WD Desktop External HDD Overview
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John-Paul Palescandolo
Preformatted NTFS for systems running Windows 11, 10, 8.1, or 7, the 18TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 18TB 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 3.1 Gen 1, and is compatible with 480 Mb/s USB 2.0. It is powered using an 100-240 VAC power adapter, includes a USB cable, and may be reformatted for use with other operating systems.
General Features
High Capacity in a Compact Design
The compact design offers a capacity of 18TB, 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 11, 10, 8.1, and 7. 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.
UPC: 718037878782
In the Box
- WD 18TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
- USB Cable
- AC Adapter
- Limited 2-Year Warranty (Worldwide)
- Limited 3-Year Warranty (China)
WD Desktop External HDD Specs
Storage Capacity |
18 TB |
Connection |
1 x USB 3.2 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Micro-B) |
Read Speed |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Write Speed |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Pre-Format |
NTFS |
Internal Interface |
SATA (Unspecified) |
Type |
Hard Disk Drive |
Form Factor |
3.5" |
Buffer |
None |
External Enclosure
Power Source |
Included AC Adapter |
AC Input Power |
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
DC Input Power |
12 VDC |
Material |
Plastic |
Cooling System |
Passive |
Operating Temperature |
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C |
Storage Temperature |
-4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C |
Dimensions (L x W x H) |
5.3 x 1.9 x 6.5" / 13.5 x 4.8 x 16.5 cm |
Packaging Info
Package Weight |
2.75 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
9 x 8 x 3.5" |
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