My Book
™
Duo
Desktop RAID Storage
User Manual
Accessing Online Support
Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics:
▪ Registration – Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers at: register.wdc.com
▪ Downloads –Download software and updates for your WD product at: support.wdc.com/downloads
▪ Email Support – Get technical and other support through email at: support.wdc.com/support
▪ Warranty & RMA Services – Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, accessories, and data
recovery information at: support.wdc.com/warranty
▪ Knowledge Base – Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID at: support.wdc.com/knowledgebase
▪ WD Community – Share your thoughts and connect with other WD users at: community.wdc.com
▪ Phone Support – Get phone numbers for contacting support by region at: support.wdc.com
Table of Contents
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Accessing Online Support.................................................................................ii
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1 About Your WD Storage Device....................................................................1
Features.............................................................................................................................1
Retail Box Contents..........................................................................................................1
Operating System Compatibility....................................................................................2
File System........................................................................................................................2
Physical Description.........................................................................................................2
Front LED..............................................................................................................................3
Power Button....................................................................................................................... 4
USB
™
Connectors................................................................................................................4
Kensington
®
Security Slot.................................................................................................. 4
Power Connector & Power Adapter.................................................................................. 4
Registering Your WD Product........................................................................................ 5
Handling Precautions.......................................................................................................5
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2 Getting Started..............................................................................................6
Connecting the Device....................................................................................................6
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3 WD Discovery Software................................................................................ 7
Installing WD Discovery Software.................................................................................. 7
WD Discovery Software – App & Device Access.......................................................... 8
WD Discovery Software – Import Data from a Cloud Service..................................... 8
Checking for Software Updates..................................................................................... 9
Firmware Update............................................................................................................. 9
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4 WD Backup
™
Software..................................................................................11
How the Backup Function Works..................................................................................11
Backing Up to a WD Device.......................................................................................... 12
Backing Up to a Cloud Service......................................................................................13
How the Restore Function Works.................................................................................14
Restoring Files.................................................................................................................14
View & Edit a Backup Plan............................................................................................. 15
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5 WD Security Software................................................................................. 16
Password Protecting the Device...................................................................................16
Unlocking the Device..................................................................................................... 17
With WD Security Software..............................................................................................17
Changing Your Password...............................................................................................17
Disable the Device Lock Feature...................................................................................18
Five Invalid Password Attempts.................................................................................... 18
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6 WD Drive Utilities Software.........................................................................19
Diagnose – Checking Drive Health................................................................................19
RAID Management..........................................................................................................19
RAID Status........................................................................................................................ 20
Disk Status.......................................................................................................................... 21
RAID Configuration............................................................................................................ 21
Settings...........................................................................................................................22
Sleep Timer........................................................................................................................22
LED Settings.......................................................................................................................23
Drive Erase......................................................................................................................23
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7 Acronis
®
True Image
™
WD Edition..............................................................25
Download and Install.....................................................................................................25
How to install Acronis True Image WD Edition on a Windows PC.............................. 25
Performing a Backup..................................................................................................... 25
Performing a backup using Acronis True Image WD Edition Software........................25
Performing Recovery.....................................................................................................25
Restoring an image backup from Acronis True Image WD Edition Software..............26
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8 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 27
Replacing a Drive........................................................................................................... 27
Removing........................................................................................................................... 27
Adding................................................................................................................................28
SES Driver - What is it?..................................................................................................29
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9 Knowledge Base and FAQ..........................................................................30
Frequently Asked Questions.........................................................................................30
Uninstalling the WD Software – Windows......................................................................30
Uninstalling the WD Software – macOS..........................................................................30
WD Knowledge Base Articles.......................................................................................30
WD Discovery Software Online User Guide....................................................................30
WD Discovery Software Solutions and Troubleshooting.............................................. 30
How to Partition and Format a WD Drive on Windows and macOS.............................31
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How to Physically Connect or Disconnect a WD External Drive...................................31
Problems Booting a PC with an External USB Drive Connected................................... 31
Windows or macOS Cannot Find My Drive..................................................................... 31
Explanation of exFAT......................................................................................................... 31
Where to Download Software..........................................................................................31
How To Get an RMA To Replace a Defective Product, or Obtain a Power Supply
or USB Cable for a WD product..................................................................................31
Other Knowledge Base Articles....................................................................................32
Apple
®
Time Machine
®
Backup....................................................................................... 32
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Backup......................................................................................... 32
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10 Compliance and Warranty Information................................................... 33
Regulatory Compliance.................................................................................................33
FCC Class B Information................................................................................................... 33
ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement........................................................................................ 33
Safety Compliance............................................................................................................ 33
CE Compliance For Europe.............................................................................................. 34
Environmental Compliance (China)..............................................................................34
Warranty Information.................................................................................................... 34
Obtaining Service..............................................................................................................34
Limited Warranty...............................................................................................................35
Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand).............................................................35
Obtaining Service..............................................................................................................36
Warranty............................................................................................................................ 36
GNU General Public License (“GPL”)............................................................................ 37
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1
About Your WD Storage Device
The My Book
™
Duo drive has massive capacity ideal for storing photos, videos,
documents and music. It’s super-fast thanks to WD Red
™
drives inside and use of
the USB Type-C
™
port. That USB Type-C port with all cables included makes it
universally compatible (supports USB 3.1 Gen 1/3.0/2.0). Two USB Type-A hub ports
deliver
flexibility for additional accessories.
▪ Features
▪ Retail Box Contents
▪ Operating System Compatibility
▪ File System Information
▪ Physical Description
▪ Registering Your WD Product
▪ Handling Precautions
Features
Massive Capacity — Free up valuable space on all your computers. Store and back up
your photo, video and music collections, and important documents in one reliable
place.
RAID-0 Ready Out of the Box — Ready to perform at maximum speed and capacity in
default mode, RAID-0.
Reconfigure the drive to RAID-1 for redundancy (data
mirroring), or use it as two independent drives (JBOD) with the included WD Drive
Utilities
™
software.
RAID Optimized WD Red
™
Drives — The My Book
™
Duo drive comes with RAID-
optimized WD Red
™
drives inside to deliver high-speed, quality storage to rely on.
RAID-optimized
firmware is perfect for two-disk array systems with auto
management of drive operations to help ensure read/write cycle data integrity.
USB 3.1 Gen 1-Ready, USB 3.0 Compatibility — Compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB
3.0, the My Book
™
Duo drive works to deliver high-speed connectivity no matter
the interface. Includes both USB Type-C
™
to Type-C and Type-C to Type-A cables.
USB 3.0 Hub Ports — The My Book
™
Duo drive can serve as a quasi-docking station
with 2x USB 3.0 Type-A hub ports for accessories, including additional storage,
keyboard and mouse, card readers, USBs, or phone sync and charge.
256-bit AES Hardware Encryption and Password Protection — The My Book
™
Duo drive
comes with 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption with WD Security
™
software built in
to help keep private content secure. Set a personalized password to activate
hardware encryption and data protection.
Retail Box Contents
Your My Book Duo retail box includes the following items:
▪ My Book Duo two-bay storage unit, with WD Discovery
™
, WD Backup
™
,
WD Drive Utilities
™
, and WD Security
™
software installation
files.
▪ USB
™
3.1 Gen-1 Type-C
™
to Type-C
™
Cable
▪ USB
™
3.1 Gen-1 Type-C
™
to Type-A Cable
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▪ Disk Replacement Tool
▪ AC to DC Power Adapter
▪ Quick Install Guide
▪ Drive Replacement Guide
Operating System Compatibility
The My Book Duo device, along with the following software: WD Discovery, WD
Backup
1
, WD Security, and WD Drive Utilities, are compatible with these operating
systems:
Table 1.1
Windows
®
macOS
™
/ OS X
®
Windows 7 OS X Maverick – 10.9
Windows 8.x OS X Yosemite – 10.10
Windows 10 OS X El Capitan – 10.11
macOS Sierra – 10.12
Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating
system. For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest updates.
File System
The My Book Duo device is pre-formatted as a single NTFS partition for
compatibility with all supported Windows operating systems. This
file system can
be reformatted for compatibility with other operating systems. See the following
references for modifying the partition and Format type:
▪ Drive Erase and Format
▪ Answer ID 3865 | How to partition and format a WD drive without the WD Drive
Utilities software
Physical Description
The My Book Duo device has a single front LED that shows the various conditions
for Device Power and Device Activity. It also includes a rear-facing power button
and various connectors that are illustrated in Figure 1.1.
1
WD Backup software is not compatible with any version of macOS or OS X.
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Figure 1.1
1. Front LED Indicator – indicating device power and device activity with a white
or amber light.
2. Power Button
3. Two (2) USB Type-A Ports – using the USB 3.1 Gen-1 communications protocol
4. One (1) USB Type-C Port – using the USB 3.1 Gen-1 communications protocol
5. DC In Power Connector – 12 volts direct current
6. Kensington
®
Security Slot – anti-theft system
Front LED
1. Front LED
When active, the front LED on a My Book Duo device will illuminate as a white or
amber colored light. The LED is either on, off or blinks with a certain rhythm to
indicate a
specific "System Condition". A "System Condition" list is outlined below
in Table 1.2.
Table 1.2
LED Behavior
LED Color System Condition
No LED light illuminated Off Power is Off or Disconnected
Solid Light - no blinking White Device is On and Ready
"Normal Breathing" rhythm White Transferring Data
"Slow Breathing" rhythm White Powering Up or Initializing
"Heartbeat" rhythm White RAID Rebuilding
"Fast Breathing" rhythm Amber
Attention Required! - Use the WD Drive
Utilities software to check the status of the
device.
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Power Button
The My Book Duo device has a rear-facing power button with the following power
related functions:
Table 1.3
Power Button
Function
Device Operation
Press Once System will stop all services, clear cache and shut down gracefully.
Press and Hold
for 4 Seconds
When the power button is pressed and held for at least four seconds, the system
will force a shut down without any consideration for gracefully stopping services
or clearing cache.
USB
™
Connectors
The My Book Duo device has three (3) USB connectors, which are consolidated into
the following two functions:
1. Two (2) USB 3.1 Gen-1 Type-A Connectors – These two Type-A USB connectors
form a USB hub for connecting other USB devices to the My Book Duo external
storage device.
2. One (1) USB 3.1 Gen-1 Type-C Connector – This is the main USB interface to
connect the device to a host, such as a desktop computer or notebook
computer.
Kensington
®
Security Slot
As part of an anti-theft system, the Kensington
®
security slot accepts a standard
Kensington security cable (sold separately). For more information about the
Kensington security slot, the Kensington Security System, and available Kensington
products, visit www.kensington.com.
Power Connector & Power Adapter
The My Book Duo device has a standard 5.5 mm DC coaxial power connector with a
2.5 mm pin. Depending on the storage capacity of the unit, the power adapter will
be rated for 36 watts or 48 watts. The two different power adapters are listed
below and are packaged with the appropriate model.
▪ 12 TB Capacity and Below: 12 volts, 3 amp (36 watt) wall-wart style power adapter.
▪ 16 TB Capacity and Above: 12 volts, 4 amp (48 watt) universal power adapter with
a separate AC power cord. This power adapter is backwards compatible with My
Book Duo units that are 12 TB or less in capacity.
Note: If the My Book Duo device model was originally 12 TB in capacity or less, and the drives are
upgraded to increase the capacity beyond 12 TB, the power adapter must be updated to the
specified 12 volt, 4 amp (48 watt) unit. An updated power adapter can be obtained through WD
Support. Reference: Knowledge Base Answer ID 8.
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Registering Your WD Product
Always register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. You
can easily register your device using the WD Discovery software. Another way is to
register online at register.wdc.com.
Handling Precautions
WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during
unpacking and installation. A WD device may be damaged by rough handling,
shock, or vibration. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and
installing your external storage device:
▪ Do not drop or jolt the device.
▪ Do not move the device during activity.
▪ Do not use this product as a portable device.
▪ To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of the enclosure’s air slots.
▪ Always use this device with the
specified power supply unit.
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Getting Started
Getting started with a My Book Duo device includes physically connecting the
device to power and to a computer system, then installing the WD Discovery
software.
Figure 2.1
Connecting the Device
Before you begin, make sure your computer system is turned on with your operating system
fully loaded and ready for hardware and software installation. Then continue with the
following steps.
1. Connect the included power supply unit to your My Book Duo device and
power-on the unit as is illustrated in Figure 2.1.
2. Connect the My Book Duo device to your computer system with the included
USB Type-C cable or the USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable.
a. The USB Type-C connector on the cable should be connected to the My
Book Duo device. The other end of the cable (Type-A or Type-C) should be
connected to the computer system.
b. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to close it. The WD
Discovery software installs the proper driver for your device.
3. Now that the device is physically connected to power, and connected to your
computer system via USB, continue with the software setup portion of this
process by using the WD Discovery software and the steps outlined in the next
section of this user manual.
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WD Discovery Software
▪ Installing the WD Discovery Software
▪ WD Discovery Software – App & Device Access
▪ WD Discovery Software – Import Data from a Cloud Service
▪ Checking for Software Updates
▪ Device Firmware Updates
The WD Discovery software is a collection of software tools that includes WD
Backup
™
, WD Drive Utilities, and WD Security software. (WD Backup software is not
available for macOS / OS X.) The WD Discovery software is a tray application –
once installed a small icon appears in the Windows system tray in the lower right-
hand corner of the screen. When the tray icon is selected, the WD Discovery
software menu opens. For macOS / OS X use Launchpad to access the WD
Discovery software after it has been installed.
Online References:
▪ WD Discovery Online User Guide
▪ WD Discovery Solutions and Troubleshooting
Figure 3.1
The top menu for the WD Discovery software is illustrated above in Figure 3.1. This
menu bar is used to gain access to these functions:
▪ Devices – this lists all currently connected and available WD devices.
▪ Apps – this lists all of the apps available through the WD Discovery software. This
includes WD Backup, WD Drive Utilities, WD Security software and third-party
software.
▪ Megaphone Icon – this icon provides an area for you to provide feedback to WD
regarding the WD Discovery software experience.
▪ Three-Line Collapsed Menu Icon – this icon represents a collapsed menu. When
expanded, it gives various options such as the Preferences for updating the WD
Discovery software and the option to quit the app.
Installing WD Discovery Software
The WD Discovery software can be installed from your device or you can download
it from the WD support website: support.wdc.com
1. Double-click WD Discovery.exe.
2. Click Install Now.
3. The WD Discovery software installation process may prompt for a system
restart. Restart the system if so directed.
4. Install applications and updates as needed.
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The WD Discovery software displays a list of connected devices, available software
downloads, update messages, and a link for registering your device. If you have not
yet registered your device, do this now through the WD Discovery software.
WD Discovery Software – App & Device Access
By default for a Windows operating system, the WD Discovery software is visible in
the system tray. A single Click of this system tray icon will open the WD Discovery
software menu. You can also Double-Click the desktop icon to open the same
menu. For macOS / OS X use Launchpad to open the WD Discovery software.
From the WD Discovery software top menu, Click Apps to download the following
tools for your device:
▪ WD Backup software – allows you to setup and manage a backup plan, or
restore from a backup plan. This is a separate application that can be
downloaded, installed, and updated through the WD Discovery software menu.
The WD Backup software is not available for macOS / OS X.
▪ WD Security software – allows you to password protect the content on your WD
device. This is a separate application that can be downloaded, installed, and
updated through the WD Discovery software menu.
▪ WD Drive Utilities software – monitors and manages the health of your WD
device. This includes managing or changing the disk
configuration and file
system. The WD Drive Utilities software automatically installs when the WD
Discovery software is installed on the computer system.
WD Discovery Software – Import Data from a Cloud
Service
As a separate function from the WD Backup software, the WD Discovery software allows
you to import data (or backup data) from an existing cloud service, such as Dropbox
™
,
Google Drive
™
, OneDrive
™
, Facebook
™
and Instagram
™
to the My Book Duo device. This WD
Discovery software feature is the opposite of the WD Backup software, which backs up data
to a cloud service.
Note:
Cloud account registration may be required. Cloud services may be changed, terminated or
interrupted at any time and may vary by country.
Prerequisite: To import data with the WD Discovery software make sure you already have
an active cloud service account for the service you want to import, then follow these steps:
1. Open the WD Discovery software.
2. Click Devices on the top menu.
3. Under "CONNECTED DEVICES" is the option "Import Data". Click the Import
button.
4. When prompted to sign-in to cloud storage or social media, Click the Continue
button.
5. Select the desired cloud service to import.
6. When prompted to do so, sign-in to the service.
7. The WD Discovery software will ask for permission to access the data located
with your cloud service. Click Allow to continue.
8. Choose the storage location or target from the list of devices displayed.
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9. If the storage location is locked, Click the Unlock button and continue with Step
9a, otherwise go to Step 10.
a. Clicking the Unlock button will open the WD Security software dialog box
so that a password can be entered to unlock the device. Note: This will also
close the WD Discovery software, but not the import process.
b. Enter your password in the Password
field and Click Unlock Drive.
c. Click Close on the WD Security software dialog box.
d. Reopen the WD Discovery software and Select the storage device that you
just unlocked.
10. On the WD Discovery software menu, the cloud service you selected will now
display with the current import (backup) status, such as "Import completed".
11. The import process through the WD Discovery software has completed. This is
not a scheduled backup.
Checking for Software Updates
WD Backup / WD Security / WD Drive Utilities – Updates to WD Backup, WD Security,
and WD Drive Utilities software are made available through the WD Discovery
software. If an update is available, it will be listed with the installed software on the
WD Discovery software list of installed Apps. Follow the steps below.
1. Open the WD Discovery software.
2. On the top menu, Click Apps.
3. If an update is available, it will be listed with the installed software noted on the
WD Discovery software list of installed Apps. Click the Update selection under
the Open button.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts and allow the update process to complete.
WD Discovery – The update process for WD Discovery software is different. If an
update is available, a
notification will briefly display, then dock itself under the
section "NOTIFICATIONS". To update the WD Discovery software, follow these
steps:
1. Open the WD Discovery software.
2. On the top menu, Click the three-line collapsed menu icon in the upper right-hand
corner. This three-line collapsed menu is illustrated at the beginning of this
chapter.
3. Click Preferences.
4. Under the the section "CURRENT VERSION" Click the Update button.
▪ If the Update button does not appear, then there is no update available for
your installation of WD Discovery.
▪ Additionally, the version number of the WD Discovery software is displayed
in this section and it will look similar to this: "WD Discovery 1.3.247". The
series of numbers for your version will be different.
5. This will install the WD Discovery software update.
Firmware Update
Firmware updates for the My Book Duo device are done through the WD Discovery
software. Install the WD Discovery software, if this has not yet been done -
Installing the WD Discovery Software.
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Firmware updates are pushed to your device through the WD Discovery software,
thus they cannot be done manually. When a new firmware is available, this will
become available under the "NOTIFICATIONS" section of the WD Discovery
software menu. To continue with this process, follow these steps:
1. Open the WD Discovery software.
2. Click Devices on the top menu bar.
3. Under the section "NOTIFICATIONS" will be a message that a firmware update
is available.
▪ You may have to Click the down arrow (v) that is to the right of the heading
"NOTIFICATIONS" and then scroll down on the the WD Discovery software
menu to see the
notification.
4. Click the word here highlighted in the firmware update message.
5. This will launch the FirmewareUpdater.exe
file. The operating system may
request a confirmation to execute this file. Select Yes if you agree.
Note: If multiple Direct Attached Storage (DAS, e.g. My Book Duo, My Passport) devices are
connected to the computer system and powered-on, the Firmware Update will not inform you
which product(s) require the firmware update.
6. Carefully follow the on-screen instructions provided during the firmware update
process. This will include disconnecting each DAS device connected to the
computer system, then plugging in one at a time and have the
FirmwareUpdater scan the device to verify if it is the recipient for the
firmware
update. The scan process is executed each time the Rescan button is selected.
7. Accept the License Agreement
8. Follow the on-screen instructions.
9. Click Exit when the process has completed.
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WD Backup
™
Software
The WD Backup software is a scheduled backup application that automatically
backs up the files that you select on the schedule that you specify. The WD Backup
software includes these functions:
▪ How the Backup Function Works
◦ Backing Up to a WD Device
◦ Backing Up to a Cloud Service
▪ How the Restore Function Works
◦ Restoring Files
Note: The WD Backup software is designed for compatible Windows operating systems and is not
compatible with macOS or OS X.
How the Backup Function Works
When you create a backup plan, you specify the backup:
▪ Target – this is the external storage location where you will copy your files for
backup protection. The backup target can be any supported:
◦ External storage device
◦ Cloud service account
▪ Source – these are the computer
files and folders that you want to copy to the
backup target for backup protection. The backup source can be any:
◦ Internal hard drive or hard drive partition
◦ External storage drive
◦ Supported cloud service account
▪ Schedule – the time of day, which day(s) of week, and which week(s) of the
month that you want to run the backup.
When you click Start Backup after creating a backup plan, the WD Backup software
copies all of the
specified backup source files and folders to the specified backup
target. Then, on the schedule you
specified, the WD Backup software automatically
backs up any:
▪ New file that was created in or copied to a backup-protected device or folder
▪ Existing backup-protected file that was changed
This protection is automatic – the WD Backup software does it for you without any
action on your part. Just leave the backup source and target devices connected to
your computer.
Note: Whenever you disconnect and reconnect a backup target or source device, the WD Backup
software rescans the backup source device for new or changed files and resumes automatic backup
protection according to the schedule.
Excluded Files – The WD Backup software will not back up its own backup plan or
files that have specific:
▪ Attributes: reparsePoint, temporary
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▪ Names: \AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows, [CommonApplicationData]
\Western Digital\, [CommonApplicationData]\Microsoft\Windows\Caches\,
config.msi, MSOCache, ntuser.dat, ntuser.ini, [RecycleBin], $recycle.bin, recycler,
[Root]\Drivers\, [Root]\Temp\, System Volume Information, .WD Hidden Items,
[Windows]
▪ Extensions: .ds_store, .temp, .tmp, .wdsync
▪ Start value: ~
▪ End values: desktop.ini, .dropbox, .dropbox.attr,
hiberfil.sys, -journal,
pagefile.sys, thumbs.db
Backing Up to a WD Device
Follow these steps to
configure a backup plan through the WD Backup software:
1. Open the WD Backup software.
2. Click the Backup icon on the top menu.
3. Then Click the Add Backup Plan button on the bottom menu.
4. The "Select your WD storage device or cloud service" dialog box shows all of
the hardware devices and cloud service accounts that you can use for a backup
target device.
5. Select the device that you want to use as your backup target or destination.
a. If you have more than three available devices, use the left- and right-scroll
buttons to see them all.
b. To backup to Dropbox or a Cloud Service account, go to the Section:
Backing Up to a Cloud Service, otherwise continue with the next Step.
6. Click Next to display the "Setup Complete" dialog box.
Note: If you receive the message: "No writable partition found" follow these four sub-steps
before continuing with Step 7:
1.
Click Unlock...
2.
Click Yes to allow WD Drive Unlock.exe to execute.
3.
Enter the password to unlock the device and Click Unlock Drive.
4.
The message "Your drive is now unlocked" will appear. Click Exit and continue with Step 7.
7. Click Edit Schedule. This will open a box providing options for the backup to run
Hourly, Daily, or Monthly. Select the desired option.
a. Hourly: This schedule type has no options and will back up hourly.
b. Daily: This provides options to select the day(s) of the week to perform this
back up plan and at what time this should start.
c. Monthly: This provides options for selecting which week(s) of the month and
what day(s) of the week a back up plan should execute, plus at what time it
should start.
8. Click Edit Files to choose which
files to back up. By default, only the users
Documents are part of the back up plan. This can be modfied under the
categories: Libraries or My Computer. Select the desired option.
a. Libraries: This option allows you to select which Libraries to back up, such
as CameraRoll, Documents, Music, Pictures, SavedPictures, and Videos.
b. My Computer: This option allows you to select all applicable
files or to be
more selective.
9. Click Start Backup to initiate the backup plan and to exit WD Backup.
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Backing Up to a Cloud Service
Follow these steps to have the WD Backup software use a cloud service as a back up
destination.
Prerequisite: Setup and configure the cloud service you want to use as your backup
destination, such as Dropbox
®
, before continuing with this process.
1. Open the WD Backup software.
2. Click the Backup icon on the top menu.
3. Click the Add Backup Plan button on the bottom menu.
4. The "Select your WD storage device or cloud service" dialog box shows all of
the hardware devices and cloud service accounts that you can use for a backup
target device.
5. Click the Dropbox option and then Click Next.
Note: If you receive the message: "No writable partition found" follow these four sub-steps
before continuing with Step 6:
1.
Click Unlock...
2.
Click Yes to allow WD Drive Unlock.exe to execute.
3.
Enter the password to unlock the device and Click Unlock Drive.
4.
The message "Your drive is now unlocked" will appear. Click Exit and continue with Step
6.
6. On the Connect to Dropbox dialog box Click Sign In. The WD Backup software
initiates a connection request on your behalf and uses your Web browser to
access the Dropbox website.
a. On the Dropbox website, if you have not
configured your account to
remember your login credentials, type your email address and password
and click Sign In to see the connection request from the WD Backup
software.
b. Click Allow to accept the connection request.
c. You will be presented with a lengthy alpha-numeric code. Click and copy
this code.
d. Close or minimize the browser window that opened for this task.
e. Paste the code into the Authorization Code
field on the Connect to Dropbox
dialog box.
f. Click Finish.
7. This will open a new dialog box, which allows you to schedule the back up and
select the
files to back up.
8. Click Edit Schedule. This will open a box providing options for the backup to run
Hourly, Daily, or Monthly. Select the desired option.
a. Hourly: This schedule type has no options and will back up hourly.
b. Daily: This provides options to select the day(s) of the week to perform this
back up plan and at what time this should start.
c. Monthly: This provides options for selecting which week(s) of the month and
what day(s) of the week a back up plan should execute, plus at what time it
should start.
9. Click Edit Files to choose which
files to back up. By default, only the users
Documents are part of the back up plan. This can be
modfied under the
categories: Libraries or My Computer. Select the desired option.
a. Libraries: This option allows you to select which Libraries to back up, such
as CameraRoll, Documents, Music, Pictures, SavedPictures, and Videos.
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b. My Computer: This option allows you to select all applicable files or to be
more selective.
10. After the Edit Schedule and Edit Files process, Click Start Backup. The back up
plan will execute.
11. Click Close to exit the WD Backup software.
How the Restore Function Works
The WD Backup software makes it easy for you to restore backed up files from your backup
target device to either:
▪ Their original locations on the backup source device
▪ Any other location you select
Restore is generally a four-step process:
1. Select the backup target device and the scheduled backup that has the
files
you want to restore.
2. Select the location where you want to restore the files.
3. Specify what you want to restore – either individual files and folders, or
everything.
4. Restore the files.
Restoring Files
To restore files using the WD Backup software, follow these steps:
1. Open the WD Backup software.
2. Click the Restore icon on the top menu. This will open the "Restore a backup"
dialog box.
3. If you have more than one backup target device connected to your computer,
Click to select the one that has the backup
files you want to restore.
a. Any Cloud Service used as a back up location through the WD Backup
software will be included in this list.
4. When asked, "Where do you want to restore your
files?" select one of the
options listed: Original Location or Select Location.
a. Original Location: This will restore the files to the original location. If this
option is selected, continue with Step 5.
b. Select Location: Use this option if you choose to restore the backup to a
location other than the original location.
▪ If Select Location is chosen, then Click Browse....
▪ Use the folder structure view of your computer to navigate to the new
restore location.
▪ Once the new restore location is selected, Click Select Folder.
▪ This will take you back to the "Restore a backup" dialog box. Next, Click
the Select Files to Restore... button.
5. By default, all the
files that are backed up will be selected for a restore. If you
choose this option, continue with Step 7.
6. Alternatively,
specific files and folders can be selected for the restore process.
Use the folder structure to make the desired selection.
7. Click Restore.
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8. The "Restore in Progress" idicator will display. When the restore process has
successfully completed, Click Close.
9. To end this process, Click Close on the "Restore Files" dialog box.
10. Click Close to exit the WD Backup software.
View & Edit a Backup Plan
An existing Backup Plan can be viewed, modified, or deleted by following these
steps:
1. Open the WD Backup software.
2. Click the Backup icon on the top menu bar.
3. This will display the "Current backup plan" list. Click the Backup Plan that you
want to modify.
Note: Any Backup Plan that is listed as "Offline" means that the connected device used during
the Add Backup Plan process is not detected. This may happen if you erase a drive or
disconnect a device. To eliminate the Offline status, you may need to reconnect the device or
use the "Delete Backup Plan" function.
4. After selecting the Backup Plan you want to modify, use the Edit Schedule and
Edit Files buttons to make your modifications.
▪ If you do not want to make modifications to the selected Backup Plan but
want to delete the selected Backup Plan instead, Click the Delete Backup Plan
button.
5. If you do not want to make
modifications to a Backup Plan, Delete a Backup
Plan, or you want to close the WD Backup software, Click the Close button.
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5
WD Security Software
Use this section to enable or disable password protection for your device through
the following processes.
▪ Password Protecting the Device
▪ Unlocking the Device
▪ Changing Your Password
▪ Disable the Device Lock Feature
▪ Five Invalid Password Attempts
Password Protecting the Device
A password can be used to lock and unlock your device. Depending on your location
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, using
a password may encrypt your data.
Warning! The software uses your password to electronically lock and unlock your drive. If you
forget your password, you will not be able to access the data that is on your drive or write new data
to it. You will have to erase the drive before you can use it again.
To enable password protection, follow these steps:
1. Open the WD Security software.
2. If you have more than one supported drive connected to your computer, select
the one that you want to create a password for.
3. Read the warning about the possibility of data loss if you forget your password.
4. Type your password in the Password box, using up to 25 characters.
5. Retype your password in the Verify Password box.
6. Type a hint to help remember your password in the Password Hint box.
7. Select the Enable auto unlock for this computer... check box if you want the
WD Security software to remember your password for the selected device on
this computer.
8. Click Set Password to save your password.
9. After successfully enabling password protection, the message "Security is
enabled on this drive." will appear. Click Close.
Note: After creating a password, the device remains unlocked for as long as you continue your
current work session. Then the software:
▪
Locks the device when you shut down your computer or disconnect your device. Sleep
mode locks the device if power to the USB port is off.
▪
Requires you to type your password to unlock the device when you restart your computer or
reconnect your device, UNLESS you selected the Enable auto unlock for this computer...
check box when you created your password
10. Once a password is set, the WD Security software screen becomes the "EDIT
SECURITY SETTINGS" screen. Use the next section of this user manual to edit
the security settings or to unlock the device.
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Not all of Western Digital's products contain active data encryption. For some markets,
like Russia, the encryption is disabled and cannot be enabled by the end user.
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Unlocking the Device
After you have created a password to keep others from accessing the files on your
device, unless you selected the "Enable auto unlock for this computer..." check box,
you will have to type your password to unlock the device whenever:
▪ You shut down and restart your computer
▪ You disconnect and reconnect the drive to your computer
▪ Your computer exits the sleep mode
You will have to do this even if you do not have the software installed on your
computer.
With WD Security Software
To unlock the device with the WD Security software, follow these steps:
1. Open the WD Security software.
2. If the device is locked with a password, the WD Security software will open
with the "UNLOCK DRIVE" dialog box.
a. If the WD Security software opens with the "EDIT SECURITY SETTINGS"
dialog box instead of the "UNLOCK DRIVE" dialog box, your device is
currently not locked (or has not been locked with the WD Security
software) and you do not need to continue with these steps.
3. Enter your password and Click Unlock Drive.
4. If the password authentication is successful, the WD Security software will
display the "EDIT SECURITY SETTINGS" screen.
Changing Your Password
1. Open the WD Security software.
2. Unlock the WD device.
a. If the device is locked with a password, the WD Security software will open
with the "UNLOCK DRIVE" dialog box. Enter the appropriate password to
unlock the device.
b. If the WD Security software opens with the "EDIT SECURITY SETTINGS"
dialog box instead of the "UNLOCK DRIVE" dialog box, your device is
currently not locked; continue with Step 3.
3. Click the Change password radio button and then Click Update Security Settings.
4. If you have more than one supported device connected to your computer,
select the one with the password that you want to change to display the Edit
security settings dialog.
5. On the "EDIT SECURITY SETTINGS" dialog box, select the Change password
option to display the change password dialog.
6. On the change password dialog box:
a. Type your current password in the Current Password box.
b. Type your new password in the New Password box, using up to 25
characters.
c. Retype your new password in the Verify Password box.
d. Type a hint to help remember your new password in the Password Hint box.
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e. Select or clear the Enable auto unlock for this computer... check box to signify
whether you want the software to remember your new password for the
selected drive on this computer.
f. Click Update Security Settings.
Note: After changing a password, the drive remains unlocked for as long as you continue
your current work session. Then the WD Security software:
▪ Locks the drive when you shut down your computer, disconnect your device, or your
computer goes into the sleep mode.
▪ Requires you to type your password to unlock the drive when you restart your
computer or reconnect your device, UNLESS you selected the Enable auto unlock for
this computer... check box when you changed your password.
Disable the Device Lock Feature
1. Open the WD Security software.
2. If you have more than one supported drive connected to your computer, select
the one with the password that you want to remove to display the "EDIT
SECURITY SETTINGS" dialog box.
3. On the "EDIT SECURITY SETTINGS" dialog box, the Remove password option is
selected by default.
4. Type your password in the Password box.
5. Click Update Security Settings.
6. A message will open
confirming that the password has been removed.
Five Invalid Password Attempts
After five invalid attempts to unlock your WD device through the WD Security software, you
have two options:
▪ Disconnect the device from the computer system, then reconnect the device to the
computer system and attempt to unlock the unit with an acceptable password.
▪ Erase the drive – this process will erase all data from the device, including the password
and it will unlock the device. If you choose this option, go to the
WD Drive Utilities Software - Drive Erase section.
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WD Drive Utilities Software
The WD Drive Utilities software makes it easy to manage and customize a WD
external device or an internal WD hard drive for the best possible performance. This
utility includes these categories:
▪ Diagnose – Run diagnostics and status checks to make sure your device is
working properly.
▪ RAID Management – Check RAID status for diagnostic purposes and to modify
the current RAID
configuration.
▪ Settings – This section includes a Sleep Timer which reduces power to your
device during extended periods of inactivity to conserve power and extend the
life of the unit. It also includes a LED Settings that allows the front-facing LED to
be disabled or enabled.
▪ Drive Erase – Erase all of the data on the device and re-format the device with
either the exFAT, NTFS, or HFS+J
file system.
Diagnose – Checking Drive Health
The WD Drive Utilities software provides three diagnostic tools to help make sure that your
drive is performing well. Run the following tests if you are concerned that your drive is not
operating properly:
▪ Drive Status Check – The drive status check is a failure-prediction function that
continuously monitors key internal performance attributes of the drive. A detected
increase in drive temperature, noise, or read/write errors, for example, can provide an
indication that the drive is approaching a serious failure condition. With advanced
warning, you could take precautionary measures, like moving your data to another drive,
before a failure occurs. The result of a Drive Status Check is a pass or fail evaluation of
the drive’s condition.
▪ Quick Drive Test – Your device has a built-in Data Lifeguard
™
diagnostic utility that tests
for error conditions. The Quick Drive Test checks the drive for major performance
problems. The result of a Quick Drive Test is a pass or fail evaluation of the drive’s
condition.
▪ Complete Drive Test – The most comprehensive diagnostic test is the Complete Drive
Test. It tests every sector for error conditions and compensates for these errors as
required.
To run any of these tests, follow these steps:
1. Open the WD Drive Utilities software.
2. If you have more than one supported WD device connected to your computer,
select the one that you want to check.
3. Click Diagnose on the top menu bar, then select one of the following tests:
▪ Run Drive Status Check
▪ Run Quick Drive Test
▪ Run Complete Drive Test
RAID Management
Under RAID Management, the following tools are available:
▪ RAID Status
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▪ Disk Status
▪ RAID Configuration
The My Book Duo device supports the following disk configurations:
Table 6.1
Supported Storage Mode 1 Disk 2 Disks
Stripe (RAID 0) No Yes (Default Setup)
Mirror (RAID 1) No Yes
Individual Drives (JBOD) Yes Yes
RAID Status
Follow these steps to get the current status for the RAID
configuration:
1. Open the WD Drive Utilities software.
2. If you have more than one supported device connected to your computer,
select the one that you want to set.
3. Click RAID Management on the top menu.
4. If not already highlighted, Click the RAID Status option. This will display "RAID
Status".
RAID Status – use the following table to understand the different values for RAID
Status:
Table 6.2
RAID Status
Description Solution
Cannot Access
Data
The RAID disk array has errors and your
data is not accessible.
Check Disk Status for errors. If a drive
has errors, replace the drive. Online
Support
Data Loss
Detected
The RAID disk array contains errors and
the drives have corrupted data.
Check Disk Status for errors. If a drive
has errors, replace the drive. Online
Support
Degraded The RAID disk array is degraded but
your data is still accessible.
Install a supported WD drive and
rebuild the RAID disk array.
Healthy The RAID disk array is healthy. Your
data is accessible.
No action is currently required.
Not Configured No RAID disk array has been created.
Either one or both drives are new.
Either rebuild the array or build a new
RAID array.
Rebuild Failed The RAID disk array could not be
rebuilt but your data is still accessible.
Try rebuilding the array again. Also,
check Disk Status for a faulty drive.
Rebuilding (n%) The RAID disk array is rebuilding but
your data is still accessible.
Allow the RAID array rebuild process to
complete.
Unknown The RAID configuration is unknown.
Click the Configuration option to
create a new RAID disk array or
reinstall the original drives.
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Disk Status
Follow these steps to get the current status for Disk 1 and Disk 2:
1. Open the WD Drive Utilities software.
2. If you have more than one supported device connected to your computer,
select the one that you want to view.
3. Click RAID Management on the top menu.
4. If not already highlighted, Click the RAID Status option. This will display "Disk 1
Status" and "Disk 2 Status".
Drive 1 Status and Drive 2 Status – use the following table to understand the different
values for drive status:
Table 6.3
Drive Status
Description Solution
Drive Not
Supported
The drive model is not supported. Replace the drive with a supported
product. Online Support
Empty There is no drive installed, but none
was expected.
You can add a drive to expand the
device storage capacity.
Failed The drive has failed. Replace this drive immediately. Online
Support
ID Mismatch The drive metadata information does
not match its serial number; most likely
corrupted metadata.
Create a new RAID disk array.
Insufficient
Capacity
The drive you installed has insufficient
capacity to be part of the mirrored
RAID disk array.
Insert a drive with sufficient capacity.
You could also use the smaller
capacity drive to create a new RAID
disk array of smaller capacity, but that
would erase all of your data.
Missing The expected drive is not installed. Insert the drive that was part of the
original RAID configuration.
Alternatively, you can rebuild the
previous RAID array, or create a new
RAID array (which will erase your data).
New Drive The installed drive has not been
configured.
Click the Configuration option and
reconfigure the RAID disk array.
Online The drive is healthy and part of the
RAID disk array.
No action is currently required.
Rebuilding The drive is the target disk of the
rebuild operation and that rebuild
operation is still in progress.
Allow the rebuild process to complete.
RAID Configuration
Caution!
Modifying the RAID configuration will erase all data on the device! Do not continue with
this process if you do not want the data on your WD device erased. Changing the device
configuration also removes your password. If you use a password to protect your device, you will
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need to re-create it after changing the device configuration. See “Password Protecting the Device”
for these instructions.
The RAID configuration for your WD device can be modified to satisfy different storage
criteria that include these RAID Levels: RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. Use the following steps to
modify the RAID configuration:
1. Open the WD Drive Utilities software.
2. If you have more than one supported device connected to your computer,
select the one that you want to set.
3. Click RAID Management on the top menu.
4. Click
Configuration on the RAID Management menu.
5. The
first item listed is the "Current Configuration". Below this are the
configuration options: Stripe (RAID 0), Mirror (RAID 1), and Individual Drives
(JBOD). Click the radio button next to the option you want to use.
6. Next, enter a new Volume Name in the Volume Name
field or use the name
currently populated in this field.
a. If you select the Stripe (RAID 0) or Mirror (RAID 1) option, there will only be
one Volume Name
field.
b. If you select the Individual Drives (JBOD) option, you will have two (2)
Volume Name
fields, one for Drive 1 and one for Drive 2. You may enter a
new Volume Name for each field or use the name provided.
7. Select the "Format" for each Volume made available to you, this could be one
or two.
a. For Windows the Format options are: NTFS and exFAT.
b. For macOS / OS X the Format options are: HFS+J and exFAT
8. After selecting the disk
configuration, entering a new volume name(s), and
selecting the Format type(s), Click the check box
confirming you understand
that this process permanently erases all the data on the drive.
9. If you choose to cancel this process, Click Close. Otherwise continue with the
next step.
10. Click the
Configure button.
11. During this process, the operating system may prompt you to execute the WD
Quick Formatter.exe
file. Click Yes to continue.
12. This process will take several minutes since the RAID
configuration is changing
and the drives are being re-formatted.
13. When the process has completed, the RAID Management menu will reappear
with the new "Current
Configuration". A confirmation message dialog box may
appear information that the process has completed. If this box appears, Click
Close button on the box.
14. Click Close to close the WD Drive Utilities software.
Settings
Sleep Timer
Under the section Settings is the Sleep Timer. The Sleep Timer turns off the power to your
device after a certain period of inactivity to conserve power and minimize long-term wear
on the device. To enable or disable this feature, follow these steps:
1. Open the WD Drive Utilities software.
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2. If you have more than one supported device connected to your computer,
select the one that you want to set.
3. Click Settings on the top menu.
4. On the Sleep Timer portion of the Settings dialog box, Click the ON/OFF toggle
button to enable or disable this feature.
a. If enabling this feature, Select the time limit for sleep activity to begin from
the Select Time drop-down menu.
5. Click Close to close the WD Drive Utilities software.
LED Settings
Under the section Settings is the LED Settings feature. This allows you to disable or enable
the LED indicator on the front of the WD device. If the LED is disabled and the device
encounters an error, it will automatically enable the LED so that it can indicate that there is
an issue with the unit. To enable or disable this feature, follow these steps:
1. Open the WD Drive Utilities software.
2. If you have more than one supported device connected to your computer,
select the one that you want to set.
3. Click Settings on the top menu.
4. On the LED Settings portion of the Settings dialog box, Click the ON/OFF
toggle button to enable or disable this feature.
5. After Clicking the ON/OFF toggle button, a
confirmation message dialog box
will open. Click Close on this
confirmation message dialog box.
a. The ON/OFF toggle button will not be in the new position to indicate the
new setting until after you close the confirmation message dialog box.
6. Click Close to close the WD Drive Utilities software.
Drive Erase
Caution! Erasing your device deletes all data! This includes the WD software and all of the support
files and utilities that were included with the unit. However, this will not uninstall any of the WD tools
you are currently using. You can download these to restore your device to its original configuration
after erasing it through the WD Software and Downloads Page.
The Drive Erase function is twofold, it will erase the drive and reformat the drive.
The format process can be changed with this utility between NTFS, exFAT and HFS
+J. It is best to use the NTFS Format when a drive or device is connected to a
computer system running a Windows operating system and HFS+J when connected
to a computer system running a macOS / OS X operating system.
1. Open the WD Drive Utilities software.
2. If you have more than one supported device connected to your computer,
select the one that you want to erase.
▪ If the device is locked, you will be prompted to enter the password to
unlock it.
Note: If five password attempts to unlock the device have failed, you will see the message 5
Incorrect Attempts. The option to enter a password will not be presented. Continue with
Step 3.
3. Click the Drive Erase option on the top menu.
4. Enter a new volume name in the Volume Name field.
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5. Select either the NTFS, exFAT or HFS+J (on a Mac system only) Format type.
6. Caution! This process will erase all data on the selected device. If you choose to
continue, Click the checkbox next to the "I understand" disclaimer.
7. Click Erase Drive.
8. Your operating system may prompt you to run the WD Quick Formatter.exe file.
If you want to erase your drive, approve this request.
9. The WD Drive Utilities software will display a status for the drive erase process.
When it has completed, it will inform you that the "Drive is erased."
Refer to our Knowledge Base Articles for help with partitioning and formatting the
device without the WD Drive Utilities software.
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Acronis
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True Image
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WD Edition
Western Digital makes available Acronis True Image WD Edition – a special version
of Acronis True Image for WD customers.
Acronis True Image WD Edition can clone drives, backup the operating system,
applications, settings and all of your data, while also securely wiping any
confidential data you no longer need. Acronis True Image WD Edition provides you
with all the essential tools you need to recover your computer system should a
disaster occur, such as losing data, accidentally deleting critical
files or folders, or a
complete hard disk crash.
Note: Acronis True Image WD Edition Software is only made available through the WD Support
Downloads and Software page. The version of Acronis True Image available through the WD
Discovery software is not the WD Edition and is a pay-only item sold by Acronis. As a WD customer
you have a choice to use the free Acronis True Image WD Edition or to purchase the Acronis True
Image software from Acronis.
Download and Install
Download the Acronis True Image WD Edition Software from the WD
Software Downloads page: https://support.wdc.com/downloads.aspx
How to install Acronis True Image WD Edition on a Windows
PC
• Answer ID 10444 | How to install Acronis True Image WD Edition on a Windows PC
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Performing a Backup
This article answers how Acronis True Image WD Edition can be used to backup
data from a computer system to a My Book Duo device.
Performing a backup using Acronis True Image WD Edition
Software
• Answer ID 3689 | Performing a backup using Acronis True Image WD Edition
Software
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Performing Recovery
This article answers how Acronis True Image WD Edition can be used to recover
data to a computer system from a Image Backup on a My Book Duo device.
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems installing or using this product, refer to this troubleshooting
section or visit our support website at http://support.wdc.com and search our
knowledge base for more help.
Replacing a Drive
The My Book Duo device is user serviceable. You have the option to upgrade and
replace the drives in the device. If the entire device is faulty, it can be returned to
WD as a complete unit.
Warning! The hardware for a My Book Duo device does not support the hot-swap function
when removing or adding a drive. Power down the unit before removing or adding a drive. Failure to
follow this instruction may damage your drive or device, and may void your warranty.
Note: If the My Book Duo device model was originally 12 TB in capacity or less, and the drives are
upgraded to increase the capacity beyond 12 TB, the power adapter must be updated to the
specified 12 volt, 4 amp (48 watt) unit. An updated power adapter can be obtained through WD
Support. Reference: Knowledge Base Answer ID 8.
Removing
If your My Book Duo device still contains the drive you want to replace, you must
first remove it before you can insert the new one.
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Figure 8.1
1. As is illustrated above in Figure 8.1, reveal the hard drives by opening the top lid
from the rear edge with the included Disk Replacement Tool.
2. Each hard drive is held in place by an attached tray and the tray has a plastic
latch on one end.
▪ Gently press down on the plastic latch with your index finger so that it
unlatches from the metal frame of the device.
▪ While gently pressing down on the plastic latch, grab the plastic tray with
your
fingertips and gently pull. The tray and hard drive should easily lift up or
slide out.
3. Once the hard drive and tray combination are completely removed from the
unit, remove the plastic tray from the hard drive.
▪ The tray is attached to the hard drive with four pins.
▪ As is illustrated above in Figure 8.1, gently
flex the tray so that the pins come
out of the sides of the hard drive. Remove and save the tray. Do not return a
hard drive to WD with the tray. The tray will not be returned to you.
▪ After the tray is removed, remove the one screw from the side of the HDD as
is illustrated in Figure 8.1. Save this screw for the HDD that is put back into
the unit. This screw will not be included with a replacement HDD.
Adding
Before adding a hard drive to your My Book Duo device, make sure there is no hard
drive in the slot where it will be installed and that power to the unit is turned off. If
you need to
first remove a hard drive, follow the instructions above.
Figure 8.2
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1. Attach the screw that you saved from the HDD you removed, then attach the
plastic tray that was included and designed for the My Book Duo device.
▪ Attach the screw as is illustrated in Figure 8.2 before attaching the plastic
tray.
▪ Next, attach the plastic hard drive tray, which fits on the underside or circuit
board side of the hard drive.
▪ The end of the tray that is closed and has the latch, must be on the side of
the hard drive with the narrow serial number barcode label.
▪ As is illustrated in Figure 8.2, insert the drive into the
non-flexible part of the
tray
first so that the pins fit snugly.
▪ Next, gently flex the opposite end of the plastic tray so that the tiny pins on
the insides of the tray go into the holes on the side of the hard drive. Make
sure the pins remain
firmly connected to the tray – the pins may become
dislodged.
2. Once the tray is attached, slide the drive into the My Book Duo device. The
drive-tray combination should slide in easily. Do not force it. If the drive does
not slide in easily, verify that the drive tray is properly attached to the drive.
▪ Orientation Note: The side of the hard drive with the SATA connector and
power connector, must point down into the unit. The side of the hard drive
with the small serial number barcode label must face up. The latch must be
on the side of the tray that is closest to the rear panel of the unit.
▪ The drive is completely inserted once the plastic latch connects or latches
into the metal chassis of the unit.
3. Re-attach the top cover of the My Book Duo device.
▪ Note that one end has curved hinges that go in
first, then press down on the
other side of the lid until it is flush with the top of the My Book Duo unit.
SES Driver - What is it?
ISSUE: Windows attempts to install a driver called the
SES Driver
every time I
connect my external device to a computer. What is this driver, why is it required
and how can I get rid of the repeated prompts to install the driver?
CAUSE: Western Digital My Book devices require a special communications channel
(SCSI) when connected to a personal computer to enable certain features such as
password protection, LED control, and access to pertinent device information.
At install, the Windows operating system detects this SCSI communications
channel and attempts to install a SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) driver. This driver is
only used by the external WD device and is installed by default when the device is
first attached to the computer.
If the driver was not installed or you chose not to install the WD Discovery
software, Windows will continue to prompt you to install the driver each time the
device is connected. This will continue to occur unless the SES driver is installed.
SOLUTION: We recommend that you install the WD Discovery software to resolve
this issue. However, you can also install the SES driver independently by selecting
the "Install the software automatically" option on the Windows popup screen.
Windows will automatically
find the Windows SES driver online, install it, and the
prompting will disappear.
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9
Knowledge Base and FAQ
The following sections include helpful tips and knowledge base articles from WD
and other sources for your WD product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uninstalling the WD Software – Windows
Use the Windows Add or Remove Programs function to uninstall the WD software from your
computer.
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Select Programs and Features category; in some versions of Windows, this is
called simply "Programs".
3. Choose the program you want to remove, then click Uninstall.
a. When the WD Discovery software is uninstalled, the WD Drive Utilities
software is automatically uninstalled.
4. When prompted with an "Are you sure..." question, click Yes.
Uninstalling the WD Software – macOS
Use Finder to uninstall the WD software from your computer.
1. Open Finder and go to Applications.
2. Select the WD Software you want to uninstall and drag the icon to the trash
bin.
a. When the WD Discovery software is uninstalled, the WD Drive Utilities
software is automatically uninstalled.
3. When prompted with an Uninstall dialog box, click Uninstall.
WD Knowledge Base Articles
All WD Knowledge Base references listed below can be viewed at:
support.wdc.com/knowledgebase. Enter the below listed Answer ID in the search
field. You can also Click on the Answer ID listed below for a direct link.
WD Discovery Software Online User Guide
• Answer ID 17312 | WD Discovery Online User Guide
…………
WD Discovery Software Solutions and Troubleshooting
• Answer ID 19506 | WD Discovery Software Solutions and Troubleshooting
…………
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How to Partition and Format a WD Drive on Windows and
macOS
• Answer ID 3865 | How to partition and format a WD drive on Windows and
macOS
…………
How to Physically Connect or Disconnect a WD External Drive
• | Answer ID 5316 | How to physically connect, disconnect, and install a WD
external drive on a Windows PC or Mac.
…………
Problems Booting a PC with an External USB Drive Connected
• Answer ID 1201 | Problems booting a PC with an external USB drive connected
…………
Windows or macOS Cannot Find My Drive
• Answer ID 14925 | Windows or macOS cannot find my drive
…………
Explanation of exFAT
• Answer ID 3849 | Explanation of exFAT
…………
Where to Download Software
• Answer ID 7 | Where to download software, utilities,
firmware updates, and
drivers for WD products
…………
How To Get an RMA To Replace a Defective Product, or Obtain
a Power Supply or USB Cable for a WD product
• Answer ID 8 | This answer explains how to create an RMA (Return Merchandise
Authorization) to replace a defective product with Western Digital, or obtain a
power supply or interface cable for a WD product.
…………
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Other Knowledge Base Articles
Apple
®
Time Machine
®
Backup
Time Machine is the built-in backup feature of your Mac. Use the following
instructions from Apple for using this tool:
• HT 201250 | Use Time Machine to backup or restore your Mac
…………
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Backup
The step-by-step instructions for the Windows back up and restore process varies
based on the version of the Windows operating system you have installed. Use the
following Microsoft Article to access these instructions:
• Article ID: 17127 | Back up and restore your PC
…………
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10
Compliance and Warranty Information
This appendix includes the following topics:
Regulatory Compliance
Environmental Compliance (China)
Warranty Information
GNU General Public License (“GPL”)
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class B Information
Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions:
▪ This device may not cause harmful interference.
▪ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
▪ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
▪ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
▪ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
▪ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by WD could void your
authority to operate this device.
ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
This device complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B.
Safety Compliance
Approved for US and Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
60950–1, UL 60950–1: Safety of
Information Technology Equipment.
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Approuvé pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950–1, UL
60950–1: Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de l'information.
CE Compliance For Europe
Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this system to the applicable
Council Directives of the European Union, including the EMC Directive (2014/30/
EU), the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), ErP Directive (2009/125/EC), and
RoHS Directive (2011/65/Eu). A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the
applicable directives has been made and is on
file at Western Digital Europe.
Environmental Compliance (China)
Warranty Information
Obtaining Service
WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of
service. Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to
address it before returning this Product. Most technical support questions can be
answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at
http://support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please
contact WD at the applicable telephone number shown in the front of this
document. If you wish to make a claim, you should initially contact the dealer from
whom you originally purchased the Product. If you are unable to contact the dealer
from whom you originally purchased the Product, please visit our product support
Web site at http://support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a
Return Material Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that the Product may be
defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. An
unauthorized return (i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued) will be
returned to you at your expense. Authorized returns must be shipped in an
approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to the address provided with
your RMA number. If following receipt of a qualifying claim under this warranty, WD
or the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product determines that
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your claim is valid, WD or such dealer shall, at its discretion, either repair or replace
the Product with an equivalent or better Product or refund the cost of the Product
to you. You are responsible for any expenses associated with a claim under this
warranty. The benefits provided to you under this warranty are in addition to other
rights and remedies available to you under the Australian Competition and
Consumer Act or the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. Your original box and
packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product. To
conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial
number required) via http://support.wdc.com.
Limited Warranty
WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term
defined below, be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform
to WD’s specification therefor. The term of your limited warranty depends on the
country in which your Product was purchased. The term of your limited warranty is
for 3 years in the North, South and Central America region, 3 years in the Europe,
the Middle East and Africa region, and 3 years in the Asia
Pacific region, unless
otherwise required by law. The term of your limited warranty period shall
commence on the purchase date appearing on your purchase receipt. WD may at
its discretion make extended warranties available for purchase. WD shall have no
liability for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was stolen
from WD or that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be
rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is
attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or
obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, including the
mounting frame, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable
products and the
specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable
instructions, as found at http://support.wd.com), accident or mishandling while in
the possession of someone other than WD. Subject to the limitations
specified
above, your sole and exclusive warranty shall be, during the period of warranty
specified above and at WD’s option, the repair or replacement of the Product with
an equivalent or better Product. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to
repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the
original warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of a repaired or
replaced Product, whichever is longer.
The foregoing limited warranty is WD's sole warranty and is applicable only to
products sold as new. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all
other remedies and warranties, whether expressed, implied or statutory, including
but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular
purpose, and b) any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for damages including,
but not limited to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any
financial
loss, lost profits or expenses, or lost data arising out of or in connection with the
purchase, use, or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the
possibility of such damages. In the United States, some states do not allow
exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations
above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand)
Nothing in this warranty modifies or excludes your legal rights under the Australian
Competition and Consumer Act or the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act.
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This warranty identifies WD’s preferred approach to resolving warranty claims
which is likely to be quick and simple for all parties.
No other warranties either express or implied by law, including but not limited to
those contained in the Sale of Goods Act, are made with respect to the Product. If
you purchased your Product in New Zealand for the purposes of a business, you
acknowledge and agree that the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act does not
apply. In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under
the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a
major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if goods fail
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. What
constitutes a major failure is set out in the Australian Consumer Law.
Obtaining Service
WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of
service. Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to
address it before returning this Product. Most technical support questions can be
answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at
http://support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please
contact WD at the applicable telephone number shown in the front of this
document. If you wish to make a claim, you should initially contact the dealer from
whom you originally purchased the Product. If you are unable to contact the dealer
from whom you originally purchased the Product, please visit our product support
Web site at http://support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a
Return Material Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that the Product may be
defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. An
unauthorized return (i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued) will be
returned to you at your expense. Authorized returns must be shipped in an
approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to the address provided with
your RMA number. If following receipt of a qualifying claim under this warranty, WD
or the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product determines that
your claim is valid, WD or such dealer shall, at its discretion, either repair or replace
the Product with an equivalent or better Product or refund the cost of the Product
to you. You are responsible for any expenses associated with a claim under this
warranty. The
benefits provided to you under this warranty are in addition to other
rights and remedies available to you under the Australian Competition and
Consumer Act or the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. Your original box and
packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product. To
conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial
number required) via http://support.wdc.com.
Warranty
WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term
defined below, be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform
to WD’s specifications. The term of your warranty is 3 years in Australia and New
Zealand, unless otherwise required by law. The term of your warranty period shall
commence on the purchase date appearing on your purchase receipt from an
authorized distributor or authorized reseller. Proof of purchase shall be required to
be eligible for this warranty and to establish the commencement date of this
warranty. Warranty service will not be provided unless the Product is returned to
an authorized distributor, authorized reseller or regional WD return center where
the Product was
first shipped by WD. WD may at its discretion make extended
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warranties available for purchase. WD shall have no liability for any Product
returned if WD determines that the Product was (i) not purchased from an
authorized distributor or authorized reseller, (ii) not used in accordance with WD
specifications and instructions, (iii) not used for its intended function, or (iv) stolen
from WD, or that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be
rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is
attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or
obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, including the
mounting frame, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable
products and the
specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable
instructions, as found at http://support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in
the possession of someone other than WD.
PRODUCTS ARE COMPLEX AND FRAGILE ITEMS THAT MAY OCCASSIONALY FAIL
DUE TO (A) EXTERNAL CAUSES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MISHANDLING,
EXPOSURE TO HEAT, COLD, AND HUMIDITY, AND POWER FAILURES, OR (B)
INTERNAL FAULTS . SUCH FAILURES CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS, CORRUPTION,
DELETION ALTERATION OF DATA. NOTE THAT YOU SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE LOSS, CORRUPTION, DELETION OR ALTERATION OF DATA HOWSOEVER
CAUSED, AND FOR BACKING UPAND PROTECTING DATA AGAINST LOSS,
CORRUPTION, DELETION OR ALTERATION. YOU AGREE TO CONTINUALLY BACK UP
ALL DATA ON THE PRODUCT, AND TO COMPLETE A BACKUP PRIOR TO SEEKING
ANY GENERAL SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM WD.
In Australia, if the Product is not of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic
or household use or consumption, provided it is fair and reasonable to do so, WD
limits its liability to replacement of the Product or supply of equivalent or better
Product.
This warranty shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the
applicable period of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of
shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer. This warranty is
WD’s sole manufacturer’s warranty and is applicable only to Products sold as new.
GNU General Public License (“GPL”)
Firmware incorporated into this product may include third party copyrighted
software licensed under the GPL or Lesser General Public License (“LGPL”)
(collectively, “GPL Software”) and not Western Digital’s End User License
Agreement. In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for the
GPL Software may be downloaded at no charge from http://support.wdc.com or
obtained on CD for a nominal charge from http://support.wdc.com or by calling
Customer Support within three years of the date of purchase; 2) you may re-use, re-
distribute, and modify the GPL Software; 3) with respect solely to the GPL Software,
no warranty is provided, to the extent permitted by applicable law; and 4) a copy
of the GPL is included herewith, may be obtained at http://www.gnu.org, and may
also be found at http://support.wdc.com.
Modification of or tampering with the Software, including but not limited to any
Open Source Software, is solely at your own risk. Western Digital is not responsible
for any such
modification or tampering. Western Digital will not support any
product in which you have or have attempted to modify the Software supplied by
Western Digital.
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Index
A
About My Book Duo 1
About Restoring with WD Backup 14
About WD Backup 11
Accessories - Cables and Power Supply Units 31
Acronis True Image WD Edition 25
Acronis True Image WD Edition - Download 25
Acronis True Image WD Edition - Install 25
Acronis True Image WD Edition - Performing a
Backup 25
Acronis True Image WD Edition - Restoring from a
Image Backup 26
B
Backup to Cloud Service 13
Backuping Up Files 12
Box Contents 1
C
China RoHS, environmental compliance 34
Compliance, regulatory 33
Connecting the My Book Duo 6
D
Disconnect a WD External Device 31
Disk Status 21
Download Software 31
E
Environmental compliance, China RoHS 34
Erasing a WD Drive 23
Explanation of exFAT 31
F
FAQ 30
FCC Class B information 33
File System 2
Firmware Update 9
Frequently Asked Questions 30
Front LED Description 3
G
Getting Started 6
GNU general public license 37
GPL software 37
H
Handling Precautions 5
I
ICES-003/NMB-003 compliance 33
K
KB 10444 25
KB 1201 31
KB 14925 31
KB 18196 26
KB 3689 25
KB 3849 31
KB 3865 31
KB 5316 31
KB 7 31
KB 8 - Replace a WD Product 31
Kensington Security Slot 4
Knowledge Base 30
L
Limited warranty 35
Lock the Device 16
O
Obtaining Service 34, 36
Operating System Compatibility 2
P
Package Contents 1
Partition and Format 31
Password Protecting the Device 16
Power Adapter 4
Power Button Description 4
Power Connector 4
Power Supply Unit 4
Problems Booting After Connecting USB Device 31
Product Features 1
Product Registration 5
R
RAID
Configuration 21
RAID Status 20
Regulatory compliance 33
Replace a WD Product 31
Replacing a Drive 27
Restore with WD Backup 14
RMA 31
S
Safety compliance 33
Service 36
SES Driver Message 29
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Sleep Timer 22
Software Updates 9
Software, GPL 37
U
Uninstalling WD Software - macOS 30
Uninstalling WD Software - Windows 30
USB 3.1 Gen-1 4
USB Connectors 4
W
Warranty information 36
Warranty Information 34, 35
WD Backup - Edit Backup Plan 15
WD Discovery 7
WD Discovery Online User Guide 30
WD Discovery Solutions and Troubleshooting 30
WD Drive Utilities - Disk Status 21
WD Drive Utilities - Drive Erase 23
WD Drive Utilities - LED Settings 23
WD Drive Utilities - RAID Configuration 21
WD Drive Utilities - RAID Management 19
WD Drive Utilities - RAID Status 20
WD Drive Utilities - Sleep Timer 22
WD Security - Change Password 17
WD Security - Disable Device Lock 18
WD Security - Unlock Device 17
Welcome to My Book Duo 1
Windows or macOS Cannot Find My Drive 31
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WD, the WD logo, My Book, WD Backup, WD Discovery, WD Drive Utilities and WD
Security are registered trademarks or trademarks of Western Digital Corporation or
its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of
their respective owners. Pictures shown may vary from actual product. Product
specifications subject to change without notice. Acronis and True Image are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Acronis International GmbH. Kensington is a
trademark of ACCO Brands Corporation and its Subsidiaries. Google Drive is a
trademark of Google Inc. Apple, Mac, OS X, macOS and Time Machine are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Dropbox is a
trademark of Dropbox, Inc. Facebook and Instagram are trademarks of Facebook,
Inc. Microsoft, OneDrive and Windows are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
USB, USB SuperSpeed, and USB Type-C are trademarks or registered trademarks of
the USB Implementers Forum, Inc. As used for storage capacity, one gigabyte (GB)
= one billion bytes and one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible
capacity varies depending on operating environment.
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