Trf files from mycloud ex2 ultra 6tb to a mycloud ex2 ultra 8tb

Got it 👍 — you want to transfer files from your WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra (6TB) to a new WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra (8TB). There are a few safe ways to do this depending on whether you want a one-time copy or a continuous backup/sync.

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:

🔹 Option 1: Direct Copy via Network (Easiest for Large Transfers)

Connect both NAS devices to the same router/switch via Ethernet.

On your computer:

Open the 6TB EX2 Ultra in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) using its network path (e.g., \\MyCloudEX2Ultra\).

Do the same for the 8TB EX2 Ultra.

Drag and drop or copy the folders from the 6TB to the 8TB.

This is simple but may be slow if done through your PC (since data flows: NAS → PC → NAS).

🔹 Option 2: NAS-to-NAS Copy (Faster, No PC in Middle)

Log in to the 8TB EX2 Ultra dashboard.

Go to:

Settings → Utilities → Remote Backup (or sometimes under Backup tab, depending on firmware).

Enable Remote Server Access on the 6TB EX2 Ultra.

On the 8TB EX2 Ultra, create a new backup job:

Choose Remote NAS as source.

Enter the IP address and credentials of the 6TB.

Select which shares/folders to copy.

Start the transfer.

This runs NAS-to-NAS directly, much faster than using your computer.

🔹 Option 3: USB Copy (If You Have USB Ports)

Attach an external USB drive to the 6TB EX2 Ultra.

Use the Dashboard → Backup → USB Backup option to copy data onto it.

Unplug the USB drive and connect it to the 8TB EX2 Ultra.

Use the same USB Backup option to restore data onto the 8TB.

🔹 Option 4: Cloud / WD Sync (For Ongoing Mirroring)

If you want both devices to stay in sync (not just a one-time copy):

Use WD Sync or GoodSync software.

Configure synchronization between the 6TB and 8TB.

This ensures ongoing replication (useful for backup setups).

✅ Recommended: If this is a one-time full migration, go with NAS-to-NAS copy (Option 2) — it avoids using your PC and is the fastest + most reliable