Designed to provide fast, reliable, and scalable storage, the SYMPLY Workspace XE 48TB 8-Bay NAS Serverfrom SYMPLY Workspace XE 48TB 8-Bay NAS Servercan enhance your collaborative and creative workflows. Outfitted with eight 6TB hard drives that are preconfigured in RAID 5 mode to balance between performance and redundancy, this desktop NAS server offers 42TB of useable space.

With four Gigabit-speed RJ45 Ethernet ports and two 25G SFP28 ports for fiber connections, the Workspace XE integrates into your network to handle data sharing and high bandwidth applications such as 4K video editing and creating virtual workspaces. A convenient built-in carrying handle allows you to quickly relocate the Workspace XE when needed. The Workspace XE management software works with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.

48TB Raw Storage Capacity    42TB Usable Space    Pre-Configured for RAID 5    8 x 6TB 3.5" Hard Drives    4 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports    2 x 25G SFP28 SFF Ports    Built-In Carrying Handle    Works with Windows, macOS & Linux

No in-depth knowledge of Ethernet networking is required. Simply login into the management console, install the driver for your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer, and use the app to connect to the shared volume. Built-in management tools help to maintain the performance of the system.

Featuring a high-performance Intel Xeon processor and a hybrid tri-mode RAID engine, the Workspace XE is designed specifically for creative professionals who work with demanding HD or 4K workflows.

The enterprise-grade, hot-swappable hard drives are pre-configured for RAID 5 mode to help ensure high performance and data protection.

The Workspace XE offers project workflow management tools for dedicated workspaces for jobs and assign them to users, making it ideal for managing small to medium sized collaborative teams in addition to seamless integration into Active Directory.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it have to plugged directly into the router or can it be plugged into something else somewhere in the home?

A: The WD My Cloud Home 4TB 1-Bay Personal Cloud NAS Server (1 x 4TB) BH #WEBVXC0040HW can be connected directly to a router, network switch or an Ethernet jack in your house that is part of your network.

Q: 2. Warranty?

A: This product has a manufacturer's Limited 2-Year Warranty.

Q: 3. Is this compatible with MacOS 11.2.1 Big Sur?

A: Yes, this item would be compatible with MacOS 11.2.1 Big Sur.

Q: 4. Will this work with Mac OS 10.6.8 Snow Leopard?

A: I am sorry it would not. This would only work with MacOS Sierra (10.12), El Capitan (10.11), Yosemite (10.10), or Mavericks (10.9).

Q: 5. Is the WD Mycloud 4TB NAS Server plug and play on a Mac?

A: I am not sure if I am answering your question. You dont attach it to the computer. You attach it to the wifi router.

Q: 6. After initial backup is complete will this unit continue to backup all new files automatically?

A: Yes, this WD my cloud hard drive, would keep on doing regular backups .

Q: 7. Is it possible to have a wired connection with your computer?

A: Yes, there is a USB connection on the back which will allow you to do this.

Q: 8. Would this be compatible with Mac OS Catalina

A: The WD My Cloud Home 8TB 1-Bay Personal Cloud NAS Server is compatible with MacOS Catalina.

Q: 9. Can this device be plugged into a 3.0 USB port on a router, and will it be 3.0 if the connected PC only has USB 2.0 ports?

A: If the drive is connected to a router then the computers accessing it would be using the network and not USB.

Q: 10. Since this has only one drive, will it work with both iOS and Android?

A: This depends entirely on the file format used to format the drive. It does come pre-formatted to support the following platforms: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7, macOS Sierra (10.12), El Capitan (10.11), Yosemite (10.10), iOS 9 and 10, and Android KitKat (4.4), Lollipop (5.x), Marshmallow (6.0), and Nougat (7.x).