WESTERN DIGITAL My Book Duo - 16TB - USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 - EU & UK virtapistoke

The Western Digital My Book Duo is a 16TB desktop external HDD designed to store large collections of photos, videos, music and documents. The dual-bay unit ships configured in RAID-0 for maximum sequential performance (up to 360 MB/s via the USB Type-C port) and can be reconfigured to RAID-1 for data redundancy or set as two independent volumes (JBOD) using the included WD Drive Utilities software. The enclosure includes a USB Type-C port with all necessary cables and two USB 3.0 Type-A hub ports for connecting additional accessories.

Advantages

Provides up to 16TB capacity in a single desktop solution, enabling centralised storage and backups. Default RAID-0 configuration delivers high sequential read/write performance for fast file transfers, while the option to switch to RAID-1 offers mirrored redundancy. The drive ships with RAID-optimized WD Red drives to support reliable two-disk operation and help maintain data integrity. Universal connectivity via USB Type-C and included cables ensures compatibility with USB 3.1 Gen 1/3.0/2.0 hosts.

Suitable for

• Home and small office backup and archive storage
• Storing large media libraries (photos, videos, music)
• Fast transfers of large files when configured in RAID-0
• Redundant mirrored storage when configured in RAID-1

Key specifications

• Capacity: 16 TB
• Drive bays: 2 (internal WD Red drives, RAID-ready)
• Interface: USB Type-C (includes cables), compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1 / USB 3.0 / USB 2.0
• Maximum sequential read (RAID-0): up to 360 MB/s (via USB Type-C)
• Form factor: 3.5" desktop HDD
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 100 × 160 × 180 mm
• Weight: 2.36 kg
• Colour: Black

How to use

Connect the My Book Duo to your computer using the supplied USB Type-C cable or an appropriate USB-A cable to match your host port. The unit is preconfigured in RAID-0 for maximum performance; to change configuration, install and run the included WD Drive Utilities software to switch to RAID-1 (mirroring) or JBOD (two independent volumes). Use your operating system’s backup tools or manual copy to store files on the drive. Ensure the drive is properly ejected from the OS before unplugging to avoid data loss.

Recommendations

For improved data protection, use RAID-1 if you require redundancy. Maintain regular backups of critical data and keep the device in a stable, ventilated location to support drive longevity. Use the latest WD Drive Utilities and firmware updates provided by Western Digital.