Western Digital 6TB My Book Live Duo
The 6TB My Book Live Duo from Western Digital is a versatile home or small office storage device that can act as your personal cloud storage, network attached storage, as well as a multimedia server. Designed to give you the power and capacity needed for saving and streaming large amounts of data and media files, this My Book Live Duo runs on an 800MHz CPU and features dual hard drives. With these hard drives, you can store up to 6TB of data and you can also save that data in a RAID 1 configuration if you want added data protection.
With a built-in Gigabit Ethernet port, you can connect the My Book Live Duo to your network router and wirelessly access data saved on it via any computer in your house. You can also configure the My Book Live Duo to automatically back up content from all the computers connected on your network. In addition, you can remotely access content on the My Book Live Duo over the Internet with your computer or do so via your smartphone or tablet, using Western Digital's mobile apps.
In terms of multimedia, the My Book Live Duo can stream content to DLNA-certified multimedia devices, such as a WD TV Live network media player, Blu-ray Disc player, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or a connected HDTV. It can also function as an iTunes server so that you can centralize your music and stream it to any Mac or PC with iTunes. A built-in USB 2.0 port allows you to connect a USB external drive if you want added storage or need to access files already on the drive. Compatible with Mac and Windows computers, the My Book Live Duo is a superb way to store and stream data or multimedia content to your computer, smartphone, tablet, or DLNA-certified device.
- Your Media and Files on Your Own Personal Cloud
- Create your own personal cloud, without the monthly fees and mysterious location of your data. Store your media and files on the drive and access them securely over the Internet. Or, use WD's mobile apps for easy access with your tablet or smartphone. It's like having up to 3TB of extra storage for your mobile device.
- Double-safe Backup with RAID 1 Technology
- Set this system to data protection mode (also known as mirrored mode or RAID 1) and the capacity is divided in half. Half of the capacity is used to store your data and half is used for a second copy. In the unlikely event that one drive fails, your data is protected because it's duplicated on the other drive.
- Maximum Storage Capacity with Drive Spanning
- Out of the box, this two-drive system combines both drives into one big volume so they act like one drive for maximum capacity.
- Complete Out-of-the-box Solution
- WD's My Book Live Duo comes complete with two desktop hard drives offering high-capacity, low power consumption, and cool, quiet operation. The drives are factory tested within the enclosure for optimized performance.
- Shared Storage for All Your Computers
- This storage drive is a great way to centralize and share data on your wired or wireless network. Connect the My Book Live Duo to your wireless router to share and access files with any PC or Mac computer on your network.
- Speed
- This dual drive array is built with an 800MHz CPU so as to power all its applications such as streaming to remote access at speeds faster than traditional USB 2.0 drives.
- Stream to Your HDTV
- Watch your daughter's birthday party video or show off your vacation slideshow on your TV. The built-in media server streams music, photos and movies to any DLNA-certified multimedia device such as a WD TV Live network media player, Blu-ray Disc player, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and connected TV. DLNA 1.5 and UPnP certified.
- Automatic, Wireless Backup for All Your Computers
- Protect your precious memories and wirelessly back up all the PC and Mac computers on your network to one reliable location. Windows users can use the included WD SmartWare software and every time you save something, it's instantly backed up. Mac users can utilize all the features of Apple Time Machine backup software to protect their data.
- Serve Up Your Music with iTunes
- The drive includes iTunes server support so you can centralize your music and stream it to any Mac or PC with iTunes.
- Easy to Set Up, Easy to Find on Your Network
- Set up is a snap. In just a few minutes, you're up and running. Mac, Windows 7, and Windows Vista computers will automatically find your My Book Live drive in seconds. If you're running Windows XP, Western Digital's simple discovery software makes it easy to set up the drive.
- User Serviceable
- If you want to change out the drives, simply open the case and replace the existing drive - no screwdriver needed.
- Add an Extra Layer of Protection for Your Files
- You can automatically make a second copy, or safepoint, of your My Book Live Duo on another My Book Live Duo or NAS drive on your home network. Now you've got extra safe protection for all your media and ultimate peace of mind.
- USB Expansion Port
- Turn any USB 2.0 drive into an instant network drive for extra capacity on your My Book Live Duo. Just connect the drive to the USB port and it will automatically be shared on your network.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 6TB |
| Drive Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Processor | 800MHz |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| RAID | RAID 1 |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Interface | 1x Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ports |
1x 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) 1x USB 2.0 |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Compatibility |
·Windows XP (SP 3), Windows Vista, Windows 7 ·Mac OS X Leopard, Snow Leopard, or Lion ·DLNA/UPnP enabled devices ·Internet connection for remote access Supported Browsers: Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher Safari 4.0 or higher Firefox 3.6 or higher Google Chrome 14.0 and later on supported Windows and Mac OS platforms |
| Mounting Orientation | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100 to 240VAC, 47 to 63Hz |
| Environmental Requirements |
Temperature Operating: 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C Non-operating: -4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C |
| Dimensions (HxDxW) | 6.5 x 6.2 x 3.9" / 16.5 x 15.7 x 9.9cm |
| Weight | 4.98 lb / 2.26kg |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (8)
- Easy to use (7)
- Easy to set up (6)
- Fast (5)
- Highly compatible (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home (6)
- Small networks (6)
- High volume (4)
- Sensitive materials (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (5), Power user (5)
- Primary use:
- Personal (8)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (6), Mac (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great product so far
My wife and I have been using this NAS by WD for nearly two weeks now and everything is working well. It is a great way of combining all of our files in one place...Read complete review
My wife and I have been using this NAS by WD for nearly two weeks now and everything is working well. It is a great way of combining all of our files in one place with access from our Android phones and internet connections at work. It has been a challange going through the files now that they are all in one place due to multiples of many files in different locations, but that's why we bought this item. We wanted to simplify our digital lives into one organized location and this helped us accomplish that. We are using it in the RAID 1 configuration so that each hard disk is a mirror of the other...maximizing our security, but only giving us 3TB of space to work with (which is plenty for us).
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great concept - limited execution
6 TB, Network Storage...WOW. However, had to connect directly to my Access Point (not the best of locations), and the iPad apps can't handle the volume of my photos. It...Read complete review
6 TB, Network Storage...WOW. However, had to connect directly to my Access Point (not the best of locations), and the iPad apps can't handle the volume of my photos. It works, but have to make it work the way it wants, not the way I want.
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Pros
- Compact
Cons
- Complicated To Set Up
- Slow
Best Uses
- High Volume
- Home
- Small Networks
Comments about Western Digital 6TB My Book Live Duo:
6 TB, Network Storage...WOW. However, had to connect directly to my Access Point (not the best of locations), and the iPad apps can't handle the volume of my photos. It works, but have to make it work the way it wants, not the way I want.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Manage
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 6TB My Book Live Duo:
I've been attempting to make use of a Buffalo Technology CloudStor Pro the past year in my business and looking for a better solution at the same time. Wow, what do you kinow, the 6TB My Book Live Duo actually does what is promised! I've learned my lesson. Stay away from half-baked Buffalo Technology products that are released before they are ready and stick with a company that manufactures reliable, quality equipment like WD.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
- Similar:
- Buffalo Technology CloudStor Pro
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Manage
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- High Volume
Comments about Western Digital 6TB My Book Live Duo:
We used this to backup data to assist in physical move of hardaware. This is being used in a banking environment. I would definintely recommend this product for it's reliability and ease of use.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Manage
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
- Good Tech Support
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Temp monitor
Cons
- Runs Hot
Best Uses
- High Volume
- Small Networks
Comments about Western Digital 6TB My Book Live Duo:
I used this drive to consolidate my three, 1TB drives. The setup was very easy, and I really didn't have to do much. It runs quietly and as with most drives without a fan, the temperature always worries me. The software has a handy little notification icon that tells you the temperature status when you hover your mouse pointer over it. I had an issue with permissions, but after getting on the horn with tech support, it was resolved and I gave the WD and the support rep that helped me high feedback marks.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Manage
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- MOVIES FOR HTPC'S
Comments about Western Digital 6TB My Book Live Duo:
I plugged it into the network ,and it initialized for a few minutes. I put the cd in and scanned for network drives ,done ! It just worked. The little WD icon mounts on your taskbar ,and monitors uptime and temperature. I have win 7 ,vista and xp ,and they all connect and stay connected. I am so happy replacing 6 drives,and not having a file server running 24/7.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Manage
- Easy To Set Up
- user friendly
Cons
- No fan
Best Uses
- High Volume
- Home
- Sensitive Materials
- Small Networks
Comments about Western Digital 6TB My Book Live Duo:
My wife and I have been using this NAS by WD for nearly two weeks now and everything is working well. It is a great way of combining all of our files in one place with access from our Android phones and internet connections at work. It has been a challange going through the files now that they are all in one place due to multiples of many files in different locations, but that's why we bought this item. We wanted to simplify our digital lives into one organized location and this helped us accomplish that. We are using it in the RAID 1 configuration so that each hard disk is a mirror of the other...maximizing our security, but only giving us 3TB of space to work with (which is plenty for us).
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Manage
- Easy To Set Up
- Highly Compatible
- Quite
Cons
- Runs Hot
- Slow
Best Uses
- Home
- Sensitive Materials
- Small Networks
Comments about Western Digital 6TB My Book Live Duo:
I bought this WD NAS even if more expensive than bulk ones simply because I trust its RAID 1.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Compact
Cons
- Complicated To Set Up
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Western Digital 6TB My Book Live Duo:
Works great with time machine. Works as advertised. The media server often goes off line with out provocation.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Sensitive Materials
- Small Networks
Comments about Western Digital 6TB My Book Live Duo:
Easy setup
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Manage
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Small Networks
Comments about Western Digital 6TB My Book Live Duo:
I added this drive to my home network for several reasons:
I am moving most of my entertainment to digital format and just needed space to grow.
I wanted an easy-to-maintain backup and the RAID option was important.
I wanted off-site access.
I have had a My Book World NAS drive for a while now and have been using that for my backups. This meant that one of my computers was the main one and held all content. Since that computer is getting old and needs to be replaced, not to mention that it was quickly running out of disk space I decided that it was time to move all of my content to an NAS drive and then access it from whatever computer I wanted. That's what I did and it has performed great. The only negative is that the manuals could be better but once you get it up and running that should no longer be an issue. It isn't that it's complicated to set up but they could have done a better job on the manuals.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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