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I have a 8tb my book not shucked, wd80ezaz, the vibration is quite noticeable when running, more so than 8tb 7200rpm game drive. Western digital releases my book external raid usbc drives. You are responsible for the contents of your comments and any consequences that may arise as a result of them. A usb typec port with all cables included makes it universally compatible supports. Wd my book pro 16tb 2x 8tb twobay thunderbolt 2 raid. Wd 8tb mybook external hard drive western digital, my book. Wd 8tb drives use a helium filled motor base assembly technology that allows the drive to run cooler and deliver better overall performance. Why a 16inch macbook pro with an 8tb ssd in it makes sense.
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