Performance
| USB data transfer rates |
480, 5000 Mbit/s |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Y |
| Data transfer rate |
5000 Mbit/s |
Hard drive
| Hard drive capacity |
6000 GB |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth |
139 mm |
| Weight |
1060 g |
| Width |
49 mm |
| Height |
171 mm |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-20 - 65 °C |
Ports & interfaces
| USB connectivity |
Y |
| Wi-Fi |
N |
| USB connector type |
USB Type-A |
| USB version |
3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) |
Additionally
| Colour of product |
Black |
| Wireless technologies |
Wired |
| Operating temperature range (T-T) |
5 - 35 °C |
6TB, USB 3.0/2.0, 1.06kg
Secure your precious memories with the My Book premium storage. This USB 3.0 drive is optimized for the fastest possible data transfer rates and features complete protection for your files. WD Backup software protects your precious memories, while Acronis® True Image WD Edition backs up your system files. Password protection with hardware encryption keeps your private stuff private.
Massive capacity
With up to 8TB capacity, there’s plenty of room to store and protect your precious memories and important files.
Automatic backup software
WD Backup software works quietly in the background to help protect your data using minimal PC resources. Select automatic, continuous backup to instantly back up your files. Or select the scheduled backup option to back up your files on your schedule and take control of your backup.
Local and cloud backup
WD Backup software lets you choose. Back up your files to your My Book drive or back up your files to the cloud using your Dropbox™ account.*
*Dropbox account required for cloud backup. Cloud services may be changed, terminated or interrupted at any time and may vary by country.
System-level backup
Acronis True Image WD Edition software backs up your files on a system level so that if you ever need to recover your system files, you have them close at hand.
Password protection for privacy
Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access with password protected hardware encryption.
Universal connectivity
With this drive you get connectivity with USB 3.0 devices as well as backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices.
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.
