Other features
| FireWire cable |
Y |
| FireWire required |
Y |
| Internal |
N |
| Special features |
FireWire 800 - SBTR(1394b)- 800 Mbits/s, eSATA SBTR(eSATA) - 3 Gb/s,\nFireWire 400 - SBTR(1394a)- 400 Mbits/s |
| 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 |
4000 GB |
| Hard drive speed |
7200 RPM |
My Book Studio Edition II 4TB (FireWire 400/800, eSATA, USB 2.0)
Quad interface, RAID-enabled, about 30% less power consumption, formatted for Mac. The My Book Studio Edition II treads lightly on the earth and carries big performance for creative professionals.
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
Works 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.)
Ideal for
Smooth video editing, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time.
