Western Digital My Book 16TB External Hard Drive

About Western Digital My Book 16TB

The Western Digital My Book 16TB External Hard Drive is a high-capacity desktop storage solution designed for backing up and archiving vast amounts of data, from critical documents to large media libraries.

The drive features a 16TB capacity in a 3.5-inch desktop form factor. It utilizes a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) interface via a Micro-B port, offering fast data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps, and requires an external AC adapter for power.

A primary focus of the My Book series is data protection. It includes WD Backup software for Windows and is compatible with Apple Time Machine for Mac, allowing for automated and scheduled file backups. For enhanced security, the drive offers 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection, which helps keep sensitive content private.

The device comes pre-formatted in exFAT for out-of-the-box compatibility with both Windows and Mac operating systems (though reformatting may be required for Time Machine). Additionally, it includes WD Discovery software to manage the drive and to help import photos and videos from social media and cloud storage services, such as Facebook and Dropbox. The entire package is backed by a 3-year limited warranty.