WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
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Specifications
- Storage Capacity8000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDInterface(s)Micro-USB Type B
- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 8000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Interface(s): Micro-USB Type B (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN
- Product Name: My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive
- Color: Black
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 8000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: External
- External Hard Drive Type: Desktop (Physical characteristics of the hard drive, including size, weight and how you connect to your device.)
- Interface(s): Micro-USB Type B (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Apple OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 10, Apple OS X 10.11 El Capitan
- Features
- Security Features: Password Protection
- Data Encryption: true
- Encryption Algorithm: 256-bit AES (The algorithm standard used to encrypt data on a device.)
- Usage: Everyday computing
- Power
- Power Source: AC adapter
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 6.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 1.9 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 33.9 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, WD Backup
- Other
- UPC: 718037850764
Maximize your system's storage capacity with this Western Digital My Book External Hard Drive. Quick transfer rates move information three times faster than traditional hard drives. The My Book has universal connections to ensure compatibility with 3.0 and 2.0 USB devices. The drive also offers built-in 256-bit hardware encryption and optional password protection for peace of mind.
- 8TB storage capacity: Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
- USB 3.0 interface: Offers an easy-to-use connection to devices. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer.
- Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0: Enable a rapid response when updating files.
- Automatic backup options: Allow you to use compatible software to back up your files to the server.
- Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware encryption: Help keep your files secure.
- Time Machine compatible: Back up your entire system directly to the drive.
- Compatible with Mac and PC: For flexible installation options.
- Free 500GB WD 2Go cloud storage and FILERECOVERY software. Only at Best Buy.: One-year cloud storage and FILERECOVERY license with included WD Discovery software.
- Compatible with PC and Mac*: Offers flexible installation options.
- 8TB storage capacity: Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
- USB 3.0 interface: Offers an easy-to-use connection to devices. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer.
- Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0: Enable a rapid response when updating files.
- Automatic backup options: Allow you to use compatible software to back up your files to the server.
- Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware encryption: Help keep your files secure.
- Time Machine compatible: Back up your entire system directly to the drive.
- Compatible with Mac and PC: For flexible installation options.
- Free 500GB WD 2Go cloud storage and FILERECOVERY software. Only at Best Buy.: One-year cloud storage and FILERECOVERY license with included WD Discovery software.
- Compatible with PC and Mac*: Offers flexible installation options.
Whats Included
- Desktop hard drive
- USB 3.0 cable
- AC adapter
- WD Discovery software with WD Backup, WD Security and WD Drive Utilities
- Quick install guide
- Desktop hard drive
- USB 3.0 cable
- AC adapter
- WD Discovery software with WD Backup, WD Security and WD Drive Utilities
- Quick install guide
Q: Will this work with OS X 10.8.5?
A: This item works with Mac operating systems.
Q: Will this HD allow file retrieval from locations outside of your home network?
A: This is primarily used as a local device. Through advanced networking it's possible to connect to remotely such as setting up a VPN. If you're looking for a device that's easily accessible remotely I'd go with the WD My Cloud. I have both devices and have setup an incremental backup with the two units and they work easily together.
Q: Has anyone shelled one of these lately to see if it still contains a WD Red Drive?
A: I have, It contained a Green Helium drive.
Q: Will this drive work with a XBOX One?!
A: Sure will!!! That's where I have mine and it's glorious. No more fiddling around with piddly 32gb flash drives and 500 gb portable externals trying to hold all my games. Now if I could only find time to play them all.
A: The above drive has a 3 year warranty where the other one (EasyStore) only has a 2 year warranty.
A: The drive is factory formated to Windows NTFS. You may need to format it with your computers macOS disk utility program to make it fully compatible with your system (read/write). If your intention is to use it for cross platform (mac/windows) storage, you will need to have it formated to fat32. If you format to macOS you wont be able to right files to it from the Windows platform. If you leave it formated to NTFS you wont be able to right macOS files to it. The drive is enormous so ideally you can partition it with macOS disk utility and have 3 partitions (macOS, fat32 & NTFS) one of each.
A: External drives will not make your computer do anything faster! External Hard Drives, or HD, are for backup and or if you need to extend the storage size of your existing computer/device. If your computer has USB3, it will perform MUCH FASTER than the older USB2 or USB 1.1 or older versions! BUT it will not perform as fast as an internal HD! Here is the reason: The internal HD has interface called SATA and the data can flow much faster than using the USB port. USB port has to travel through several components, before the data reaches the internal hardware, that is why it is little slower than SATA interface. Also, remember to unplug the USB device as soon as you aren't using the external HD, just in case your computer gets a virus! The virus will spread to every device your computer has a connection to! In my profession I see too many unhappy people, who did not backup their data to external the HD (Hard Drive) ! Don't bee one of these unhappy people yourself!
Q: Is it compatible with Windows 11?
A: Yes it is ..
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| Pros for WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Storage Capacity, Reliability, Ease of use, Price, USB | Storage Capacity, Reliability, Price, Ease of use, USB | Storage Capacity, Overall Performance, Drive Speed, Connectivity |
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| There were no cons for this product— | Heat | Heat, Noise, Power Button | Noise Level |
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic for the price
Fantastic storage for the price, small enough form-factor to fit nicely on my desk.
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Posted by KevinN
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy, compatible with PS4 Pro? Approved.
I originally bought a 8 TB external that I believed would work with the PS4 Pro unfortunately that was not the case. So figured I would try this out, a employee recommended this unit that he has on his PS4 Pro and it worked like a charm. Went home hooked it up to the back USB port on PS4 Pro connected it to the External Hard Drive, let it sit for a sec then plugged in the power for the external hard drive (yes, this external hard drive needs power adapter to work) and boom. After about 1 minute or 2 the PS4 Pro recognized it, so I was already impressed, last one I tried didn’t even recognize it after about 10 minutes or so. After the message appeared in top left (external hard drive detected) (give or take message being a little off on wording I suppose). Then I went through proper setting via PlayStation website (super easy) and let the PS4 Pro format the drive to work. Now I can say I have a 8TB hard drive on it and room for all the games I need. Make sure your PlayStation is up to date, version 6.20 is what mine is on. Thanks WD, made my night. Game on friends!
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Posted by IsaacC832
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Only wish it had a POWER SWITCH
Been great so far. I only wish there was a power switch. I feel like HDDs last longer when turned on and off. Really I have had many many Western Digital Drives over the past 25 years and they are the most reliable. I have only had 1 drive out of about 75 over time go bad. Just wish I could turn it off when its not in use. It likes to move even when the computer is off.
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Posted by ChrisBuilds100
