Western  Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:  WDC), a world leader in connected storage solutions, today updated its prosumer  solutions with My  Cloud EX2 Ultra, a high-performance, two-bay network  attached storage (NAS) system. The My Cloud EX2 Ultra NAS is designed from the  ground up for creative professionals and prosumers that need to automatically  sync content across computers, easily share files and folders and enjoy  multiple backup options so they can create their own personalized digital  library with ease.

“We  know our My Cloud users, especially creative professionals, need comprehensive  solutions as digital storage needs continue to soar as well as the need for  ongoing streaming capability,” said Jim Welsh, executive vice president, WD  Branded Products. “With the My Cloud EX2 Ultra, creative professionals are able  to combine high performance with multi-tasking optimization and data protection  to create a NAS system that simplifies their workflow and provides peace-of-mind.” 

My  Cloud EX2 Ultra has been upgraded with a powerful 1.3 GHz dual-core processor  enabling users to get ultra-fast transfer rates for high performance and smooth  video streaming. Users also have access to 1 GB of DDR3 memory, allowing them  to multitask with ease and leverage applications for HD media streaming,  surveillance and much more. Several data management and security features allow  users to select a preferred method for managing and protecting their movies,  photos, music and digital files. Drive management options include RAID 0, RAID  1; JBOD and spanning modes, while data protection options include NAS to NAS,  USB, cloud or LAN/WAN backup. The My Cloud EX2 Ultra  NAS comes preconfigured in RAID 1 mode to help  protect data right from the start and is easily configurable into other data  protection modes.High  Capacity and Ultimate Reliability 

From  unpopulated to 12 TB capacities¹,  the My Cloud EX2 Ultra provides several capacity options for customers to choose  from. Additionally, customers can attach compatible USB 3.0 hard drives to the USB  expansion ports on the My Cloud EX2 Ultra to instantly expand their storage  capacity. The populated My Cloud EX2 Ultra features the award-winning WD Red® hard drives, specifically built for NAS systems to provide non-stop performance  within 24x7 environments. WD Red drives are powered by NASware™ 3.0 technology,  improving drive reliability and minimizing data corruption in the event of a  power loss or disruption. 

Easy  Sharing with Anywhere Access 

With  simplified file and folder sharing, users can send customized, private links  that allow recipients read/write access to particular files on the user’s My  Cloud EX2 Ultra. Whether on a photo shoot, or editing at home, saving creations  at full fidelity and sharing with your entire network is a breeze. The My Cloud  EX2 Ultra features an intuitive dashboard, so user accounts can be created, features  customized and storage can be monitored with ease. With MyCloud.com web access,  or the My Cloud mobile app, users can access their media and manage users from  any internet connected device. With WD Sync™, users can automatically  synchronize their media and files across their computers and their My Cloud  device with the confidence that their computer content is up to date and  accessible from all devices. 

Advanced  Features 

My  Cloud EX2 Ultra includes advanced data serving options including an integrated  FTP and WebDAV server, backup server, P2P download server and Microsoft Active  Directory support. Additionally, users can download and run a host of third  party apps, including, Plex®, Milestone Arcus™ surveillance, aMule, Icecast,  Joomla!®, Anti-Virus Essentials, WordPress®, SqueezeCenter, and more. Users can  also stream videos and photos to connected TVs, media players, gaming consoles  and other DLNA®/UPnP® devices with  the included  Twonky 7.2 DLNA-certified 1.5 media server, and built-in iTunes® support. 

Price  and Availability 

My  Cloud EX2 Ultra is currently available at select U.S. retailers and online at  the wdstore.com. MSRP is $159.99 USD for the diskless My Cloud EX2 Ultra, $349.99  USD for 4 TB, $449.99 USD for 8 TB and $599.99 USD for 12 TB. The WD My Cloud  mobile app currently is available for download for free from the Apple App  StoreSM and Google PlayTM. My Cloud EX2 Ultra comes with  a two-year limited warranty on the diskless device and a three-year limited  warranty on the pre-configured devices.