Model: WDBACW0040HBK-NESN
The world's best-selling external hard drive now features a new, smart, visual backup solution that protects your data automatically.
- Highlights
Massive capacity.
Sleek design.My Book features up to 4 TB capacity, to store and protect all the chapters of your digital life.
Automatic backup.
WD’s automatic, continuous backup software works quietly in the background to help protect your data using minimal PC resources. Whenever you add or change a file, it’s instantly backed up.
Password protection secures your drive.
Use WD Security to set password protection and hardware encryption and protect your files from unauthorized use or access.
- Overview
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility.
With this single drive you get compatibility with your USB 2.0 devices today and the ultra-fast speed of USB 3.0 when you're ready to step up to the next generation.Up to 3x faster transfer rates.
When connected to a USB 3.0 port, My Book lets you access and save files with blazing speed. Reduce transfer time by up to 3 times when compared to USB 2.0 transfer rates.
Performance may vary based on user's hardware and system configuration.
WD SmartWare software
WD SmartWare visual backup software provides a visual display of your backup as it happens so you know your data is safe.
Automatic, continuous backup software.
Backup means having a second copy of your files at all times. WD's automatic backup software makes that easy. It continually works quietly in the background to help protect your data while using minimal PC resources. Whenever you save or change a file, it's instantly backed up.
Password protection for privacy.
WD Security utility allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to protect your files from unauthorized use or access.
WD Drive Utilities
Register your drive, set drive security, run diagnostics and more using WD Drive Utilities.
WD quality inside and out.
We know your data is important to you. So we build the drive inside to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability. Then we place the drive in a robust enclosure designed for beauty and protection.- Reviews
- Accessories
- Specifications
Product Specifications Interface USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Performance Specifications Serial Transfer Rate USB 3.0 Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 3.0)5 Gb/s (Max) USB 2.0 Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0)480 Mb/s (Max) Physical Specifications Capacity 4 TB Physical Dimensions English Height 6.50 Inches Depth 5.3 Inches Width 1.9 Inches Weight 2.60 Pounds Metric Height 165 mm Depth 135 mm Width 48.0 mm Weight 1.18 kg Environmental Specifications Temperature (English) Operating 41° F to 95° F Non-operating -4° F to 149° F Temperature (Metric) Operating 5° C to 35° C Non-operating -20° C to 65° C Electrical Specifications Current Requirements Power Dissipation AC Input Voltage100-240 VAC AC Input Frequency47-63 Hz Compatibility- Formatted NTFS
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
- Mac OS X, Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard (requires reformatting), Lion, Mountain Lion
- External hard drive
- WD SmartWare software (pre-loaded)
- USB cable
- AC adapter
- Quick Install Guide
