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Name: WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Brand: WD
SKU: 6425302
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WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

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QuestionIs there any speaker port to connect speakers??
Asked 1 year ago by Speakers.
- Answer Hello, No, the WD Easystore Desktop external hard drive does not have a speaker port. It is purely a storage device. For more information about the drive please refer to the link: https://products.wdc.com/library/UM/ENG/4779-705169.pdf
  Answered 1 year ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionWhy is Best Buy saying the 8TB HDD is on sale for $159 and the normal price is $175 when for years the normal price was $149 and I paid $129 on sale; Best Buy should be called "Best Lie" for claiming prices are discounted after raising prices?
Asked 1 year ago by MichaelZ.
- Answer Inflation has hit everyone my friend. Black Friday usually drops this to $129 still.
  Answered 1 year ago by tenjuna
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QuestionI want to set up 2 of these as redundant back up drives. Is this possible? Does the backup software on the drives allow for this setup and how can I set that up? Thanks
Asked 2 years ago by SpeakSoftly.
- Answer Hello, Please be informed that the WD Easystore External drive is a plug 'n' play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers for seamless operation. You can backup the data on each drive separately using the backup software but it is not possible to backup on both the drives at the same time. However you could use File History or Acronis on windows .You could refer to the link mentioned below: Windows 10 and 11 File History Backup and Restore to a WD DAS-https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/25298/kw/file%20history and for using Acronis you could refer to the link mentioned below : https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/30022/kw/acronis Please be informed that for backup on Mac you could use macOS Time Machine Backup and Restore to a WD DAS- https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18952/kw/time%20machine -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 2 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionIs this Hard Drive compatible with this Chromebook (Acer - Chromebook 516 GE Cloud Gaming Chromebook - 16" 2560x1600 120Hz - Intel Core i5-1240P - 8GB RAM - 256GB SSD - RGB KB - Titanium Gray)?
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes, it is
  Answered 2 years ago by LuisaC
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QuestionDoes this include a USB 3.0 cable, or is that a separate accessory?
Asked 3 years ago by Walt.
- Answer Yes it does
  Answered 3 years ago by jdmac29
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QuestionDo I need to format this external hard drive before use? I run Windows 11 on my HP laptop and just want this for backup. Is it compatible with Windows 11?
Asked 3 years ago by Bill.
- Answer Hello Bill, Please be informed that the WD Easystore external drive is a plug 'n' play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers. We would like to inform you that the WD Easystore External drive comes preformatted in NTFS format for Windows OS, However, in order to use the drive for macOS you can reformat the drive with macOS supported HFS+J file system by using this link: https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3879 .In order to use the drive with both Windows and MacOS you need to reformat the drive to exFAT file format by referring to the link: https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20821 .Please be informed that reformatting is a data destructive process, please backup the data from the drive before reformatting it .For more info on the drive, refer to the link: https://www.westerndigital.com/products/portable-drives/wd-easystore-desktop-usb-3-0-hdd#WDBAMA0080HBK-NESN -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 3 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionDoes ac adapter work with 220 and 110 voltage?
Asked 3 years ago by Mike.
- Answer Yes it does. The adapter input voltage is from 110 to 220 volts. You would just need the dummy plug that fits in the 220 socket.
  Answered 3 years ago by 1234567898
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QuestionIn my first try at this I did not specify the kind of drive(s) I was planning on using. My bad. The drives are both 500GB Internal SSD's One on the MB, one in a slot. Will the bundled Acronis software work with a SSD target ?
Asked 4 years ago by Don.
- Answer Hello Don, We would request you to please confirm the model number of the drive for relevant answer. We would request you to open a support ticket. Please refer to the link mentioned: https://support-en.wd.com/app/ask/session/ -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 4 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionShould there be rattling noises when you pick it up? Mine was delivered with the box heavily damaged.
Asked 4 years ago by Question.
- Answer NO. Return it.
  Answered 4 years ago by NDY0
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QuestionWill this drive be able to save files / photos directly from other external hard drives? Is this external hard drive compatible with PC formatted and Mac formatted external hard drives? I need to combine hard drives into one.
Asked 5 years ago by Jennifer2020.
- Answer If you are going to connect thus to both PC and Mac you need to format it ExFat. Both Windows and Mac os can read/write ExFat formatted drives. Only other option is to purchase 3rd party software for your computers. I used the free way of doing it.... ExFat
  Answered 5 years ago by Kwsetzer
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QuestionDo I have to use a specific software for this external? Cant I just use Windows explorer? I am wanting the HD plugged in my tower to access the files on it.
Asked 5 years ago by DocDerrick.
- Answer Hi DocDerrick, Please be informed that the WD Easystore drive is a plug and play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers for seamless operation. You can directly plug the drive in the rear USB port of the computer and access it via windows file explorer. -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 5 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionPlease, Can anyone tell me what is the Maximum Data Transfer Rate ? How many MB /per second ?
Asked 5 years ago by Scorpion.
- Answer Hi Scorpion, Please be informed that the WD Easystore Drive is a plug and play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers/laptops for seamless operation. To know more about the drive refer to the User Manual link- http://products.wdc.com/library/UM/ENG/4779-705169.pdf Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 5 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionDoes it have a solid state memory
Asked 5 years ago by Brian.
- Answer This is a spinning disk drive only, not hybrid. No solid-state memory.
  Answered 5 years ago by Hassle
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QuestionIs this any different from the other WD Easy Store 8TB drive?
Asked 5 years ago by River.
- Answer These are expected to have a different type of HGST drive in them (HGST is owned by WD). It is a air filled drive instead of helium, which tends to run quieter, but in turn can generate more heat. In these cases it tends not to be a problem, however if you are shucking them ensure you have adequate cooling. (they also don't appear to have the 3.3v issue the helium drives did)
  Answered 5 years ago by ADean
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QuestionCan this be connected to your router and accessed as a wireless external drive?
Asked 5 years ago by rb.
- Answer Router would need to have a USB port to plug into, then setup the hard drive to be seen by the network, thru the router's settings.
  Answered 5 years ago by MikeT
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QuestionCan you use this to backup photos from an iPhone? Can you take the photos off the iPhone and store/back them up on this?
Asked 5 years ago by WifeTryingtoHelp.
- Answer No. Easy store external hard drive only works on computers I bought an usb adapter for iPhone and plugged it up but nothing came up on my phone
  Answered 3 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionDo you have software for trucking dispatch? Do you have techs that can install this in my home?
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer No
  Answered 5 years ago by Harvest
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QuestionDoes have to be plug in all the time or can be only when you need to transfer the photos
Asked 6 years ago by Abpilot.
- Answer It's plug n play. You can keep all of your photos or whatever files you want on the external hard drive, and simply plug it in to whatever computer you're going to use to access the files. The best way to use it in this manner is to backup your files through "Copy and Paste" as opposed to an actual "Backup and Restore" procedure which compresses the files and have to be "Restored" before they can be used.
  Answered 6 years ago by Tony
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QuestionCan this be used with a IMAC 27 WITH HIGH SIERRA 10:13?
Asked 6 years ago by JoeL.
- Answer Yes. I currently use it with my 27-inch iMac and my MacBook (for MacBook I use an adapter to convert the USB 3 connection to USB-C.
  Answered 6 years ago by edwintrejo
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QuestionIs this drive time machine compatible?
Asked 6 years ago by darrylp111.
- Answer Yes, but you'll need to reformat it. The Apple support web site has directions on how to do that.
  Answered 6 years ago by SomeoneOnTheInternet
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WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

Q: QuestionIs there any speaker port to connect speakers??

Q: QuestionWhy is Best Buy saying the 8TB HDD is on sale for $159 and the normal price is $175 when for years the normal price was $149 and I paid $129 on sale; Best Buy should be called "Best Lie" for claiming prices are discounted after raising prices?

Q: QuestionI want to set up 2 of these as redundant back up drives. Is this possible? Does the backup software on the drives allow for this setup and how can I set that up? Thanks

Q: QuestionIs this Hard Drive compatible with this Chromebook (Acer - Chromebook 516 GE Cloud Gaming Chromebook - 16" 2560x1600 120Hz - Intel Core i5-1240P - 8GB RAM - 256GB SSD - RGB KB - Titanium Gray)?

Q: QuestionDoes this include a USB 3.0 cable, or is that a separate accessory?

Q: QuestionDo I need to format this external hard drive before use? I run Windows 11 on my HP laptop and just want this for backup. Is it compatible with Windows 11?

Q: QuestionDoes ac adapter work with 220 and 110 voltage?

Q: QuestionIn my first try at this I did not specify the kind of drive(s) I was planning on using. My bad. The drives are both 500GB Internal SSD's One on the MB, one in a slot. Will the bundled Acronis software work with a SSD target ?

Q: QuestionShould there be rattling noises when you pick it up? Mine was delivered with the box heavily damaged.

Q: QuestionWill this drive be able to save files / photos directly from other external hard drives? Is this external hard drive compatible with PC formatted and Mac formatted external hard drives? I need to combine hard drives into one.

Q: QuestionDo I have to use a specific software for this external? Cant I just use Windows explorer? I am wanting the HD plugged in my tower to access the files on it.

Q: QuestionPlease, Can anyone tell me what is the Maximum Data Transfer Rate ? How many MB /per second ?

Q: QuestionDoes it have a solid state memory

Q: QuestionIs this any different from the other WD Easy Store 8TB drive?

Q: QuestionCan this be connected to your router and accessed as a wireless external drive?

Q: QuestionCan you use this to backup photos from an iPhone? Can you take the photos off the iPhone and store/back them up on this?

Q: QuestionDo you have software for trucking dispatch? Do you have techs that can install this in my home?

Q: QuestionDoes have to be plug in all the time or can be only when you need to transfer the photos

Q: QuestionCan this be used with a IMAC 27 WITH HIGH SIERRA 10:13?

Q: QuestionIs this drive time machine compatible?

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QuestionIs there any speaker port to connect speakers??

QuestionWhy is Best Buy saying the 8TB HDD is on sale for $159 and the normal price is $175 when for years the normal price was $149 and I paid $129 on sale; Best Buy should be called "Best Lie" for claiming prices are discounted after raising prices?

QuestionI want to set up 2 of these as redundant back up drives. Is this possible? Does the backup software on the drives allow for this setup and how can I set that up? Thanks

QuestionIs this Hard Drive compatible with this Chromebook (Acer - Chromebook 516 GE Cloud Gaming Chromebook - 16" 2560x1600 120Hz - Intel Core i5-1240P - 8GB RAM - 256GB SSD - RGB KB - Titanium Gray)?

QuestionDoes this include a USB 3.0 cable, or is that a separate accessory?

QuestionDo I need to format this external hard drive before use? I run Windows 11 on my HP laptop and just want this for backup. Is it compatible with Windows 11?

QuestionDoes ac adapter work with 220 and 110 voltage?

QuestionIn my first try at this I did not specify the kind of drive(s) I was planning on using. My bad. The drives are both 500GB Internal SSD's One on the MB, one in a slot. Will the bundled Acronis software work with a SSD target ?

QuestionShould there be rattling noises when you pick it up? Mine was delivered with the box heavily damaged.

QuestionWill this drive be able to save files / photos directly from other external hard drives? Is this external hard drive compatible with PC formatted and Mac formatted external hard drives? I need to combine hard drives into one.

QuestionDo I have to use a specific software for this external? Cant I just use Windows explorer? I am wanting the HD plugged in my tower to access the files on it.

QuestionPlease, Can anyone tell me what is the Maximum Data Transfer Rate ? How many MB /per second ?

QuestionDoes it have a solid state memory

QuestionIs this any different from the other WD Easy Store 8TB drive?

QuestionCan this be connected to your router and accessed as a wireless external drive?

QuestionCan you use this to backup photos from an iPhone? Can you take the photos off the iPhone and store/back them up on this?

QuestionDo you have software for trucking dispatch? Do you have techs that can install this in my home?

QuestionDoes have to be plug in all the time or can be only when you need to transfer the photos

QuestionCan this be used with a IMAC 27 WITH HIGH SIERRA 10:13?

QuestionIs this drive time machine compatible?