WD - My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
- 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
- Product Name: My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBFJK0080HBK-NESN
- 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.)
- Features
- Security Features: Password Protection
- 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: 2.23 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: WD Backup software
- Other
- UPC: 718037845135
Store up to 8TB of data on this WD My Book external hard drive, which features a USB 3.0 interface for fast data transfer. Password protection and hardware encryption ensure your data's safety.
- 8TB storage capacity: Holds a large amount of music, photos, movies and other digital files.
- USB 3.0 interface: Offers an easy connection and fast data transfer. Backward compatible with USB 2.0.
- Up to 5 Gbps data transfer rate: For reliable, efficient operation.
- WD Backup software: Lets you select automatic, continuous or scheduled back-up options to keep your files safe.
- Acronis True Image WD Edition software (download required): Offers system-level backup for easy recovery of system files.
- Password protection and hardware encryption: Keep your data safe.
- Compatible with Windows 7, 8 and 10: For use with your existing system.
Whats Included
- My Book 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive
- USB cable, AC adapter, WD Backup software
- Owner's manual
Q: Is this compatible with the xbox one and the ps4?
A: undefined
Q: Is this device compatible as an expandable drive for a DVR?
A: Yes, you can use this as an external drive for a DVR.
A: I would Highly recommend you look into using this drive connected to your home computer and do some reading about a little program called Plex that will let you stream anything you have on the drive to any device around the world. I would check out this video that explains it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCGM9xGBPQ0
Q: Can this be used with Mac products at all? If so how new must they be?
A: It can be but you have to decide if it is going to be used solely for Mac or PC. If using it just for Mac you would have to go to the Disk Utility and reformat the hard drive to be used for Mac.
Q: Is this comparable with PC Windows 7?
A: Yes, the hard drive is compatible with a Windows 7 PC.
Q: Can this be used with a 2.0 USB
A: Yes
