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WD My Book Duo 16TB Two-Bay USB 3.0 Type-C RAID Array (2 x 8TB)

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WD My Book Duo 16TB Two-Bay USB 3.0 Type-C RAID Array (2 x 8TB)
Key Features
  • 2 x 8TB WD Red Hard Drives
  • 2 x 3.5" SATA Drive Bays
  • 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C | 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A
  • Supports RAID 0, 1, and JBOD
The WD My Book Duo 16TB USB 3.0 RAID Array features two 3.5" drive bays that each sport a 8TB hard drive to provide a total capacity of 16TB for USB Type-C and USB Type-A systems. The two included hard drives are WD Red drives designed for high-performance and reliability. WD has configured the drives in RAID 0 and lets you reconfigure them in RAID 1 or JBOD, using the included WD Drive Utilities software program. The My Book Duo comes with a USB 3.0 Type-C port, plus a USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-C cable and a USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A cable. With RAID 0 and USB 3.0 technology, the My Book Duo delivers sequential read speeds of up to 360 MB/s.
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WD Duo External HDD Overview

The WD My Book Duo 16TB USB 3.0 RAID Array features two 3.5" drive bays that each sport a 8TB hard drive to provide a total capacity of 16TB for USB Type-C and USB Type-A systems. The two included hard drives are WD Red drives designed for high-performance and reliability. WD has configured the drives in RAID 0 and lets you reconfigure them in RAID 1 or JBOD, using the included WD Drive Utilities software program. The My Book Duo comes with a USB 3.0 Type-C port, plus a USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-C cable and a USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A cable. With RAID 0 and USB 3.0 technology, the My Book Duo delivers sequential read speeds of up to 360 MB/s.

Other notable features include a 2-port USB 3.0 Type-A hub, which expands the host system's connections, and AES hardware encryption that helps prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data. In addition, the My Book Duo is pre-formatted in NTFS for Windows systems and requires a reformat for use with Mac.

General Features
Capacity
The My Book Duo drive provides 16TB of storage capacity with a single connection. This amount of digital storage space lets you hold and back up your photos, videos, documents, and songs.
RAID 0
The My Book Duo is preconfigured in a RAID 0 array that grants maximum speed and capacity. Utilizing the included WD Drive Utilities software, you can reconfigure the drives in a RAID 1 for redundancy or JBOD array as two independent drives.
WD Red Drives
Two WD Red drives are included to provide high-speed and reliable storage. To help ensure read/write cycle data integrity, RAID-optimized firmware is suitable for a two-disk array system with auto management of drive operations.
Compatibility
With the included USB Type-C to Type-C and USB Type-C to Type-A cables, the My Book Duo supports a wide-variety of systems.
Two-Port USB 3.0 Hub
The My Book Duo drive can serve as a quasi-docking station with two USB 3.0 Type-A ports designed for accessories, such as an additional storage device, keyboard and mouse set, card reader, and mobile devices.
Encryption
The My Book Duo drive comes with 256-bit AES hardware encryption with WD Security software built in to help keep private content secure. You can set a personalized password to activate hardware encryption and data protection.
UPC: 718037856803

WD Duo External HDD Specs

Key Specs
Storage Capacity
16 TB
Included Drives
2 x 8 TB 3.5" HDD
Interface
SATA III
Number of Bays
2 x 3.5"
Inputs/Outputs
1 x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
RAID
RAID 0, 1, JBOD
Drives
Storage Capacity
16 TB
Included Drives
2 x 8 TB 3.5" HDD
Cache Memory per Drive
256 MB
Initial RAID Configuration
RAID 0
Interface
SATA III
Rotational Speed
5400 rpm
General
Number of Bays
2 x 3.5"
Default OS Support
Windows
Inputs/Outputs
1 x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Compatible Drive Interface
SATA (Unspecified Version)
Form Factor
Desktop
RAID
RAID 0, 1, JBOD
Transfer Rates
360 MB/s (Read in RAID 0)
UASP Support
No
Software
OS Compatibility
macOS 10.9 or Later
Windows 7 or Later
*As of November, 2019: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Security
Encryption
Yes
Electrical
AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Source
AC Adapter
Environmental
Operating Temperature
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C
Certifications
NRCAN, RoHS
Physical
Cooling
Yes
Dimensions
7.1 x 6.3 x 3.9" / 180.34 x 160.02 x 99.06 mm
Weight
5.2 lb / 2.4 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.95 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.4 x 8.9 x 6.3"

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