Western Digital 12TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0120HBK-NESN
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Style: Desktop
Capacity: 12TB
Features
- High-capacity add-on storage.Specific uses: Personal
- Fast data transfers
- Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs
- WD quality inside and out
Description
Western Digital elements desktop storage with USB 3.0 offers reliable, high- capacity, add-on storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. The sleek design features up to 12TB capacity plus Western Digital quality and reliability. Operating temperature: 5 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius Non-operating temperature: -20 degree Celsius to 65 degree Celsius.
Digital Storage Capacity: 12 TB
Hard Disk Interface: USB 3.0
Connectivity Technology: USB
Brand: WD
Special Feature: Portable
Hard Disk Form Factor: 3.5 Inches
Hard Disk Description: Desktop
Compatible Devices: Desktop
Installation Type: External Hard Drive
Color: Black
Hard Drive: 12 TB Desktop
Brand: WD
Series: Elements Desktop
Item model number: WDBWLG0120HBK-NESN
Hardware Platform: Mac, PC
Item Weight: 2.61 pounds
Product Dimensions: 5.31 x 1.89 x 6.53 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 5.31 x 1.89 x 6.53 inches
Color: Black
Flash Memory Size: 12 TB
Hard Drive Interface: USB 3.0
Manufacturer: WD
Date First Available: September 7, 2019
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