Western Digital
Western Digital 1412974 My Cloud Pro PR4100 - 24TB NAS Server
★★★★★
24TB four-bay NAS with quad-core Intel processor and hardware transcoding for creative team collaboration.
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Overview
Key Features
The My Cloud Pro series offers your creative team the network storage to edit, save and share production files from anywhere with an internet connection
Compatible with both Mac and PC, you're able to protect your content regardless of OS and with all photos, videos and files organised in one place, your team has all it needs to streamline its creative workflow
Access anywhere: Access, edit and share HD media with clients and colleagues using 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 any device with an Internet connection
Intel Pentium N3710 quad-core 1.6 GHs processor with 4 GB DDR3L memory and support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD and spanning configurations
OS : My Cloud OS
Compatibility: Internet Explorer 10 or higher, Safari 6 or higher, Firefox 30 or higher, Google Chrome 31.0 or higher on supported Windows and Mac OS platforms. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system
Specifications
Brand
Western Digital
Model
PR4100
Total Capacity
24TB (4 x 6TB HDD)
Processor
Intel Pentium N3710 Quad-Core 1.6 GHz
Memory
4GB DDR3L
RAID Support
0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD, Spanning
Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System
My Cloud OS
Compatibility
Mac and PC
Bay Count
4
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Four-bay design with 24TB total capacity provides substantial storage for large media libraries and production files.
- Intel quad-core processor with 4GB RAM handles multi-user access and hardware transcoding simultaneously.
- Multiple RAID options including RAID 5 offer a strong balance of performance and data protection.
- Built-in Plex Media Server with hardware transcoding enables direct streaming to connected devices.
- Remote access via the My Cloud app allows teams to collaborate on files from anywhere.
👎 Cons
- Single Gigabit Ethernet port may bottleneck transfer speeds when multiple users access large files concurrently.
- The Intel Pentium N3710 processor, while adequate, can struggle under heavy simultaneous transcoding and file-serving loads.
- 4GB of DDR3L memory is modest for demanding NAS applications and cannot be upgraded on all configurations.
- My Cloud OS has a smaller app ecosystem compared to competing NAS platforms like Synology DSM or QNAP QTS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What processor and memory does the My Cloud Pro PR4100 include?
It features an Intel Pentium N3710 quad-core processor running at 1.6 GHz and 4GB of DDR3L memory, providing enough power for simultaneous file serving, transcoding, and app hosting.
What RAID configurations does the PR4100 support?
The PR4100 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD, and spanning configurations, letting you choose between maximum storage, data redundancy, or a balance of both.
Can I access my files remotely?
Yes, the My Cloud mobile app and web portal allow you to access, edit, and share files from anywhere with an internet connection.
Does the PR4100 support media streaming?
Yes, it includes built-in hardware transcoding and a pre-installed Plex Media Server, enabling you to stream video to compatible devices in the appropriate format and quality.
Is the PR4100 compatible with both Mac and PC?
Yes, the NAS works with both macOS and Windows operating systems, making it suitable for mixed-platform creative teams.
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