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# 1.6 GHz dual-core processor Anywhere access via My Cloud OS 8TB RAID-configurable storage WD 8TB My Cloud EX4100 Expert Series 4-Bay Network Attached Storage - NAS - WDBWZE0080KBK-NESN

**Brand:** wd
**Price:** A$36
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your digital workspace with unstoppable speed and storage!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WD 8TB My Cloud EX4100 Expert Series 4-Bay Network Attached Storage - NAS - WDBWZE0080KBK-NESN by wd
- **How much does it cost?** A$36 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- wd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Blazing Fast Performance:** Dual-core 1.6 GHz Marvell ARMADA processor with 2GB DDR3 RAM powers ultra-smooth file transfers and media streaming.
- • **Seamless Anywhere Access:** My Cloud OS lets you securely access and share your files anytime, anywhere—perfect for the always-on professional.
- • **Rock-Solid Data Protection:** Automatic backups for PC and Mac with WD SmartWare Pro and Time Machine support, plus cloud sync options for peace of mind.
- • **Ultimate Media Streaming Hub:** Built-in Twonky DLNA-certified server streams HD content effortlessly to Smart TVs, consoles, and other devices.
- • **Massive 8TB Centralized Storage:** Store, organize, and protect your entire digital life with RAID 0,1,5,10 or JBOD configurations tailored to your needs.

## Overview

The WD My Cloud EX4100 Expert Series is a high-performance 8TB 4-bay NAS featuring a 1.6 GHz dual-core Marvell ARMADA processor and 2GB DDR3 memory. It supports multiple RAID configurations for customizable data protection and offers seamless remote access via My Cloud OS. With integrated Twonky DLNA media streaming and comprehensive backup solutions for both PC and Mac, it’s designed to centralize, secure, and streamline your digital assets for the modern professional.

## Description

WD WDBWZE0080KBK-NESN WD My Cloud Business Series EX4100, 8TB, 4-Bay Pre-configured NAS with WD Red™ Drives - Marvell ARM 388 Dual-core (2 Core) 1.60 GHz - 4 x Total Bays - 8 TB HDD (2 x 4 TB) - 2 GB RAM DDR3 SDRAM - Serial ATA/600 - RAID Supported 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD - 2 x 3.5" Bay - Gigabit Ethernet - Network (RJ-45) - 2 USB 3.0 Port(s) - My Cloud OS - iSCSI, FTP, WEBDAV, SSH, IPv4, IPv6, SNMP, UPnP - DesktopOverview: Centralized storage with anytime, anywhere accessStore and organize your photos, videos, music and files in one safe place. Access and share them anytime, from anywhere.High-performancePowerful Marvell ARMADA 388 1.6 GHz dual-core processor and 2 GB DDR3 memory gives you ultra-fast transfer speeds of 115 MB/s upload and 107 MB/s download for high-performance media streaming and file transfers.Media streamingWith the built-in Twonky DLNA-certified media server, you can seamlessly stream all your HD content to media players, Smart TVs, gaming consoles and other DLNA-certified devices.Comprehensive data protectionBackup that's right for youKeep your irreplaceable photos, videos and files safe with multiple, automatic backup options for all the computers on your network. For PC users, WD SmartWare Pro offers options for how, when and where your content gets backed up. For Mac users, utilize all the features of Apple Time Machine to protect your content. You can also automatically "back up your backup" to another offsite My Cloud Expert Series device or to a supported cloud service, including Dropbox, ElephantDrive and  S3.Multiple RAID optionsArmed 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

## Features

- Centralized storage with anytime, anywhere access
- Integrated 1.6 GHz Marvell armadaARMADA 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Hard Drive | 8 TB Desktop |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 3 |
| Brand | WD |
| Series | WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES |
| Item model number | WDBWZE0080KBK-NESN |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC |
| Operating System | PC; Mac |
| Item Weight | 2.43 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 9.13 x 7.56 x 6.69 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 9.13 x 7.56 x 6.69 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Number of Processors | 2 |
| Flash Memory Size | 8 |
| Hard Drive Interface | Raid |
| Voltage | 19 Volts |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
| ASIN | B00TB8XN2E |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | February 27, 2015 |

## Product Details

- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 8 TB
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Raid
- **Connectivity Technology:** Ethernet
- **Brand:** WD
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Description:** 4x2TB, Desktop
- **Compatible Devices:** PC; Mac
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Color:** Black

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: 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.**
A: 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.

**Q: Are there western digital tools to defragment the nas?**
A: Not that I am aware of, but it is probably possible to enable ssh and log into the drive using a terminal.. From there, you can most likely run apt-get and install a defrag tool that can run thru the same command line..  If it is anything like the MyBook Live (most likely is) then the ssh name is "root" and the password "welc0me" (that is a zero "0", not a capital o "O")..  My guess is it's running a form of Debian Linux, so look for defrag tools compatible with Debian..

**Q: I have two 4tb drives in raid 1 config can i add 2 6tb drives to my open bays?**
A: Since the data is mirrored on all disks belonging to the RAID 1 array, the array can only be as big as the smallest disk. So you will be sacrificing drive space unless the NAS will allow a RAID 1 array on two 4TB Drives and a separate RAID 1 array for the 2 6TB Drives, which I'm not sure about. *Update* It looks like it may be possible to add the two 6TB Dives as a separate RAID 1 array, however, I would research this a bit further. https://community.wd.com/t/ex4100-2-drives-raid-1-and-one-single-disk/101381

**Q: If I purchase the storage device with 40TB it will come with drives?**
A: I purchased the "WD 24TB My Cloud EX4100 Expert Series 4-Bay Network Attached Storage" and "YES" the disk bay had qty. 4 (WD RED disk drives each one was 6TB in storage size) making a total of 24 terabyte (TB). I configured the 24TB to be in a RAID 5 configuration for data redundancy (that is... if any one (1) disk drive dies or goes bad, I DON'T lose any data). I also purchased an extra 6TB disk drive (Western Digital - WD RED) as a "hot swap" replacement disk, when one of the original disk drive does go bad (hopefully NOT for a long time from now). (Note: in Raid 5 config I only have about ~18TB of the 24TB for actual storage... that's the price I pay for data redundancy... which is why I bought this personal "Cloud" storage device in the first place... It was for the RAID 5 redundancy.) If you bought the  40TB size, I'm guessing that it will come with 4 each, 10TB disk drives (40TB total) in the 4 disk bays. I hope this answer isn't to simple and that it helps!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well easy setup, that is if you have any drives ...
*by D***R on December 25, 2016*

Well easy setup, that is if you have any drives installed, ordered an 8GB system and it was diskless, should of had 4 -2TB drives. However Amazon as good as they are shipped another ASAP, it was configured with 2-4TB drives which is OK except it limits me to RAID0,1. I was expecting 4-2TB drives in an 8TB configuration to support RAID5,10 which is much more reliable than JBOD, RAID0,1.What does that mean? I will have to spend the extra almost $300 for WD Red 4TB drives for RAID5,10 but well worth the expenditure if you value your data.Very nice interface with dual supply inputs, aggregated 1G ports and USB3.0 x3. For the home User DLNA and Cloud support is nice also multiple user account for remote synch or local synch via USB of mobile phone pics, movies and docs into their own private directories.Migrating from a Seagate GOFlex 2TB setup which served its purpose but is also super limited to backup/restore and DLNA ops.If your on the fence on what to get I would move up into the EX4100 series as it is expandable to 32TB if I remember correct, recommendation spend the extra cash and get something usable in todays home computing and mobile/tablet market. BUY!!!

### ⭐ BE FOREWARNED ABOUT WD NAS BOXES -
*by M***M on June 17, 2021*

VERY disgusted with WD whom I always liked as a manufacturer. I have a couple of EX4100 boxes that are stuffed with exclusively WD drives, so as I said, I was a WD advocate. Suddenly oneof the boxes said the fan is not working and in about an hour it shuts down due to overheating. So I decide that I'll just call WD and order a replacement since the fan itself is made under agreement that it cannot be sold other than to WD.I open a WD ticket asking how to order this, and I am informed by them that WD has no interest in repair outside of warranty. either by themselves or assisting the customer fix their own! WHAT?!?! They said "WD drives are manufactured using non-serviceable parts inside. Hence the drives are not serviced." Just to be clear, the translation of this is "Our products are not worth repairing - so we won't waste time on them." WHY in the world would I want to buy hardware that the manufacturer makes efforts to stop me from repairing outside of warranty? THIS IS CRAZY TALK. I thought all the complaining people on the forums were just whackos but this event showed me that they are correct...WD makes great drives....but absolutely TERRIBLE NAS boxes. So bad in fact that they themselves not only refuse to repair (irritating but understandable) but they actually make contractual efforts to stop their own customers from protecting WD products. Completely unacceptable. Everyone knows WD is the bottom of the industry in customer support but this indicates the NAS boxes are also the bottom of the world in product quality.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Two significant issues you should know - I would still purchase again but really WD - FIX THEM.
*by T***B on March 5, 2018*

Two issues people need to know about this product - neither are so significant that I wouldn't purchase the product. However, people need to know. You can only "map" a drive if the PC and the NAS are on the same network - you can't "map" a drive across the internet - so you can't use the data transparently - you need to download/upload files if the PC you are working on is not on the same network. Second, WD has a known issue with this product that if drive bays 3 & 4 are empty you will receive very concerning error messages "Event title:Drive Failed" - this can stop your heart! If you go to their web page and look for this you can find information that you are to just ignore it if you don't have drives in bays 3 & 4. However, this is a signifiant concern as I may miss a bay 1 or 2 failure because I see this message all the time and don't realize it's a bay 1 & 2 not 3 & 4. WD is way to big to not solve this issue. It's not a cheap product. They need to iron out the bugs in their software.

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