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Put your digital life on the high capacity My Book® desktop hard drive with ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity. WD SmartWareautomatic backup software helps protect your important files

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USB 3.0
Interface
1-Year Limited Warranty,Warranty
1-Year Limited Warranty
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2 TB,Capacity
2 TB
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1-Year Limited Warranty,Warranty
1-Year Limited Warranty
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2 TB
Capacity

Ultra-fast backup and storage

Put your digital life on the high capacity My Book® desktop hard drive with ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity. WD SmartWareautomatic backup software helps protect your important files

Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interface
A single drive with universal compatibility today and next-generation speed for tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 now and step up to USB 3.0 speed when you’re ready.

Up to 3x faster transfer rates
When connected to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port this drive lets you access and save files up to 3 times faster than USB 2.0. Transfer a 2-hour HD movie in just 3 minutes instead of 13 minutes.2

Massive capacity
With up to 4 TB1 capacity, there is plenty of room to store and protect your precious memories and important files.

WD quality inside and out
For over 20 years, millions of people worldwide have trusted their data to WD hard drives. We are successful because we understand the importance of your data and our first concern is keeping that data safe.

WD SmartWare™ software
You’re in control of your backup. Install all the features, select just the components you need, or if you prefer, choose not to use the software at all.

Automatic, continuous backup
Works quietly in the background to protect your data using minimal PC resources. Whenever you add or change a file it’s instantly backed up.

Password protection for privacy
Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access with password protection and encryption.

Specifications

Capacity
2 TB
Connector
USB-A
Interface
USB 3.0
Warranty
1-Year Limited Warranty
Dimensions (L x W x H)
165mm x 135mm x 48mm
Weight
890gms
Model Number
RWDBACW0020HBK-EESN
Operating Temperature
5°C to 35°C
Non-Operating Temperature
-20°C to 65°C
Product Features
  • Up to 4 TB capacity
  • Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility
  • Up to 3x faster transfer rates with USB 3.0
  • Automatic, continuous backup
  • Password protection and hardware encryption
Compatibility
  • Formatted NTFS
  • Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 or Windows 8
  • Mac OS Lion or Mountain Lion (Requires re-formatting)
In The Box
WD My Book Essential USB 3.0 HDD Recertified
  • External hard drive
  • USB cable
  • AC adapter
  • WD SmartWare software
  • Quick Install Guide
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Disclosures

  1. As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
  2. Performance may vary based on user’s hardware and system configuration.
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