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WD 6TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

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WD 6TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
Key Features
  • 6TB Storage Capacity
  • Micro-USB 3.0 Interface (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
  • AC Powered
  • USB 2.0 Compatible
Preformatted NTFS for systems running Windows 10 or later, the 6TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 6TB of add-on storage for their photos, videos, music, documents, and other files. It features a 5 Gb/s micro-USB 3.0 interface, which is also known as USB 3.2 Gen 1 or 3.1 Gen 1, and is compatible with 480 Mb/s USB 2.0. It is powered using an 100-240 VAC power adapter, includes a micro-USB to USB-A cable, and may be reformatted for use with other operating systems, such as macOS.
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WD Desktop Overview

Preformatted NTFS for systems running Windows 10 or later, the 6TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 6TB of add-on storage for their photos, videos, music, documents, and other files. It features a 5 Gb/s micro-USB 3.0 interface, which is also known as USB 3.2 Gen 1 or 3.1 Gen 1, and is compatible with 480 Mb/s USB 2.0. It is powered using an 100-240 VAC power adapter, includes a micro-USB to USB-A cable, and may be reformatted for use with other operating systems, such as macOS.

General Features
High Capacity in a Compact Design
The compact design offers a capacity of 6TB, making WD Elements desktop storage the ideal solution for easy, add-on storage of all your important photos, music, videos, and files.
Improve Performance
When your internal hard drive is almost full, your system slows down. Don't delete files. Free up space on your internal hard drive by transferring files to your WD Elements desktop storage and get your computer moving again.
Plug-and-Play Simplicity
The WD Elements drive works right out of the box with Windows 10 and later. Just plug it into a USB port to instantly add storage to your system.
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Compatibility
With this single drive, you get compatibility with USB 3.0 devices and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices.
WD Quality Inside and Out
WD knows your data is important to you, so they built the drive inside to their demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and reliability. Then, they protect the drive with a durable enclosure designed for style and protection.
Formatted for Windows 10 and Later
This WD Elements Desktop hard drive is formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows 10 and later. It may also be reformatted for Mac.
UPC: 718037861524

WD Desktop Specs

Key Specs
Total Installed Storage
6 TB
Drive Type
3.5" HDD 
Default OS Support
Windows
*Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
System Connection
Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Drive Type
3.5" HDD 
Default OS Support
Windows
*Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
Encryption Support
No
External Enclosure
System Connection
Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Material
Plastic
Fan Cooled
No
Impact Resistance
No
Environmental Resistance
No
Electrical
Power Source
Included AC Adapter
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
General
Operating Conditions
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C 
Storage Conditions
-4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C 
Dimensions
6.5 x 5.3 x 1.9" / 165.8 x 135 x 48 mm
Weight
2.09 lb / 0.95 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.57 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.6 x 8 x 3.6"

WD Desktop Reviews

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Does this work with Mac?

Does this work with Mac?
Asked by: Miguel
Yes it does work with Mac. I had an older version of Mac when I first set it up. Now I have macOS Bug Sur version 11.6.1. I used Disk Utility & initially formatted the entire drive as Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled, Encrypted). Later I created two partitions. And formatted 4 TB as Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled, Encrypted), and 2 TB as exFAT to use with BootCamp for Windows. I primarily use it only with TimeMachine, but I also occasionally copy files to and from it.
Answered by: Dave
Date published: 2021-12-27

Can I use this with my xbox one?

Can I use this with my xbox one?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, you can use this with a X-Box one.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2019-02-28

The description says can be reformatted to work ...

The description says can be reformatted to work with macOS Sierra and High Sierra; I want to use this on a mac running Yosemite; Will this work with Yosemite? I can't imagine once reformatted it wouldn't work but need confirmation before I purchase.
Asked by: Michael
Sure, it will work! No problem with operation systems
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-07-20

Will it work with Windows 7 running virtual XP?

Will it work with Windows 7 running virtual XP?
Asked by: Dermot
Yes, the WD 6TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is compatible with Windows.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-06-16

I want to partition this drive 2TB for backup and ...

I want to partition this drive 2TB for backup and 4 TB for video storage on my iMac. Is this easy to do? cant find partition on WD support.
Asked by: Rob
Use disk utility on your mac to partition
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-12-09

is this 5400 or 7200 rpm?

is this 5400 or 7200 rpm?
Asked by: John
This would be a 5400 RPM drive.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2024-03-13

question

Witch works better with Mac, wd 6t my book or wd 6t elements?
Asked by: paulo
Both WD 6TB my book or WD 6TB elements, would work with out issues on both PC and MAC.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2021-12-17

Can anyone tell the specs of the AC adapter? 12V ...

Can anyone tell the specs of the AC adapter? 12V ?mA, thanks.
Asked by: Xi
It's 12V 1.5A
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-05-24
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