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WD My Book 8TB Thunderbolt Duo Dual-Drive Storage System
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WD My Book 8TB Thunderbolt Duo Dual-Drive RAID Storage System, 7200rpm Drive Speed

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WD My Book 8TB Thunderbolt Duo Dual-Drive Storage System Specifications

  • Capacity

    8TB

  • Interface

    Thunderbolt Ports x 2

  • Drive Speed

    7200rpm

  • Data Transfer Rate

    10 Gb/s (maximum)

  • System Requirements

    Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher
    Computer with Thunderbolt connector
    Thunderbolt cable

  • Configuration

    RAID 0 (max speed)
    RAID 1 (data protection/mirror mode)
    JBOD (use drives individually)

  • Power Requirements

    AC 100 - 240V (47 - 63Hz)

  • Operating Temperature

    41 to 95deg.F (5 to 35deg.C)

  • Non-Operating Temperature

    -4 to 149deg.F (-20 to 65deg.C)

  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    3.9x6.5x6.2" (9.9x16.5x15.7cm)

  • Weight

    5.07lbs (2.30kg)

About WD My Book 8TB Thunderbolt Duo Dual-Drive Storage System

The WD My Book 8TB Thunderbolt Duo is a dual-drive storage system with two Thunderbolt ports capable of up to 10 Gb/s data transfer rates. The system supports user-selectable RAID 0 and RAID 1 modes, as well as JBOD modes. Plus, since Thunderbolt ports are bidirectional, they afford high-speed multitasking. You can also daisy chain multiple devices or peripherals using the two Thunderbolt ports for better efficiency and productivity. For added convenience, the drives are user-serviceable and the system comes with the WD Drives Utilities software. A Thunderbolt cable is included so you can immediately start operating this storage-system.

WD My Book 8TB Thunderbolt Duo Dual-Drive Storage System Features

  • Move Data at Unprecedented Speeds: Video editors and other digital media professionals can do more work in less time thanks to the data transfer speed of the Thunderbolt ports on WD's My Book Thunderbolt Duo. It offers the fastest way to get information to and from your external drive
  • User-Selectable RAID or JBOD Modes: With the My Book Thunderbolt Duo, you can choose between RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring) and JBOD. RAID 0 offers the performance you need when designing or editing time-sensitive graphic-intensive media files
  • Dual Thunderbolt Ports: Daisy chain multiple devices or peripherals such as HD displays, media players, HD media capture and editing systems using the two Thunderbolt ports, if you want to maximize your workflow efficiency and productivity
  • High-Speed Multitasking: The bidirectional Thunderbolt technology delivers heightened speed for multitasking while video editing, 3D rendering and completing other graphics intensive projects
  • User-Serviceable: To replace a drive, just open the case and exchange the existing drive - no tools needed. If you fill up a drive, you can remove it and replace it with a fresh drive and begin saving even more of your work
  • WD Drives Utilities: Register your drive, run diagnostics, manage RAID or JBOD modes and more using WD Drive Utilities

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What's in the box:

  • WD My Book 8TB Thunderbolt Duo Dual-Drive Storage System
  • Thunderbolt Cable
  • AC Adapter
  • WD Drive Utilities Software
  • WD Warranty