Product Overview The Blackmagic Design Cloud Dock 4 shares up to four independent 2.5" disks over a high-speed 10G Ethernet network. Plug in SATA HDDs or SSDs, or high-performance U.2 disks, for fast network file access, and sync files globally with Dropbox and Google Drive. Four 10G Ethernet ports, an Ethernet-over-USB-C port, an HDMI status output, and an internal power supply fit in a single rack unit, making it portable network storage for film and television work. Product Description Cloud Dock 4 turns standard 2.5" drives into shared network storage: load up to four SATA HDDs/SSDs or U.2 disks into its hot-swappable bays and access them over 10G Ethernet. Four 10G Ethernet ports let multiple computers connect, and an Ethernet-over-USB-C port allows a laptop to connect directly without an adapter. An HDMI monitor output shows live storage, connection, and sync activity, and Dropbox/Google Drive sync keeps files aligned across locations. Drives format as exFAT or HFS+. The 1U chassis has an internal power supply and runs without active cooling. Key Features Four 2.5" bays — Hot-swappable SATA HDD/SSD or U.2 disks. Four 10G Ethernet ports — Shared high-speed network access. Ethernet over USB-C — Direct laptop connection without an adapter. HDMI status output — Live storage, connection, and sync display. Dropbox & Google Drive sync — Global file synchronization. exFAT & HFS+ — Standard file-system support. 1U with internal PSU — Portable, fanless rack unit. Technical Specifications Model DWCLDB/DOCK04 Bays 4× 2.5" (hot-swappable) Drive Interface SATA, U.2 Network / I/O 4× RJ45 10GbE; 1× USB-C 3.x (Ethernet over USB); 1× HDMI File Systems exFAT, HFS+ OS Compatibility macOS 12/13 or later; Windows 10 (64-bit)/11 Form Factor 1U rackmount, fanless Power 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 60 W (without drives) Dimensions 19 × 8.07 × 1.81" (48.3 × 20.5 × 4.6 cm); 4.5 lb / 2.0 kg FAQ How many drives does it hold? Up to four 2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs or U.2 disks, all hot-swappable. How is it different from the Cloud Dock 2? The Dock 4 holds four drives with four 10G ports in a full-width 1U chassis; the Dock 2 holds two drives with two 10G ports in a half-width unit. Can I plug a laptop in directly? Yes — the USB-C port supports Ethernet over USB, so no separate adapter is needed. Does it sync to the cloud? Yes — Dropbox and Google Drive sync are supported.
