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Key Features
- 14TB 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 14TB Elements Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 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 3.2 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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Are there special cables or peripherals needed to ...
Are there special cables or peripherals needed to ensure maximum speed for this drive?
The WD 14TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive comes with a USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface and cable.
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?
Depending on the file format used some portion of the drive is used for the file system.
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?
I am using it with WD My Cloud drives for backing them up. It is showing 14TB on MyCloud app.
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?
I do NOT know. The specification did NOT indicated what kind of drive is equipped.
Date published: 2021-08-26
Does it have encryption?
Does it have encryption?
The WD 14TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (B&H # WEBWLG014HBK) does not have any encryption.
Date published: 2025-07-02
Can you connect this drive to a network?
Can you connect this drive to a network?
The WD 14TB Elements Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive (B&H # WEBWLG014HBK) lacks networking capability.
Date published: 2025-09-25
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
We have not tested the read/write speeds on this drive nor it is stated by the manufacturer.
Date published: 2020-09-01
what is the max data transfer speed mb/sec?
what is the max data transfer speed mb/sec?
This is a 5400 RPM drive and will transfer at around 120 MB/s.
Date published: 2020-11-25