emergency disks
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for emergency disks.
If you've ever had to use your computer or other device in an emergency, you know how important it is to have a reliable backup. You don't want to lose your work, and you especially don't want to lose your data. That's where an emergency disk comes in. Browse the top-ranked list of emergency disks below along with associated reviews and opinions.
WD - My Passport for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
Model: WDBA2D0020BBL-WESNSKU: 6356884Top comment"Even small enough to take in case of emergencies ( fires or hurricane) for important documents....Hard Disk for apple"
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Store and access files on the go with this WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive for Mac. The backup software keeps you covered against accidental data loss, and password protection prevents unauthorized access to your content. The portable hard drive comes with USB-A and USB-C cables for flexible connectivity options.Top comment"Even small enough to take in case of emergencies ( fires or hurricane) for important documents....Hard Disk for apple"
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Store and access files on the go with this WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive for Mac. The backup software keeps you covered against accidental data loss, and password protection prevents unauthorized access to your content. The portable hard drive comes with USB-A and USB-C cables for flexible connectivity options.See all Mac External Hard Drives and SSDs
WD - My Cloud Expert EX2 Ultra 2-Bay 8TB External Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Charcoal
Model: WDBVBZ0080JCH-NESNSKU: 5061403Top comment"It runs fast and provides the capacity for my 2 large workstation, 2 laptops, and mobile devices. The disk mirroring provides me higher level comfort from device failure....Directions NEED to let buyers know that the default is such that only 1/2 the disk space will be visible. Yo then need to better explain the various setups on how the Ultra may be utilized. "
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Keep valuable data safe with this My Cloud EX2 Ultra external hard drive. Custom backup options through WD SmartWare Pro, 256 AES volume encryption, and multiple RAID options provide enhanced performance and protection. This 8TB My Cloud EX2 Ultra provides high transfer speeds, and its Plex Media Server keeps your data ready at all times.Top comment"It runs fast and provides the capacity for my 2 large workstation, 2 laptops, and mobile devices. The disk mirroring provides me higher level comfort from device failure....Directions NEED to let buyers know that the default is such that only 1/2 the disk space will be visible. Yo then need to better explain the various setups on how the Ultra may be utilized. "
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Keep valuable data safe with this My Cloud EX2 Ultra external hard drive. Custom backup options through WD SmartWare Pro, 256 AES volume encryption, and multiple RAID options provide enhanced performance and protection. This 8TB My Cloud EX2 Ultra provides high transfer speeds, and its Plex Media Server keeps your data ready at all times.See all Network Attached Storage (NAS)
WD - My Passport Ultra for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver
Model: WDBKYJ0020BSL-WESNSKU: 6290662Top comment"Awesome and slim hard disk...Very happy, was able to back up all my information to free up disk space."
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Access and save data quickly on this Western Digital My Passport Ultra drive for Mac. The hard drive uses USB 3.0 technology and USB-D connectivity to maximize plug-in options. Keep your files safe with the included security software, offering encryption and password protection. Its modern metal design complements your Mac, and out of the box, it’s formatted for macOS and Time Machine compatibility.Top comment"Awesome and slim hard disk...Very happy, was able to back up all my information to free up disk space."
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Access and save data quickly on this Western Digital My Passport Ultra drive for Mac. The hard drive uses USB 3.0 technology and USB-D connectivity to maximize plug-in options. Keep your files safe with the included security software, offering encryption and password protection. Its modern metal design complements your Mac, and out of the box, it’s formatted for macOS and Time Machine compatibility.See all External Hard Drives
WD - My Passport Ultra for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver
Model: WDBPMV0040BSL-WESNSKU: 6290666Top comment"Great small Mac hard disk...This is a great hard disk to use for Apple's Time Machine. It is small and totally compatible with no reformatting required....I needed a HD large enough to partition for Time Machine and an for overall disk clone. This works well. Has been reliable compared to Seagate drives. "
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Access and save data quickly on this Western Digital My Passport Ultra drive for Mac. The hard drive uses USB 3.0 technology and USB-D connectivity to maximize plug-in options. Keep your files safe with the included security software, offering encryption and password protection. Its modern metal design complements your Mac, and out of the box, it’s formatted for macOS and Time Machine compatibility.Top comment"Great small Mac hard disk...This is a great hard disk to use for Apple's Time Machine. It is small and totally compatible with no reformatting required....I needed a HD large enough to partition for Time Machine and an for overall disk clone. This works well. Has been reliable compared to Seagate drives. "
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Access and save data quickly on this Western Digital My Passport Ultra drive for Mac. The hard drive uses USB 3.0 technology and USB-D connectivity to maximize plug-in options. Keep your files safe with the included security software, offering encryption and password protection. Its modern metal design complements your Mac, and out of the box, it’s formatted for macOS and Time Machine compatibility.See all External Hard Drives
WD - My Passport for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
Model: WDBA2F0040BBL-WESNSKU: 6356883See all Mac External Hard Drives and SSDsProduct Description
Store and access files on the go with this WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive for Mac. The backup software keeps you covered against accidental data loss, and password protection prevents unauthorized access to your content. The portable hard drive comes with USB-A and USB-C cables for flexible connectivity options.See all Mac External Hard Drives and SSDsProduct Description
Store and access files on the go with this WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive for Mac. The backup software keeps you covered against accidental data loss, and password protection prevents unauthorized access to your content. The portable hard drive comes with USB-A and USB-C cables for flexible connectivity options.See all Mac External Hard Drives and SSDs
Samsung - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished T7 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray
Model: GSRF MU-PC1T0T/AMSKU: 6415699Top comment"Make sure you use a proper port on pc and good quality cable. Great for emergency drives for work and random backup drive....worked great affordable extra disk storage for backups"
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Store and access confidential files on the go with this refurbished gray Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers vast storage space to accommodate large files, and the sequential write speeds of up to 1000MB/sec. ensure rapid data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD boasts 256-bit AES encryption for reliable data security, and the shock-resistant design withstands daily rigors for long-lasting durability.
Top comment"Make sure you use a proper port on pc and good quality cable. Great for emergency drives for work and random backup drive....worked great affordable extra disk storage for backups"
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Store and access confidential files on the go with this refurbished gray Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers vast storage space to accommodate large files, and the sequential write speeds of up to 1000MB/sec. ensure rapid data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD boasts 256-bit AES encryption for reliable data security, and the shock-resistant design withstands daily rigors for long-lasting durability.
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SanDisk - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
Model: SDSSDE61-4T00-G25SKU: 6472036Top comment"Plug in and go, makes a fine high speed backup drive to grab in an emergency....big data punch in small card size disk!"
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Back up your system with this SanDisk Extreme portable SSD. The 4GB capacity offers vast storage for large files and programs, while 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers reliable security against unauthorized access. This SanDisk Extreme portable SSD has read speeds of up to 1050MB/sec. for swift data access, and the USB Type-C interface ensures compatibility with a range of devices.Top comment"Plug in and go, makes a fine high speed backup drive to grab in an emergency....big data punch in small card size disk!"
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Back up your system with this SanDisk Extreme portable SSD. The 4GB capacity offers vast storage for large files and programs, while 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers reliable security against unauthorized access. This SanDisk Extreme portable SSD has read speeds of up to 1050MB/sec. for swift data access, and the USB Type-C interface ensures compatibility with a range of devices.See all External SSDs
WD - My Passport 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
Model: WDBPKJ0040BBL-WESNSKU: 6356888Top comment"Need this hard drive for an emergency back of data! It worked perfectly and the size is perfect for easy storage!...We use a set of four disks to backup 2 servers. We cycle the disks on a set schedule. "
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Store, share and transport files with the lightweight Western Digital My Passport Portable Hard Drive. The SuperSpeed USB port lets you transfer large files in seconds and 256-bit AES hardware encryption helps keep your files secure. The My Passport provides enough space to store thousands of files and documents. Auto backup capability allows you to select the time and frequency of file transfers.Top comment"Need this hard drive for an emergency back of data! It worked perfectly and the size is perfect for easy storage!...We use a set of four disks to backup 2 servers. We cycle the disks on a set schedule. "
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Store, share and transport files with the lightweight Western Digital My Passport Portable Hard Drive. The SuperSpeed USB port lets you transfer large files in seconds and 256-bit AES hardware encryption helps keep your files secure. The My Passport provides enough space to store thousands of files and documents. Auto backup capability allows you to select the time and frequency of file transfers.See all External Hard Drives
SanDisk - Extreme Portable 500GB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
Model: SDSSDE61-500G-G25SKU: 6427552Top comment"I had to use this for an emergency back up on a failing computer. Worked perfect....Scan disk"
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Ensure ample storage for your high-resolution photos and videos with this 500GB WD SanDisk Extreme portable SSD. The IP55 rating makes the drive dust-proof and water-resistant, while the read speeds of up to 1050MB/sec. allow for fast file transfer. This WD SanDisk Extreme portable SSD features a compact design for easy handling and enhanced portability, and includes a USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter for compatibility with most PCs and Macs.Top comment"I had to use this for an emergency back up on a failing computer. Worked perfect....Scan disk"
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Ensure ample storage for your high-resolution photos and videos with this 500GB WD SanDisk Extreme portable SSD. The IP55 rating makes the drive dust-proof and water-resistant, while the read speeds of up to 1050MB/sec. allow for fast file transfer. This WD SanDisk Extreme portable SSD features a compact design for easy handling and enhanced portability, and includes a USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter for compatibility with most PCs and Macs.See all External SSDs
WD - easystore 18TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Model: WDBAMA0180HBK-NESNSKU: 6427995Top comment"Huge disk, great value...Huge disk, great value. Been working fine in my NAS....Hard disk best ever"
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Carry and preserve important files wherever you go with this Western Digital easystore desktop hard drive. The 18TB capacity offers ample storage space for your files, while the USB interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices. This Western Digital easystore external hard drive has a compact profile for increased portability, and the included WD Discovery software makes backing up data easy.Top comment"Huge disk, great value...Huge disk, great value. Been working fine in my NAS....Hard disk best ever"
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Carry and preserve important files wherever you go with this Western Digital easystore desktop hard drive. The 18TB capacity offers ample storage space for your files, while the USB interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices. This Western Digital easystore external hard drive has a compact profile for increased portability, and the included WD Discovery software makes backing up data easy.See all External Hard Drives
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