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Black rectangular desktop hard drive, 22 TB, USB 3.0 Micro-B

Western Digital

Western Digital WDBBGB0220HBK-NESN 22TB USB 3.0 external hard drive

SKU CH-SC41-MHFVZ MPN WDBBGB0220HBK-NESN

A 22 TB desktop drive with USB 3.0 Micro-B interface, hardware 256-bit AES encryption and included backup software for Windows and Mac

  • ColorBlack
  • InterfaceUSB 3.0, Micro-B
  • Capacity22TB
  • FeaturesComplete Backup
  • System RequirementsFormatted exFAT for out-of-the-box
  • Dimensions6.72" x 1.93" x 5.48"

Capacity 22TB

  • 22 TB capacity stores massive media libraries and archives
  • USB 3.0 Micro-B interface enables fast data transfers
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection secures sensitive files
  • Pre-formatted exFAT works immediately on Windows and macOS
  • Included WD Backup software and Time Machine compatibility automate backups

High-capacity desktop storage

The WD My Book 22TB external hard drive provides 22TB of space for large media libraries, project archives and full-system backups. It connects via USB 3.0 Micro-B and arrives formatted exFAT for immediate use on Windows and macOS without reformatting.

Thermal and acoustic profile

The desktop enclosure relies on passive convection cooling with no moving fan, so operation is silent and power draw is limited to the USB bus supply. The drive spins down automatically during idle periods to reduce heat and energy consumption.

Included software and security

WD Backup software enables scheduled file and system image backups, while Time Machine compatibility covers macOS users. 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection are activated through the downloadable WD Discovery utility, which also adds cloud and social-media import tools.

Highlights

  • 22 TB capacity stores massive media libraries and archives
  • USB 3.0 Micro-B interface enables fast data transfers
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection secures sensitive files
  • Pre-formatted exFAT works immediately on Windows and macOS
  • Included WD Backup software and Time Machine compatibility automate backups

Specifications

BrandWD
SeriesMy Book
ModelWDBBGB0220HBK-NESN
ColorBlack
InterfaceUSB 3.0, Micro-B
Capacity22TB
FeaturesComplete Backup
System RequirementsFormatted exFAT for out-of-the-box
Dimensions6.72" x 1.93" x 5.48"
Weight2.20 lbs.
Package ContentsDesktop hard drive
Shipping weight1.38 kg
Package size216 × 200 × 88 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 22TB My Book drive and what step do people often miss?

Connect the Micro-B USB 3.0 cable to your computer and plug in the power adapter; the drive arrives formatted exFAT, so the step many skip is setting a password in the downloadable software to activate the 256-bit AES hardware encryption.

What maintenance or replacement will the 22TB My Book need later?

As a mechanical desktop drive it has moving parts that can wear over time; no user-serviceable components exist, so the only later action is replacing the entire unit if it fails or capacity runs out.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the 22TB My Book?

The USB 3.0 interface caps transfer rates well below the drive’s internal speed, so sustained reads and writes will hit the bus bottleneck before the 22TB capacity or thermal limits become a factor.

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