WD My Book 1230 USB Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WD My Book 1230 USB Device | 2000 | 293 | 123 | 123 | 0.74 | 1.99 | 6.12 | 2.07 |
| WD My Book 1230 USB Device | 4001 | 278 | 129 | 99 | 0.76 | 2.18 | 5.68 | 1.84 |
| WD My Book 1230 USB Device | 4001 | 260 | 115 | 111 | 0.64 | 1.25 | 12.21 | 3.04 |
| WD My Book 1230 USB Device | 2000 | 257 | 115 | 100 | 0.79 | 1.50 | 9.94 | 2.98 |
| WD My Book 1230 USB Device | 2000 | 230 | 99 | 96 | 0.61 | 1.10 | 12.73 | 3.87 |
| WD My Book 1230 USB Device | 2000 | 149 | 77 | 54 | 0.69 | 0.30 | 8.99 | 13.83 |
The measurement of the WD My Book 1230 USB Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WD My Book 1230 USB Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WD My Book 1230 USB Device should be used.
The WD My Book 1230 USB Device is an external hard drive from Western Digital (WD) offered in the My Book series. This series is known for its high capacity, reliability and ease of use. Here is the detailed information about this model:
Technical details:
1. Model Number:
- WD My Book 1230
2. Form factor and interface:
- Form factor: Desktop format
- Interface: USB 3.0, backwards compatible with USB 2.0
3. Capacity:
- Available in various capacities, typically from 2 TB to 18 TB or more
4. Hard drive type:
- Type: Mechanical Hard Drive (HDD)
- Disk size: 3.5 inches
5. Performance:
- Data transfer rate: USB 3.0 offers a maximum theoretical transfer rate of up to 5 Gb/s (gigabits per second), USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbps (megabits per second)
6. Power supply:
- Power supply: External power supply required (included)
7. Physical dimensions:
- Dimensions: Vary depending on capacity, typically about 16 x 13 x 5 cm (W x D x H)
8. Weight:
- Weight: Approximately 1.5 kg to 2.5 kg, depending on capacity
Features:
1. USB 3.0 interface: Provides fast data transfer rates for efficient storage and backup of large amounts of data. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
2. High Storage Capacity: Offers large storage capacities, ideal for large-scale data storage, backups and media archiving.
3. Backup Software: Often comes with WD Backup software that makes it easy to set up and perform backups. May also come with WD Security and WD Drive Utilities for additional features.
4. Energy Efficiency: Automatic power saving management that puts the hard drive into sleep mode when not in use.
Areas of application:
1. Data Backup: Ideal for regular backups of important data, documents and media to prevent data loss due to system failures or other problems.
2. Expanded Storage: Useful for expanding storage space on desktop computers, laptops or even home servers.
3. Multimedia Storage: Perfect for storing large media files such as photos, videos and music.
4. Archiving: Good choice for long-term archiving of data that does not need to be accessed regularly.
5. Data Transfer: Can be used to transport large amounts of data between different computers or networks.
Special features:
- Robust design: The case is robust and offers protection for the internal hard drive, often with a sleek and modern aesthetic.
- Cooling: Some models are equipped with cooling systems or ventilation slots to keep the hard drive cool during operation.
- Energy Efficiency: The hard drive offers energy saving features to reduce power consumption, especially when powered by USB.
- Encryption: Some models offer hardware or software encryption options to protect sensitive data.
Conclusion:
The WD My Book 1230 USB Device is a powerful and easy-to-use external hard drive that features high capacity and a fast USB 3.0 interface. It is ideal for backups, expanding storage space and storing large media files. Its robust design and user-friendly backup software make it a practical choice for users who need a reliable and easy-to-use storage solution.
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WD My Book 1230 USB Device and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of WD My Book 1230 USB Device.
The WD My Book 1230 USB Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WD My Book 1230 USB Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.