Western Digital External HDD My Book 8000 GB Black
KEY FEATURES
- 8 TB 3.5" Serial ATA III
- Maximum data transfer rate: 5000 Mbit/s
- Micro-USB B 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
- Black
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Western Digital External HDD My Book 8000 GB Black
Description
Western Digital My Book. HDD capacity: 8000 GB, HDD size: 3.5". USB version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). Product colour: Black
TRUSTED AND LOVED HIGH-CAPACITY STORAGE. REIMAGINED DESIGN. Compact outside. Powerful inside. Store massive amounts of photos, videos, music and documents with My Book desktop storage. Complete Backup Equipped with WD Backup software for Windows and Apple Time Machine compatibility for Mac, the My Book desktop hard drive can back up your photos, videos, music and documents. The My Book desktop hard drive also works great with Acronis® True Image™ WD Edition software to schedule full system backups. Password Protection With built-in 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption with WD Security software, just set your own personalized password to help keep your content private and safe. WD Reliability Millions of people around the world trust their data to My Book desktop storage. Designed to meet WD’s demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability, we back up (pun intended!) the trusted My Book desktop storage with a 3-year limited warranty. WATCH THE POWER OF MY BOOK COME TO LIFE We live hectic lives and generate tons of digital content. My Book desktop storage has massive storage capacity so you can confidently back up the files that make up your digital life. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 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 systems. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.
Warranty: 3 years
Feature
Easy 14 days Returns
Eligible for Next day Delivery
100% Money-back guarantee
24/7 Customer support
Secure payment method
Shipping Information
- Next Business Day: £6.99
- 2 days Delivery: £4.99
- 3- 5 Days Shipping: £3.99
- Orders Over £99.00: Free Standard Delivery
Hard drive | |
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File format system | exFAT |
Type | HDD |
Interface | Serial ATA III |
HDD capacity | 8 TB |
HDD size | 3.5" |
Ports & interfaces | |
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Wi-Fi | No |
Thunderbolt technology | No |
USB data transfer rates | 480,5000 Mbit/s |
USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
USB connector | Micro-USB B |
Maximum data transfer rate | 5000 Mbit/s |
Features | |
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Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64 |
Plug and Play | Yes |
Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
Cable lock slot | Yes |
Security algorithms | 256-bit AES |
Password protection | Yes |
Product colour | Black |
Power | |
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AC adapter output voltage | 12 V |
External power adapter | Yes |
Bus powered | No |
Operational conditions | |
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Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 65 °C |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
Weight & dimensions | |
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Weight | 960 g |
Height | 170.6 mm |
Depth | 139.3 mm |
Width | 49 mm |
Packaging data | |
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Bundled software | WD Backup, WD Security, WD Drive Utilities |
User guide | Yes |
Cables included | USB |
General Information | |
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Product Family | My Book |
Technical details | |
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Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717050 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will it arrive?
Any order over £99 wil be shipped on our free 2-3 working day service, if you opt for Next Working Day shipping then this will be with you the next working day between 09:00 and 18:00. Deliveries to Northern Ireland, Channel Islands and the Scottish Highlands will be on a 3 day service.
Do you offer a credit account?
We offer credit accounts to Gotraka Business customers, please enquire with our customer support team for more information. Credits accounts are subject to KYC.
How long is the returns policy?
For most products bought online, you have a legal right to change your mind within 14 days and receive a refund. If you wish to return unwanted products, you must let us know that you want to return them within 14 calendar days from the day after delivery. The item must also be returned to us within 7 working days from approval of return and receipt of the return label.
How long will it take to receive my order?
This is something that we are working hard to bring to you - we recognise that having deliveries on preferred days not only makes it easier for you but it is also great for the environment. By having deliveries arranged on days that you are going to be in or consolidating your orders to arrive to you at the same time means that the courier won't need to come back multiple times due to missed deliveries or multiple deliveries.
Can I change my delivery address once the order has been placed?
Our systems are highly automated, where possible we will do our utmost to accommodate this. To ensure we maintain a high delivery success rate most of our orders are picked and prepped for shipment within 30 minutes
How do I return my order?
If you need to return your order please raise a return through your order page detailing the reason for return. Once this form has been submitted it will be reviewed by the Returns Department who will contact you to arrange the return.
Please note the returns department may ask for more information such as the serial number(s) and images where applicable to process the return.
How long do I have to return an item?
For most products bought online, you have a legal right to change your mind within 14 days and receive a refund. If you wish to return unwanted products, you must let us know that you want to return them within 14 calendar days from the day after delivery. The item must also be returned to us within 7 working days from approval of return and receipt of the return label
Are returns free?
Returns for faulty / damaged items will be free of charge
Returns for unwanted items that have no fault will incur a minimal returns fee - delivery charges will not be refunded
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