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Key Features
- 8TB 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 8TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 8TB 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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5400 or 7200?
5400 or 7200?
The WD 16TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive would be 5400 rpm.
Date published: 2023-11-28
Does this drive work with Yosimitie 10.10.3?
Does this drive work with Yosimitie 10.10.3?
I'm using High Sierra and I have two of the WD 8TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 Hard Drives working perfectly. You will have to reformatted the drive to work with your Mac.... easy to do and only takes a couple of minutes.
Date published: 2019-06-16
What is speed?
What is speed?
The hard drive is 5400 rpm and would do around 90 to 100 MB/s.
Date published: 2020-10-16
is it working in 220 vatt?
is it working in 220 vatt?
The specifications say "100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz".
Date published: 2022-10-24
Is there any reason this drive can not be ...
Is there any reason this drive can not be positioned horizontally (i.e. on it's side) ?
The unit is designed to be used in a vertical orientation for proper cooling.
Date published: 2020-01-30
Is it a 7200 rpm drive?
Is it a 7200 rpm drive?
They do not specify the RPM of the enclosed drive.
Date published: 2019-08-15
Is any back-up software included?
Is any back-up software included?
no
Date published: 2019-11-07
My desktop Mac is 6 years old. I have all my ...
My desktop Mac is 6 years old. I have all my photos on one of four drives. I want to make a copy onto an external drive and use that in future. What should I use for this?
It's a good choice, but because I didn't know if it would do what I bought it for, I made compact discs of all my photos. Sounds bothersome, but my wife and I had a wonderful time reminiscing as we went through all the pictures and made a fun project out of it. It took a little while (8,000+ pics) but we had a great time reminiscing and sorting the kids, grandkids, great-grandkids and pet photos so we had some nice moments to pass out at Christmas that year!
All the photos are still on the WD8TB drive in great shape and we keep adding new pics so the next CD will be seamlessly updated with current history. I would strongly recommend this product! SEE THE RESPONSE AFTER THIS ONE (not mine) BUT IMPORTANT!! Have fun!!
Date published: 2022-02-24