Western Digital My Book Duo 4TB HDD
Key Features
- Storage drive buffer size: 16MB
- Maximum data transfer rate: 10000Mbit/s
- Type: HDD
- Data transfer rate: 10Gbit/s
- Fingerprint reader: No
- SSD support: No
- USB required: Yes
- Chassis type: Desktop
- FireWire required: Yes
- Networking features: Gigabit Ethernet
- HDD size: 3.5"
- Internal: No
- Ethernet cable: No
- Ethernet LAN: No
- eSATA: Yes
Specifications
Features
Compatible operating systems
Mac OS X 10.6.8, Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard, Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Mac OS X 10.4.10+/10.5.2+, Windows Vista/XP
Bundled software
WD Drive Utilities
Material
Plastic
Special features
FireWire 400 - SBTR(1394a)- 400 Mbits/s, FireWire 800 - SBTR(1394b)- 800 Mbits/s, eSATA SBTR(eSATA) - 3 Gb/s
Plug and Play
✓
Card reader integrated
✗
Password protection
✓
On/off switch
✓
Security algorithms
256-bit AES
File format system
NTFS
Connectivity technology
Wired
Integrated USB cable
✗
Product colour
Black
Maximum data transfer rate
10000 Mbit/s
Type
HDD
Data transfer rate
10 Gbit/s
Fingerprint reader
✗
SSD support
✗
Packaging data
Package weight
2830 g
Package height
230 mm
Package depth
174 mm
Package width
295 mm
Weight & dimensions
Width (imperial)
3.90 "
Package weight
2.83 kg
Weight
2150 g
Height
165 mm
Depth
157 mm
Width
99 mm
Power
Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC @ 47 - 63 Hz
External power adapter
✓
Built-in battery
✗
AC adapter input voltage
100-240 V
AC adapter output voltage
12 V
AC adapter frequency
47-63 Hz
System requirements
Mac operating systems supported
Mac OS 12.4, Mac OS 13.1, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Windows operating systems supported
Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 11, Windows 7, 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, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64
Minimum system requirements
USB/FireWire/eSATA
USB required
✓
Other features
RAID controller type
Yes
FireWire cable
✓
Mac compatibility
✓
Dimensions (WxDxH)
99 x 157 x 165 mm
Cable lock slot type
Kensington
Chassis type
Desktop
FireWire required
✓
Networking features
Gigabit Ethernet
Storage
HDD speed
5200, 7200
HDD capacity
4000 GB
RAID levels
0, 1, JBOD
RAID support
✓
HDD size
3.5
Design
Housing material
Steel
LED indicators
Status, Yes
Cable lock slot
✓
Internal
✗
Packaging content
Carrying case
✗
User guide
✓
Quick start guide
✓
Cables included
AC, Thunderbolt, USB, USB Type-C
USB cable
USB
AC adapter included
✓
Ethernet cable
✗
Network
Wi-Fi
✗
Supported network protocols
10/100/1000 Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN
✗
Ports & interfaces
DC-in jack
✓
Interface
Serial ATA III
eSATA
✓
FireWire 400
✓
FireWire 800
✓
USB connector
Micro-USB B
USB data transfer rates
480
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
Thunderbolt ports quantity
2
USB version
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
20 - 65 °C
Technical details
Certification
RoHS
Thunderbolt technology
✗
Thunderbolt version
1
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code
84717050
Central control unit
Wireless connection
✗
Solid state drive
Storage drive buffer size
16 MB
Product Details
My Book Duo is the ultimate USB dual-drive storage solution offering the capacity and security you need with blazing-fast data transfers, complete backup solutions, hardware RAID and password protection.
Performance and reliability.
Dual-drive performance offering up to 290 MB/s transfer speeds, massive capacity and integrated WD Red NAS drives makes this the perfect storage solution for all your digital libraries.
Comprehensive data protection.
Protect your digital collections and important files with local, cloud and system-level backup options, featuring hardware encryption and password protection for optimum security.
Speed and security.
My Book Duo ships preconfigured in RAID 0 for maximum performance and capacity with the options of choosing RAID 1 for ultimate data protection or JBOD to use the drives individually.
Transfer, save and protect your photos, videos, music and other massive files to free up valuable space on your computers. Featuring blazing-fast transfer speeds, local, cloud and system-level backup options, hardware RAID and password protection, My Book Duo is the ultimate storage solution offering the capacity and security you need.
Dual-drive performance with up to 290 MB/s data transfers
Transfer a full HD movie in just under 20 seconds. With ultra-fast transfer speeds up to 290 MB/s, get the speed you need to transfer your entire media collection with ease.
Massive capacity to hold all your large media files
My Book Duo is your storage vault. With up to 8 TB of capacity, you can organize and save your entire photo, video and music collection, and other important documents in one safe place.
Complete backup solutions to secure your data from loss.
My Book Duo provides multiple backup options to help protect your media collection and important files with local, cloud and system-level backup.
Multiple data management options
Preconfigured in RAID 0 for maximum performance and capacity out-of-the-box or choose RAID 1 for ultimate data protection or JBOD to use the drives individually. True hardware RAID provides an independent CPU to manage RAID volumes and maximize bandwidth for reduced bottlenecks and improved data throughput.
Fast and reliable hardware encryption with password protection
My Book Duo provides 256-bit AES hardware encryption; the most secure data encryption available. My Book Duo also provides password protection to ensure your entire media collection and important files are protected from unauthorized access.
Expand capacity and organize your workspace with two high-speed USB 3.0 ports
My Book Duo features two additional USB expansion ports allowing you to connect additional devices, such as another external drive to increase your storage, or simultaneously charge your smartphones, tablets or other USB devices.
Configure, manage and diagnose your drive with WD Drive Utilities
You're in complete control. With this software you can run drive diagnostics, manage RAID configurations, erase and format your drive, register your drive and more.
Easy to set up, easy to use
My Book Duo is pre-formatted NTFS and is ready to use right out-of-the-box for Windows OS users. The drive can also be easily reformatted for Mac OS X.
Ultra-reliable with WD Red NAS drives
My Book Duo ships with integrated WD Red NAS hard drives, designed and tested for reliability and optimal performance in small RAID environments.
User serviceable enclosure
Ready to upgrade your drives to expand storage capacity? With the simple push of a button, pop open the enclosure and insert new drives with ease. No tools required.
Files
Product Brochure
mmo_22539579_1494228518_0366_10629.pdf
PDF• 850 KB
Quick Installation Guide
mmo_22539579_1494228608_751_21061.pdf
PDF• 951.6 KB
Desktop Storage Product Comparison Chart
mmo_22539579_1494229067_4176_21041.pdf
PDF• 1020.9 KB
Product Overview
mmo_22539579_1494229187_2709_21071.pdf
PDF• 21.7 MB
User manual
mmo_22539579_1494228678_61_8377.pdf
PDF• 2.6 MB
Videos
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