Specifications
Security FeaturesNoneStorage Capacity8000 gigabytesNumber Of Drives Included1Number of Bays1Processor ModelNot Applicable
Key Specs
Security FeaturesNoneStorage Capacity8000 gigabytesNumber Of Drives Included1Number of Bays1Processor ModelNot Applicable
General
Product NameMy Cloud Home 8TB Personal CloudBrandWDModel NumberWDBVXC0080HWT-NESNColorWhiteColor CategoryWhite
Security
Security FeaturesNone
Features
Storage Capacity8000 gigabytesNumber Of Drives Included1Number of Bays1Power SupplyAC adapter
Ports
Number of RJ-45 Ports1Number of USB Ports (Total)1
Processor
Processor BrandNot ApplicableProcessor ModelNot Applicable
Compatibility
System RequirementsApple MacOS, Microsoft Windows, Android, Apple iOSRAID SupportNoneEthernet Standard10/100/1000
Memory
Type of Memory (RAM)Not provided
Dimension
Product Height6.9 inchesProduct Width2.1 inchesProduct Weight36.3 pounds
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 yearsManufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 years
Other
UPC718037848464
Store plenty of files with this 8TB My Cloud Home device. It lets you back up and sync files from your phone and computer, and it has a USB port for fast importing of files from hard drives and flash drives. This My Cloud Home device lets you search for files with the included MyCloud app.
8TB storage capacity
Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more in one central place.
Gigabit Ethernet port
Provides a high-speed Internet connection.
On-the-go access with the My Cloud Home mobile app, desktop app or MyCloud.com
Allows you to access, upload and share those photos and videos from anywhere with an internet connection using My Cloud Home apps for mobile, desktop and web.
Time Machine compatible
Back up your entire system directly to the drive.
Compatible with Apple MacOS, PC, Android and Apple iOS
For flexible installation options.
What's Included
Personal cloud storage
Ethernet cable
AC adapter
Quick Install Guide
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Q: QuestionCan this be used to stream videos on a local network to a device like a roku?(1 answer)
A: AnswerYes, I use mine as PLEX server and a NAS.Answered by Slobear
Q: QuestionCan another external drive be plugged in to the my cloud for expanded storage?(2 answers)
A: AnswerI asked Western Digital about this and was told no.Answered by David
- A: AnswerIt does NOT have any wireless broadcasting on its own. Once it’s connected to your router via Ethernet, it will show up as a new drive to use as a backup storage device using Windows or the Mac OS. As an independent Apple tech, I set these up for many clients without ever creating a WD account and simply use it as a wireless Time Machine backup device. If you don’t have a wireless router and still want to use it as a wireless backup device, you could setup a wireless router without connecting it to the internet and create a wireless network for the sole purpose of having a backup drive. There are also other products that have a wireless feature connected to a drive as well, but I don’t think they are as large a capacity as this WD’s 8TB offering at this time (2018).
Answered by jpriv67
- A: AnswerHello, This drive can not be connected to a desktop PC via ethernet port. This drive connects to your Internet router. There's no way to map this drive to your network computers like a regular shared drive/folder. I hope this helps.
Answered by Anonymous
- A: AnswerHello Meux, Please be informed that you could enable the local network access from dashboard and map the device to access it locally on your computer. Please follow the KBA mentioned below: "How to Enable Local Network Access to Data on My Cloud Home Using the Dashboard with Cloud Services": https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/34991/kw/local%20network%20access then copy and paste the files from the external drive to the my cloud home device. -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Answered by Western Digital Team
Q: QuestionWhen the disk is Full, Will the next backup overwrite previously stored data?(1 answer)
A: AnswerHi Paul, Please be informed that the My Cloud Home is an easy-to-use personal cloud storage device. No, If the device is full, it will not overwrite the backup. For more information regarding the drive refer link- http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4178-707321.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.Answered by Western Digital Team
- A: AnswerHello, Please be informed that there is no other way to authenticate the device rather than username and password. For more information about the drive refer to the User Manual: http://products.wdc.com/library/UM/ENG/4779-705163.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Answered by Western Digital Team
- A: AnswerYes. There is an Ethernet port located on the back of the unit
Answered by Iceskater75
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Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 186 reviews
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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
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Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
"Maybe" hold off!?
So, I had an original WD MyCloud (2TB) NAS unit which had started to fail - had it +/-4 years and for the most part performed well - although I'm not sure how long they should last. At any rate, I went to my local BB store and was directed over to this unit - which I assumed was a newer (larger) upgrade - it said WD My Cloud on the packaging - and I bought it. Soon to find out, the WD My Cloud "HOME" and older WD my Cloud are two completely different drives. WD My Cloud is a NAS unit (Network Attached Storage) and in short functions like a network server attached to your PC. You need to setup users and can give anyone/no one access to any part of the drive (short version) The WD My Cloud "HOME" is (for a lack of better terminology) an supped-up external USB drive with cloud access. Immediate problem I see is limited shared access. We use Dropbox (a lot) and love the fact you can share "folders" across different users (again simplified). With WD My Cloud Home you could share a file but not pieces of a whole directory. Again, I'm over simplifying the differences but if you want a "personal" cloud drive that works like DropBox - THIS IS NOT the answer.
Posted by Hamberg
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome in home storage
Use this to store copies of all my photos in my home. Cloud based storage is good but slow. So now I have an additional copy at home and can see my photos quickly since its on my home lan. 8TB should last me a long time. Plus if you add a second unit one backs up to the other, just in case of failure.
Posted by MiamiLou
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Trusty reliable backup for Time Machine
I use this drive for Time Machine backups on MacOS. I like it, I also have a 4TB version that has been backing up my computers for a few years. This drive worked right out of the box, it was easy to set up.
Posted by MiBo
