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product_id: 312161170
title: "WD 18TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBBGB0180HBK-NESN"
brand: "wd"
price: "€ 500.80"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Wd"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/312161170-wd-18tb-my-book-desktop-external-hard-drive-usb-3
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# 600 MB/s USB 3.0 speed 18TB colossal storage 256-bit AES hardware encryption WD 18TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBBGB0180HBK-NESN

**Brand:** wd
**Price:** € 500.80
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your data game with storage that works as hard as you do.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WD 18TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBBGB0180HBK-NESN by wd
- **How much does it cost?** € 500.80 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/312161170-wd-18tb-my-book-desktop-external-hard-drive-usb-3)

## Best For

- wd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rock-Solid Security:** 256-bit AES encryption plus password protection keeps data fortress-strong.
- • **Sleek Desktop Design:** Compact, stylish black chassis fits perfectly in any modern workspace.
- • **Massive 18TB Capacity:** Store your entire digital life without compromise.
- • **Seamless Backup Integration:** Compatible with WD Backup™ and Time Machine™ for effortless data safety.
- • **Blazing USB 3.0 Transfer Speeds:** Move files at up to 600 MB/s for ultimate efficiency.

## Overview

The WD 18TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive offers massive storage capacity with ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity and advanced 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Designed for professionals needing reliable, secure, and seamless backup solutions, it integrates with WD Backup™ and Time Machine™ software. Its sleek form factor complements any workspace, making it the ultimate desktop storage companion.

## Description

The My Book drive is trusted desktop storage designed to complement your personal style with a massive amount of space to store your photos, videos, music and documents. Equipped with social media and cloud storage import, password protection and perfectly paired with WD Backup™ or Time Machine™, My Book desktop storage helps keep your files safe.

Review: انصحكم به .. رائع ويحتمل الشغل الشديد وسعته رائعة
Review: Makes beat sound every 5 sec. - Not reliable HDD. From the day I bought its making beat sound every 5sec even when HDD is not in use while connected to system. Wrote several email to WD, the tech team says its normal, while its not normal..it feels like HDD is almost dying and the sound is quite annoying and distracting.

## Features

- Massive capacity, up to 18TB capacity (1 1TB = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.).date transfer rate:600.0 megabytes_per_second.Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C, Non-op. temperature: –20°C to 65°C.
- Includes software for device management and backup with password protection (Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account registration may be required.)
- 256-bit AES hardware encryption
- SuperSpeed USB (5 Gbps); USB 2.0 compatible

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08KTQWV7Z |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,547 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #115 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | WD |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (419) |
| Date First Available | 23 October 2020 |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard Drive Size | 18 TB |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC |
| Item Weight | 1.28 Kilograms |
| Item model number | WDBBGB0180HBK-NESN |
| Manufacturer | WD |
| Product Dimensions | 4.83 x 17.02 x 13.97 cm; 1.28 kg |
| Series | My Book |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** WD
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop PC, MAC
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Digital storage capacity:** 18000 GB
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** USB 3.0
- **Installation type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special features:** Password Protection

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: If i buy the 8tb model, can i disable raid and use the full the 16tb?**
A: The 8TB model has 2 x 4TB drives. You can reconfigure Duos to other RAID versions.

**Q: I am planning to buy a 12tb wd mybook. in case the drive has problem, will there be any local support service within the 3 years warranty period?**
A: Not trying to take anything away from Amazon here, but if you have BestBuy's total tech, everything you buy from them has a 2 year warranty.

**Q: does it work with 220v?**
A: Yes 100-240V, 50-60Hz but you would need an adapter for the plug.

**Q: For recent purchase of 16tb version (or similar capacity), is it red, red plus, or red pro hdd?**
A: that depends on exactly which you bought.  one of mine is purple for surveillance but i also have several green and white that work fine also.  although the quality and longevity is supposedly different based on price, i have gotten 3-6 years out of any i've ever used.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***A on 28 June 2022*

انصحكم به .. رائع ويحتمل الشغل الشديد وسعته رائعة

### ⭐ Makes beat sound every 5 sec.
*by S***P on 20 March 2022*

Not reliable HDD. From the day I bought its making beat sound every 5sec even when HDD is not in use while connected to system. Wrote several email to WD, the tech team says its normal, while its not normal..it feels like HDD is almost dying and the sound is quite annoying and distracting.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***Y on 31 December 2022*

Only been using it for at least a month, but no issues thus far! Then again, I have only been turning it on, to store or retrieve data, and keeping it disconnected from the power when not in use, to preserve its lifespan as much as I can.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-31*