Dual-drive Storage System
1000 GB, Triple Interface
Extraordinary Capacity
Extra Data Protection
Backup Software
Get extraordinary capacity or extra data protection with this dual-drive, triple-interface RAID storage system from WD. User serviceability and one-of-a-kind features make this the most powerful product in WDs My Book family of external drives and the preeminent storage system in its class.
WDs My Book Premium Edition II dual-drive storage system offers RAID mirroring for extra data protection or RAID striping for extraordinary capacity and performance. Triple-interface and a powerful combination of features and performance make this system the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices and anyone looking for extra assurance that their data is safe.
Product Features
Extraordinary capacity - With one terabyte (1,000 GB) of storage in this elegant, small footprint design, you have plenty of room to store an entire digital photo library, 125 hours of HD movies, or over 75 hours of DV video.
Extra data protection - For extra data protection, dedicate half the capacity for mirroring and automatically and instantaneously back up data every time you save it.
Extra-fast performance - The lighting-fast combination of FireWire 400/800 and RAID striping yields the speed you need for fast, smooth video editing, an extra-responsive Photoshop scratch disk, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects, and saving huge blocks of data in record time.
Easy to set up, easy to use - Youre up and running in a few simple steps. RAID configuration is easy with WDs intuitive RAID Wizard software
User serviceable - Easy access allows you to open the case and replace a drive. No need to send the entire system in for service.
Triple interface - Provides flexibility and performance with connections for ultra-fast FireWire 800, as well as FireWire 400 and USB 2.0.
WD Backup Software - A simple file-based backup system that's extremely easy to use.
Capacity gauge - See at a glance how much space is available on your storage system.
Intelligent drive management features - Automatic power-up, Safe Shutdown, and LED activity lights make this storage system especially easy to use.
Quiet and cool - An efficient convection cooling system and a thermostatically controlled fan keep this unit reliably cool and remarkably quiet.
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Ideal For
- Gain peace of mind with a mirrored back up of important documents and images
- Organize and archive vast photo and artwork libraries
- Edit and exchange massive audio and video projects
System Requirements
- Available USB Port
- Mac OS X 10.3 or later
- Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Package Includes
- My Book Premium Edition II Dual-drive Storage System
- FireWire 800 cable
- FireWire 400 cable
- USB cable
- Power adapter with cord
- Quick Install Guide
Important interface information
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This drive requires a USB, FireWire 400 or FireWire 800 connection
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| Performance Specifications |
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Rotational Speed |
7,200 RPM (nominal) |
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Average Latency |
4.20 ms (nominal) |
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| Seek Times |
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Read Seek Time |
8.9 ms |
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Track-To-Track Seek Time |
2.0 ms (average) |
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| Serial Transfer Rate |
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FireWire 800 |
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Serial Bus Transfer Rate (1394b) |
800 Mbits/s (Max) |
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FireWire 400 |
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Serial Bus Transfer Rate (1394a) |
400 Mbits/s (Max) |
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USB 2.0 |
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Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0) |
480 Mbits/s (Max) |
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| Physical Specifications |
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Formatted Capacity |
1,000,236 MB |
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Capacity |
1 TB |
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Interface |
Triple Interface |
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| Physical Dimensions |
| English |
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Height |
6.870 Inches (Max) |
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Length |
6.270 Inches (Max) |
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Width |
4.09 Inches (+/- 0.010 inch) |
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Weight |
4.25 Pounds |
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| Metric |
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Height |
174.61 mm (Max) |
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Length |
159.31 mm (Max) |
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Width |
104 mm |
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Weight |
1.93 kg |
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| Environmental Specifications |
| Temperature (English) |
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Operating |
41 F to 104 F |
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Non-operating |
-4 F to 149 F |
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| Temperature (Metric) |
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Operating |
5 C to 40 C |
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Non-operating |
-20 C to 65 C |
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| Electrical Specifications |
| Current Requirements |
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Power Dissipation |
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AC Input Voltage |
100-240 VAC |
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AC Input Frequency |
47-63 Hz |
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