Western Digital 4TB My Book Live Duo
The 4TB 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 4TB 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 | 4TB |
| 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 | 4.73 lb / 2.15kg |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (4)
- Easy to use (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Primary use:
- Personal (4)
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Manage
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- High Volume
- Home
- Sensitive Materials
- Small Networks
Comments about Western Digital 4TB My Book Live Duo:
I use this product for some extra storage for my computer, it can stand heavy use and has so much functionality!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Manage
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
Cons
Best Uses
- High Volume
- Home
- Small Networks
Comments about Western Digital 4TB My Book Live Duo:
I needed a NAS drive to connect my computer and music to my home AV system. The drive was easy to set up and start using. Unfortunately, the software interface provided by WD is not compatible with the Control4 home AV system, so the Control4 system could not read the NAS drive. I believe that this is a Control4 issue, not a WD issue. I solved the problem by using the NAS drive USB connection to connect my WD HDD to my home network. Since the WD HDD doesn't have the WD software interface, the Control4 system could find my music on the WD HDD so it worked out. I will still use the NAS drive for back-ups and other sharing on my home network. One feature I like was that I could set up the NAS to be RAID 1, so that I don't need to worry about a failed hard drive in the future. I'll always be covered with this drive and can replace a failed hard drive (they all fail at some point) and continue using the system. It is a very compact unit.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Comments about Western Digital 4TB My Book Live Duo:
So far my experience with this product is so-so. It is a very slow process to get all my info on the drive, which is kind of expected. Also, it is not as user-friendly as they say it is to get up and running. I had to call tech support one and need to again today. If the product does what it says it can do it will be a great addition to my work process.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Lacks Power
- Slow
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 4TB My Book Live Duo:
Slow transfer speed.
Constantly loose it's connectivity.
Returning it for refund.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 4TB My Book Live Duo:
Deducted one star for high price.
Bought this from B&H even before WD had information about it on their own website. I knew that it had to be the same software and setup as the existing My Book Live drives, but with the added ability to make it a RAID 1 drive.
I have had WD drives crash in the past, so I will only trust my data to something that is redundant.
Set-up was easy, I went to the WD site after they put up product info and downloaded the full user manual. It was easy to install on my home network and to set up on a windows PC running Windows 7 home premium.
It took the drive about an hour to convert itself to RAID 1, once I started the set up process.
Initial data transfer took quite some time as expected, (30 hours for 500 GB). I really could not care less if that was efficient or not, it is what it is. That was taking data off a USB 2.0 external drive, connected through an old PC running XP and onto the networked Live drive.
Had it running for 2 days, so too early to tell if has any issues.
Have not attempted to set-up or use the remote access software yet.
Overall, I hope it stands up. Other WD drives I have owned in the past have had issues with power supplies (cords), faulty on-off switches, and catastrophic drive failures. The only drive that has really held up is a WD worldbook studio drive that I have for work that is also RAID 1.
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- Personal
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- Ethernet Cable for Network Connection
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- Installation and Software CD
- Quick Install Guide
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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