All stock codes associated to this product
WDBACW0040HBKAESN, WDBACW0040HBK-AESN, XWDACW40HBKAESN
External Hard Drives
My Book Essential
Features:
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.
Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility.
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.
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.
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.
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 3 times faster than USB 2.0. Transfer a 2-hour HD movie in just 3 minutes instead of 13 minutes.
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.
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.
Planet friendly.
We designed a small box to minimize waste and used recycled material. We encourage you to recycle it.
Did you know...
With WD SmartWare, your data is automatically backed up every time you hit save?
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.
Password protection for privacy.
Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access with password protection and encryption.
WD SmartWare
Your data is not just data, it's your family photos, your financial documents, your music - your life. You know you should back it up, but many of you don't. We understand. We've talked to lots of people and we've heard the reasons why people don't back up - there's no time; it's a pain; their data's not organized; they don't know how. Using what we've learned, we developed easy, automatic backup software we hope you'll really use because we understand the importance of your data.
It's easy.
You're up and running in a few simple steps. Once you set it up, you can forget it because the rest is automatic.
It finds your data.
- A unique visual interface lets you see the WD drives connected to
your computer.
- WD SmartWare automatically scans your computer and finds all of your personal files, including e-mail.
- Select the files and folders that you want backed up or back up your files by category. It's up to you.
- The backup gauges show how much information you have to be backed up in each category. You can even mouse over a category to see a
file count.
- Simply click "Start Backup" and WD SmartWare will automatically start backing up your files.
- As your backup is running the category gauges will change color showing you the backup as it happens.
- When finished, you'll see a status screen and information about your backup. You only have to do this once. After the first backup, your files will be backed up automatically every time you change or add a file.
Gategory backup
File backup
WD SmartWare is always watching your computer, so when you change a file and save it, create new files, add new pictures, movies, or songs, WD SmartWare will instantly back them up.
It's easy to bring back lost files.
If you ever accidentally delete an important file, or need to get an earlier version of a file, you can find and retrieve it in seconds with the easy-to-use retrieve interface.
File retrieval
You're in control.
WD SmartWare software is also a control center for your WD external drives. From it you can:
Customize your backup
Set drive security
Run diagnostics
Manage the power settings, and more..
You've taken the time to create it or capture it — everything that matters to you, from financial to sentimental. But you're just one system error, one spilled latte, one stolen backpack away from losing it all.
If it matters to you, make a second copy!
Like a jet plane with more than one engine you need a backup. If your files are backed up and an important file is lost, you can relax because you have a copy.
Make it automatic. Set it and forget it.
Its not hard in fact, its easy. Heres how:
You don't have to think about backup everyday if you use backup software that automatically makes a second copy for you instantly.
Western Digital offers several models of external hard drives that include automatic, continuous backup software.
My Passport
My Book Essential
My Book for Mac
My Book Live
My Book Live Duo
Be selective.
Protect the files you create yourself whether they are text documents, e-mail messages, pictures, music, videos or game saves. If you made them, you want to save them and keep them nearby.
You don't have to back up your entire system a time consuming task that duplicates the issues you've built up over time on your hard drive. If your system fails, use the original copies of your software programs and reinstall your operating system to get a fresh start.
You can back up to CDs or DVDs, but this is a slow, manual process. And contrary to popular belief, most CDs and DVDs are not permanent. Low-priced CDRs may not be readable in as few as two years and thumb drives are small, lower capacities, and easy to lose.
The best backup medium is an external hard drive. It takes stacks of CDs or DVDs and handfuls of thumb drives to back up all the data that could be stored on a single external hard drive. High-capacity external drives are fast and allow you to keep all your backed up data in one place. For extra safety, get a two-drive external storage system and dedicate half the capacity for mirroring to automatically and instantaneously back up your backup every time. WD's external hard drives are sleek, stylish, made for your grab-and-go lifestyle and most come with our easy-to-use backup software... so let WD be your backup plan!
Specifications:
My Book Essential Edition 4 TB Hard Drives ( WDBACW0040HBK)
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Interface |
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 |
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| Performance Specifications |
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| Serial Transfer Rate |
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USB 3.0 |
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Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 3.0) |
5 Gb/s (Max) |
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USB 2.0 |
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Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0) |
480 Mb/s (Max) |
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| Physical Specifications |
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Capacity |
4 TB |
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| Physical Dimensions |
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| English |
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Height |
6.50 Inches |
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Depth |
5.3 Inches |
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Width |
1.9 Inches |
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Weight |
2.60 Pounds |
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| Metric |
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Height |
165 mm |
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Depth |
135 mm |
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Width |
48.0 mm |
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Weight |
1.18 kg |
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| Environmental Specifications |
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| Temperature (English) |
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Operating |
41 F to 95 F |
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Non-operating |
-4 F to 149 F |
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| Temperature (Metric) |
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Operating |
5 C to 35 C |
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Non-operating |
-20 C to 65 C |
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| Electrical Specifications |
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| Current Requirements |
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Power Dissipation |
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AC Input Voltage |
100-240 VAC |
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AC Input Frequency |
47-63 Hz |
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