Single-Drive Desktop External Drives

WD My Book 26TB

Why choose it

Choose the My Book 26TB for a large desktop archive or backup collection, with space near a power outlet for its AC adapter.¹ It arrives formatted exFAT for Windows 10 or later and macOS 11 or later, making it a practical shared-file option across supported computers.¹

Explore Single-Drive Desktop External Drives Explore specifications

Capacity: 26 TB¹
Power supply: AC adapter¹
Warranty: 3 years²

The details

Specifications

Core specifications8

WD My Book 26TB: core specifications
Capacity	26 TB¹
Hard drive or SSD	Hdd³
Warranty	3 years²
Hardware encryption	Yes¹
Password protection	Yes¹
Operating system support	Formatted exFAT for out-of-the-box compatibility: Windows® 10+ \| macOS 11+¹
Included backup software	Acronis® True Image™ for Western Digital¹
USB interface	USB 3.0³

More specifications3

WD My Book 26TB: more specifications
Weight	≈0.998 kg (2.20 lb)²
Power supply	AC adapter¹
Included cables	Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 to USB-A Cable⁴

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