Conclusion
Running the latest version of the My Cloud operating system, the EX4100 is one of the more user-friendly NAS devices on the market...WD has expanded its range of NAS solutions with four new additions that elevate the My Cloud series into prosumer and small-business territory.
Arguably the pick of the bunch, the My Cloud EX4100 offers four bays, up to 24TB of storage, a dual-core ARM-based processor and 2GB of memory in a competitive package priced from £350.
Running the latest version of the My Cloud operating system, the EX4100 is one of the more user-friendly NAS devices on the market, and the current feature set is ideally suited to creative professionals looking to store, backup and share their data. There's work to be done in terms of matching the expansive array of functions available from the competition, but WD is closer than it has ever been, and the likes of Synology and Qnap, whose similar-performing boxes are more expensive, should rightfully be looking over their shoulders.
Bottom line: in the market for a four-bay prosumer NAS? WD has joined the ranks with a well-rounded EX4100 that's worthy of consideration.
Energy efficient hardware
User friendly My Cloud OS
Optimised WD Red hard drives
Tool-free drive bays
Low noise operation
WD My Cloud EX4100
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