The WESTERN DIGITAL 8TB MY BOOK ESSENTIAL EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE provides reliable, high-capacity storage for your important files. Featuring automatic backup and hardware encryption, it's designed to help protect your digital life with ease.

Technical Specifications


The My Book desktop hard drive is designed to complement your personal style with a massive amount of space to store your photos, videos, music and documents.

  • Auto backup with WD Backup software for Windows; Apple Time Time Machine-compatible for Mac
  • Password protection with hardware encryption
  • Easy and ready to use out of the box
  • Reimagined design
  • Up to 8TB capacity
  • Trusted drive built with WD reliability
  • Universal connectivity

Complete Backup, Time Machine-Compatible

Equipped with WD Backup software for Windows and Apple Time Machine compatibility for Mac, the My Book desktop hard drive can back up your photos, videos, music and documents. The My Book desktop hard drive also works great with Acronis True Image WD Edition software to schedule full system backups.



Password Protection with Hardware Encryption

With built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with WD Security software, you can set your own personalized password to help keep your content private and safe.

Easy to Use

Ready to use out of the box, start transferring files, saving memories and backing up. WD Backup and WD Security software are included to help protect your data. The My Book drive is also compatible with Apple Time Machine.



Reimagined Design

The compact design of the My Book drive exudes a confidence reflective of its reliability. With up to 8TB of storage capacity, you can trust your My Book drive to be the home of your digital life.

Massive Capacity

With up to 8TB of capacity, thereís plenty of room to save the massive amounts of photos, videos, and music you love, plus your important documents.



WD Quality Inside and Out

Millions of people around the world trust their data to the My Book desktop hard drive. Designed to meet WDís demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability, we stand by the trusted My Book desktop storage with a 3-year limited warranty*.

*For more information you can contact the official customer service or visit the official website.

Key Features at a Glance

  • 8TB storage capacity
  • Automatic backup with WD Backup software and Time Machine compatibility
  • Password protection with hardware encryption
  • Reimagined design built with WD reliability
  • USB 3.0 connectivity, compatible with USB 2.0
  • Compatible with Windows 7, 8, and 10

Effortless Data Backup

Safeguard your precious memories and documents with built-in automatic backup software. The included WD Backup software makes it simple to schedule backups, and the drive is also compatible with Apple Time Machine for Mac users.

Enhanced Data Security

Keep your private information secure with robust password protection and hardware encryption. This feature adds an essential layer of security, helping to prevent unauthorized access to your stored data.

Wide Compatibility

Connect seamlessly to a variety of systems. This external hard drive is compatible with Windows 7, 8, and 10 right out of the box, offering versatile use for many desktop and laptop configurations.

Fast Connectivity

Experience quick data transfers thanks to its USB 3.0 port. Enjoy the benefits of modern connection speeds while also maintaining backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices.

Brand Western Digital Store
Item Height 6.7 Inches
Item Width 1.9 Inches
Product Dimensions 13.97 x 4.83 x 17.02 cm; 960 Grams
Hard Drive Size 8 TB
Number of USB 2.0 Ports 1
Are Batteries Included No
Country of Origin USA
Item Weight 960 g

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What operating systems is this hard drive compatible with?

A: The WESTERN DIGITAL 8TB MY BOOK ESSENTIAL EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE is compatible with Windows 7, 8, and 10. It may require reformatting for other operating systems.

Q: Does it offer data protection?

A: Yes, this drive includes password protection with hardware encryption to help secure your stored data.

Q: What kind of backup features does it have?

A: It supports automatic backup using the included WD Backup software and is also compatible with Apple Time Machine for Mac users.

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