WDBACW0020HBK-EESN WESTERN DIGITAL, WDBACW0020HBK-EESN Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: WDBACW0020HBK-EESN
• Description: DRIVE, MY BOOK ESSENTIAL USB3.0 2TB, WD
• Manufacturer: WESTERN DIGITAL

Specifications of WDBACW0020HBK-EESN

• Internal / External Drive: External
• Drive Size - Imperial: 3.5"
• Interface Type: USB 3.0/2.0
• Hard Drive Capacity: 2TB

My Book Essential
External Hard Drives
Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
connectivity
A single drive with universal compatibility
today and next-generation speed for
tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 now and
step up to USB 3.0 speed when you’re
ready.
Up to 3x faster transfer rates
When connected to a SuperSpeed
USB 3.0 port this drive lets you access
and save les up to three times faster
than USB 2.0. Transfer a 2-hour HD
movie in just three and a half minutes
instead of 13 minutes.*
*Performance may vary based on user’s
hardware and system con guration.
WD quality inside and out
For over 20 years, millions of people
worldwide have trusted their data to WD
hard drives. We are successful because
we understand the importance of your
data and our rst concern is keeping that
data safe.
INTERFACE
USB 3.0 (backward compatible with
USB 2.0)
KIT CONTENTS
External hard drive
USB cable
AC adapter
WD SmartWare software
Quick Install Guide
Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book and Put Your Life On It are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; My Book Essential and WD SmartWare are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other
companies. Pictures shown may vary from actual products. Not all products may be available in all regions of the world. All product and packaging speci cations subject to change without notice. The term of your limited warranty depends on the country in which your product was
purchased. Please visit our web site at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for a list of the speci c countries in these regions.
© 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
As used for storage capacity, one megabyte (MB) = one million bytes, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes, and one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second
(MB/s) = one million bytes per second, and gigabit per second (Gb/s) = one billion bits per second.
Product Features
Product Speci cations
WD SmartWare software
You’re in control of your backup.
Install all the features, select just the
components you need, or if you prefer,
choose not to use the software at all.
Automatic, continuous backup
Works quietly in the background to
protect your data using minimal PC
resources. Whenever you add or change
a le it’s instantly backed up.
Password protection for privacy
Gain peace of mind knowing that your
data is protected from unauthorized
access with password protection and
encryption.*
* A model with disabled encryption is
also available.
Planet friendly
We designed a small box and used
recycled material to minimize waste. We
encourage you to recycle it.
DIMENSIONS
Height:
Depth:
Width:
Weight:
OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
Data transfer rate:
in USB 2.0 mode and up to 5 Gb/sec
in USB 3.0 mode
Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C
Non-op. temperature: –20°C to 65°C
1
required to obtain SuperSpeed USB performance.
A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certi ed cable are
6.5 in (165 mm)
5.3 in (135 mm)
1.9 in (48 mm)
2.6 lb (1.18 kg)
1
Up to 480 Mb/sec
USB 3.0 transfers les up to 3x faster than USB 2.0 *
*When connected to a USB 2.0 interface data transfers will occur at USB 2.0 speeds.
500 Photos
With USB 3.0
With USB 2.0
2000 Songs
With USB 3.0
With USB 2.0
2-hour HD Movie
With USB 3.0
With USB 2.0
SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
Formatted NTFS for Windows
Windows Vista
Requires reformatting for Mac OS
Leopard
LIMITED WARRANTY
2 years
2 years
3 years
3 years
®
, Snow Leopard
Americas
EMEA
APAC
Japan
®
, Windows 7
41 seconds
®
1 minute 53 seconds
®
3 minutes 11 seconds
XP,
®
X
3 minutes 32 seconds
7 minutes 42 seconds
CAPACITIES AND MODELS
1.5 TB
3 TB
2 TB
1 TB
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