WD 10TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

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WD 10TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
Key Features
  • 10TB 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 10TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 10TB 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

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Preformatted NTFS for systems running Windows 10 or later, the 10TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 10TB 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 10TB, 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: 718037864570

WD DesktopSpecs

Key Specs
Total Installed Storage
10 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
1.9 lb / 0.86 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.85 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.05 x 8 x 3.6"

WD Desktop Reviews

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Is the drive a WD Red drive made for NAS ?

Is the drive a WD Red drive made for NAS ?
Asked by: Steve
Inside of the WD 10TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive will be a WD Red drive that has a white label on it.
Answered by: Nachmen
Date published: 2022-01-06

format for windows 10?

format for windows 10?
Asked by: Marilyn
No issues with using it right out of the box.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2022-02-06

Will the 10TB drive work with windows 7?

Will the 10TB drive work with windows 7?
Asked by: Edward
I own two WD EasyStore 10TB drives (Best Buy's version of this drive). They work excellent: No need to reformat or partition the drive.
Answered by: Edward
Date published: 2021-08-21

Does it support MacBook? What is the file system ...

Does it support MacBook? What is the file system format?
Asked by: c
With a reformat you would be able to use this hard drive with Mac OS/.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2021-03-25

what is the warranty length?

what is the warranty length?
Asked by: Matt
As per description What's In The Box USB Cable AC Adapter Limited 2-Year Warranty
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-05-08

What is the formated available storage capacity?

What is the formated available storage capacity?
Asked by: Stephen
Would be around 9.25GB.
Answered by: Daniel
Date published: 2021-04-06

What is the difference between this model and the ...

What is the difference between this model and the WD 10TB My Book (other than $20)?
Asked by: Richard
The WD MY BOOK, has WD Backup software for Windows or Time Machine for Mac included. In addition to simplifying the backup process for both Windows and Mac computers, those hard drive features 256-bit AES hardware encryption to ensure stored files remain secure. This model would not include those features
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2022-03-01

What is the rotation speed and Maximum Read and ...

What is the rotation speed and Maximum Read and Write Speed?
Asked by: BobMc
Check the WD website
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-12-01
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