With the 18TB My Book Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD it is easy to back up important files and create system backups using the included WD Backup software for Windows or Time Machine for Mac. In addition to simplifying the backup process for both Windows and Mac computers, this hard drive features 256-bit AES hardware encryption to ensure stored files remain secure. The My Book Desktop drive features a micro-USB 3.0 port for fast data transfers and comes exFAT formatted for Windows and Mac, making it easy to get up and running in no time.

Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system. Reformatting is required for use with Apple Time Machine.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty    18TB Storage Capacity    Micro-USB 3.0 Interface    Includes AC Adapter    256-Bit AES Hardware Encryption    Includes WD Backup Software    Acronis True Image WD Edition Software    Preformatted exFAT for Windows an Mac    May Require Reformatting Before Use

My Book desktop storage comes equipped with backup software to help make sure your photos, videos, music, and documents don't get lost. You can set it to run automatically to your schedule. Just pick the time and frequency to back up important files from your system. With the power of the included backup software, you've got complete backup routine options to help recover data in the event of a computer virus or computer failure, or if you accidentally press "delete."

The My Book drive's built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your content private and safe. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using the included software. For quick, convenient access you can set to automatically unlock the drive on your computer, saving you the hassle of keying in your password every time.

Preformatted as exFAT and ready to use with Mac and Windows computers right out of the box, so you can start transferring files, saving your memories, and backing up right away. It also comes with all the software you need to help protect your data.

Millions of people around the world trust their data to My Book desktop storage. Designed to meet WD's requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and reliability, they back up the trusted My Book desktop storage with a limited 3-year warranty.

We live hectic lives and generate tons of digital content. My Book desktop storage has massive storage capacity so you can confidently back up the files that make up your digital life.

The USB 3.0 interface operates at speeds up to 5 Gb/s and is synonymous with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 3.1 Gen 1.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it possible to disable the encryption so that if the interface box fails, the bare drive can still be read from a SATA connection?

A: I attached it to my mac using USB 3 and formatted it as Mac OS Extended (Journaled). There is no encryption...so that approach does work. However, I started with a blank drive so I wasn't concerned about wiping out data. If you've already got data on it you could transfer the data to another drive, format the MyBook drive and reload your data.

Q: 2. I don't have an Apple Time Machine. Does this mean that I can't just plug the 4TB external drive to my iMac and use it? Also, can I transfer what I have on other external drives to this one?

A: You can use it as an external drive. You can transfer files from the hard drive on the Mac to the external drive. Time Machine is simply a built-in optional backup feature ofyour Mac. When you connect an external hard drive directly to your Mac, you will be asked if you want to use the drive to back up with Time Machine.

Q: 3. Does this drive have an indicator light to show when it is on or when it is in use?

A: The 8 TB drive does NOT have a light to indicate that it's on or in use. Also, it's quite a bit noisier than the previous My Book models. However, it's substantially faster. When formatted with exFat it writes as much as twice the speed of the older formats, but the exFat doesn't work with my media players.

Q: 4. What type of USB3 port does this have, full size or micro? I wouldn't have to ask if even one of the photos showed the back of the drive, but none did.

A: This item contains a ( Micro-B) port on the back of the item.

Q: 5. Is there a cooling fan to keep the drive from overheating?

A: When on but not being used, it makes a very faint sound like a small fan, though i really can't say. On the other hand, there are many opening all over the casing and the drive never gets even warm, let alone hot.

Q: 6. The overview seems to indicate that ExFat will work with Time Machine. Is this true? Not that it's hard to re-format, but it would be nice to know.

A: exFAT formatted drives would not work with Time Machine. You would need to reformat the drive to HFS+.

Q: 7. Is it 5400 rpm or 7200?

A: The WD 14TB My Book Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive contains a consumer grade 5400 RPM drive.

Q: 8. Will this work connected to my SynologyRouter for music and movie backups.

A: I do not see any reason why it would not work in this application. I use two and have no problems.

Q: 9. When buying the WD my book 8tb product, is the warranty included?

A: Yes, a 3 year warranty is included.

Q: 10. Can this drive daisy chain to other drives?

A: No, the WD 18TB My Book Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive does not support drive daisy chain.