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Storage Buying Guide: Find the Right Storage Solution to Meet Your Needs.
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Capacity: 6 TB
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My Book desktop storage comes equipped with WD Backup software for Windows and Apple Time Machine compatibility to help make sure your photos, videos, music and documents don’t get lost. You can set it to run automatically to your schedule. Just pick the time and frequency to back up important files from your system. The My Book desktop hard drive also works great with Acronis
True Image WD Edition software to schedule full system backups.
True Image WD Edition software to schedule full system backups.
My Book Desktop Hard Drive 6TB
The My Book® drive is your dependable desktop storage companion, dedicated to protecting your entire digital world. With capacities reaching up to 24TB1, you'll have ample space to archive your photos, videos, music, documents, and even your computer system, helping ensure your memories remain preserved.

Ample Capacity
Unlock the potential of up to 24TB1 storage and effortlessly free up valuable space on your devices with ease. Archive your collections of photos, videos, music, and vital and historical documents securely in one reliable space.Archiving that’s simple. Protect against ransomware
Scheduling backups of your precious files made easier with the included Acronis® True Image™ for Western Digital software2. Also fortify your important applications and help protect your entire computer system against data loss caused by ransomware attacks.Help safeguard what matters most
Keep your files private and safe at home or business. Use our included software1 to add an extra layer of security with password protection and built-in 256-bit AES encryption.A worry-free warranty3
My Book desktop hard drive is ready to use out of the box so you can start transferring files, saving your memories and backing up right away. It comes with all the software you need to help protect your data.Specifications
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Capacity | 6TB |
compatibility |
Formatted exFAT for out-of-the-box compatibility Windows® 10+ macOS 11+ Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system |
Dimension | 5.48" x 1.93" x 6.72" |
Product Weight | 1.05kg |
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
What's in the Box
- My Book desktop hard drive
- SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5 Gbps)
- Software for device management and backup
- AC adapter
- Quick install guide
Footnotes
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1TB < 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
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Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account registration may be required.
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The term of the limited warranty depends on the country in which the product was purchased. Visit our website at http://support.wdc.com/warranty/policy.asp for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for a list of the specific countries in these regions.
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33.90 oz
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Password Protection with Hardware Encryption:
The My Book device’s built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with WD Security software helps keep your content private and safe. Just activate password
protection and set your own personalized password. For quick, convenient access, you can set WD Security to automatically unlock the device on your computer, saving you the hassle of keying in your password every time.
Reimagined Design:
The compact design of the My Book drive exudes a confidence reflective of its reliability. With up to 8TB of storage capacity, you can trust your My Book drive to be the home of your digital life.
Easy to Use:
My Book desktop storage is ready to use out of the box for PC so you can start transferring files, saving your memories and backing up. It comes with all the software you need to help protect your data, including WD Backup and WD Security software, and is compatible with Apple Time Machine. -
Connector: USB 3.0Connector Type: USB 3.0
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drive, USB 3.0 cable, AC adapter, software, documentation
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Color: BlackEnclosure Type: ExternalForm Factor: DesktopTarget Use: DesktopTarget Use: NotebookWarranty Period: 3 yearsWeight Taxonomy: 2.31lbs
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Data Transfer Rate: 5Gbps
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6.7"h x 1.9"w x 5.5"d
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(1) USB 3.0
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Encryption: Yes
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This product is subject to our return policy. Please see our complete return policy for details.
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3.16 lbs
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Compliant Standards: Directive 2002/95/ECCompliant Standards: NRCAN
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Hard Drive Capacity: 6TBHard Drive Type: External hard driveStorage Device Type: Hard drive
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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 systemsOS Required: Apple OS X 10.10 YosemiteOS Required: Apple OS X 10.11 El CapitanOS Required: Apple OS X 10.9 MavericksOS Required: Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 10 -
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