The My Cloud EX2 comes packaged in an attractive blue box. The front, top, back and sides of the box show the device from various angles and list many of it's features. Inside the box you'll find the EX2 as well as an AC power adapter, ethernet cable, quick installation guide, warranty information and a sheet of paper advertising WD's concierge service.
Physical Features:
While there are a few cosmetic differences, the My Cloud EX2 looks very similar to WD's previous two-bay NAS, the My Book Live Duo. Measuring 6.75 x 6.1 x 3.9 in (171.45 x 154.94 x 99.06 mm), the device is compact enough to fit on your desk or even a bookshelf.
The EX2's case is constructed out of charcoal grey plastic. The front and sides also have a matte finish which looks great and is fairly resistant to fingerprints. If you look closely, you can see that there are also three LED's on the front of the EX2. The indicator on top lights up a solid blue when the device is powered on and the two below it flash to show disk activity.
The rear of the EX2 is pretty straight forward. Along with the power connector, there is a gigabit ethernet port and, not one, but two USB 3.0 ports. The reset button is also located on the back and, if you're concerned about the device being stolen, there is also a spot for a Kensington security lock.
The EX2 has also been designed to be user-serviceable. With its simple, tray-less design, the two hard drives can be upgraded or replaced without the need for tools. To access the drives, simply push down on the top front panel. From there, you just need to loosen the thumbscrew and remove the drive cover plate. With everything out of the way, you can then pull the drives out of the enclosure using the two pull tabs.
