Why the timemachine backup is so slow?

Im trying to make a backup with an external hard drive (western digital) but is so slow.  Its normal.
In this hard drive is first time im using for back up with time machine.
Any suggestions?
Atte
Juan Esteban

The First time you use TM it can take several hours to do the Initial Backup.
See Here  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1427
For Troubleshooting TM...
See Pondinis Excellent Information here  >  Troubleshooting

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