WD 24TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

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WD 24TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
Key Features
  • 24TB 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 24TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 24TB 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 External HDD Overview

Preformatted NTFS for systems running Windows 10 or later, the 24TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 24TB 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 24TB, 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: 718037904542

WD Desktop External HDD Specs

Key Specs
Total Installed Capacity
24 TB
Drive Type
3.5" HDD 
Read Speed
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Write Speed
Not Specified by Manufacturer
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 
Read Speed
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Write Speed
Not Specified by Manufacturer
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
2.665 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9 x 8.3 x 3.7"

WD Desktop External HDD 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

Does this drive work with Yosimitie 10.10.3?

Does this drive work with Yosimitie 10.10.3?
Asked by: Martin
I'm using High Sierra and I have two of the WD 8TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 Hard Drives working perfectly. You will have to reformatted the drive to work with your Mac.... easy to do and only takes a couple of minutes.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-06-16

question

I need a replacement power cord for this item are they available from B&H?
Asked by: Robert F.
B&H does not carry the replacement power supply for the drive. You can purchase this directly from WD though.
Answered by: Geoffrey N.
Date published: 2018-08-25

Will this work on macbook pro and catalina?

Will this work on macbook pro and catalina?
Asked by: Deanna
I'm sure. Just format it using Disk Utilities, in your Applications under utilities. It's just a Hard drive.
Answered by: Mark
Date published: 2020-07-03

What is speed?

What is speed?
Asked by: William
The hard drive is 5400 rpm and would do around 90 to 100 MB/s.
Answered by: Sagi C
Date published: 2020-10-16

Warranty details please?? Is from manufacturer ...

Warranty details please?? Is from manufacturer directly or your offering warranty from your side?
Asked by: Manjunath
Included with the WD 16TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is a 2-year USA warranty with WD.
Answered by: Geoffrey
Date published: 2022-02-18

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

compatible with windows 11?

compatible with windows 11?
Asked by: John
Yes, the WD 4TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive BH #WEWDBWLG0040 is compatible with Windows 11.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2023-09-08
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