14 best western digital western digital western digital external raid enclosures

Product description

The My Book Duo drive has massive capacity ideal for storing photos, videos, documents and music. It’s super-fast with up to 360MB/s sequential read speeds thanks to WD Red drives inside and use of the USB Type-C port. That USB Type-C port with all cables included makes it universally compatible (supports USB 3.1 Gen 1/3.0/2.0). Two USB Type-A hub ports deliver flexibility for additional accessories. | As used for sequential read transfer rate, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second.

• Massive capacity storage with auto and system backup
• RAID-0 ready out of the box
• RAID optimized WD Red drives
• USB 3.1 Gen 1-ready, USB 3.0 compatibility
• 3-year manufacturer's limited warranty
• 2x USB 3.0 hub ports
• 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection

User questions & answers

Question:	How many RPM
Answer:	I am 100% certain that the drive inside is 5400 RPM. The 4TB is a ASIN:B013HNYV8I WD Blue WD40EZRZ 5400rpm.See my review: https://www.amazon.com/review/R388G5P0ACHROS
Question:	I did not realize this has a a/c power cord. does it require a/c power to work or will the usb power it
Answer:	A desktop hard drive requires both 12 volts and 5 volts for power while a USB port only supplies 5 volt power. A laptop hard drive does not require 12V power which is why portable drives based on such drives can be powered by the USB port.
Question:	What is the hd speed for this storage device? do they spin at 7500 rpm
Answer:	We'll need to clarify "speed" vs. rpm to answer the spirit of your question. First, to answer one of the above commenters,- Having RAID doesn't alter the disk spin rate of each drive, and for the original poster the hard drive rpm speed is not necessarily directly tied to the ultimate "speed" you're thinking of, for general questions of speed you should be looking at the Data Read/Write speeds. This unit does have RAID 0 setup out of the box with two 4TB WD Red 5400 rpm drives. But the fact that it's 5400 rpm isn't because it's "cheapo" as mentioned above, it's a very deliberate decision on behalf of the product manufacturers, for very good reason. Most "NAS Certified" spinning hard drives, as the WD Red series is, are 5400 rpm, this is because NAS devices are generally always left on, so that any PC on the network can access the device when needed. Using 5400 rpm drives in this way saves power consumption for each drive; it also keeps the radiant heat down coming off each and every drive in the NAS unit (this unit only has two hard drives but they can have any number of drives: 2, 4, 5, 8, 12, even more in high end units), so if you keep a unit like this on in your room or office it keeps the temperature of the room cooler; it also extends the life of each of the drives, slower spinning disks are proven to be less likely to run into issues than their faster spinning counterparts, and a longer life is CRITICALLY important given the use case of these drives as RAID enabled backup/storage destinations- If RAID 1 is being used, the higher the drive failure rate, the more often you need to be reacting quickly to replace the failed drive, because the second a drive dies in a RAID array you're up against a clock of unknown time-limit counting down to the loss of your data, because if another drive dies before you replace the first and rebuild the array, you will lose all the data on the NAS (in most cases); If RAID 0 is being used as is setup by default, you lose ALL the data the moment EITHER drive dies. So drive longevity is very important. Beyond all those benefits, there's one very important reason to note regarding why it doesn't really negatively impact speed very noticeably when 5400 rpm drives are used- Drives used in a RAID array work as a team, and generally speaking the more drives in a RAID array the faster the read speed, because reads for each file are distributed across all of the spinning disks, meaning the 2 discs in RAID 0 only need to spin up to retrieve half the file each. 3 Discs? 1/3 the seek time (i'm oversimplifying but that's generally a good way to look at it). Given these massive speed increases while working in parallel, any speed bottlenecks you may run into are just as likely to be due to any number of other interface areas. TL;DR- 5400 rpm is GOOD for NAS devices! Increasing to 7200 rpm provides negligible data access speed increases, and could cause various long-term issues. If you need a drive speed increase nowadays you simply pay-up for SSD drives and live in luxury.
Question:	Does somebody know which hdd is inside the new wd my book 8 tb ? maybe a helium hitachi or a red wd
Answer:	Previously in the case of the 8TB model WD80EZAZ. As of Jan 2021 (and probably earlier) they use WD80EDAZ, mine was manufactured late Sept. 2020. These new ones don't appear to be helium sealed and run quite a bit hotter. Previously the EZAZ drew 400/500mA while these newer EDAZ draw 700/900mA from the +5/12V rails so that probably accounts for the extra heat.

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For tomatoes and vegetables, beans and legumes, stocks, broths, soups, stews, meats, and entire meals in one jar.

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Massive Capacity

The My Book Duo drive has up to 36TB capacity with a single cable. Free up valuable space on all your computers. Store and back up your photo, video and music collections, and important documents in one reliable place.

RAID-0 Ready Out of the Box

Ready to perform at maximum speed and capacity in default mode, RAID-0. Reconfigure the drive to RAID-1 for redundancy (data mirroring), or use it as two independent drives (JBOD) with the included WD Drive Utilities software.

RAID-Optimized Drives

The My Book Duo drive comes with RAID-optimized drives inside to deliver high-speed, quality storage to rely on. RAID- optimized firmware is perfect for two-disk array systems with auto management of drive operations to help ensure read/write cycle data integrity.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ready, USB 3.0 Compatibility

Compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0, the My Book Duo drive works to deliver high speed connectivity no matter the interface. Includes both USB Type-C to Type-C and Type C to Type-A cables.

USB 3.0 Hub Ports

The My Book Duo drive can serve as a quasi-docking station with 2x USB 3.0 Type-A hub ports for accessories, including additional storage, keyboard and mouse, card readers, USBs, or phone sync and charge.

256-bit AES Hardware Encryption and Password Protection

The My Book Duo drive comes with 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption with WD Security software built in to help keep private content secure. Set a personalized password to activate hardware encryption and data protection.

Product description

Packed with power to handle the small- to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, WD Red Plus is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems. Built and tested for up to 8-bay NAS systems, these drives give you the flexibility, versatility, and confidence in storing and sharing your precious home and work files.

• Available in capacities ranging from 1-14TB with support for up to 8 bays
• 5400RPM performance class
• Supports up to 180 TB/yr workload rate*| * Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred ✕ (8760 / recorded power-on hours))
• NASware firmware for compatibility
• Small or medium business NAS systems in a 24x7 environment
• 3-year limited warranty
• This model uses CMR technology and is being renamed “WD Red Plus” to distinguish it from the current “WD Red” product, which uses SMR technology
• During this transition period, WD Red Plus devices may be delivered with a ”WD Red” label, but rest assured the device you are receiving will be the CMR-version of WD Red and can be confirmed by the model number

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Tackle Intensity with WD Red Plus

Packed with power to handle the small- to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, WD Red Plus is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems.

For Small or Medium Businesses

Stream, backup, share, and organize your digital content with a NAS and WD Red Plus drives designed to effortlessly share content with the devices at your home or business. NASware 3.0 technology increases your drives’ compatibility with your existing network and devices. For larger businesses with up to 24-bays, count on WD Red Pro drives to deliver exceptional performance.

Product description

The wd_black D10 game Drive for Xbox one will take your Xbox to the next level of performance and help drive The competitive edge you need to win. 12TB of additional storage allows you to build your library up to 300 games or Relive your best in-action moments by saving your favorite game play recordings. Rated at 7200 RPM with Active cooling technology, wd_black D10 game Drive for Xbox one has speeds up to 250MB/s to kick your game into high-performance mode so you can play without limits and drive your game the way you choose. Included with your purchase is a free, 3-month membership of Xbox game pass ultimate which includes not only Xbox Gold live, but also access to 100+ games on your Xbox and PC. | Number of games based on a 36GB average per game. The number of games will vary based on file size, formatting, other programs, and factors. Based on read speed and internal testing. As used for transfer rate, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations. 2-month trial offer of Xbox game pass ultimate. Available for a limited time. See product packaging for full details.

• 12TB so you can save and build your Xbox One gaming collection up to 300 games. Number of games based on a 36GB average per game. The number of games will vary based on File size, formatting, other programs, and factors.
• Free, 3-month membership of Xbox game pass ultimate included with purchase. 2-month trial offer of Xbox game pass ultimate. Available for a limited time. See product packaging for full details.
• Speeds up to 250 MB/s and rated at 7200Rpm with active cooling technology to help you stay in the game. Based on read speed and internal testing. As used for transfer rate, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations.
• Features two 7.5W USB Type-A charging ports to charge your gaming gear and accessories.
• Purpose-built for gamers based on wd_black quality and reliability.

User questions & answers

Question:	Do the rear usb ports support data? meaning, can you also plug in an extra usb thumb flash drive for transfers, etc. i see that they are blue color
Answer:	USB ports are charging only. Not a hub.
Question:	Xbox one X my 12tb drive is only downloading in 40mb when its rated to go as high as 250mb. This is not normal right
Answer:	I have two WD Mybook 10TB HDDs and they act oddly, too. They vary between 130MB/s to 30MB/s for no known reason on a dedicated USB3.1 port. NO other drives are in use other than the NVe 128GB internal drive on Win10home 64bit system. Either HDD can start at 130MB/s and within seconds be bogged down at 30MB/s for 5 minutes at a time...briefly go back to 110MB/s, then right back down to 30MB/s. This is while transferring files from the internal NVe drive to the MyBook HDD. It may be cache management that is perhaps screwing around with the drive I/O. Either that or there is some "wear management" going on in the HDDs and it is alternating between PHYSICAL inner and outer tracks on the drive. Typically as you fill-up more of a standard HDD, the MB/s decreases and it can be significant...but this happens even when these MyBook HDDs are brand new, with no new added data as yet. My lower capacity WD HDDs (1TB and 2TB) attached via a Wavlink HDD USB3.0 docking station do NOT act like these higher capacity drives. They have consistent and as expected I/O speeds typically exceeding 120MB/s.
Question:	Can this drive be removed from case and used as an internal sata drive
Answer:	It was not as easy to remove as most usb cases, because there are 4 odd screws that hold the case together, which none of my tools fit. So, I took a small coping type saw and just cut diagonally on each corner just inside the screws so they wouldn't hold the top half. After that, it was just a simple screwdriver to pop all the internal clips around the seam of the case. Then inside, the drive was secured to the case with 2 pins on the long sides of the drive, where I pried the sides outward with pliers to free it from the case. The usb board unscrewed from the drive easily. The drive is actually a WD Ultrastar Data Center DC HC320, dated Nov 30 2019, which is just awesome. My understanding is that the drive may not power up if installed internally because of pin 3. The workaround I'm going to try for that is to just connect an older type 4 pin power connector to sata adapter, which is supposed to prevent the problem with pin 3, 3.3V power. Other workarounds include covering pin 3 with some type of electrical tape.
Question:	Is this drive compatible with PC's to be used as a standard external drive or is it for gaming consoles only
Answer:	This disk can be used not only with consoles but also PC and TV (if it supports large disks).

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WORKS WITH XBOX SERIES X|S

Take all your favorite Xbox One games with you when upgrading to the Xbox Series X|S! With the WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive for Xbox, you can simply backup your Xbox One game library and immediately start playing them your new Xbox Series X|S for upgrading made easy.

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.

• USB-C (Compatible with USB 3. 1, 3. 0 & Thunderbolt 3). Not compatible with Thunderbolt 2.
• Supports two 3. 5-inch SATA hard drives
• Includes USB-C hub for daisy-chaining or additional USB devices
• Simple, tray-less drive insertion
• Aluminum housing and quiet fan provide excellent heat dissipation

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this work with a mac mini 2014? i plan on using usb 3.0. does this come with a usb c to usb 3.0 cable
Answer:	Hi, yes it is compatible with your computer. A USB C to 3.0 cable is included. Thanks! Oyen Digital Support
Question:	Can this be used with SSDs
Answer:	I believe so. Using it with 10 tb HDD drives
Question:	Can I insert existing two hard drives from my old enclosure without formatting and loosing all the data on them
Answer:	yes. if you selected the JBOD setting.
Question:	If the "main" port is thunderbolt 3 compatible, does that mean if will give you tb3 speeds when connected to a tb3 device or just usb3.1 speeds
Answer:	Hi, speeds are up to 10G. Keep in mind, the speed is limited by the hard drives. A spinning hard drive will not be able to reach TB3 speeds. Peak speed in RAID 0 will peak around 500 MB/sec. Thanks! Oyen Digital

Product features

Product Features

The tray-less design provides a simple way of HDD removal and installation - just pull the lever to insert or withdraw the HDDs. The internal 60W power supply provides plenty of power for 2 HDDs as well as 15W of bus-power via the hub for portable USB devices.

Product Specifications

• Main Port: USB-C (10Gbps). Compatible with USB & Thunderbolt 3. Not compatible with Thunderbolt 2 or earlier.
• Hub Port: USB-C (5Gbps). Compatible with USB-only.
• Chipsets: ASMedia ASM1352R & Via VL820
• Dimensions: 8.25 x 4.5 x 5.0 inches (L x W x H)
• Fans: 70x15mm, 2000 RPM, 23.3 dB(A)
• Power: Auto-switching 100~240VAC; Output: 60W
• Requirements: Compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux

Daisy-chain capability

Included is a secondary hub port for daisy-chaining up to six Mobius Pro 2C as well as other USB devices. The hub port provides 15W (5V/3A) for bus-powered portable drives.

Product description

WD Black performance storage is designed to enhance your PC experience across heavier computing tasks whether you are a digital artist, video editor, photographer, or gamer. Available with an impressive 256 MB of DRAM cache on higher capacity models, the WD Black drive is optimized for drive performance so you can spend more time experiencing the things you love most. Enhance your PC’s performance even further when you combine a WD Black drive with an SSD for a dual drive configuration, allowing you to benefit from the additional caching of your operating system onto the SSD for increased performance. All together, the WD Black drive gives you the hard drive performance, capacity and an industry leading 5-year limited warranty for an inspiring three-in-one storage solution.Easy Backup And Upgrade: Acronis True Image WD Edition software, available as a free download, can clone drives and backup your operating system, applications, settings and all of your data.

• Desktop performance hard drive
• Performance storage available in up to 10TB capacities
• 2X DRAM cache up to 256 MB for faster read operations
• Designed for creative professionals, gamers and system builders
• 5-year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Please purchase mounting hardware and cables separately if necessary. What do I need
Answer:	You will need a mounting rail for the drive (with screws) to secure it in the computer, similar to http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Universal-Mounting-Bracket-BRACKET/dp/B0001UZQWG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1402791368&sr=1-2&keywords=hard+drive+mounting+rail+kita SATA cable to connect to your motherboard if you do not have an extra available, such as: http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-18-Inch-Locking-90-Degree-108783/dp/B009GUXU52/ref=pd_sim_pc_23?ie=UTF8&refRID=1039H3T1A80RRZ6K7P7H,and an available power plug or Y-cable (the white 4 pin or 6-pin) depending on what power cables your computer has, again depending on whether your computer has an extra alreadyhttp://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-PYO2SATA-Power-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B002N2EHVQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1402791237&sr=1-4&keywords=computer+power+y+cableorhttp://www.amazon.com/Computer-Molex-Power-Supply-Splitter/dp/B001PI9AAC/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1402791237&sr=1-3&keywords=computer+power+y+cableYour computer may already have a full width cable internally, in which case it will provide both power and communication
Question:	Is everything I need to install this drive in my desktop included in the package
Answer:	It only includes the drive. You have to make sure you have a SATA cable available. You also need screws, but it depends on your PC. Many new PC's do not use screws anymore. Instead they you reataining clips and brackets.On the otherhand, if you are replacing a bad drive, then you can just swap this one in its place.
Question:	Why is this particular model about one-half the price of the following model
Answer:	Buyer's beware! The Western Digital website blog is full of complaints on the current 1TB Black Drive . People with the software to test them have found that the new 1TB WD Black is a restickered WD Blue: a single platter with the performance and latency of the 1TB WD Blue. The 2TB, 3TB and 4TB WD Blacks have 3, 4 and 5 platters, not just one and look nothing like the 1TB Black which looks like a WD Blue clone. WD's blog manager is arguing that it "meets the specification" which has conveniently been neglected by WD and their vendors to list (but not on NewEgg which has the throughput of the1TB WD Black listed on a WD round up of the Black Series. Customers are saying they do NOT meet their expectation and that the extended warranty is not a comfort since what they wanted was a "high-performance" drive, not a reduced performance drive with better endurance.I would want to see a drive that looked like its family, not like another product line. Read the comments before you buy, then decide what you want to do.
Question:	So many of these reviews say the drives are old (pass their 5 year warranty). Is this true
Answer:	You Get A warranty for 5 years no matter what as far as the age of these drives i have no idea but that does not matter since you get a 5 year warranty no matter what and they are great drives they offer great performance definitely worth the price get this drive for your laptop you wont be disappointed

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Performance HDDs Built for the Way You Play

WD_BLACK HDD is the perfect storage solution for your gaming system by offering up to 10TB of storage to save all your games. You can also store large multimedia files like photos, videos, music, and applications or programs because with a WD_BLACK drive, you get to get back into action faster.

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:	I'm getting 42 read and 60 write, is it normal speed? sounds very slow
Answer:	2 4TB drives wich can then be run in a raid configuration.
Question:	What flavor of Linux does the PR4100 come installed with
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:	The device comes pre-installed with 4gb of ram. is that 1 stick of 4gb or 2 sticks of 2gb
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:	can this download torrents
Answer:	A: You can use this for Plex storage, NOT for running the actual server. You shouldn’t run Plex on any NAS TBH. Store your movies here use a refurbished Optiplex or other desktop computer (headless) as the server.

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

Designed specifically with medium or large scale business customers in mind, WD Red Pro drives are available for up to 24-bay NAS systems. Engineered to handle high-intensity workloads in 24x7 environments, WD Red Pro is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on extended operating systems such as ZFS or other file systems. These drives add value to your business by enabling your employees to quickly share their files and back-up folders reliably in your NAS solution.

• 7200RPM performance class
• Available in capacities ranging from 2-14TB with support for up to 24 bays
• Supports up to 300 TB/yr workload rate* | * Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred ✕ (8760 / recorded power-on hours))
• Enhanced reliability with 3D Active Balance Plus technology and error recovery controls with NASware 3.0 technology
• Extended drive testing to ensure each drive is tested for extended reliable operation
• 5-year limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the red wd drives better for cctv/nvr in raid setup than the purple drives? i hear purple drives are not lasting long. both red and purple are
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Question:	Can I use this as an external storage for my desktop
Answer:	No wires. Completely wireless and very comfortable.
Question:	What is the difference between this and the WD Black drive
Answer:	Yes I wear it as a strapless and it stays well due to the anti slip strips all around. However I am small chested so I'm not sure how supportive it would be for ladies who are better endowed.
Question:	of these drives good for 32tb 24/7 dlna nas server? Don’t want to beat a dead horse here... Really it’s just to stream my 10Bit 4K movies using DLNA
Answer:	Hello, well let me tell you the size is just right. I’m 34 B and it fit perfect. Honestly I don’t know I wish I can help u more.

Product features

For the Demands of Big Business

Engineered to handle high-intensity workloads in 24/7 environments, WD Red Pro is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on extended operating systems such as ZFS or other file systems. These drives add value to your business by enabling your employees to quickly share their files and back-up folders reliably in your NAS solution.

Larger NAS Bay Shock Protection

WD Red Pro drives are equipped with a multi-axis shock sensor that automatically detects subtle shock events and dynamic fly height technology which adjusts each read-write function to compensate and protect the data. This combination of technology further protects the drives in larger 1 to 24 bay NAS environments and helps increase hard drive reliability.

24/7 Environment

Since your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is essential. With an MTBF of up to 1 million hours, the WD Red Pro drive is engineered to tackle 24/7 environments.

Product description

Purpose built for multi-user NAS environments, IronWolf is perfect for teams needing to store more and work faster. Designed for up to 8 bays and speeds of up to 180MB/s, these internal hard drives are specifically built for less wear and tear, little to no noise/vibration, no lags or down time, increased file-sharing performance, and lower power consumption. Easily monitor the health of hard drives using the integrated IronWolf Health Management system and Enjoy long-term reliability with 1M hours MTBF and included is a three year Seagate Rescue Data Recovery service and 3-year limited warranty protection plan.

• IronWolf internal hard drives are the ideal solution for up to 8 bay, multi user NAS environments craving powerhouse performance
• Store more and work faster with a NAS optimized hard drive providing 4TB and cache of up to 64MB
• Purpose built for NAS enclosures, IronWolf delivers less wear and tear, little to no noise/vibration, no lags or down time, increased file sharing performance, and much more
• Easily monitor the health of drives using the integrated IronWolf Health Management system and enjoy long term reliability with 1M hours MTBF
• Five-year limited product warranty protection plan and three year Rescue Data Recovery Services included

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this drive smr if so i don't want it
Answer:	No, it’s not. All Ironwolf and Itonwolf pro drives are SMR free, according to Seagate
Question:	Does any one know a case where 3 could fit inside
Answer:	I have 3 of these in a Synology 4 bay NAS DiskStation DS918+ works great!
Question:	I purchased (2) 12-tb: anyone knows why i get 10.91-tb for each? why are we short
Answer:	manufacturer considers 1 Megabyte to be 1000 Kilobytes, 1 Gigabyte to be 1000 Megabytes, 1 Terabyte to be 1000 Gigabytes and so on. This is correct considering that kilo means 1000 and mega means 1000000 (10^6). However, computers calculate on base 2 and to them, 1 MB is actually 1024 kilobytes, 1GB is 1024MB and 1 TB is 1024GB. This difference in the method of computation is responsible for this "missing space." Let's take an example of a 500 GB hard disk. From a manufacturer's point of view, the 500GB will have 500*1000*1000*1000 = 500000000000 bytes. From a computer's point of view, 500GB is actually 500*1024*1024*1024 = 536870912000 bytes. So, a hard drive that promises to have 500 GB storage space will actually display 465.66GB, 536870912000-500000000000 = 36870912000 bytes (34.34GB) less storage space when connected to a computer. This is true of every drive you buy
Question:	Can this be used as a normal hdd storage drive for a desktop pc
Answer:	I have two NAS drives in my computer, and they work great. I bought two easystore external hard drives and removed the hard hard drives from the case. The hard drives are 5400 rpm drives. I only archive things on those drives, and they work great. The 7200 rpm drives are better for gaming but more expensive. The easystores only costed me $150. They also have a 256mb cache.

Product features

BUILT FOR NAS

300TB/year user workload rate, optimized to run in network attached storage 24x7.

DRIVE HEALTH MONITORING

Provides prevention, intervention, and recovery with compatible NAS to monitor drive health.

NAS-OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE

AgileArray firmware coupled with built-in rotational vibration sensors provide reliable storage for NAS with little lag or down time, even during the heaviest of workloads

DATA PROTECTION

Three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services protecting against unexpected data loss from power outages, natural disasters, user error, viruses, and more.

Connected Home

Manage all of your data backup and streaming media needs.

Creative Professionals

Handle collaborative projects and workloads.

Business Environments

IronWolf drives help to define business resilience and continuity with IronWolf Health Management.

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. Compatibility - Formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 7. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.

• 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 ma'am that is exactly why I bought this cable to transfer from hard drive to hard drive (20gb to 150gb) for the same Xbox 360. this is exactly what you are looking for :) merry Christmas
Question:	Is this compatabible with the ps
Answer:	Sure, you have to connect the new drive to the Xbox 360, then you turn on the console, and the assitant appears after login, then the assistant itself guides you in this operation is very easy. One thing the process erases the content of the old disk.
Question:	Will this work with a system that only has USB2.0 ports
Answer:	usualy the PG read out should be between 100ms and 500ms. the PG being 70 means that the power good signal is being broadcast every 70ms if all the voltages are good the PSU should in theory still be suitable for use. the PG delay tells the computer that the power supply is still functioning properly at certain intervals and helps the emergency shutoff circuitry that is built in to motherboards to know when the powersupply has gone bad.
Question:	which one is better? elements 8tb or my book 8tb
Answer:	In other words, it does NOT support testing Watts.

• 0 GB Dual bay USB 3.1 Gen 1 and eSATA equipped performance RAID enclosure
• Hardware RAID 0, 1, span, and independent modes
• Fast USB 3.1 Gen 1 & eSATA connectivity-Accelerate your workflow with transfer speeds up to 407MB/s
• Supports 2 x SATA HDDs. All Cables included
• 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	I am considering this enclosure to set up two 6 tb hard drives on raid 1. which would you recommend: western digital black, blue or red drives
Answer:	All versions should work paired in the enclosure, but are rated for different applications. Black is the higher performance drive: Video work and higher access speeds at 7200rpm. Red is for long life in constant "trickle" streaming as in security, or for building a NAS, at 5400rpm. Blue is for general "consumer" storage applications at 5400rpm. There is also a Purple that is specified for security video use, but I usually use Reds for that application due to availability.
Question:	If one drive fails, is it as easy as just pulling the failed drive and adding a new one if configured in Raid
Answer:	Yes - though pulling involves powering the unit down and disassembling it, especially if the failed drive is in bay #1. It no longer matters which bay the new drive is in - the unit will rebuild to the empty drive. This is a huge improvement from their older RAID units where the good drive had to be in bay 1 because it copied from bay 1 to bay 2 no matter regardless of which was the empty drive.
Question:	In raid 1, if one drive fail and after the failed drive is replaced, can this enclosure rebuild its raid 1 without being connected to the pc
Answer:	Hello. This enclosure would need to be connected to a computer in order to properly power on and rebuild the RAID after a failure.
Question:	Does this enclosure work with ssd (solid state drives
Answer:	Hello! Yes this enclosure will work with SSD's. However they will not fit in the drive bays without the use of a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter Bracket. We recommend the Newertech Adaptadrive (found here: http://a.co/8beqOas) for situations like this.

Product features

OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual Performance RAID Enclosure

Mac / PC / USB3.1 Gen 1 / eSATA



Professional Grade Solution

Mercury Elite Pro Dual is the best dual-drive hardware RAID solution for creative workflows, project archives, and system backups where reliability and versatile performance count. With two fast hard drives, easily configured in multiple RAID modes at the flick of an easy-access switch, Mercury Elite Pro Dual is built to seamlessly integrate with any work environment from high demand production studios to your home office.



The Hardware RAID Workhorse

Reliable hardware RAID maximizes the full potential of two 3.5" 7200RPM hard drives in the Mercury Elite Pro Dual. It comes configured in high-speed RAID 0 mode for the maximum sustained throughput from your drives. With speeds up to 407MB/s, that's fast enough for HD video workflows. Configure the Mercury Elite Pro Dual in RAID 1 mode for the extra security of mirrored data, set up a span of the two drives, or use them independently.



Performance by Design

Mercury Elite Pro Dual features both high-speed USB 3.1 Gen 1 & eSATA ports to offer the connectivity and versatility to work with your current equipment at extreme speeds. A second-generation, free-flowing brushed-aluminum chassis with high-performance fan delivers cool, quiet operation. In addition, drive-activity LEDs give you an instant snapshot of the status of your RAID, and intelligent power management conserves energy and reduces wear by automatically spinning down the drives when inactive.



Highlights:

• Hardware RAID 0, 1, span, and independent modes
• Fast USB 3.1 Gen 1 & eSATA connectivity
• Accelerate your workflow with transfer speeds up to 407MB/s
• Second-generation aluminum design with low-decibel cooling fan

 

Product description

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.

• One central place to store all your photos, videos, music and files
• Everything is automatically saved twice with Mirror Mode
• Auto backup for photos and videos on your phone
• Includes 2 x 4TB drives (3.9TB usable capacity in default RAID 1)
• Quick and simple setup from your phone

Product features

Effortless Syncing & Backup With Mirror Mode

Compatible with Mac and PC, and iOS and Android. Setup sync and backup for multiple devices. Two hard drives with Mirror Mode (RAID 1) means duplicates of all your content stored on the second drive.

Centralized Storage

Store all your favorite photos, videos and files in one place. Search by date, time or keyword to quickly find your favorite memories and create photo albums or folders.

Add Content & Integration

Store files from external drives, USBs and cloud accounts or automatically download from cloud services. You can connect to media streaming services, and stream videos from any compatible device.

At Your Fingertips

Remotely access and share your files from anywhere with Internet. Easily find everything with the intuitive My Cloud Home app from any desktop, tablet or mobile device and without subscription fees.

Privately Share with Friends and Family

Share a link to a folder, files or photo album to one or more people. Collaborate in a folder to share photos, videos or documents seamlessly. Add users with a private space for each of them.

Without Monthly fees

You can store, access and share all of your photos, videos and files without monthly fees.

Locked Down

Keep your contents secure with password protection and built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using WD Discovery.

For storage on the go, check out WD My Passport

Your favorite content. Everywhere you go.

Slim Style

Make the most of your journey with style that suits you. The new My Passport has been redesigned to feature a convenient, slim form factor and is available in a range of vibrant colors.

Ongoing Confidence

There's no telling what's ahead in your own journey. That's why WD builds drives to demanding requirements for durability and long-term reliability.

Product description

The beloved WD Gold, reimagined. Ultrastar hard drives feature up to 10 times the workload rating of desktop drives and employ advanced technologies for enterprise-class reliability, power efficiency and performance. Designed from the ground up to be an ultra-robust storage device, these industry-leading enterprise class drives are a perfect solution for your business and are backed by a 5-year limited warranty.

• Designed with a workload rating up to 550TB per year, 10X desktop rating (Workload rate is defined as the amount of data transferred to or from the hard drive; Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred X (8760/ recorded power on hours); Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations
• Up to 2.5M hours MTBF with a 5 year limited warranty
• Five generations of HelioSeal technology (10TB and above)
• Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) technology for vibration protection

User questions & answers

Question:	Can i use this HDD for desktop
Answer:	does not cover ankles
Question:	Can wd ultrastar be used in thinkstation. i heard hgst enterprise drive is incompatible for home desktop, and need to fix the 3.3v pin problem
Answer:	I have no idea how to report problems with shipments. I'd like to know myself. The AMAZON carriers run hot and cold (mostly cold), leaving packages closer to the street than my front door and don't even bother to ring the door bell. Lazy arses.
Question:	Does the 14tb drive have the power disable feature
Answer:	My husband is 6'2" and weighs 250. 3X is very big and long. He likes it that way. I hope that helps. Have no idea what size a 44 would be. Sorry. Shirt is nice weight as well.
Question:	Is the ultrstar 8tb drive warrantied by western digital and for how long
Answer:	No, they run true to sizes listed. These shirts are the absolute best a shirt can be. I love them, and have been wearing them for at least 12 years. I now own at least 30 of them, and they are the only shirt I wear unless my wife says I need something different for some occasion. I have the long sleeve Henley’s for our Wisconsin winters and the short sleeves for our summers. In my opinion they are an 11 out of 10! Enjoy yours!

Product features

Enterprise-class Hard Drives

Ultrastar hard drives feature up to 10 times the workload rating* of desktop drives and employ advanced technologies for enterprise-class reliability, power efficiency and performance. Designed from the ground up to be an ultra-robust storage device, Ultrastar drives are the perfect solution for your business.

*as compared to 55TB/yr workload rating on desktop-class drives

High workload rating

Delivering dependable performance to any storage environment, Ultrastar hard drives are designed with a workload rating* up to 550TB per year, up to 10 times the rating for desktop drives. Ultrastar drives employ advanced technologies for enterprise-class reliability, power efficiency and performance.

*as compared to 55TB/yr workload rating on desktop-class drives

Enterprise-class storage to rely on

With up to 2.5 million hours MTBF, Ultrastar hard drives deliver reliability and durability, are built for yearly operation (24x7x365) within the most demanding storage environments, and are backed with a 5 year limited warranty.

HelioSeal Technology

Featured in over 30 million Western Digital hard drives shipped, HelioSeal technology (on 10TB drives and above) allows for higher capacities and less turbulence on large storage arrays. And now on its 5th generation design, HelioSeal technology is field-tested and proven to delivery high capacity, reliability, and power efficiency you can trust.

Vibration Protection

Enhanced Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) technology uses sophisticated electronics to monitor the drive and correct linear and rotational vibrations in real time for improved performance versus traditional desktop drive in high vibration environments.

Dual-stage Actuator Technology

Ultrastar drives feature a dual-stage actuator head positioning system for a high degree of accuracy. The primary stage provides course displacement while the secondary stage uses piezoelectric motion to fine tune the head positioning to a higher degree of precision.

Dynamic fly height technology

Each read-write head’s fly height is adjusted in real time to ensure consistent performance for reduced errors and optimized reliability.

Product description

Every journey needs a passport. The My Passport drive is trusted, portable storage that gives you the confidence and freedom to drive forward in life. With a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, there's space to store, organize, and share your photos, videos, music, and documents. Perfectly paired with Western Digital backup software and password protection, the My Passport drive helps keep your digital life's contents safe.

• Slim design
• Automatic backup - easy to use
• Password protection + 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• WD Discovery software for WD Backup, password protection and drive management
• SuperSpeed USB port; USB 2.0 compatible

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it come with the USB cable
Answer:	You can do it. You just need to connect your external speakers with record player!
Question:	Just to confirm this works with windows 10 no problem? I have a 4 yr old extern hard drive that doesnt and i am worried this wont
Answer:	Yes there is a is power cord and adapter that comes with it. Also you dont need Bluetooth to work the player.
Question:	Is this compatible with ps
Answer:	Yes, a one year warranty from date of purchase.
Question:	How is this model different than the one called wd 2tb black my passport portable external hard drive - usb 3.0 - wdbs4b0020bbk-wesn
Answer:	Turn the volume dial. That activates the power. The record will start spinning when the needle arm is above it.

Product features

Backed Up

Make sure everything you create while on your own life journey - photos, videos, music, and documents - doesn’t get lost. The My Passport drive comes equipped with WD Backup software that can be set to run automatically to your schedule.

Locked Down

Keep your digital life's contents secure with My Passport password protection and built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using WD Discovery.