Just bought a My book Studio 2TB which I plan on using as a boot volume on my iMac (whose hard disc is failing), but before I take it out of its box (hence voiding the store’s return policy) I want a categorical yes or no - can I use it as a boot volume? I thought Yes, but just read a review that said it doesn’t work “due to its integrated virtual disc”.
Not sure what that means, but can anyone verify for me that this disc works as a bootable volume? I’m on an Intel iMac using Leopard 10.5.8.
The virtual disc means a protected partition on the drive which allows for the drive to be unlocked when you set a password, since it is always active and cannot be removed, it is unlikely to allow you to use it as a boot drive…
Actually mailed WD direct and put my question to them. Got this reply:
As for your question, yes it is possible but no it is not recommended. Your My Book can be used as a boot volume but due to the hardware limitation, specifically speed limitation of the drive, it is not recommended.
So there we have it, straight from the horse’s mouth!