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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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