Western Digital My Book Essential 3TB 3.0 USB Type-A 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) 3000GB Black external hard drive

My Book Essential - 3TB, 8.89 cm (3.5 ") , USB 3.0/2.0, 7200rpm, Black WD quality inside and out
My Book External drives are the world’s best selling drives. There’s a reason. We’ve been making hard drives for 20 years and we know how to protect your data.

USB 3.0 plus USB 2.0
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.

See your life safe in one place
WD SmartWare visual backup software provides a visual display of your backup as it happens so you know your data is 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.

A model with disabled encryption is also available.

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