29230/kw/firmware%20availability. Please be informed that if you have my cloud home duo, the firmware updates automatically. You may refer to link mentioned below:https://bit.ly/37AyfuA -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
A: Hi Kc, Thank you for showing your interest in WD My Cloud Home Duo. Please know the capacity structure per: 8TB = (2x 4TB drives. 3.9TB usable capacity). Also refer to the link given below, In order to know more about the My Cloud Home duo. http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4178-707322.pdf
Q: Can you upgrade to larger drives if needed in the future? must they be WD drives?
A: Technically yes but not easily and unless your a guru retaining existing files might be difficult
Q: Is this device already set up with My Cloud OS 5?
A: Hi,Please be informed that My Cloud Home Duo is an easy-to-use personal cloud storage device. Its run on a different operating system and for my cloud series it will considered OS 5. For more information about the drive refer to the User Manual: http://products.wdc.com/library/UM/ENG/4779-705163.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
A: they can be edited as if they are on your own hard drive
