WD My Book Desktop Hard Drive – 4TB | WDBBGB0040HBK-EESN

The WD My Book Desktop Hard Drive – 4TB (WDBBGB0040HBK-EESN) is a reliable and high-capacity external storage solution designed for stationary use with desktop computers. Its distinctive “book-like” design helps it blend seamlessly into your workspace while providing ample room for vast amounts of digital content. This drive is more than just storage; it’s a comprehensive backup solution, equipped with software for automated backups and strong hardware encryption to ensure your valuable photos, videos, music, and documents remain private and secure.

Key Features

• Capacity: A substantial 4TB (Terabyte) of storage. This provides ample space for large photo and video collections, extensive music libraries, important documents, and system backups.
• Form Factor: Houses a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive within a compact, upright desktop enclosure, designed for stable placement on a desk. Its dimensions are approximately 170.2mm (L) × 139.7mm (W) × 48.3mm (H) and it weighs around 1kg.
• Interface: Features USB 3.2 Gen 1 (also commonly referred to as USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 3.0). This interface provides fast data transfer rates of up to 5Gb/s (SuperSpeed USB). It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports, ensuring broad compatibility.
• Connector: Uses a Micro-B connector on the drive side.
• Power Source: Requires an included AC adapter for power. This external power source ensures stable and consistent power delivery necessary for high-capacity 3.5-inch drives.
• Plug-and-Play Simplicity: Comes preformatted as exFAT for immediate out-of-the-box compatibility with both Windows PCs (Windows 10, 8.1, 7) and Mac computers (macOS High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan). Reformatting may be required for optimal use with Apple Time Machine.
• Automatic Backup Software: Includes WD Backup software (download required) for Windows, allowing you to schedule automatic backups of your important files. It is also compatible with Apple Time Machine for macOS users. WD also supports Acronis True Image WD Edition software for comprehensive system backups. Note: WD Backup has been discontinued, and users may be directed to Acronis True Image for Western Digital for backup solutions.
• Password Protection & Hardware Encryption: Features built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection (managed via WD Security software). This robust encryption helps keep your digital content private and secure from unauthorized access. You can set a personalized password and configure it for automatic unlocking on trusted computers.

Specifications

• WD Discovery Software: Helps manage the drive, connect to popular social media and cloud storage services (like Facebook, Dropbox, Google Drive) to import and back up online content, and provides access to WD Drive Utilities for diagnostics.
• Durability and Reliability: Designed to meet WD’s demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability.
• Operating Temperatures: Designed to operate effectively between 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
• Non-Operating Temperatures: Can be safely stored in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F).
• Certifications: Complies with various international standards, including FCC-ICES, CE, BSMI, RCM, VCCI, EAC, and UKCA.
• Included Accessories: The package typically includes the desktop hard drive, a Micro-USB 3.0 to USB-A cable, an AC adapter, and a quick install guide.
• Warranty: Backed by a 3-year limited warranty, providing peace of mind for consumer use.

Ideal Use Cases

• Comprehensive Data Backup: Excellent for performing full system backups of your computer, as well as backing up large personal digital archives of photos, videos, music, and documents, offering strong protection against data loss.
• Centralized Media Library: Ideal for storing and organizing extensive collections of movies, TV shows, and music. It can serve as a primary storage drive for a home media server or directly connected to compatible smart TVs or media players.
• Expanding Desktop PC Storage: Provides an immediate and significant increase in storage capacity for desktop computers, especially for users dealing with large project files (e.g., video editing, graphic design), extensive gaming libraries, or professional software.
• Long-Term Archiving: Suitable for long-term archiving of older projects, completed work, historical data, or vast digital collections that don’t require constant, high-speed access but need reliable, high-capacity storage off your primary devices.
• Consolidating Data: Perfect for users looking to consolidate data from multiple smaller drives onto one central, high-capacity unit.

Key Details

• Capacity: 4 TB (Terabytes)
• Model Number: WDBBGB0040HBK-EESN
• Connector: Micro-B
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1

Power & Performance

• Power Supply: AC Adapter (requires external power)
• Transfer Speed: (Information not provided in original data – typically around 160-200 MB/s for desktop HDDs)

Physical & Environmental

• Dimensions (L × W × H): 139.3mm × 49mm × 170.6mm (approximately 5.48″ × 1.93″ × 6.72″)
• Weight: 1 kg (approximately 2.2 lbs)
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
• Non-Operating Temperature: -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F)

Warranty

• Warranty: 3-Year Limited Warranty

Product Features:

• Effortlessly free up valuable space on devices
• Plug-and-play functionality for instant use on Windows® and Mac
• Integrated device management software with ransomware protection

Compatibility:

• Pre-formatted in exFAT for standard compatibility
• Windows® 10 or later
• macOS 11 or later (reformatting may be required)
• Compatibility varies depending on hardware configuration

Package Contents:

• WD My Book Desktop Hard Drive
• SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5Gbps)
• Device management & backup software
• AC Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide