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Western Digital 4TB My Book Essential USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive
- Price: $199.00
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # WEWDBACW0040
- Mfr# WDBACW0040HBK-NESN
Product Highlights
- 4TB Total Raw Capacity
- USB 3.0 Connectivity
- USB 3.0 Transfer Rate 5Gbps Max
- Compatible with USB 2.0 Protocol
- Automatic Backup Software Included
- Windows and Mac Compatible
The 4TB My Book Essential USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive features a large 4TB of total capacity, USB 3.0 connectivity and a host of security features for your data. It also features automatic and continuous backup and although it is formatted in NTFS for Windows PCs, it can be reformatted for Mac.
With the USB 3.0 protocol, the sustained serial bus transfer rate can be as high as 5.0 Gbps (depending on hardware and software configuration of your PC) - but the My Book Essential can also be used with USB 2.0 connections, for a sustained serial bus transfer rate of 480Mbps. If you're using USB 2.0 but thinking about upgrading to USB 3.0, then this drive is future-proof. There's also security measures installed to provide password protection and hardware encryption to your files.
The transfer rate of USB 3.0 is about ten times faster than USB 2.0. Of course, that maximum transfer rate is dependent on your hardware and software configuration, and the architecture of the file.
The 4TB of storage is also appealing. That averages to about 307 hours of video, 800,000 photos or 1,000,000 songs. If you're looking for room to grow, file storage, or data backup, the 4TB My Book Essential external hard drive makes room for your clutter.
- Up to 3x Transfer Rates
- When connected to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0, port this drive lets you access and save files up to ten times faster than USB 2.0. Performance may vary based on user's hardware and system configuration.
- WD SmartWare Software
- Install all the features, select just the components you need, or if you prefer, choose not to use the software at all.
- Automatic Continuous Backup
- The automatic backup works quietly in the background to protect your data using minimal PC resources. Whenever you add or change a file, it's instantly backed up.
- WD Security
- The WD Security utility allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to help protect your files from unauthorized use or access.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 4TB |
| Interface | USB 3.0/2.0 |
| Drive Speed | Not supplied by manufacturer |
| Buffer | Not supplied by manufacturer |
| Average Seek Time | Not supplied by manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate |
Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 3.0): 5 Gbps (Max) Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0): 480 Mbps (Max) |
| System Requirements |
Formatted NTFS for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 Requires re-formatting for Mac OS Lion or Mountain Lion |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop, external |
| Power Requirements |
AC input voltage: 100 - 240V AC input frequency: 47 - 63 Hz |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating temperature: 5°C - 35°C / 41 - 95°F Non-operating temperature: -20°C - 65°C / -4 - 149°F |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 6.5 x 5.3 x 1.9" / 165 x 135 x 48 mm |
| Weight | 2.27 lb / 1.03 kg |
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