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WD - Elements Portable 3TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

Model: WDBU6Y0030BBK-EESN
SKU: 5728600
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  • Key Specs
    • Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
    • Interface(s): USB 3.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
  • General
    • Brand: WD
    • Model Number: WDBU6Y0030BBK-EESN
    • Product Name: Elements Portable 3TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
    • Color: Black
  • Performance
    • Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
  • Compatibility
    • Internal Or External: External
    • External Hard Drive Type: Portable (Physical characteristics of the hard drive, including size, weight and how you connect to your device.)
    • Interface(s): USB 3.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
    • Minimum System Requirements: Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows Vista / XP / 7 / 8
  • Features
    • Security Features: None
    • Data Encryption: true
  • Power
    • Power Source: USB port
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 0.8 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 3.2 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 8.1 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Included
    • Included Software: WD SmartWare Pro (30 days trial)
  • Other
    • UPC: 718037855424

WD Elements portable storage with USB 3.0 delivers perfect data transfer rates, universal connectivity and great capacity for value-conscious consumers who are looking for reliable, high-capacity storage to go.

Drives and Storage Buying Guide

  • 3TB storage capacity: Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
  • USB 3.0 interface: Offers an easy-to-use connection to devices. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer.
  • Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0: Enable a rapid response when updating files.
  • Local and cloud backup: Along with WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software provide versatile options for protecting your critical system files.
  • Portable design: Lets you take your data on the go.
  • Compatible with Mac and PC: For flexible installation options.
Whats Included
  • Portable hard drive
  • Quick install guide
  • USB 3.0 cable

Q: Will this work with Xbox One S?

A: yes, this will work with xbox one s without any problem, I bought this one with that sole purpose

Q: Does it work on PC??

A: Yes the drive will work on any PC or Mac with USB ports.

Q: Can you backup multiple devices? (Two Windows 10 laptops) And is it easy to retrieve data?

A: Yes, this external hard drive has 3 TB space and can backup multiple devices and data retrieval is simple.

Q: Can I back-up my Android and/or iPhone directly onto this device? Or, must I back-up my phone to my laptop then back-up my laptop to this device? Thank you.

A: I haven't tried direct from my phone. But when in the Bluetooth find mode, it shows up. I may try and back up directly next time I'm in the office.

Q: Is this a plug and play device (plug in to laptop and copy/drag files on to it)? Thanks

A: Yes! I was able to copy/drag tons of files onto it. It works pretty much like a giant flash drive.

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