External HDD Western Digital WDBBGB0260HBK-EESN 26 TB, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1), Micro-USB B, Black

The Western Digital My Book external desktop hard drive provides high-capacity local storage for archiving and backing up photos, videos, music, documents and entire computer systems. With up to 26 TB of space and plug-and-play USB connectivity, it is designed to free space on your devices and store large media libraries or long-term file archives in a compact black enclosure.

Advantages

Offers very large storage capacity up to 26 TB in a single-drive desktop form factor, compatible with Windows and macOS out of the box. Includes software for scheduled backups and ransomware defense, and supports password protection with built-in 256-bit AES encryption. The drive connects via Micro-USB B using USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) for straightforward file transfers.

Suitable for

• Archiving large photo and video collections
• Backing up entire desktops or laptops
• Storing music libraries and large document archives
• Offline long-term file storage and media libraries

Key specifications

• Capacity: 26 TB (26000 GB)
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) via Micro-USB B
• Form factor: desktop external hard drive (single-disk design)
• Colour: Black
• Weight: 0.997 kg

How to use

Connect the My Book drive to a Windows or Mac computer using the supplied Micro-USB B cable and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port for optimal transfer speeds. The drive is ready to use out of the box; install the included software to set up scheduled backups, configure password protection and enable 256-bit AES encryption if desired. Transfer files by copying or moving them from your computer to the drive using the operating system’s file manager.

Recommendations

For reliable long-term storage, place the desktop drive on a stable, well-ventilated surface and avoid moving it while in operation. Keep regular backups and use the included backup software and encryption features to protect data against accidental loss and ransomware. Maintain at least one additional copy of critical files in a separate location.