WD My Book WDBBGB0040HBK

Hard drive | encrypted | 4 TB | external (desktop) | USB 3.0 | 256-bit AES | black

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MPN WDBBGB0040HBK
Manufacturer Western Digital
QuickCode 1721089
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Total stock 3
£226.15 inc VAT
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Main Specification

Product Description WD My Book WDBBGB0040HBK - hard drive - 4 TB - USB 3.0
Type Hard drive - external (desktop)
Capacity 4 TB
Hardware Encryption Yes
Encryption Algorithm 256-bit AES
Interface USB 3.0
Data Transfer Rate 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0) / 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)
Features Password authentication, automatic backup, Apple Time Machine compatible, exFAT formatted
Power Source Included AC adapter
Enclosure Colour Black
Dimensions (WxDxH) 49 mm x 139.3 mm x 170.6 mm
Weight 1 kg
Manufacturer Warranty 2-year warranty

General

Device Type Hard drive - external (desktop)
Capacity 4 TB
Hardware Encryption Yes
Encryption Algorithm 256-bit AES
Interface USB 3.0
Features Password authentication, automatic backup, Apple Time Machine compatible, exFAT formatted
Width 49 mm
Depth 139.3 mm
Height 170.6 mm
Weight 1 kg

Performance

Interface Transfer Rate 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0) / 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)

Expansion & Connectivity

Interfaces 1 x USB 3.0

Power

Power Source Included AC adapter
Power Device Power adapter
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)

Software & System Requirements

Software Included WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, WD Backup
OS Required Apple OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 10, Apple OS X 10.11 El Capitan

Miscellaneous

Cables Included 1 x USB 3.0 cable - external
Compliant Standards Directive 2002/95/EC, NRCAN
Enclosure Colour Black

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Storage Temperature -20 °C
Max Storage Temperature 65 °C
Product features

Up to 3x faster transfer rates

My Book desktop storage is optimised for the fastest possible data transfer rates. Connect this drive to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port to access and save files up to 3x faster than with USB 2.0.

Universal connectivity

With this drive you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well.

Local and cloud backup

WD SmartWare pro automatic backup software lets you choose when and where you back up your files.

System-level backup

Acronis true image WD edition is an integrated software suite that helps secure all the information on your PC. With it you can back up your files on a system level, including your operating system, securely delete confidential data, restore backed up data quickly and restore your system should your computer crash. It's the perfect complement to the file level backup of WD SmartWare pro.

Secure your files

WD Security utility allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to help keep your private stuff private.
Key selling points
  • Auto backup with included WD Backup software for Windows and Time Machine-compatible for Mac
  • Password protection with hardware encryption
  • Reimagined design
References

MPN: WDBBGB0040HBK

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