Product Features; Product Specifications - Western Digital WDBAAF6400EBK - My Book Essential Specifications

My Book Essential
External Hard Drives

Product Features

Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
connectivity
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.
Up to 3x faster transfer rates
When connected to a SuperSpeed
USB 3.0 port this drive lets you access
and save files up to three times faster
than USB 2.0. Transfer a 2-hour HD
movie in just three and a half minutes
instead of 13 minutes.*
*Performance may vary based on user's
hardware and system configuration.
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.

Product Specifications

INterFAce
USB 3.0 (backward compatible with
USB 2.0)
KIt coNteNtS
External hard drive
USB cable
AC adapter
WD SmartWare software
Quick Install Guide
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As used for storage capacity, one megabyte (MB) = one million bytes, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes, and one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second
(MB/s) = one million bytes per second, and gigabit per second (Gb/s) = one billion bits per second.
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 and used
recycled material to minimize waste. We
encourage you to recycle it.
DIMeNSIoNS
Height: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Depth: 5.3 in (135 mm)
Width: 1.9 in (48 mm)
Weight: 2.6 lb (1.18 kg)
oPerAtINg SPecIFIcAtIoNS
Data transfer rate: Up to 480 Mb/sec
1
in USB 2.0 mode and up to 5 Gb/sec
in USB 3.0 mode
Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C
Non-op. temperature: –20°C to 65°C
A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are
1
required to obtain SuperSpeed USB performance.
USB 3.0 transfers files up to 3x faster than USB 2.0 *
500 Photos
With USB 3.0 41 seconds
1 minute 53 seconds
With USB 2.0
2000 Songs
With USB 3.0 3 minutes 11 seconds
With USB 2.0
2-hour HD Movie
With USB 3.0
With USB 2.0
*When connected to a USB 2.0 interface data transfers will occur at USB 2.0 speeds.
SySteM coMPAtIBIlIty
Formatted NTFS for Windows XP,
®
Windows Vista ® , Windows 7
Requires reformatting for Mac OS X
®
Leopard , Snow Leopard
® ®
lIMIteD WArrANty
2 years Americas
2 years EMEA
3 years APAC
3 years Japan
7 minutes 42 seconds
3 minutes 32 seconds
13 minutes 28 seconds
cAPAcItIeS AND MoDelS
3 TB WDBACW0030HBK
2 TB WDBACW0020HBK
1.5 TB WDBACW0015HBK
1 TB WDBACW0010HBK
4178-705127-A00 Oct 2010