Western Digital WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN
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Saturday, Jun 13
Style: Portable
Capacity: 5TB
Features
- Plug-and-play expandability
- SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)
Description
Western Digital elements portable hard drives offer reliable, high-capacity storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices to back up your photos, videos and files on the go. The small, lightweight design offers up to 5TB capacity.
Digital Storage Capacity: 5 TB
Hard Disk Interface: USB 2.0/3.0
Connectivity Technology: USB
Brand: Western Digital
Special Feature: Portable
Hard Disk Form Factor: 2.5 Inches
Hard Disk Description: Mechanical Hard Disk
Compatible Devices: Desktop, Laptop, Tablet
Installation Type: External Hard Drive
Color: Black
Digital Storage Capacity: 5 TB
Hard Disk Interface: USB 2.0/3.0
Connectivity Technology: USB
Additional Features: Portable
Hard Disk Form Factor: 2.5 Inches
Compatible Devices: Desktop, Laptop, Tablet
Hard Disk Rotational Speed: 1
Specific Uses For Product: Personal
Read Speed: 50 Megabytes Per Second
Cache Memory Installed Size: 5
Data Transfer Rate: 1 Megabytes Per Second
Form Factor: 2.5-inch
Hardware Connectivity: USB 3.0
Compatible Video Game Console Models: Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 4
Hardware Platform: Mac, PC
Installation Type: External Hard Drive
Color: Black
Enclosure Material: Cotton
Brand: Western Digital
Model Number: WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN
Hard Disk Description: Mechanical Hard Disk
Built-In Media: SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5Gbps), Quick install guide, WD Elements Portable hard drive
Model Name: Elements Desktop
Manufacturer: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
UPC: 718037871899
Mfr Part Number: WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN
Item Type Name: Portable External Hard Drive
Warranty Description: 2 year Limited Warranty
Hard-Drive Size: 5 TB
Item Weight: 8.32 ounces
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness: 4.35"L x 3.23"W x 0.82"Th
Number of Items: 1
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Customer Package Type: Standard Packaging
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