Western Digital launches My Cloud Pro Series, network attached storage

Western Digital Corporation launched its latest WD-brand network attached storage (NAS) offering in India. The new NAS series is specifically designed for the creative community that offers network storage to edit, save and share production files from anywhere with an internet connection. With space to store a massive amount of files, it is compatible with both PC and Mac computers enabling consumers to preserve their data and keep it organized, thereby streamlining their workflow.

The My Cloud  Pro Series enables seamless access of content by various devices, with classic WD reliability and speed, regardless of whether users are in the studio or editing at home. In addition, My Cloud  Pro Series devices are also compatible with the Plex Media Server™ and My Cloud  OS  software for easy editing, streaming and sharing of content.

Khalid Wani, Director, Content Solutions Business, India, Middle East and Africa, WD "The India market has recently seen a boom in creative community, SMEs and DIY enthusiasts which has created a prominent need for portability, reliability, capacity, speed and interoperability. We believe our new offering  in NAS segment - My Cloud Pro Series efficiently caters to these requirements, giving our consumers the belief to rely on the strength of the technology. It is a feature-rich storage solution designed to fit seamlessly into one’s workflow. The product is a readily available combination of storage, transfer, back-up, editing and even streaming options.

My Cloud  Pro Series network attached storage

Offering up to 32TB of storage, the My Cloud Pro Series NAS are optimized to import from cameras/memory card readers (with a USB adapter) and other USB storage with a simple one touch backup button. Consumers can simply connect compatible cameras and USB storage devices, press a button, and new files are easily backed up/imported.

In addition to giving creative professionals and enthusiasts a reliable place to store their files, this fast, high capacity NAS storage device features a hardware accelerated video processor. Its powerful transcoding capabilities mean the My Cloud Pro Series NAS  can ingest, edit, store and stream content to and from popular formats, including 4K video. These capabilities compliment a robust, integrated application suite, which includes compatibility with Plex Media Server for storing and optimizing media libraries and compatibility with Adobe's Creative Cloud for editing and finalizing them.

The My Cloud Pro Series NAS  is a perfect option for the creative community as it provides significant control over their data, using the My Cloud app and MyCloud.com remote access, and despite its professional caliber, is still easy to set up and use. Moreover the product also suffices the requirements of SMB Channels, DIY Enthusiasts and Small to Medium Offices. Compatible with both Mac and PC, consumers can help preserve their content regardless of OS.

Pricing and Availability

My Cloud Pro Series NAS devices is available at select retail and channel partners and also on online e-commerce portals. The series will also offer a 2-year limited warranty for diskless models and 3-year limited warranty for populated models. Terms and conditions of WD's limited warranty may be found on the WD website.