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Western Digital WDBBAZ0120JBK-EESN MYCLOUD DL2100 12TB NAS

Western Digital My Cloud DL2100 dual-bay NAS with 12TB pre-installed for centralized home and office storage.

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Overview

The Western Digital My Cloud DL2100 is a dual-bay network-attached storage device that ships with 12TB of capacity pre-installed as 2 x 6TB 3.5" hard drives. Designed for home users and small businesses, it provides a centralized location to store, back up, and share files across your local network and remotely via Western Digital's cloud access features. The NAS supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations, letting you choose between maximum storage capacity, data redundancy through mirroring, or independent drive operation depending on your priorities.

Beyond basic file storage, the DL2100 functions as a media server with built-in DLNA support and compatibility with Plex Media Server, enabling you to stream your stored movies, music, and photos to smart TVs, game consoles, and other network-connected devices. The device connects to your network via Gigabit Ethernet and is managed through a web-based interface for setup, user account management, and share configuration. While the dual-bay design keeps the unit compact and affordable, it does limit future expansion — when more capacity is needed, your option is to replace the existing drives with larger ones rather than adding more bays. For users seeking a simple, ready-to-go storage solution without the complexity of a multi-bay NAS, the DL2100 delivers a practical balance of capacity, features, and ease of use.

Key Features

2 BAY 2 X 6TB IN

Specifications

Model
WDBBAZ0120JBK-EESN
Total Capacity
12TB (2 x 6TB)
Number of Bays
2
Drive Size
3.5"
RAID Support
RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD
Network Interface
Gigabit Ethernet

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 12TB of pre-installed storage across two bays means the NAS is ready to use immediately with no additional drive purchases.
  • RAID 1 mirroring option protects your data by maintaining a complete copy on the second drive.
  • Dual-bay design with accessible drive bays makes future drive upgrades straightforward.
  • Built-in media server capabilities support DLNA and Plex for streaming content to network devices.

👎 Cons

  • With only two bays, storage expansion is limited to replacing existing drives with larger ones rather than adding more drives.
  • The DL2100 uses an older Intel Atom processor, which limits performance for simultaneous multi-user access or transcoding tasks.
  • At 12TB, a RAID 1 configuration reduces usable capacity to 6TB, which may fill quickly with large media libraries.
  • Western Digital's My Cloud OS has received mixed reviews for interface responsiveness and occasional software bugs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it ships with 2 x 6TB 3.5" hard drives pre-installed, providing 12TB of total raw capacity right out of the box with no additional drives to purchase.
Yes, the My Cloud DL2100 supports remote access through the Western Digital My Cloud web portal and mobile apps, allowing you to reach your files from anywhere with an internet connection.
The dual-bay DL2100 supports RAID 0 (striping for maximum capacity and speed), RAID 1 (mirroring for data redundancy), and JBOD (each drive used independently). RAID 1 would give you 6TB of usable, mirrored storage.
Yes, both drive bays are accessible and support standard 3.5" SATA hard drives, so you can swap in larger drives if you need more capacity down the road.
Yes, the DL2100 includes a built-in DLNA media server and supports Plex Media Server, allowing you to stream stored video, music, and photos to compatible devices on your network.

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