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WD 14TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

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WD 14TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
Key Features
  • 14TB 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 14TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 14TB 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 14TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 14TB 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 14TB, 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: 718037873022

WD Desktop Specs

Key Specs
Total Installed Storage
14 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
1.98 lb / 0.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.755 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9 x 8 x 3.6"

WD Desktop Reviews

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Are there special cables or peripherals needed to ...

Are there special cables or peripherals needed to ensure maximum speed for this drive?
Asked by: Don
The WD 14TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive comes with a USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface and cable.
Answered by: Michael M
Date published: 2021-11-26

I bought this 14TB drive and now it reads 12.7TB. ...

I bought this 14TB drive and now it reads 12.7TB. Why this substantial difference?
Asked by: Daniel
Depending on the file format used some portion of the drive is used for the file system.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2021-04-20

How much usable space is there for the 14 tb ...

How much usable space is there for the 14 tb model?
Asked by: T
I am using it with WD My Cloud drives for backing them up. It is showing 14TB on MyCloud app.
Answered by: Justin
Date published: 2021-06-28

I will like to know which drives are western ...

I will like to know which drives are western digital using inside this, green, red, blue or purple?
Asked by: Ashton
I do NOT know. The specification did NOT indicated what kind of drive is equipped.
Answered by: Justin
Date published: 2021-08-26

What’s the actual read write speed? I wasn’t ...

What’s the actual read write speed? I wasn’t looking to be reminded of USB 2 & 3’s general rated speed, the actual read/write drive speed of this product
Asked by: David
We have not tested the read/write speeds on this drive nor it is stated by the manufacturer.
Answered by: Daniel
Date published: 2020-09-01

what is the max data transfer speed mb/sec?

what is the max data transfer speed mb/sec?
Asked by: david
This is a 5400 RPM drive and will transfer at around 120 MB/s.
Answered by: Sagi C
Date published: 2020-11-25

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

question

Is it compatitble with XP?
Asked by: Anonymous
No. The WD 4TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 7.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2021-12-17
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