The version my book live we tested was the latest addition to the line-up, shipping with a mammoth 8TB of storage space. Bucking convention, the RAID configuration uses all the available storage, rather than mirroring in RAID 1 mode.
It’s always a good idea to decide from the off which mode you plan to use, since rebuilding the array later can be very time-consuming. When the device is straight out of the box, it only takes three minutes to switch around.
If you need to change drives or have an empty My Book, drives can be swapped or replaced through an access hatch in the top of the unit. There’s a little more protection than some of the other drives we’ve reviewed, as you’ll need to open a second door to get to your drives. No screwdriver is needed though, and the process is quick and simple. Remote access to the My Book is enabled using WD 2go, and there’s an iOS app that works with iPad or iPhone (free, bit.ly/17E8D7j).
For extra security, you’ll need to register the device you use in the western digital my book settings first. A browserbased version of WD 2go can be accessed online, though there’s no built-in web server.
This Western Digital My Book Live Duo for iPad article is taken from :
Source : MacWorldUK.2013.06
