Western Digital My Book 12TB External Hard Drive - Black

Western Digital My Book 12TB External Hard Drive - Black arrives as a reliable desktop storage solution for users who need massive capacity and hardware security for backups and media libraries.

This My Book model offers a spacious 12 TB HDD formatted to NTFS out of the box, making it ideal for Windows systems and ready to store years of photos, videos and project archives.

Connectivity is simple and fast with a Micro-USB B connector and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) support delivering up to 5000 Mbit/s maximum data transfer rate for quick file transfers. The drive is plug-and-play and includes the USB cable and an AC adapter for desktop use.

Security-conscious users benefit from built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection, plus a Kensington cable lock slot for physical security. WD bundled software—WD Discovery™, WD Backup™, WD Security™ and WD Drive Utilities™—helps you set up backups and manage the drive easily.

The My Book is designed for desktop environments with a sturdy chassis and dimensions (49 mm W x 139.3 mm D x 170.6 mm H). It operates between 5–35 °C and can be stored from -20–65 °C, supporting both Windows (Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10) and older Mac OS X releases (El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra).

Typical uses include centralized media libraries for home entertainment, automatic system backups for small office setups, and long-term archival of creative projects. Its large capacity and security features make it well suited to photographers, videographers and SMBs.

Key selling points are its 12 TB capacity, hardware 256-bit AES encryption with password protection, fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 transfers, bundled backup and utility software, and desktop-ready power adapter and chassis.

• 12 TB HDD capacity (NTFS)
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Micro-USB B), up to 5000 Mbit/s
• 256-bit AES encryption and password protection
• Includes AC adapter and USB cable; Plug and Play
• WD software bundle for backup and drive management