Western Digital My Book 16 TB externe harde schijf USB 3.0 zwart WDBBGB0160HBK

Running out of space for your growing collection of photos, videos, and documents? The Western Digital My Book 16 TB external hard drive gives you massive capacity in a single desktop unit, so you can keep everything in one place without juggling multiple drives. With USB 3.0 speed and automatic backup software, it’s a straightforward way to protect your digital life.

Who is it for

This drive is ideal for home users, creative professionals, and small offices that need reliable, high-capacity storage for large media libraries, system backups, or archival data. It works right out of the box with Windows PCs, and Mac users can reformat it for macOS compatibility.

Main features

• 16 TB storage capacity – enough for millions of photos, hours of 4K video, or extensive document archives.
• USB 3.0 interface with backward compatibility to USB 2.0, delivering data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
• Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware encryption keep your files secure from unauthorized access.
• WD Backup software included – schedule automatic backups to protect your data without manual effort.
• Desktop form factor with external AC power adapter for stable, always-on operation.
• LED indicator shows power and activity status at a glance.

Specifications

• Brand: Western Digital
• Model: WDBBGB0160HBK
• MPN: WDBBGB0160HBK
• EAN: 5715328262904
• Storage capacity: 16 TB
• Drive type: HDD
• Form factor: Desktop
• Interface: USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0)
• Maximum data transfer rate: 5 Gbps
• Security: Password protection, 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• Backup software: WD Backup (included)
• Power source: AC adapter (external)
• Operating system compatibility: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7; macOS (requires reformatting)
• Colour: Black
• Housing material: Plastic
• Included cables: USB-A to Micro-B cable
• File system: NTFS (pre-formatted for Windows)
• LED indicator: Yes (power/activity)

Tips

To get the most out of your My Book, connect it to a USB 3.0 port for full speed. Use WD Backup to set up automatic daily or weekly backups, and enable password protection if the drive will contain sensitive information. For Mac use, reformat the drive to APFS or HFS+ using Disk Utility before first use.