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Western Digital 1412984 My Cloud Pro PR4100 32TB

★★★★★4.2 (145 reviews)

Centralize Your Media with the Western Digital WD My Cloud Pro Series PR4100 The Western Digital My Cloud Pro Series PR4100 is a high-performance NAS solution designed for creative professionals. Featuring a quad-core Intel Pentium processor, ample RAM, and built-in video transcoding, this device...

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Overview

Centralize Your Media with the Western Digital WD My Cloud Pro Series PR4100

The Western Digital My Cloud Pro Series PR4100 is a high-performance NAS solution designed for creative professionals. Featuring a quad-core Intel Pentium processor, ample RAM, and built-in video transcoding, this device enables seamless media streaming and file sharing, accessible from anywhere.

Specifications:

  • Processor: Intel Pentium N3710 Quad-Core 1.6GHz
  • Memory: 4GB DDR3L RAM
  • Storage: 32TB Total Capacity
  • Operating System: My Cloud OS
  • RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD, Spanning
  • Features: Built-in Video Transcoding, Plex Media Server Optimization
  • Compatibility: Mac and PC

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

Specifications

Storage Capacity
32TB
Processor
Intel Pentium N3710 quad-core
Processor Speed
1.6 GHz
Memory
4 GB DDR3L
RAID Support
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD, spanning
Operating System
My Cloud OS
Compatibility
Mac and PC
Streaming Features
Built-in hardware transcoding, Plex Media Server support
Remote Access
My Cloud mobile app

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Provides a massive 32TB of storage capacity, ideal for creative teams needing extensive space for production files.
  • Equipped with an Intel Pentium N3710 quad-core 1.6 GHz processor and 4 GB DDR3L memory for efficient operation.
  • Supports various RAID configurations (0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD, spanning), allowing for flexible data protection and performance.
  • Offers remote access to files via the My Cloud mobile app, enabling editing and sharing from anywhere with an internet connection.
  • Features built-in hardware transcoding and Plex Media Server support for seamless streaming of media to any device.
  • Compatible with both Mac and PC environments, ensuring broad content protection and organization across different operating systems.

👎 Cons

  • The Intel Pentium N3710 processor, while quad-core, may not be as powerful as Intel Core series processors for very heavy transcoding or multiple concurrent intense tasks.
  • Relies on 4 GB DDR3L memory, which could be a limitation for highly demanding multi-user environments or complex server applications.
  • The My Cloud OS is proprietary, which may limit customization or advanced configurations compared to open-source NAS operating systems.
  • The product includes 32TB of storage, which might be overkill for individual users or smaller teams with less intensive storage needs, potentially leading to higher initial costs.
  • No information is provided on specific network port speeds (e.g., Gigabit Ethernet vs. 10GbE), which is critical for large file transfers.

Frequently Asked Questions

This model of the Western Digital My Cloud Pro PR4100 comes with a substantial 32TB of storage capacity.
Yes, you can access, edit, and share your HD media and files with clients and colleagues using the My Cloud mobile app from anywhere with an internet connection.
The My Cloud Pro PR4100 is equipped with an Intel Pentium N3710 quad-core processor running at 1.6 GHz.
Yes, it supports various RAID configurations including RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, as well as JBOD and spanning configurations, offering flexibility for data redundancy and performance.
Yes, the My Cloud Pro PR4100 is designed to be compatible with both Mac and PC operating systems, allowing for content protection regardless of your OS.
Yes, with built-in hardware transcoding and the Plex Media Server installed, you can prepare media for streaming in the right format and quality to any device with an internet connection.
This network-attached storage device operates on the My Cloud OS.

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