WD’s My Book Pro storage device provivdes professionals and enthusiasts who need to efficiently manage large amounts of digital content with up to 435 MB/s transfer rates on WD’s fastest external storage solution yet. It comes in capacity options including 6TB, 8TB, 10TB and 12TB, the power of two 7200 RPM WD drives with Intel’s Thunderbolt 2 technology and a hot-swappable hardware RAID controller.

The My Book Pro device has been designed from the ground up for the creative professional workflow. It enables creative pros and enthusiasts alike to focus on what they love doing by significantly cutting the time to transfer large videos, photos and audio files.

The My Book Pro storage combines the power of dual 20 Gb/s Thunderbolt 2 ports, USB 3.0 compatibility, the peace-of-mind of hardware RAID and the speed of two 7200 RPM WD drives to accelerate creative workflows. With the convenience of two front-access USB ports and the ability to daisy chain up to six Thunderbolt devices, users are able to charge and sync smartphones, tablets or cameras while simultaneously connecting 4K monitors or additional storage devices.

At any point in time, one’s data could be at risk if not protected. Whether it’s a lost notebook or destructive virus, it’s critical to keep data safe and maintain a backup of important documents and valued content. With three customizable configuration options [RAID 0 (default), RAID 1 and JBOD] offered by the My Book Pro device for keeping content protected, data bottlenecks are reduced and throughput is improved with no impact to your computer’s CPU performance.

The My Book Pro storage device is protected by a three-year limited warranty and is available from the WD store at wdstore.com as well as select retailers and distributors. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is US$599 for the 6TB model, $749 for the 8TB version, $899 for the 10TB system, and $999 for the 12TB solution.