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Key Features
- 12TB Storage Capacity
- Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 Interface
- AC Powered
- USB 2.0 Compatible
Preformatted NTFS for systems running Windows 10 or later, the 12TB Elements Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 12TB of add-on storage for their photos, videos, music, documents, and other files. It features a 5 Gb/s micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, which is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 or 3.0, and is backward 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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Will this WD drive work as a nas?
Will this WD drive work as a nas?
no this is not a nas drive. this is a usb hard drive.
Date published: 2020-06-30
speed?
speed?
80~180Mb/sec, not SMR
Date published: 2021-08-28
can I share files between Windows & Mac? Connect ...
can I share files between Windows & Mac? Connect it to my Windows & copy files, then connect it to Mac & copy files, and so on
Yes, it is possible to share files between Windows & Mac with this WD 12TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive. You will need to first reformat the drive to exFat.
Date published: 2023-02-07
is this drive fast enough for HD video editing?
is this drive fast enough for HD video editing?
Yes, the WD 12TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
BH #WEBWLG0120HB would be fast enough for basic HD video editing.
Date published: 2022-11-02
My hp omen did not recognize WD - Easystore 10TB ...
My hp omen did not recognize WD - Easystore 10TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive. Wondering why and if the WD 12tb would be recognize? My computer recognize all other external drives.
If you are running Windows 10, there is no reason why it would not other than you having a defective drive or the wrong format/configuration on the drive. The WD 12TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive BH #WEBWLG0120HB comes pre-formatted NTFS for Windows so it is plug and play.
Date published: 2020-09-23
Can I daisy chain these drives?
Can I daisy chain these drives?
The WD 12TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive has only one port and can not daisy chain another drive or act as a conduit for any other drive.
Date published: 2021-12-08
is this good for photo storage?
is this good for photo storage?
Yes
Date published: 2021-12-02
Is this a CMR drive?
Is this a CMR drive?
Although the type of hard drive used inside the WD 12TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive enclosure has not been specified by the manufacturer, CMR hard drives comprise the vast majority of modern consumer drives, so it would be safe to say it is the most likely type of drive to be used within this enclosure.
Date published: 2024-07-30