WD My Cloud Pro Series 8TB PR4100 4-Bay NAS Server (4 x 2TB)

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WD My Cloud Pro Series 8TB PR4100 4-Bay NAS Server (4 x 2TB)
Key Features
  • 8TB Storage Capacity
  • 4 x 2TB 3.5" SATA Hard Drives
  • 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium N3710 Quad-Core
  • 4GB of Onboard DDR3L RAM
The My Cloud Pro Series 8TB PR4100 4-Bay NAS Server from WD comes built with four 2TB 3.5" SATA hard drives and a video transcoding engine to deliver 4K media content as well as files to networked devices. The My Cloud PR4100 provides you with a total storage pool of 8TB and a variety of downloadable apps to create a streaming HD media server with Plex, edit and share content with cloud services, and set up a surveillance system with Milestone Arcus. WD has armed this NAS server with a 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium N3710 Quad-Core processor along with 4GB of DDR3L RAM to manage your data and configure the drives in a RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, or JBOD array. Having access to four drives, you can set them up in RAID 5 or 10, which enhances the drive's performance while providing redundancy for your data.
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WD PR4100 External HDD Overview

The My Cloud Pro Series 8TB PR4100 4-Bay NAS Server from WD comes built with four 2TB 3.5" SATA hard drives and a video transcoding engine to deliver 4K media content as well as files to networked devices. The My Cloud PR4100 provides you with a total storage pool of 8TB and a variety of downloadable apps to create a streaming HD media server with Plex, edit and share content with cloud services, and set up a surveillance system with Milestone Arcus. WD has armed this NAS server with a 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium N3710 Quad-Core processor along with 4GB of DDR3L RAM to manage your data and configure the drives in a RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, or JBOD array. Having access to four drives, you can set them up in RAID 5 or 10, which enhances the drive's performance while providing redundancy for your data.

This NAS server is outfitted with two Gigabit Ethernet ports and dual power ports to provide continuous access to your files, photos, and other content. Other notable ports included with the My Cloud PR4100 are three USB 3.0 Type-A ports that allow you to share devices or back up with external storage drives. Aside from ports, it comes with SmartWare Pro software and supports Time Machine for a quick and effective solution to create a continuous, automatic backup system. Furthermore, password protection and AES 256-bit volume encryption are on board to protect sensitive files.

Note: The My Cloud P4100 includes a complimentary 2-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan, which includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC, Photoshop CC, 20GB of cloud storage, and more. This membership is redeemable during product registration. An Adobe ID and network connection are required. This offer is only available in countries where Adobe Creative Cloud is available and is limited to one per new Adobe user account. It must be redeemed by July 31, 2020 while activation code supplies last.

General Features
Backup for Mac and PC
Save content from a PC automatically with WD SmartWare Pro, or easily back up a Mac through Apple Time Machine.
Access Anywhere
Access, edit, and share HD media with clients and colleagues using the My Cloud website and the My Cloud mobile app anywhere you have a network connection.
Stream Anything
Built-in hardware transcoding prepares media for streaming in the right format and quality, and with the Plex Media Server installed on your NAS, you can beautifully stream to any device with an internet connection.
Storage To Organize Everything
With high capacity network storage, you get the space you need to keep all your shots organized in one spot. Combined with a 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium N3710 Quad-Core processor and 4GB of RAM, you can seamlessly stream HD videos or share content with multiple users. Keep your production files, raw photos, or final mixes in a single place and ready for access with the My Cloud Pro Series.
One-Touch Copying
Using an integrated copy button, the My Cloud Pro Series can back up and preserve everything in a single move. The My Cloud Pro Series is also exFAT compatible, so you can plug in a camera or an external hard drive, like a My Passport Wireless Pro, and automatically offload everything as soon as you're back from a shoot.
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 helps 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.
Centralize, Organize, And Beautifully Stream With Plex
With built-in hardware transcoding and the downloadable Plex Media Server, your team can smoothly stream HD media wherever they have a network. Hardware transcoding prepares media for streaming in the right format and quality, and with the Plex app installed on your NAS, you can stream to most devics.
Simple to Setup, Easy to Use
The My Cloud Pro Series can be quickly 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.
My Cloud OS
Get the tools and apps for complete control of all your media with WD's My Cloud OS. Create a media server with Plex, synchronize content from all your computers with WD Sync, and more.
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 the My Cloud Pro Series and into the Creative Cloud to edit and save files from anywhere you have an internet connection.
Multiple Backup Options
Help ensure your data is always protected with remote off-site backup to another My Cloud network attached storage device or with an integrated cloud backup solution. The My Cloud Pro Series also provides LAN/WAN backup options with centrally managed backup, bare metal backup, or basic file backup.
Disaster Recovery Backup
Remote off-site backup to another My Cloud device will help ensure that your critical data is protected and available in the instance that one NAS fails or is destroyed by a catastrophic event. Back up the My Cloud NAS in your office to another My Cloud NAS in your home or with an integrated cloud backup solution. It's a safe and affordable way protect your all important data.
Bare Metal Backup
Acronis True Image for PC saves your entire system - that is all your apps, files, user accounts, exact configurations, and even the OS in one compressed file. With Universal restore you can move your system from any PC to any PC - no matter what make or model you use.
Third-Party App Support
The My Cloud PR4100 supports a full suite of popular applications for a personalized experience. Using apps like Plex, Dropbox, WordPress and more, you can customize your NAS for your own specific needs.
Compatibility
System Requirements
  • Windows 10, 8, or 7
  • macOS Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, or Mountain Lion
  • DLNA/UPnP or Plex-enabled devices for streaming
  • Router with network connection
  • Supported Browsers
  • Internet Explorer 10 or higher
  • Safari 6 or higher
  • Firefox 30 or higher
  • Google Chrome 31.0 or higher on supported Windows and macOS platforms
  • UPC: 718037845982

    WD PR4100 External HDD Specs

    Key Specs
    Included Drives
    4x 2 TB 3.5" HDD
    Number of Bays
    4x 3.5"
    Inputs/Outputs
    2x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
    3x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
    RAID Support
    , RAID 0/1/5/JBOD
    Computing
    CPU
    Quad-Core: 1.6 to 2.56 GHz
    Processor
    Intel Pentium N3170
    Total Installed Memory
    4 GB DDR3L
    Total Memory Slots
    2x SO-DIMM
    Maximum Memory Capacity
    16 GB
    Drives
    Included Drives
    4x 2 TB 3.5" HDD
    General
    Number of Bays
    4x 3.5"
    Inputs/Outputs
    2x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
    3x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
    Compatible Drive Interface
    SATA (Unspecified Version)
    Form Factor
    Desktop
    RAID Support
    , RAID 0/1/5/JBOD
    Carrier-Less Drive Bays
    Yes
    PCI Expansion
    No
    OS Compatibility
    Windows 7 or Later
    macOS 10.14 or Later
    Electrical
    AC Input Power
    100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
    Environmental
    Operating Temperature
    32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C
    Storage Temperature
    -40 to 158°F / -40 to 70°C
    Physical
    Status Monitoring
    LCD Screen, LED Indicator
    Audible Alarm
    No
    Mounting Rails Included
    No
    Dimensions
    9.13 x 7.56 x 6.69" / 231.9 x 192.02 x 169.93 mm
    Weight
    10.6 lb / 4.8 kg
    Packaging Info
    Package Weight
    15 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
    18.032 x 14.173 x 11.969"

    WD PR4100 External HDD Reviews

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    Are the drives SMR or CMR?

    Are the drives SMR or CMR?
    Asked by: Nayef
    I received confirmation that the drives inside are WD Red drives and are 2TB. They are SMR drives currently.
    Answered by: Zev
    Date published: 2020-11-03

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    Does anyone know if the RAM and processor are upgrade-able in this? I plan to use it as an actual server hub for a gaming community that I am a part of.
    Asked by: Ryan C.
    The WD My Cloud PR4100 allows for user upgradeable RAM. The CPU is not upgradeable.
    Answered by: Miguel
    Date published: 2019-09-24

    What model of storage is inside 10 * 4?

    What model of storage is inside 10 * 4?
    Asked by: תומר
    They are WD Red drives.
    Answered by: Geoffrey
    Date published: 2019-09-26

    Will this work with mac OS Catalina?

    Will this work with mac OS Catalina?
    Asked by: Blanchard
    Yes its is compatible with Mac OS Catalina.
    Answered by: ilich
    Date published: 2020-07-09

    What is the speed of the SATA drives 5400 or 7200 ...

    What is the speed of the SATA drives 5400 or 7200 in the WD PR4100?
    Asked by: John
    This comes with 7200RPM drives
    Answered by: Ian
    Date published: 2020-10-02

    Does the pr4100 connect to your network via wifi?

    Does the pr4100 connect to your network via wifi?
    Asked by: Jim
    You connect the WD My Cloud Pro Series 32TB PR4100 4-Bay NAS Server can be connected to the router or using an Ethernet port or adapter on your computer.
    Answered by: Luiz O
    Date published: 2022-01-25

    Would this product work if a client is off-site ...

    Would this product work if a client is off-site but yet still wants access to media files? If so, what's the optimal upload speed out of our building for this to work at a reasonable speed?
    Asked by: James
    With the correct configuration, this model can be accessed from off site. There is essentially no optimal upload speed, it will work at any speed, and as with any media speeds, the faster the better.
    Answered by: Michael
    Date published: 2019-03-20

    Are the SATA Hard Drives RED PRO drives?

    Are the SATA Hard Drives RED PRO drives?
    Asked by: Steven
    Yes, the WD My Cloud Pro Series 56TB PR4100 4-Bay NAS Server (4 x 14TB) BH #WEBNFA0560KB uses Red Pro drives.
    Answered by: Miguel
    Date published: 2021-04-19
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