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Western Digital 4TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0040HBK-NESN

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Capacity: 4TB


Features

  • Elevate your storage capabilities with easy access to photos, music, videos, and files in one reliable device
  • Simplify your data backup routine with a plug-and-play hard drive
  • Fast data transfer speeds so you can quickly access and share your files with ease

Description

WD 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 10TB capacity plus WD quality and reliability.Formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 7. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.

Digital Storage Capacity: 4 TB


Hard Disk Interface: USB 3.0


Connectivity Technology: USB


Brand: Western Digital


Special Feature: Plug-and-Play simplicity


Hard Disk Form Factor: 3.5 inches


Hard Disk Description: Portable


Compatible Devices: PC, Mac


Installation Type: External Hard Drive


Color: Black


Digital Storage Capacity: 4 TB


Hard Disk Interface: USB 3.0


Connectivity Technology: USB


Additional Features: Plug-and-Play simplicity


Hard Disk Form Factor: 3.5 inches


Compatible Devices: PC, Mac


Specific Uses For Product: Personal


Read Speed: 625 megabytes_per_second


Media Speed: 625 MB/s


Cache Memory Installed Size: 4


Data Transfer Rate: 5000 gigabits_per_second


Form Factor: 3.5-inch


Hardware Connectivity: USB 3.0


Hardware Platform: PC;Mac


Hard-Drive Size: 4 TB


Item Weight: 4.8 ounces


Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness: 6.5"L x 5.3"W x 1.9"Th


Number of Items: 1


Unit Count: 1 Count


Brand: Western Digital


Model Number: WDBWLG0040HBK-NESN


Hard Disk Description: Portable


Built-In Media: AC adapter, Quick Start Guide, SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5Gbps), WD Elements Desktop hard drive


Model Name: Elements Desktop


Manufacturer: ‎Western Digital Technologies, Inc.


Global Trade Identification Number: 40


UPC: 801947367016 843715110929 809396065354 718037832340


Item Type Name: Western Digital WDBWLG0040HBK-NESN Elements external Desktop Storage with USB 3.0


Mfr Part Number: WDBWLG0040HBK-NESN


Warranty Description: 2 Year Limited Warranty


Installation Type: External Hard Drive


Color: Black


Enclosure Material: Unspecified


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