WD My Book Essential 2TB USB 3.0/USB 2.0 3.5" External Hard Drive WDBACW0020HBK Black

Ideal for:

• Connecting with your USB 2.0 port today and using with USB 3.0 when you're ready.
• Transferring files up to three times faster when connected to a USB 3.0 port.
• Protecting your data with automatic, continuous backup.
• Adding extra storage space for photos, videos and music.
• Securing private or sensitive data with password protection and hardware encyrption.

My Book features up to a 4TB capacity, to store and protect all the chapters of your digital life. WD’s automatic, continuous backup software works quietly in the background to help protect your data using minimal PC resources. Whenever you add or change a file, it’s instantly backed up. Use WD Security to set password protection and hardware encryption and protect your files from unauthorized use or access. With this single drive you get compatibility with your USB 2.0 devices today and the ultra-fast speed of USB 3.0 when you're ready to step up to the next generation. When connected to a USB 3.0 port, My Book lets you access and save files with blazing speed. Reduce transfer time by up to three times when compared to USB 2.0 transfer rates.
Performance may vary based on user's hardware and system configuration. WD SmartWare visual backup software provides a visual display of your backup as it happens so you know your data is safe. Backup means having a second copy of your files at all times. WD's automatic backup software makes that easy. It continually works quietly in the background to help protect your data while using minimal PC resources. Whenever you save or change a file, it's instantly backed up. WD Security utility allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to protect your files from unauthorized use or access. Register your drive, set drive security, run diagnostics and more using WD Drive Utilities. We know your data is important to you. So we build the drive inside to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability. Then we place the drive in a robust enclosure designed for beauty and protection.