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Key Features
- 16TB 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 16TB Elements Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 16TB 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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Warranty details please?? Is from manufacturer ...
Warranty details please?? Is from manufacturer directly or your offering warranty from your side?
Included with the WD 16TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is a 2-year USA warranty with WD.
Date published: 2022-02-18
can i use this drive for mac without ...
can i use this drive for mac without reformatting?
No, the WD 16TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is pre-formatted in a Windows specific format, so you would need to reformat the drive before you could use it with your Mac.
Date published: 2023-07-19
I see it can work with OS X, Sierra and High ...
I see it can work with OS X, Sierra and High Sierra. Can this be formatted to run with OS X 13 Ventura?
The WD Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is preformatted NTFS for Windows, but can be reformatted for MacOS.
Date published: 2023-04-21
When the computer is off, how do I power off the ...
When the computer is off, how do I power off the drive?
After you've properly ejected the WD 16TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from your computer, you can turn off the drive by pressing the power button on the back of it.
Date published: 2024-08-29
Are the 16 & 18 TB models 5400 or 7200 RPM?
Are the 16 & 18 TB models 5400 or 7200 RPM?
The manufacturer of these drives does not specify the RPM on their 16TB and 18TB elements external drives.
Date published: 2020-12-29
Does this work with Mac?
Does this work with Mac?
Yes, the WD 16TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
BH #WEBWLG0160HB works with a Mac once it has been reformatted. It comes pre-formatted for Windows.
Date published: 2021-10-27
How long is the power cord?
How long is the power cord?
The WD 16TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (B&H # WEBWLG0160HB) power cord is 1.5m long.
Date published: 2024-08-29
can I make a raid array out of two of these ...
can I make a raid array out of two of these drives?
It would be possible to use a software solution to make a software raid from these external drives.
Date published: 2022-07-08