WD - My Book 6TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
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Specifications
- Storage Drive TypeHDDInterface(s)USB 3.0
- Key Specs
- 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): USB 3.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBBGB0060HBK-NESN
- Product Name: My Book 6TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive
- Color: Black
- 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): USB 3.0 (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.)
- 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: 37 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, WD Backup
- Other
- UPC: 718037850955
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.
- 6TB 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.
- *500GB of WD2go® cloud storage PLUS FILERECOVERY® software included FREE! Only @ BBY: One year cloud storage & Filerecovery license with included WD Discovery software.
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
Product Manuals
A: Yes It Can. Just Make Sure That It Shared Under The Computer That You Are Sharing On Your Network. At That Point You Can Browse To The Drive Under Windows Explorer By Using Your Network Option Area.
A: It does work perfectly but you have to plug it in directly. Otherwise it won’t read it.
Q: Will it work with the newest OS: High Sierra?
A: Yes. Mine works fine. It should be reformatted for best performance (use AFS).
Q: Hi, can this drive be configured as RAID-1?
A: RAID requires multiple drives. There is only one drive in this product.
Q: Is it usable for backing up my iMac?
A: Yes, you can use with Apple OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite.
Q: Does this uses USB to power it on or does it have ac adapter?
A: The power source is an AC adapter.
Q: Is this compatible with Mac Mohave 10.14
A: Works fine for me with MacOS Mohave.
Reviews
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Work great on Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Work great on Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit and detect 5.45 TB capacity from 6 TB. I use program to check all surface test said no bad sectors found. That is great news! I don't need WD software for protection, that is for someone who had children like to mess up files. I'm very happy with 6 TB hard drive and it's really big capacity space should be great for tons of games, movies, videos, pictures, and other important files backup. I would buy again when it get on sale again. Western Digital (WD) is best ever in the world that is what I own every WD hard drives are still stronger and never fail on me so far. WD company is doing great! I'm heard this 6 TB will work fine with Xbox One and PS4. Come in ExFAT format type will work with Xbox One and PS4.
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warrior86 Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent value on reliable equipment
Western Digital is my go to for hard drives. I have had more problems over the last 3-4 years with other brands of drives. So far only Western Digital drive lost was my fault I dropped a bare drive and manage to mess up the connector. This unit is reliable and is being used as a storage device plugged in only occasionally to store backups of important files. It is plugged in to an already running PC and always starts up, periodically run disk check on it so far no bad sectors. SW indicates it runs cool has never hit the red zone even during large data transfers. No fan so it runs quiet. Would also be a great drive for more active use as well.
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wmrcolo Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Large External Backup Drive used for Time Machine
Needed something bigger than 3 TB for Time Machine on my apple, this 6 TB did the job with a USB 3 cable.Western Digital is known for their hard drives and I have had no problem with them over many years, so it was the solution to Time Machine for my backups
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Danno57 Posted