WD My Book Duo 16TB Desktop RAID External Hard Drive

The WD My Book Duo 16TB is a dual-bay desktop RAID external hard drive offering USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connectivity with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations. Designed for home and professional users who need high-capacity, reliable desktop storage with built-in redundancy options, it ships pre-configured in RAID 0 for maximum performance and capacity.

Ideal for creative professionals, content creators, and home power users who need large-capacity desktop storage with data protection options. RAID 1 mode mirrors data across both drives for peace of mind, while JBOD mode allows the two drives to operate independently. The built-in USB hub ports let you connect additional devices without losing a port on your computer.

Backed by a 3-year limited warranty and Western Digital's decades of storage expertise, the My Book Duo includes Acronis True Image software with ransomware protection, 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection, and broad compatibility with Windows 10 or later and macOS 11 or later (reformatting required for macOS).

Key Features of the WD My Book Duo 16TB

• Dual-Bay RAID Storage: Supports RAID 0 (performance), RAID 1 (mirroring/redundancy), and JBOD (independent drives), configurable via included software.
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 Interface: 5Gbps SuperSpeed USB with both USB-C and USB-A cables included for broad compatibility.
• Built-in USB Hub: Two USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 hub ports for connecting additional peripherals without sacrificing your computer's ports.
• 256-bit AES Encryption: Hardware-level encryption with password protection keeps your data secure from unauthorized access.
• Ransomware Protection: Bundled Acronis True Image software includes automatic backup and ransomware defense to safeguard your files.
• 16TB Total Capacity: Ships with two drives installed, pre-configured in RAID 0; supports up to 20TB total HDD capacity.
• Desktop Form Factor: Compact, quiet desktop design suited for home office or studio environments.

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 16TB installed; up to 20TB supported HDD capacity
• Form Factor: Desktop dual-bay enclosure
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), USB-A and USB-C connectors
• RAID Levels: RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD
• Total Bays: 2
• Hub Ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0
• Dimensions: 6.3 in L x 3.94 in W x 7.09 in H
• Weight: 5.2 lbs
• Operating Temperature: 5 degrees C to 35 degrees C
• Compatibility: Windows 10 or later; macOS 11 or later (reformatting required)
• Encryption: 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• Warranty: 3-Year Limited
• Country of Origin: Malaysia

What's Included

• My Book Duo Desktop RAID Hard Drive
• SuperSpeed USB-C to USB-C cable (5Gbps)
• SuperSpeed USB-C to USB-A cable (5Gbps)
• AC adapter
• Acronis True Image backup and ransomware protection software
• Disk replacement tool
• Drive replacement guide
• Quick install guide