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Total price $18,779
Hard drive
HDD capacity
3.07 TB
Type
HDD
File format system
NTFS
Ports & interfaces
USB data transfer rates
12,480,5000 Mbit/s
USB connector
Micro-USB B
USB version
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Wi-Fi
No
Ethernet LAN
No
eSATA
No
FireWire 400
No
FireWire 800
No
Card reader integrated
No
Features
Product colour
Black
Power
Bus powered
No
Weight & dimensions
Width
48 mm
Depth
135 mm
Height
165 mm
Weight
1.18 kg
Packaging data
Cables included
USB
Bundled software
SmartWare
Other features
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity
1
USB required
Yes
FireWire required
No
Compatible operating systems
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Mac OS X Leopard, Snow (w/reformatting)

Put your digital life on the high capacity My Book Essential external hard drive. Designed to last with both WD quality and reliability plus USB 3.0 connectivity for next-generation speed.

Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility - 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.

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.

Planet friendly - We designed a small box to minimize waste and used recycled material. We encourage you to recycle it.

Compatibility:

- Formatted NTFS
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
- Requires reformatting for Mac OS X Leopard, Snow Leopard

Package Contents:

- External hard drive
- WD SmartWare software
- USB cable
- Quick Install Guide
- Power Supply

Western Digital My Book Essential 3 TB, 3.07 TB, 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1), Black

Western Digital My Book Essential 3 TB. HDD capacity: 3.07 TB. USB version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). Product colour: Black

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