WD 8TB My Book Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

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WD 8TB My Book Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
Key Features
  • 8TB Storage Capacity
  • Micro-USB 3.0 Interface
  • Includes AC Adapter
  • 256-Bit AES Hardware Encryption
With the 8TB My Book Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD it is easy to back up important files and create system backups using the included WD Backup software for Windows or Time Machine for Mac. In addition to simplifying the backup process for both Windows and Mac computers, this hard drive features 256-bit AES hardware encryption to ensure stored files remain secure. The My Book Desktop drive features a micro-USB 3.0 port for fast data transfers and comes exFAT formatted for Windows and Mac, making it easy to get up and running in no time.
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WD Desktop External HDD Overview

With the 8TB My Book Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD it is easy to back up important files and create system backups using the included WD Backup software for Windows or Time Machine for Mac. In addition to simplifying the backup process for both Windows and Mac computers, this hard drive features 256-bit AES hardware encryption to ensure stored files remain secure. The My Book Desktop drive features a micro-USB 3.0 port for fast data transfers and comes exFAT formatted for Windows and Mac, making it easy to get up and running in no time.

Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system. Reformatting is required for use with Apple Time Machine.

General Features
Complete Backup
My Book desktop storage comes equipped with backup software to help make sure your photos, videos, music, and documents don't get lost. You can set it to run automatically to your schedule. Just pick the time and frequency to back up important files from your system. With the power of the included backup software, you've got complete backup routine options to help recover data in the event of a computer virus or computer failure, or if you accidentally press "delete."
Password Protection with Hardware Encryption
The My Book drive's built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your content private and safe. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using the included software. For quick, convenient access you can set to automatically unlock the drive on your computer, saving you the hassle of keying in your password every time.
Easy to Use
Preformatted as exFAT and ready to use with Mac and Windows computers right out of the box, so you can start transferring files, saving your memories, and backing up right away. It also comes with all the software you need to help protect your data.
WD Reliability
Millions of people around the world trust their data to My Book desktop storage. Designed to meet WD's requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and reliability, they back up the trusted My Book desktop storage with a limited 3-year warranty.
Watch the Power of My Book Come to Life
We live hectic lives and generate tons of digital content. My Book desktop storage has massive storage capacity so you can confidently back up the files that make up your digital life.
Compatibility
System Requirements
Formatted exFAT for out-of-the-box compatibility for Windows and Mac.
Operating System
  • Windows 10 and later
  • macOS 11 and later
  • May require reformatting for other operating systems
  • Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.
UPC: 718037850764

WD Desktop External HDD Specs

Key Specs
Host Connection
Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Storage Capacity
8 TB SATA 3.5" HDD
Power Source
Included AC Adapter
Storage Capacity
8 TB SATA 3.5" HDD
Default OS Support
Windows & macOS
External Enclosure
Security Features
Kensington Security Slot, Password Protection
Cooling System
Passive
Environmental Resistance
None
Electrical
Power Source
Included AC Adapter
AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Environmental
Operating Temperature
41.0 to 95.0°F / 5.0 to 35.0°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C
General
Certifications
NRCAN, RoHS
Dimensions
6.7 x 5.5 x 1.9" / 170.6 x 139.3 x 49 mm
Weight
2.12 lb / 0.96 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.84 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9 x 8.1 x 3.36"

WD Desktop External HDD Reviews

Nice

By Viktor
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-06

You can open it with bare hands and unscrew the drive with torx screws. Inside is a WD White label drive. You can put another drive in the enclosure only if you flash the firmware. Short circuit the winbond chip on pins 1 and 2 (1 marked with a dot) while powering it on to get into flash mode, there is a flash tool and firmware on the internet. You can actually edit the firmware with a hex editor and change the manufacturer, product name, ids etc, good fun.

Good Price vs Size

By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-03

I try to buy HD's for about 3 years of life before I fill it up. I figure that after 3 or 4 years, you've put 30,000+ hours into the drive and you have to figure that a failure will be coming soon. So, I tend to only buy a size that's about 2x or 3x of the previous capacity that I'm replacing. Therefore, I end up buying at a lower total capital cost and not wasting cash by buying capacity that I won't need is the coming few years.

Not worth Risk

By Trekingpan
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-16

Product failed after 2 weeks. I could not get it to power on. After a couple of days, I tried again and it powered on. Not worth taking the risk, I sent device back for refund.

The best product for the best price

By Aron
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-22

The product needed urgent for our business Had in stock Great quality and best price from any other competitive Easy process of ordering Fastest delivery within 12 hours!!

Great product at an affordable price

By Matthew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-05

This product was exactly as advertised. I got the 6TB version. Data transfer speeds were fast. I upgraded to a USB-C to Hard Drive cable; not sure if that increased transfer speeds or not. I am very satisfied with this purchase.

Setup was easy and it works well

By Randy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-31

I have several Western Digital external drives for data storage and have been pleased with them all. This one replaced a 3TB one. I just simply plugged power into the drive, connected it to my computer, and copied my files from my old drive to this new one. Everything copied perfectly and the speed was up to par. I then unplugged my old drive and put it in storage.

Working well OK

By Lynn
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-30

Had filled up my 4GB G-Tech Apple Photos drive. G-Tech seems to be out of the picture, so choose this WD 6TB. Easy reformat to Mac OS extended (journaled). Copied over files in about a day. Decent price. Working fine so far. Hoping it proves reliable over the longer term. (No longer comes with complementary frog.)

What I expected

By Anonymous
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-14

It's hard to do a full review after a few days; but, both of the 16TB drives I purchased are behaving as expected. Needed more storage for both time machine and images so moved from the 4 4TB My Book drives I purchased in 2016 to these. I am very careful never to touch or move the drives (or connectors) while operating. All four of the old drives have worked perfectly. I rarely give 5 stars for anything.

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