Western Digital this week launched the My Book Duo, an external RAID storage system that comes with up to 20 terabytes of storage, and as well as a USB-C port simplifying connections with recent Macs.
The Duo relies on WD's Red network-attached storage drives, with reads up to 360 megabytes per second and additional support for 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Capacity options include 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, or 20 terabytes.
Though equipped with USB-C, bundled cables let the unit work with USB 2.0 and 3.0 computers as well. Two USB-A ports are actually meant for connecting accessories like card readers, USB drives, keyboards, and mice -- WD notes that owners can in fact sync and charge a phone.
By default the Duo is NTFS-formatted for Windows systems, but it can be reformatted for use with Macs.
Prices for the My Book Duo start at $259.99 for 4 terabytes and range up to $849.99 for 20 terabytes. B&H is taking orders for all storage capacities with free expedited shipping and no tax collected outside NY and NJ. Amazon is also accepting backorders.