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WD My Book Duo 28TB Two-Bay USB 3.0 Type-C RAID Array (2 x 14TB)

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WD My Book Duo 28TB Two-Bay USB 3.0 Type-C RAID Array (2 x 14TB)
Key Features
  • 2 x 14TB 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 28TB USB 3.0 RAID Array features two 3.5" drive bays that each sport a 14TB hard drive to provide a total capacity of 28TB 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 28TB USB 3.0 RAID Array features two 3.5" drive bays that each sport a 14TB hard drive to provide a total capacity of 28TB 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 28TB 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: 718037873008

WD Duo External HDD Specs

Key Specs
Storage Capacity
28 TB
Included Drives
2x 14 TB SATA III 3.5" HDD
RAID
Yes, Supported RAID Modes: 5 / 0 / JBOD (Preconfigured in RAID 0)
Inputs/Outputs
1x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
2x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Drives
Storage Capacity
28 TB
Included Drives
2x 14 TB SATA III 3.5" HDD
RAID
Yes, Supported RAID Modes: 5 / 0 / JBOD (Preconfigured in RAID 0)
Transfer Rates
360 MB/s (Read in RAID 0)
General
Inputs/Outputs
1x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
2x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Media Card Slots
No
Software
OS Compatibility
macOS 10.9 or Later
Windows 7 or Later
Default OS Support
Windows
Security
Encryption
256-Bit AES
Security Features
No
Electrical
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 60 / 50 Hz
Physical
Operating Conditions
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C 
Storage Conditions
-4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C 
Certifications
NRCAN, RoHS
Cooling
No
Dimensions
7.1 x 6.3 x 3.9" / 180.34 x 160.02 x 99.06 mm
Weight
5.4 lb / 2.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
7.01 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.3 x 8.8 x 6.9"

WD Duo External HDD Reviews

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In RAID-0, can a single drive letter include the ...

In RAID-0, can a single drive letter include the whole 28TB, with the device seamlessly managing the whole device?
Asked by: Timothy
Yes, that is exactly how a RAID 0 volume would behave. You would never see both drives unless you set it up in JBOD (non-raid) where you would then have 2 drives independent from each other.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2021-06-10

Does it include the 2 14tb drives?

Does it include the 2 14tb drives?
Asked by: Patrick's
Yes, the WD My Book Duo 28TB Two-Bay USB 3.0 Type-C RAID Array (2 x 14TB) BH #WEWDBFBJB28 includes 2 x 14TB hard drives.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2020-11-24

question

Are the drives user replaceable/upgradable? Can I use any drive of my choice?
Asked by: Joshua
Yes, the WD My Book Duo 20TB Two-Bay USB 3.0 RAID Array (2 x 10TB) B&H # WEWDBFBE0200 is user upgradable.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

I would buy this WD MY Book except for the propriety encryption. It is just what I am looking for. Can this Duo be backed up to another non-encrypted drive or does the encryption prevent this ??
Asked by: Gary S.
I have the same concern. The WD web site states Set a personalized password to activate hardware encryption and data protection. which implies that it would be off until activated but I would still test it by pulling a drive and sticking it in another enclosure to see if it can be read.
Answered by: Stewart F.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Will "Asustor 6404T NAS" see this My book Duo ...

Will "Asustor 6404T NAS" see this My book Duo 12TB by direct connect it to the NAS via USB?
Asked by: Jiming
The 6404T can use a external USB drive for backups. It is covered on page 64 of the manual http://bit.ly/2AZUB4W.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2019-10-11

Can I connect a USB 3.0 Type C cable into my 2.0 ...

Can I connect a USB 3.0 Type C cable into my 2.0 port on my CPU?
Asked by: Larry
No. Would require an adapter.
Answered by: Paul
Date published: 2021-03-11

I am understanding that if a drive fails one has ...

I am understanding that if a drive fails one has to buy a new one from WD due to their encryption are these drives available and how much are they so one cannot just by another seagate red drive and. put it in ?
Asked by: John
The drives are replaced by WD within the Limited 3-Year Warranty. Otherwise, you can use any RAID compatible drive that is 5400 RPM.
Answered by: Sagi C
Date published: 2021-02-05

Can you swap out the drives to increase the ...

Can you swap out the drives to increase the storage later?
Asked by: Tyler
Yes you swap the drives on WD My Book Duo 8TB Two-Bay USB 3.0 and you can Increase drive capacity.
Answered by: ilich
Date published: 2020-06-29
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