Other features
RAID controller type |
0, 1 |
FireWire cable |
Y |
FireWire required |
Y |
Internal |
N |
Mac compatibility |
Y |
USB required |
Y |
Quick start guide |
Y |
USB cable |
USB |
Ports & interfaces
FireWire 400 |
Y |
FireWire 800 |
Y |
eSATA |
Y |
Hard drive
Hard drive capacity |
2048 GB |
Hard drive speed |
7200 RPM |
My Book Studio Edition II, 2 TB, eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 400/800, USB 2.0, 7200 RPM
The speed you need
Lightning-fast FireWire® 800 combined with RAID 0 (Striped) yields the speed you need for smooth video editing, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time.
Cooler, quieter, eco-friendlier
Designed to use only WD's GreenPower™ drives, this system uses about 30% less energy than standard systems and runs quietly because it doesn't need a fan.
Formatted for Mac
Compatible with Apple's Time Machine™. Includes software and instructions for reformatting to Windows®.
Quad interface
Power your creativity with connections for ultra-fast eSATA and FireWire 800. For flexibility and convenience, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 are also included.
User serviceable
Want to upgrade a drive? Simply open the case and replace the existing drive – no screwdriver needed.
Automatic backup software
Back up important projects to multiple destinations including file servers, portable drives and My Book. Set it and forget it; every time you save a change it's automatically backed up.
Capacity gauge
See at a glance how much space is available on your storage system.
Intelligent drive management features
Automatic power-up, Safe Shutdown™, and LED status and activity lights make this storage system especially easy to use. (Works with USB and FireWire connections only.)
5-year limited warranty
NOTE: RAID 0 (striped) accesses the full capacity of the drives. RAID 1 (mirrored) accesses half of the total capacity for data protection.
Ideal for
Smooth video editing, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time.
System Requirements
-Available USB port, FireWire 800 or 400 port, eSATA port or eSATA adapter card.
-Mac OS X 10.4.10+, 10.5.2+.
-Windows 2000/XP/Vista.
Package Includes
-Dual-drive storage system.
-FireWire 800 cable.
-FireWire 800 to 400 cable.
-USB cable.
-AC adapter.
-Software CD.
-Quick Install Guide.