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Western Digital Announces the My Cloud EX2 Ultra NAS

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Western Digital Corporation, a world leader in connected storage solutions, today updated its prosumer solutions with My Cloud EX2 Ultra, a high-performance, two-bay network attached storage (NAS) system. The My Cloud EX2 Ultra NAS is designed from the ground up for creative professionals and prosumers that need to automatically sync content across computers, easily share files and folders and enjoy multiple backup options so they can create their own personalized digital library with ease.

"We know our My Cloud users, especially creative professionals, need comprehensive solutions as digital storage needs continue to soar as well as the need for ongoing streaming capability," said Jim Welsh, executive vice president, WD Branded Products. "With the My Cloud EX2 Ultra, creative professionals are able to combine high performance with multi-tasking optimization and data protection to create a NAS system that simplifies their workflow and provides peace-of-mind."



My Cloud EX2 Ultra has been upgraded with a powerful 1.3 GHz dual-core processor enabling users to get ultra-fast transfer rates for high performance and smooth video streaming. Users also have access to 1 GB of DDR3 memory, allowing them to multitask with ease and leverage applications for HD media streaming, surveillance and much more. Several data management and security features allow users to select a preferred method for managing and protecting their movies, photos, music and digital files. Drive management options include RAID 0, RAID 1; JBOD and spanning modes, while data protection options include NAS to NAS, USB, cloud or LAN/WAN backup. The My Cloud EX2 Ultra NAS comes preconfigured in RAID 1 mode to help protect data right from the start and is easily configurable into other data protection modes.

High Capacity and Ultimate Reliability
From unpopulated to 12 TB capacities, the My Cloud EX2 Ultra provides several capacity options for customers to choose from. Additionally, customers can attach compatible USB 3.0 hard drives to the USB expansion ports on the My Cloud EX2 Ultra to instantly expand their storage capacity. The populated My Cloud EX2 Ultra features the award-winning WD Red hard drives, specifically built for NAS systems to provide non-stop performance within 24x7 environments. WD Red drives are powered by NASware 3.0 technology, improving drive reliability and minimizing data corruption in the event of a power loss or disruption.

Easy Sharing with Anywhere Access
With simplified file and folder sharing, users can send customized, private links that allow recipients read/write access to particular files on the user's My Cloud EX2 Ultra. Whether on a photo shoot, or editing at home, saving creations at full fidelity and sharing with your entire network is a breeze. The My Cloud EX2 Ultra features an intuitive dashboard, so user accounts can be created, features customized and storage can be monitored with ease. With MyCloud.com web access, or the My Cloud mobile app, users can access their media and manage users from any internet connected device. With WD Sync, users can automatically synchronize their media and files across their computers and their My Cloud device with the confidence that their computer content is up to date and accessible from all devices.

Advanced Features
My Cloud EX2 Ultra includes advanced data serving options including an integrated FTP and WebDAV server, backup server, P2P download server and Microsoft Active Directory support. Additionally, users can download and run a host of third party apps, including, Plex, Milestone Arcus surveillance, aMule, Icecast, Joomla!, Anti-Virus Essentials, WordPress, SqueezeCenter, and more. Users can also stream videos and photos to connected TVs, media players, gaming consoles and other DLNA/UPnP devices with the included Twonky 7.2 DLNA-certified 1.5 media server, and built-in iTunes support.

Price and Availability
My Cloud EX2 Ultra is currently available at select U.S. retailers and online at the wdstore.com. MSRP is $159.99 USD for the diskless My Cloud EX2 Ultra, $349.99 USD for 4 TB, $449.99 USD for 8 TB and $599.99 USD for 12 TB. The WD My Cloud mobile app currently is available for download for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play. My Cloud EX2 Ultra comes with a two-year limited warranty on the diskless device and a three-year limited warranty on the pre-configured devices.

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Wonder whats the diff. between the My Cloud EX2 and the EX2 Ultra? My EX2 has WD Reds as well. Maybe the Ultra uses the WD Red PRO disks?
 
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Wonder whats the diff. between the My Cloud EX2 and the EX2 Ultra? My EX2 has WD Reds as well. Maybe the Ultra uses the WD Red PRO disks?

It still uses Reds but has double the memory and improved CPU: Marvell ARMADA 385 1.3Ghz dual-core with 1GB vs Marvell ARMADA 370 1.2Ghz single-core with 512MB.
 
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wonder why some people`s cant use google and look specification..

Wonder whats the diff. between the My Cloud EX2 and the EX2 Ultra? My EX2 has WD Reds as well. Maybe the Ultra uses the WD Red PRO disks?
 
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wonder why some people`s cant use google and look specification..

Yes....why is it that you are in this forum? You do not need to - you can Google all your answers.....
 
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Yes....why is it that you are in this forum? You do not need to - you can Google all your answers.....
well it's not stackexchange here... kind of odd to wait around for an answer if it's just official specs, everyone looks up specs all the time in the first place while a discussion is for experiences & philosophies

(although i know some of these enclosed models dont list the internal drive so you need people to open them up or detect in software)
 

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Hey @SuperSoph_WD

would be nice if you could arrange a Promo discount Code for Site members who may buy one of these
Just a Thought !!! :)

Sorry, @dorsetknob

I wish I could do that, but unfortunately, we currently do not have any discounts or promotion for the WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra. :(

It still uses Reds but has double the memory and improved CPU: Marvell ARMADA 385 1.3Ghz dual-core with 1GB vs Marvell ARMADA 370 1.2Ghz single-core with 512MB.

@Jizzler is right, that is the main difference, @VulkanBros
They improved the processor and upped the RAM in the new version. :)

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