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Key Features
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 Interface
- Includes AC Adapter
- 256-Bit AES Hardware Encryption
With the 8TB My Book Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 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 3.2 Gen 1 port for fast data transfers and comes exFAT formatted for Windows 10 or later and macOS 11 or later, making it easy to get up and running in no time.
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For a Mac. Is there a minimum OS For a Mac. Is ...
For a Mac. Is there a minimum OS For a Mac. Is there a minimum OS X requirement? Will it work with OS X 10.9.5
No, the 8TB My Book can be formatted in any file system for any platform.
Date published: 2021-10-31
Can I reformat this to ExFat?
Can I reformat this to ExFat?
This drive comes formatted in Exfat. It can be reformatted to whatever format you want.
Date published: 2020-06-29
Is it compatible with Mac OS Catalina?
Is it compatible with Mac OS Catalina?
Yes, the 8TB My Book Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is compatible with macOS Catalina 10.15+.
Date published: 2020-09-29
When buying the WD my book 8tb product, is the ...
When buying the WD my book 8tb product, is the warranty included?
Yes
Date published: 2021-05-06
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What's the actual capacity of the drive when new? 7.??tb
Since the standard of 1 GB = 1 billion bytes (NOT 2^10 bytes apparently) So if you buy a 8TB hard drive then your computer should show 7.2TB percisely. If you feel annoy, you can sue the standard organization. Computer adopt 2^10 style not 1 billions style.
Date published: 2018-08-27
What is the difference between mybook and ...
What is the difference between mybook and elements?
I believe the only difference is that my book is pre-formatted for Mac and elements is formatted for windows.
Date published: 2023-03-08
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Is this hard drive formatted for a Mac?
Dana, I think that's partially correct. Files can be both read and written to exFat on a Mac, but I've read that it will require a re-format (erase) to be used as a Time Machine target.
Date published: 2025-08-18
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What is the rpm?
The drive speed is 5400rpm.
Date published: 2018-08-27