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Western Digital My Book Premium II WDG2T20000N 2TB External Hard Drive
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2 new or used available from $363.99
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Product Description
WD's My Book Pro Edition II dual-drive storage system offers RAID mirroring for extra data protection or RAID striping for extraordinary capacity and performance. A three-year limited warranty, triple-interface and a powerful combination of features and performance make this system the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices and anyone looking for extra assurance that their data is safe. FireWire 400/800 and RAID striping gives the speed you need for fast, smooth video editing, an extra-responsive Photoshop scratch disk, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects, and saving huge blocks of data in record time
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #25539 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Western Digital
- Model: WDG2T20000N
- Dimensions: 6.90" h x 4.10" w x 6.30" l, 7.90 pounds
- Hard Disk: 2048GB
Features
- Up to 2 TB of storage in a small design lets you store an entire digital photo library, your HD movie collection and hours and hours of DV video
- For extra data protection, dedicate half the capacity for mirroring and automatically and instantaneously back up data every time you save it
- FireWire 400/800 and RAID striping gives the speed you need for fast, smooth video editing
- Easy to set up, easy to use. RAID configuration is easy with WD's intuitive RAID Wizard software
- Easy access allows you to open the case and replace a drive. No need to send the entire system in for service
Editorial Reviews
From the Manufacturer
Western Digital's WDG2T20000N My Book Premium Edition II 2 TB dual-drive storage system offers RAID mirroring for extra data protection or RAID striping for extraordinary capacity and performance. Triple interface and a powerful combination of features and performance make this system the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices, and anyone looking for extra assurance that their data is safe.
My Book Premium Edition II offers an extraordinary capacity with up to 2 TB of storage in an elegant, small footprint design. The system supplies plenty of space to store an entire digital photo library, your HD movie collection, and hours and hours of DV video.
The triple interface provides flexibility and performance with connections for ultra-fast FireWire 800, as well as FireWire 400 and USB 2.0. The lightning-fast combination of FireWire 400/800 and RAID striping yields the speed you need for fast, smooth video editing, an extra-responsive Photoshop scratch disk, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects, and saving huge blocks of data in record time.
My Book Premium Edition II's intelligent drive management features--such as automatic power-up, safe shutdown, and LED activity lights--make this storage system especially easy to use. And an efficient convection cooling system keeps the unit running cool and remarkably quiet.
RAID Wizard software steps you through RAID configuration, and network setup is a breeze with the unique, powerful remote access software. Dedicate half the capacity for mirroring, and you can automatically and instantaneously back up data every time you save it.
My Book Premium Edition II is ideal for users who want to:
- Gain peace of mind with a mirrored backup of important documents and images.
- Organize and archive vast photo and artwork libraries.
- Edit and exchange massive audio and video projects.
What's in the Box
WDG2T20000N dual-drive storage system, FireWire 800 cable, FireWire 400 cable, USB cable, power adapter with cord, and quick install guide.
Customer Reviews
Good product, shame about tech support
The drive installs and works really easily. However, I did have a technical issue with the drive and made the mistake of contacting their technical support. First by e-mail and it took over four days to get a response - not the two business days they claim. Then I contacted their support center and it was a waiste of time as the person didn't really have a clue. You need to insist on talking to a Senior Technician if you want help. Or you can search through their FAQ section on the web site. Overall though, the drive itself is very impressive.
Terrific Drive
This is my second My Book drive; I liked my 500G one so much that I had to upgrade to the 2T with RAID and I am very impressed with the performance. Installation is really easy and the drive is fast and reliable. It automatically sleeps if you don't access it for a while and wakes up when you need it so it's energy efficient too. Works fine on all the interfaces but Firewire 800 is obviously the best. No negatives at all.
Solid, quiet and fast
I've had this for a little over a month now, and have been using it in a mirrored RAID configuration. It is currently serving as my TimeMachine backup destination, and as the storage for my media server. It's nice and fast, and quiet enough that it does not distract from watching movies or listening to music. Additionally, it looks quite nice on my bookshelf.
I would recommend this drive to anyone, and will most definitely buy another when this fills up.
