Western Digital My Book external hard drive 6 TB 3.5" Micro-USB B 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Black
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Overview
- 6 TB 3.5" Serial ATA III
- Maximum data transfer rate: 5000 Mbit/s
- Micro-USB B 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
- Black
TRUSTED AND LOVED HIGH-CAPACITY STORAGE. REIMAGINED DESIGN.
Compact outside. Powerful inside. Store massive amounts of photos, videos, music and documents with My Book desktop storage.
Complete Backup
Equipped with WD Backup software for Windows and Apple Time Machine compatibility for Mac, the My Book desktop hard drive can back up your photos, videos, music and documents. The My Book desktop hard drive also works great with Acronis® True Image™ WD Edition software to schedule full system backups.
Password Protection
With built-in 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption with WD Security software, just set your own personalized password to help keep your content private and safe.
WD Reliability
Millions of people around the world trust their data to My Book desktop storage. Designed to meet WD’s demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability, we back up (pun intended!) the trusted My Book desktop storage with a 3-year limited 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.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Formatted exFAT for out-of-the-box compatibility with Windows and Mac. Operating System: Windows® 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Mac OS X El Capitan, Yosemite or Mavericks. May require reformatting for other operating systems. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.
Specifications
Hard drive
| HDD capacity | 6 TB |
|---|---|
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| Interface | Serial ATA III |
| Type | HDD |
| File format system | exFAT |
Ports & interfaces
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
|---|---|
| Thunderbolt technology | No |
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Features
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
Security
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES |
|---|---|
| Password protection | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
Power
| Bus powered | No |
|---|---|
| External power adapter | Yes |
| AC adapter output voltage | 12 V |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 65 °C |
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Weight & dimensions
| Height | 170.6 mm |
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General
| Product family | My Book |
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Returns
- Changed your mind? Tell us within 14 days of receiving your item, then return it within a further 14 days, unused and in its original packaging. A minimum £9.99 collection fee applies.
- Faulty or damaged on arrival? Contact us within 48 hours of delivery.
- Custom-built PCs can only be returned if faulty. Opened headphones, earphones and AirPods can't be returned for hygiene reasons.