12 best cloud file storage windows 10

Product description

A 1.3 GHz dual-core processor for high performance and ultra-fast transfer speeds. Up to 16TB of centralized storage for your entire network. Simple system management for personalized backup. Windows-Windows 10, Windows 8 or 8.1 Windows 7, Windows Vista, Mac OS X- El Capitan (Mac OS 10.11) Yosemite (Mac OS 10.10) Maverick (Mac OS 10.9) Mountain Lion (Mac OS 10.8) Lion (Mac OS 10 Note-Compatibility may vary depending on your computer’s hardware configuration and operating system).

• High-performance 1.3 GHz dual-core Processor for lag-free streaming
• 1GB of DDR3 Memory to multitask with ease
• Centralized network storage and access from anywhere
• Automatic file synching across all your computers
• Simplified file and folder sharing

User questions & answers

Question:	what if the NAS device fails? Can you remove the drives and put in another device to recover data or are they hardware layer encrypted
Answer:	Yes. A long story short, my WD My Cloud Mirror suffered a "blown out" ethernet port due to a lightening strike. I purchased the EX2 Ultra (diskless) and placed my old WD Red drives, that were in the My Cloud Mirror, and it worked flawlessly. It didn't skip a beat. I was up and running like nothing happened. I was so relieved that the content on the drives were unaffected!
Question:	Is the 8tb option include 1 drive at 8tbs or 2-4tb hdds
Answer:	2 4TB drives wich can then be run in a raid configuration.
Question:	Im assuming any advertised capacity would be half using raid
Answer:	Well, this is an old question, so nobody will see my glorious contribution; but here goes anyway! In order to use RAID 1, the two drives in use for that must be of the same size. They should be identical --- well nearly so. But, if one of the drives is slower than the other, the slower drive controls the speed (obviously). Two 6 TB drives in RAID 1, however, does not give you exactly 6 TB. There is a small part of the discs that gets assigned overhead duty to keep track of the status of the mirroring and to manage the mirroring. You could assume a high percentage --- maybe even more than 99%. I can't find any real figures for it, but since a 6 TB drive doesn't hold 6 TB anyway, you might just assume something like 5.98 TB for two nominal 6 TB drives in RAID 1. Keep in mind that RAID isn't free!! Not only is the capacity of the RAID array less than the combined capacity of the drives, there is also a performance hit because everything has to be written more than once and depending on which RAID (n) you choose, it may be split across several drives. Another consideration which I had not previously considered is the age of the drives. If you start with two identical drives, four years from now each of those drives will have been in service for, guess what, four years. If one of them fails, the other may not be long behind. Some folks (what we usually refer to as "THEY") would suggest a mix of drive ages. Your mileage may vary, as "they" say. :-)
Question:	Has anyone used this nas with plex
Answer:	I am going to buy the 4 bay version. If I can stream from Plex using 2 old Lenovo IX4-300D's than I am sure the ARMADA 388 1.6ghz chip will be fine for steaming from Plex. The Lenovo only has a 1.2ghz chip and ARMADA XP chip in it.

Product features

High-performance storage to stream, sync and share from anywhere

Organize your media collection in a single place on this high-performance NAS solution, and access it securely from anywhere. With My Cloud EX2 Ultra, you get ultra-fast transfer speeds for smooth HD streaming. Plus, you'll be able to automatically sync content across computers, easily share files and folders, and enjoy multiple backup options so you can create your own personalized system with ease.

Updated for smooth streaming

Upgraded with the powerful Marvell Armada 385 1.3GHz dual-core processor, you’ll get ultra-fast transfer rates for high performance streaming. It also comes with 1GB of DDR3 memory, so you can multitask with ease.

Sync your content across all your computers

With WD Sync, you can automatically synchronize your media and files across your computers and your My Cloud device, so you can be confident your content is always up to date and accessible with all your devices.

Simplified file and folder sharing

Easily customize how you share by using public or private links. With a public link, you can share your content so anyone can see it. Using a private link, you can grant a user limited or full-access and securely collaborate with anyone. Whether you’re on a shoot, or editing at home, you can save your creations at full fidelity and share with your entire network without missing a beat.

Enhanced data protection

With WD SmartWare Pro backup software, PC users can customize when and where their content is saved, while Mac users have full access to Apple Time Machine for personalized backup. You can even automatically back up your data to a separate My Cloud NAS device, or any supported cloud service like Amazon S3, or ElephantDrive. Combined with 256 AES volume encryption, you can securely store files across your entire network, regardless of OS.

Centralize, organize and stream with Plex

The Plex Media Server keeps all your photos, videos and music beautifully organized and prepared for streaming to your PC, mobile device, game console, or other media player. Enrich your media with plot summaries, posters, album covers and enjoy it from home or on the go. Complimentary 3-month trial now included with your purchase!

Milestone ARCUS surveillance software

With Milestone ARCUS surveillance software on your My Cloud EX2 Ultra, you get easy-to-use functionality to help you keep watch on what’s important. You’ll be able to view live feeds, recorded video, or export incidents to take immediate action from almost anywhere with your PC, smartphone or tablet with the free Milestone Mobile app. With more than 3,700 supported cameras to choose from and two free camera licenses included, this is the perfect surveillance solution for your home*.

*After installing the Milestone ARCUS app, a link will be provided within the software with direction for how to purchase additional camera licenses.

Product description

Buffalo's LinkStation 210 is an affordable and intuitive single-drive network storage device that comes equipped with a whole host of features, perfect for storing, sharing, serving and protecting your most important data.



Backup multiple PCs and Mac computers simultaneously and enjoy uninterrupted access to terabytes of storage on your network and over the Internet.

• Budget-friendly DLNA-ready NAS device with Hard Drive included
• Entry-class Personal cloud access and share your content anytime anywhere over the Internet
• Easy to set up Plug into your router for instant network access
• Consolidate storage and backup your PC & Mac computers
• Stream videos and photos to your DLNA/UPnP connected devices
• Built-in Bit Torrent client for simplified file downloading and management
• 2TB capacity – 1 Drive bay

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I connect a usb cable to this drive to access what's stored on it via computer or tv? or can you only access stuff through a network connection
Answer:	if you really want to access via USB, just get a harddrive docking station. They are so much cheaper then networked attached storage anyway, less electronics to fail...just better all the way around unless you are dealing with someone who can't cope with connecting and disconnecting stuff, it's far better. You can sway in and out many drives and store them...
Question:	questions: does it by default appear in windows 10 pro file manager? can the contents be encrypted? can i directly copy to the drive via usb
Answer:	This is a network attached storage device. In order to use this with Windows 10 you'll need to map it as a network drive. Yes, the contents can be encrypted. No, it's not a USB device, it's a network device.
Question:	does this support time machine
Answer:	Yes, all Buffalo NAS support time machine.
Question:	Anyone use this successfully as a Plex media server
Answer:	To clarify, this can absolutely be used as storage for the media you host on a plex server but you will need to run the plex server on another device. Kind of Similar to DC Mike's setup; I have a an old AMD PC that hosts my plex server (Athlon x2 4400+, 8gb DDR2, and Radeon HD 6870 *can't remember if video card helps with plex decoding at all, but it's there anyway and has no other use to me) I do have a couple TB worth of media on HDDs in that box but the majority of my data is on similar NAS devices like this buffalo Linkstation. Literally any USB external or NAS drive can host media for a Plex server with extremely little chance of limited performance. The limiting factor in Plex performance comes with the capability of the computer hosting the server to decode and encode media to play on the device you're trying to stream to (for instance, accessing your plex server from another pc takes much fewer resources than on your ipad would require because the server pc has to reencode the media to a format that iOS can utilize) and, in the case of remote streaming, your internet connection. The 10+ year old pc I described can stream multiple 1080p video remotely with no visible lag and I've tried as much as 7 local network 1080p streams and had not issue there.tl;dr - This can host all of your music, video, pictures for a plex server to access but not run the plex server itself.

Product features

Buffalo LinkStation 210 Series

Buffalo's LinkStation 210 is an affordable and intuitive single-drive network storage device that comes equipped with a whole host of features, perfect for storing, sharing, serving and protecting your most important data.

Backup multiple PCs and Mac computers simultaneously and enjoy uninterrupted access to terabytes of storage on your network and over the Internet.

Private Cloud Service

While on the go, Buffalo’s free WebAccess service allows you to create a private cloud for easy remote access and file sharing with anyone, anywhere over the Internet.

Stream Your Favorite Media

The LinkStation 210 is DLNA ready and it can be used as an iTunes server to stream all of your favorite music, movies and shows to multiple devices simultaneously. Now you can relax and watch movies on your big screen TV while music is pumped outdoors by the pool. Centralize your media files for simple sharing and streaming.

Shared Central Storage

With terabytes of storage, LinkStation 210 provides a reliable, central location to store and protect all data from every PC and Mac computer, tablet and smartphone in your home or small office. Store, access and share files from anywhere over your network at speeds up 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Easy PC/MAC Scheduled Backup

The LinkStation 210 features five licenses of NovaBACKUP Workstation - Buffalo Edition and Time Machine support for multiple Mac computers for whole home data backup and protection.

LinkStation Network Attached Storage System

The LinkStation 210 runs on Buffalo's LinkStation NAS System, providing a host of useful features from network file sharing and security to RAID management (on multi-drive units), remote access and more. Included on all Buffalo LinkStation devices, LinkStation NAS System simplifies your everyday data needs.

BitTorrent Client

The LinkStation 210 comes with a built-in BitTorrent client for simplified file downloading and management.

USB Expansion

The LinkStation 210 comes equipped with a USB 2.0 port, allowing users to increase storage capacity or backup to another device for an extra level of data protection.

For higher speeds and sharing, we recommend connecting the LinkStation to a network switch.

NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition

The 5 NovaStor NovaBACKUP licenses included with the LinkStation 210 offer the best backup software for servers and workstations.

With NovaStor, you get help with everything from choosing your backup plan to installing and setting up the software, recovering your data in case of a crash, and receiving timely help from local, knowledgeable backup experts.

Product description

Synology DiskStation DS220j is an entrylevel network-attached storage for your household to store and share photos videos documents and all types of personal data The 2-bay private cloud solution provides complete and intuitive data protection approaches for you to easily back up computer data and mobile photos with just a few clicks

• 24/7 file server for your household to store share and backup personal data
• Award-winning DiskStation Manager (DSM) brings intuitive operation flow and reduces learning curve
• Access and share data with any Windows macOS and Linux computers or mobile devices
• Integrated media server to support multimedia content streaming
• Freely access private cloud files on-the-go and back up mobile photos with iOS and Android apps

User questions & answers

Question:	Can it be used as a datastore for esxi or backup VMs
Answer:	Technically you can but not recommended. You will likely get terrible performance because the CPU and memory is not designed for this use case. 512MB RAM is very low for a datastore. This model is really geared towards traditional file sharing and media streaming. You want something with higher CPU and read/wrtie caching like the DS218/DS218+.
Question:	Is the memory upgradable
Answer:	No, the DS220j only supports 512MB
Question:	what physical size harddrives can be used
Answer:	Carlos is correct. 16tb is the limit of the ds218j or 8tb in raid configuration and the DS220j is 2ea 12 Tb for a total of 24Tb or 12Tb, in used in a raid situation.
Question:	If single drive is installed initially, then 2nd drive is added later. does raid 1 get configured? or does both drive need to be installed together
Answer:	I installed one drive initially, and then added a second drive later. The second drive was automatically added as a Raid 1 drive.

Product features

Your own private cloud

DiskStation offers big storage capacity for housing your movies, photos, or important data, making it easy to create your own private cloud and maintain complete control over your data. Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system simplifies the process of backing up your computers, accessing your files from anywhere, storing multimedia, and more.

*Performance figures may vary depending on the environment, usage, and configuration.

Easy file access

Access files on your Synology NAS over the Internet using QuickConnect. DiskStation allows you to synchronize your files across multiple devices or even across several locations, so you never have to go without your data.

Personal multimedia server

Turn your DiskStation into a home media hub to store your movies, TV shows, pictures, and MP3s. Centralize and organize your photos and videos in your private cloud for easy sharing and management.

Bulletproof backup

Control your data and keep your files safe. DSM makes it easy to backup files for all your devices and avoid accidental data loss. You can even backup data from your DiskStation to other devices or any major cloud storage provider.

24/7 security solution

Every DiskStation comes ready to be configured for home or office security. Just connect your IP cameras and use DiskStation to manage, monitor, and save all of your security footage. All without any monthly fees.

Total Protection

Synology devices are built with security in mind. Every DiskStation comes equipped with tools like Auto Block and Two Factor Authentication to help keep data safe and reduce the risk of unwanted parties from accessing the system. For even more security, DiskStation supports military-grade encryption technology giving you amazing protection.

Product description

Save all your valuable photos, videos, music and files on this ready-to-go, high-performance NAS solution for secure access to them anytime, from anywhere. Protect your content with multiple backup options, customize your NAS with a full suite of apps and enjoy peace of mind knowing that we've put our best in it, so you can put your best on it. Learn more at wd.com/EX4100System Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, macOS Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra operating systems.

• Centralized storage with anytime, anywhere access
• Integrated 1.6 GHz Marvell Armada 388 dual-core processor and 2GB DDR3 memory
• Twonky DLNA-certified media server and iTunes support
• RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 or JBOD and spanning
• Integrated backup software for PC users and time machine support for Mac users

User questions & answers

Question:	Can i connect another wd nas (ex2, raid 0) by their ethernet ports? will they communicate? will i be able to see them on widnows
Answer:	No you cannot. The usb ports are for additional usb storage and transferring to and from the EX4100. You cannot connect it directly to your computer.
Question:	Will this also work with the red pro nas drives
Answer:	Not sure, since s8 has different port
Question:	Are there western digital tools to defragment the nas
Answer:	You should own the game to be able to transfer with the Stick or download from internet.
Question:	Can i primarily access this via its usb 3.0 port? i'd like to have this plugged into my computer so i can use it as a video source drive
Answer:	I don't know if it works on the ZTE and does not come with those instructions but you can look them up on Google

Product features

Ready-to-go NAS for your high-performance life

Save all your valuable photos, videos, music and files on this ready-to-go, high-performance NAS solution for secure access to them anytime, from anywhere. Protect your content with multiple backup options, customize your NAS with a full suite of apps and enjoy peace of mind knowing that we’ve put our best in it, so you can put your best on it.

Faster speed, better streaming

Powerful Marvell ARMADA 388 1.6 GHz dual-core processor and 2 GB DDR3 memory gives you ultra-fast transfer speeds of 114 MB/s upload and 108 MB/s download for high-performance media streaming and file transfers.

Safeguard your irreplaceable content

Armed with multiple RAID options, you have the power to customize the system with the configuration that works best for you. Choose RAID 0 for enhanced system performance; RAID 1 for mirrored data protection; RAID 5 for data protection and best capacity; or RAID 10 for fast performance and ultimate data reliability. Multiple backup options keep content from all your PC and Mac computers safe.

Sync content across all your computers

Use WD Sync to automatically synchronize media and files across all your computers and your My Cloud device, keeping your favorite content always up to date and accessible from all your devices.

Simple, collaborative sharing

Create one efficient location for you, your family and friends to save and share all your important content. Your most important files will be stored and shared, at full resolution, so nobody misses a thing.

Stream your media files with Plex

The Plex Media Server keeps all your photos, videos and music beautifully organized and prepared for streaming to your PC, mobile device, game console, or other certified media player. Enrich your media with plot summaries, posters, album covers and enjoy it from home or on the go.

Product description

Synology Disk Station DS418 is a high-performance and versatile 4-bay NAS, specifically designed for offices and home users to effectively manage, protect, and share data. Its new 64-bit quad-core processor supports volume management of large-capacity storage and 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding to enrich multimedia entertainment. Synology DS418 is backed by Synology's 2-year limited warranty.Power Frequency : 50/60 Hz, Single Phase

• Sequential throughput performance at over 226 MB/s reading and 170 MB/s writing
• Dual 1GbE ports with failover and Link Aggregation support
• 4K 10-bit H.265 video transcoding on the fly
• Over 40TB raw single volume capacity. Operating Temperature - 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F)
• Storage Temperature -20 degree Celsius to 60 degree Celsius (-5 degree Fahrenheit to 140 degree Fahrenheit)

User questions & answers

Question:	is there a control panel where you can control different settings such as what RAID to use
Answer:	146mm
Question:	Has anyone run into the dlna database limit? my current device stops at 10k files which is only 1/3 of my files, so it is useless. for 118 and
Answer:	In the 8 bay area i have 8 3.5 hdd (5) 10tb (1) 8tb (1) 6tb (1) 4 tb, the avg temp stays around 34-35 c. I replaced (1) 5.25 drive bay with icy dock 4 x 2.5 ssd and the other 5.25 drive bay with startec 5.25 trayless hot swap rack. The system is for unraid server with several vm's run 24/7, file sharing , plex along with docker containers etc. The only time i have seen any temps above 40c was on the 8tb drive when doing parity check and then never near the manufacturing max of the drive. Note that I did replace the fans with Noctual fans, i did this based on some of the articles i had read about air flow not being the best in this case.
Question:	Can the memory be upgraded from 2gb to 8gb
Answer:	No EATX will not fit
Question:	Can this model stream extremely large 4k movies on the network without lag? i will be using plex. i have a gigabit network, cat6, etc
Answer:	The back side has 16 connectors but the bay side only has 8 slots for the drives to slide into not sure why they put the extra one on the back.

Product features

Your own private cloud

Synology DS418 offers massive storage capacity that makes it easy to create your own private cloud and maintain complete control over your data. Boost work productivity with enhanced collaboration tools and further protect your data with robust backup solutions.

4K Ultra HD video transcoding

Powered by a brand new 64-bit quad-core processor, DS418 delivers excellent data transfer speed and 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding on the fly.

Bulletproof backup

Maintain control of your data and ensure your files are safe with Synology. We provide secure, reliable, and affordable solutions that make it easy to backup files for all your devices and protect yourself from accidental data loss.

Personal multimedia hub

With support for Smart TV's, Roku players, Apple TV, and Chromecast, easily stream digital content stored on your DiskStation to your TV's and tablets. Create the ultimate media server by streaming through DLNA-certified products, media players, and gaming consoles.

File sharing and syncing

With comprehensive support for network file sharing protocols — like CIFS, AFP, NFS, FTP and more — DiskStation allows the entire office to centralize files and collaborate on projects. Or synchronize files across multiple devices or even across several locations so remote teams can work together.

24/7 smart security solution

Surveillance Station delivers intelligent monitoring and video management tools such as managing multiple IP cameras with live streaming, integration of I/O modules and more to help safeguard all the important places in your life.

Easy file access anytime, anywhere

Access files on your Synology DiskStation over the Internet without the hassle of setting up complicated network settings. QuickConnect allows you to connect via a simple customizable address so that you can instantly access media and work files on any Windows/Mac/Linux computer, laptop, or mobile device without additional charge. Synology also provides various mobile applications allowing you to enjoy your multimedia library even when on the go.

Product description

The My Book drive is trusted desktop storage designed to complement your personal style with a massive amount of space to store your photos, videos, music and documents. Equipped with password protection and perfectly paired with WD Backup or Apple Time Machine, My Book desktop storage helps keep your files safe.Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, macOS 10.13+.

• Auto backup with included WD Backup software and Time Machine compatibility
• Password protection with hardware encryption
• Trusted storage built with WD reliability
• USB 3.0 port; USB 2.0 compatible
• 3-year manufacturer's limited warranty

Product features

Complete Backup

My Book desktop storage comes equipped with WD Backup software and Time Machine compatibility* to help make sure your photos, videos, music and documents don’t get lost. You can set it to run automatically to your schedule. Just pick the time and frequency to back up important files from your system.

*Reformatting required.

Product description

My Cloud Home is an easy-to-use 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. 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.

• One central place to store all your photos, videos, music and files
• Quick and simple setup from your phone
• Auto backup for photos and videos on your phone
• Backup for all your PC and Mac computers
• 2-year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	how easy is it to set this up in my HOME
Answer:	No fan. It does seem to run a little bit warmer than the ones with the heat sink, but it still seem to be very reasonable temp.
Question:	Can each family members have their own folder with a password
Answer:	Hp desktop
Question:	Can you install BitTorrent/transmission client on it
Answer:	I don’t believe this can be done
Question:	Can this be connected to a local network without an internet gateway? Does this require an internet connection to function locally
Answer:	It seems you are using the Apple Thunderbolt Adapter or similar, yes? Those will NOT work with this drive, since the port on the drive is NOT Thunderbolt 3. The interface is actually USB-C, which can be connected to/is compatible with a Thunderbolt 3 computer port, but does not work with a Thunderbolt converter since it's not an actual Thunderbolt 3 port. Any drive that says "USB-C (Thunderbolt 3-compatible)" is a USB-C drive.

Product description

Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, the Seagate Desktop Drive offers 8TB of enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music, and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy—just drag and drop to get set up, connect the external hard drive to a Windows computer for automatic recognition—no software required. For Mac computers, simply reformat. Included is an 18 inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter.

• Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, the Seagate Desktop Drive offers 8TB of enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music, and more
• An external hard drive for Windows or Mac computers, simply back up with a quick drag and drop
• The perfect laptop hard drive or PC drive, just plug into to a computer for automatic recognition no software required
• Includes an 18 inches USB 3.0 cable and 18 watt power adapter
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included 1 year limited warranty and 1 year Rescue Data Recovery Services

Product features

Office Space, Reimagined

Experience convenient backup and out-of-the-box Windows compatibility with Seagate Desktop. A high-capacity annex for a massive digital world, it offers backup for life’s memories, favorite songs, and gotta-have documents. Take care of business with drag and drop simplicity.

Product description

Synology DiskStation DS1621+ is a powerful 6-bay network-attached storage solution designed to store and protect critical data assets. The growing amount of unstructured data requires smarter and increasingly higher performance methods of storing, accessing, and sharing. DS1621+ is a compact desktop form-factor NAS that is beyond evolutionary, featuring over 110K, or 174% higher 4K random read IOPS, compared to its predecessor. Designed for scalability, the DS1621+ enables you to start small, then expand as your data grows.

• Accelerated Performance: 174% higher 4K random read IOPS and 76% faster sequential write speeds compared to its predecessor
• Maximize Performance: Turbocharge HDD arrays by 20x or more without occupying drive bays using dual built-in M.2 slots for NVMe SSD cache
• Easy Expansion: Scale-up on-demand to 16 drives with two DX517 expansion units
• Includes Everything to Protect Your Data: Back up critical data to and from public clouds, Windows PCs and servers, virtual machines, and data on the NAS with Synology Active Backup suite, Hyper Backup, and Snapshot Replication
• Ready for 10GbE: Add in a 10GbE SFP+ or RJ-45 NIC to instantly increase network bandwidth based on your existing infrastructure

User questions & answers

Question:	For customs purposes I need to know, in what country is this product manufactured
Answer:	Taiwan
Question:	would this drive work to feed itunes to stream movies to AppleTV
Answer:	Yes its possible, but you will have to do some configurations
Question:	I'm intending on replacing my drobo that i use for streaming movies 1080p through apple tv. would this work for that
Answer:	Yes
Question:	what is the manufacturer's warranty
Answer:	3 years but do not count on the warranty support, they have been extremely awful supporting any of their products in the past 4+ years.

Product features

File sharing and syncing

With comprehensive support for all major file sharing protocols — like CIFS, AFP, NFS, FTP and more — DiskStation lets you centralize files in one place and access them using any device. Take files on the road or easily share them with other people, thanks to Synology's easy file sharing and syncing software.

Bulletproof data backup

Ensure data remains safe by backing up your computers, servers, and virtual machines to DiskStation, and defend yourself from human-error or ransomware with the multi-version backup. Finally, avoid disaster with the ability to easily back up DiskStation to an offsite location or to any major cloud service.

Virtualization ready

With support for VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft Hyper-V, DiskStation serves as a seamless storage solution for virtualization environments. Additionally, Synology’s Virtual Machine Manager also lets you set up and run various virtual machines directly on DiskStation, including Windows, Linux, and Virtual DSM.

Smart video surveillance

Make your own video surveillance hub. Surveillance Station helps you protect your home or business by offering the ability to manage multiple network cameras, check live camera feeds from anywhere with the mobile app, catch suspicious incidents quickly with intelligent alerts, and easily find relevant recordings.

Product description

With a 1.6GHz Quad-Core Intel Pentium N3710 processor, 4GB of DDR3L RAM, and built-in video transcoding, you get a multi-purpose media server with the power to stream in HD, capacity to store all your raw files and sharing capabilities to collaborate with ease. Optimized for the plex media server, your HD videos are prepared for streaming whenever you need them, on any compatible device.

• Intel Pentium N3710 Quad-Core 1.6GHz Processor with 4GB DDR3L Memory
• Built-in video transcoding for HD streaming through Plex
• Centralized storage to organize media and improve your workflow
• Quick, easy setup and a robust Device Manager with My Cloud OS 3
• Comprehensive security through password protection and AES 256 bit volume encryption

User questions & answers

Question:	can i get this with wd purple drives and is this ideal for surveillance storage
Answer:	Yes, there is an Asustor Snapshot Center.
Question:	What would be good kinds of ram sticks mid-price range for a wd my cloud pro pr2100 nas primary for a plex movie server? or does it matter what brand
Answer:	It does not come with any drives.
Question:	This NAS come with hard drive loaded or i have to buy my own hard drive
Answer:	If you are using existing data from another Asustor, then you can just plug those drives in directly to the new NAS. If those drives are from another NAS (other than Asustor), the NAS will make you reformat the drives.
Question:	Does it have the hardware needed to be a full-fledged Plex server
Answer:	It shouldn't be, this product is FBA (fulfilled by Amazon). Usually ships within 2 days.

Product features

Storage to organize everything

Keep your production files, .RAW photos, or final mixes in a single place and ready for access with the high capacity network storage of the My Cloud Pro Series. Combined with a quad core Intel Pentium processor and 4GB of RAM, you can seamlessly stream HD videos or share content with multiple users.

Edit and save from anywhere

Keep your media in a single place and access, edit or save content from anywhere. Share HD media with clients or improve your team’s workflow with MyCloud website and the My Cloud mobile app.

Stream anything

Prepare media for streaming in the right format and quality with the built-in hardware transcoding of My Cloud Pro Series. And with the Plex Media Server installed, you can beautifully stream to any device anytime – complimentary 3-month trial now included with your purchase!

Data protection your way

Multiple Raid options help you protect your digital library however you need, while password protection and 256-bit AES volume encryption help safeguard your files from prying eyes. Along with two power ports in case of a power supply failure, the My Cloud Pro Series helps keep your data safe.

Adobe creative cloud connected

The Adobe Creative Cloud features tools to turn an idea into a masterpiece, and with the My Cloud mobile app, you can quickly get media from a My Cloud Pro Series and into the Creative Cloud to edit and save files from anywhere with an internet connection.

Simple to setup, easy to use

Your My Cloud Pro Series is found on your network and installed over the web, making the setup process simple and intuitive. And with tool-less, tray-less drive bays, you’re able to easily add or replace hard drives in a matter of moments.

Product description

Get solid USB storage and up to 14TB capacity in an external desktop hard drive for Mac and Windows. Featuring dual front-facing, high-speed USB 3.0 ports, Backup Plus Hub make it easy to charge mobile devices and transfer files

from cameras, USB keys, and more. Even charge USB game controllers! Enjoy simple, one-click backups, or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backup by downloading Seagate Toolkit software software. Plus, a complimentary

four-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan’s awesome photo and video editing apps (Must be redeemed within 1 year of drive registration. Not available in all countries).

• Store and access content for years with up to 14TB in a USB drive
• A great external hard drive for Mac and Windows, this hub can charge mobile devices and transfer files from USB cameras and USB thumb drives via its 2 USB 3.0 ports
• Use seamlessly between Windows and Mac by installing the provided NTFS driver for Mac
• Complimentary four-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan’s photo and video editing apps (Must be redeemed within 1 year of drive registration. Not available in all countries)
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty and two-yr Rescue Data Recovery Services

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this be used for hd or 4k streaming as a nas when connected to a good router like asus 87u or 5300? has anybody tried playing 4k movies off it
Answer:	It is certain fast enough when connected to a USB 3.0 device. It take only a few second per gigabyte. Unlike the other Wong Sze Cheong 's claims mine is not noisy at all since it has NO fan. The must be using another HD next to this one. Streaming is LOW HD use. A few MB, not 100+ MB like the drive isd capable of doing. I would IGNORE Wong Sze Cheong's evaluation. I have no idea how a fanless HS can be noisy. I have a SSHD in a fan case and it IS noisy unlike this one. My laptop is MUCH noisier when it does run it fan.
Question:	Can i hook up 2 different windows machines and can they both (for back up) accessed? as in running 2 different backups at different times
Answer:	+derkalakader. This unit plugs into a USB port on your computer. The two ports on the front of the unit gives you back that port you used, plus one extra. Very handy on a laptop that only has one or two to start with.But to use it on two different computers, you need to do it on the network or just unplug it from one and plug it into the other. Or others. 4TB is a lot of room. I have 4 different laptops backed up on one 500 GIG. drive. But then I have another one that is used for Karaoke, and it uses a 500Gig. drive for back up all by itself. So it depends on what you are backing up.
Question:	Any idea what is the power rating of this external drive? and also the power adaptor
Answer:	It doesn't get enough power, I'll say that. This drive grinded to a halt on me after 7 months. Sold and shipped brand new from Amazon.
Question:	can I use it as extra space on a airport
Answer:	Yes, you should be able to connect this to your Apple Airport Base Station to give you extra network attached storage.
Question:	Can I take the hard drive out and use it as a regular desktop hard drive
Answer:	I’ve done this with about 30+ 2tb, 4tb, and 8tb drives over the years- converting an external to an internal- and they are all still running fine to this day. Usually $30-40 cheaper than the internal and you get a free usb cable to boot. Just make sure you don’t hurt your hands while doing it. Twisting a flathead screw driver in the seams seemed like the way to go if I recall. They don’t make the cases easy to open. For someone below: Don’t use these for RAID. NAS rated drives are different because they handle higher heat, able to run 24/7 with cross checks, etc. read more about what makes the iron version a NAS approved drive compared to the standard barracuda.
Question:	will it work with a mac for time machine
Answer:	Just reformatted the external hard drive using Disk Utility. Works for Mac :) Im not a tech savvy person, so I found this website to be useful when selecting what option to select when erasing the hard drive. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4276140?start=0&tstart=0I chose to use Journaled as I am using this for a Time Machine back up, like Matthew Chellew suggests in the first answer.
Question:	Does it work well with an Xbox One
Answer:	Like a charm, exactly what I purchased it for. Plug into any of the three ports (all 3 of the original XBox One ports are 3.0) and give it a minute. The XBox will recognize it and you have to choose for storage or media. Choose storage for games and you are up and running. Do be aware that this HDD does require its own power supply. I was transferring games within 5 minutes. FWIW within half an hour there was a power outage in the middle of a transfer and the external drive, the XBox One and the data are were ok when power came back on. If a data transfer is interrupted for any reason simply delete the failed portion on the destination drive and start the process over.
Question:	What is the diference between Seagate 5TB usb 3 model numbers STEB5000100, STBV5000100 and STDT
Answer:	The STBV is the older "Expansion" model with a lightly textured plastic case and slightly sloped front bezel. Sold only in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific with a 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year warranty, respectively.The STEB is the replacement "Expansion" model for the above with a more interesting texture and feet on one edge to stand vertically. It is sold in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific with a 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year warranty, respectively.The STDT is the "Backup Plus" model that looks like the STBV except with no sloped front and comes with backup software (on the disk) for both Windows and Mac OS, and includes 200GB of cloud storage with OneDrive for 2 years. It is sold in North America only with a 2-year warranty.The STDT comes in capacities of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8TB. The STEB and STBV go up to 5TB.They all use the same SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface. I suspect the internal drives have small differences and firmware, but I can find no information about that.

Product features

What Does a PC Crave? Extra Space.

For a laptop or desktop overflowing with files, Expansion Desktop delivers loads of add-on capacity. Take advantage of quick transfers and backups with drag-and-drop ease to help protect thousands of photos, songs, and more in one trusty place.

What's Included

Expansion Desktop, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable, 18W power adapter, Quick start guide

Backup and Recharge in One Place

Thousands of photos, hundreds of songs, loads of movies and docs—sound familiar? Backup Plus Hub helps protect all of it with proven reliability, seamless backup, Mac and Windows usability, plus two front-facing USB 3.0 ports for charging and managing devices like phones, tablets, and cameras.

Desk, Office, and Dorm Life—Made Easier

Backup Plus Hub helps protect important files and can’t-live-without memories with a single click. To schedule automatic backups, simply use the included Seagate software.

What's Included

Backup Plus Hub, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable, 18W power adapter, Quick start guide, Seagate backup software, Mac driver

Product description

WD Elements desktop storage with USB 3.0 offers reliable, high-capacity, add-on storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. The sleek design features up to 10TB capacity plus WD quality and reliability.

• Fast data transfers
• High Capacity add on storage
• Plug and Play Ready for Windows PCs
• WD quality inside and out
• 2 year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this come with the power adapter
Answer:	Yes, 110-240v power supply
Question:	Is this compatabible with the ps
Answer:	PS4 maxes out at 8TB. Do not buy this 12TB thinking it will work...trust me I already checked.
Question:	Will this work with a system that only has USB2.0 ports
Answer:	Technically it won't be any faster than a USB2 drive since the limit will be the port on the PC. But it will work no worse and if you ever get a PC with USB3 ports it will work much better.
Question:	which one is better? elements 8tb or my book 8tb
Answer:	I bought a My Book 8TB several years ago, and I bought the Elements 8TB about a week ago. I love the Elements drive, in my experience it is much better than either the My Book or the Seagate 8TB which I also own. The Elements drive is nearly silent and I got a solid 100MBps sustained write speed, which none of the other drives match. The Seagate is very slow.