User Manual for WD My Cloud PR4100 40TB 4-Bay NAS Server Click to enlarge the picture
Contents of the user manual for the WD My Cloud PR4100 40TB 4-Bay
- Product category: Network Attached Storage Drives WD
- Brand: WD
- Description and content of package
- Technical information and basic settings
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
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Product description - MyCloud ProSeries Overview
The My Cloud PR4100 40TB 4-Bay NAS Server from WD comes built with four 10TB 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 40TB 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.
WD's My Cloud PR4100 is compatible with Windows and Mac OS. Included is an Ethernet cable, a power supply, and a power cable, and protection is provided by a limited 3-year warranty. 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 MyCloud.com and the My Cloud mobile app anywhere you have an Internet 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 stream to almost 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 DDR3L 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 the My Passport Wireless Pro device and automatically offload everything as soon as you're back from a shoot.
- Data Protection
- RAID 0 and 1 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 Stream with Plex
- With built-in hardware transcoding and the downloadable Plex Media Server, your team can smoothly stream HD media wherever they have an Internet connection. 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 almost any device.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 important data.
- 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.
- 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, Milestone Arcus Surveillance, Dropbox, WordPress, and more, you can customize your NAS for your own specific needs.
UPC: 718037850368 In the Box WD My Cloud PR4100 40TB 4-Bay NAS Server (4 x 10TB) Ethernet Cable Power Supply Power Cable Limited 3-Year Warranty Table of Contents
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Technical parametersWD PR4100 Specs | | | CPU | 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium N3710 Quad-Core (Maximum Boost: 2.56 GHz) | | Total Installed Memory | 4 GB DDR3L | | Total Memory Slots | 2 x SO-DIMM | | Maximum Memory Capacity | 16 GB | | | | Total Raw Capacity | 40 TB | | Included Drives | 4 x 10 TB 3.5" HDD | | | | Connections | 2 x RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet) 3 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s)) | | | | AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz | | | | Operating Temperature | 32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C | | Storage Temperature | -40 to 158°F / -40 to 70°C | | | | Dimensions | 9.1 x 6.7 x 7.6" / 231.1 x 170.2 x 193.0 mm | | | | Package Weight | 20.0 lb | | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 18.4 x 14.3 x 12.0" |
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