WD My Book Duo Overview
- 1 Description
- 2 General Features
- 3 Capacity
- 4 RAID 0
- 5 WD Red Drives
- 6 Compatibility
- 7 Two-Port USB 3.0 Hub
- 8 Encryption
The WD My Book Duo 28TB USB 3.0 RAID Array features two 3.5" drive bays that each sport a 14TB hard drive to provide a total capacity of 28TB for USB Type-C and USB Type-A systems. The two included hard drives are WD Red drives designed for high-performance and reliability. WD has configured the drives in RAID 0 and lets you reconfigure them in RAID 1 or JBOD, using the included WD Drive Utilities software program. The My Book Duo comes with a USB 3.0 Type-C port, plus a USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-C cable and a USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A cable. With RAID 0 and USB 3.0 technology, the My Book Duo delivers sequential read speeds of up to 360 MB/s.
Other notable features include a 2-port USB 3.0 Type-A hub, which expands the host system's connections, and AES hardware encryption that helps prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data. In addition, the My Book Duo is pre-formatted in NTFS for Windows systems and requires a reformat for use with Mac.
Capacity
The My Book Duo drive provides 28TB of storage capacity with a single connection. This amount of digital storage space lets you hold and back up your photos, videos, documents, and songs.
RAID 0
The My Book Duo is preconfigured in a RAID 0 array that grants maximum speed and capacity. Utilizing the included WD Drive Utilities software, you can reconfigure the drives in a RAID 1 for redundancy or JBOD array as two independent drives.
WD Red Drives
Two WD Red drives are included to provide high-speed and reliable storage. To help ensure read/write cycle data integrity, RAID-optimized firmware is suitable for a two-disk array system with auto management of drive operations.
Compatibility
With the included USB Type-C to Type-C and USB Type-C to Type-A cables, the My Book Duo supports a wide-variety of systems.
Two-Port USB 3.0 Hub
The My Book Duo drive can serve as a quasi-docking station with two USB 3.0 Type-A ports designed for accessories, such as an additional storage device, keyboard and mouse set, card reader, and mobile devices.
Encryption
The My Book Duo drive comes with 256-bit AES hardware encryption with WD Security software built in to help keep private content secure. You can set a personalized password to activate hardware encryption and data protection.
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UPC: 718037873008
In the Box
- WD My Book Duo 28TB Two-Bay USB 3.0 Type-C RAID Array (2 x 14TB)
- USB Type-C to Type-C Cable
- USB Type-C to Type-A Cable
- AC Adapter
- Disk Replacement Tool
- Limited 3-Year Warranty
Table of Contents
- Description
- General Features
- Capacity
- RAID 0
- WD Red Drives
- Compatibility
- Two-Port USB 3.0 Hub
- Encryption
WD My Book Duo Specs
General
| Number of Bays | 2 x 3.5" |
| Connections | 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s))
2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s)) |
| Compatible Drive Interface | SATA (Unspecified Version) |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Maximum RAID Transfer Rate | 360 MB/s (Read in RAID 0) |
| RAID Modes | RAID 0, 1, JBOD |
| OS Compatibility | macOS 10.9 or Later
Windows 7 or Later |
Drives
| Total Raw Capacity | 28 TB (2 x 14 TB) |
| Type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Rotational Speed | 5400 rpm |
| Interface | SATA III |
| Cache Memory per Drive | 512 MB |
| Initial RAID Configuration | RAID 0 |
| Pre-Format | NTFS |
Electrical
| Power Source | AC Adapter |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C |
| Certifications | NRCAN, RoHS, as per Manufacturer |
Physical
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 3.9 x 7.1 x 6.3" / 99.06 x 180.34 x 160.02 mm |
| Weight | 5.42 lb / 2.46 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 7.01 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.3 x 8.8 x 6.9" |
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