WD Elements Desktop 18TB 3.5" Desktop external HDD, Black

The WD Elements Desktop is an external hard drive offering 18TB of storage capacity for expanding a computer's local storage. Designed for desktop use, it houses a 3.5-inch HDD within a vertical enclosure. The device connects to a computer via a USB 3.0 interface, which is also compatible with USB 2.0 ports at lower transfer speeds. It is a suitable solution for consolidating large media libraries, archiving project files, or performing system backups. An external AC adapter, which is included, is required for operation.

This drive is pre-formatted for use with Windows operating systems, enabling immediate plug-and-play functionality. For use with macOS, the drive must be reformatted by the user. The unit is designed to be placed on a desk and comes with the necessary USB cable and power adapter. Its physical dimensions are 165.8 mm in height, 48 mm in width, and 135 mm in depth, with a total weight of 900 grams. The device operates within a temperature range of 5 °C to 35 °C.

• 18TB storage capacity
• 3.5-inch desktop hard drive
• USB 3.0 interface
• Maximum data transfer rate of 5 Gbit/s
• Powered by an included external AC adapter
• Formatted for Windows with macOS compatibility via reformatting
• Dimensions of 165.8 mm x 48 mm x 135 mm
• Weighs 900 g