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Key Specs
Storage Capacity12000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDInterface(s)Micro-USB Type B
General
Product Nameeasystore 12TB External USB 3.0 Hard DriveBrandWDModel NumberWDBAMA0120HBK-NESNColorBlack
Capacity
Storage Capacity12000 gigabytes
Performance
Storage Drive TypeHDD
Compatibility
Internal Or ExternalExternalExternal Hard Drive TypeDesktopInterface(s)Micro-USB Type BOperating System CompatibilityWindows, MacMinimum System RequirementsFormatted for Windows 8.1/10, Reformatting required for macOS
Features
Security FeaturesSoftwareData EncryptiontrueUsageBackup, Everyday computing
Power
Power SourceAC adapter
Dimensions
Product Height6.7 inchesProduct Width2 inchesProduct Weight31.5 ounces
Included
Included SoftwareWD Discovery
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 yearsManufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 years
Other
UPC718037882987
Features
Find a reliable storage solution for large files with this WD easystore external desktop hard drive. The USB 3.0 interface and backward-compatibility with USB 2.0 offer broad connectivity, while the automatic backup solution reduces the risk of data loss. This WD easystore external desktop hard drive features a 12TB capacity to provide ample space for videos and photos.
USB 3.0 interface
Offers easy-to-use connection to devices. Backward-compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer.
Easy-to-use auto backup
Comes with the WD Discovery™ backup software that lets you set hourly, daily, or monthly backup schedules and makes it easy to back up high-capacity files to your drive. Compatible with Apple Time Machine (requires reformatting).
Get More Out of WD Discovery™
Included WD Discovery™ software makes it easy to back up your photos, videos, and documents to the easystore™ desktop storage.
Compatible with Mac and PC
For use with your existing computers.
12TB storage capacity
Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
Limited warranty
This WD easystore™ desktop drive comes with a two-year warranty.
External design
The desktop storage features a USB cable and AC adapter to work with most systems.
WD Discovery™ software
Allows you to manage your easystore™ HDD and expands its capabilities.
What's Included
WD easystore 12TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive
AC adapter
USB cable
WD Discovery software
Owner's manual
Questions & Answers (82)
- A: The size difference is not caused by formatting but because of the definition of Terabyte that hard drive manufacturers use (1000 gigabytes) vs what most operating systems do (1024 gigabytes). What Windows reports is actually in Tebibyte and not Terabytes. So you haven't actually lost any space at all, the OS is just giving you a different number. It is very confusing for consumers though and I wish OS makers and hard drive manufacturers would both agree to one definition and stick with it.
Q: How many pictures can this hold (6 answers)
A: It can probably hold about 800-1000 blu ray movies on it, which are thousands to millions of times larger than a picture so I wouldn't expect picture storage to even be a concern. The drive would probably go bad before you could ever fill it up to be honest.- A: Yes and Yes, the drive comes with WD software, however you can go into control panel, administrative tools, computer management, Storage and then Disk Management and you will se the 12TB drive there. All you need to do then is delete the volume and then create volumes in whatever sizes you deem appropriate for your needs, then right click on the volume on the right side of the panel and it will present you with formatting options. I am not sure why you would want to do this but if it is what you want to do then go for it. My only recommendation is that you purchase 2 drives when dealing with 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or now even the 16TB drives as they do have a much higher failure rate then drives did 8-10 years ago, after all you must sacrifice something for all that storage at a cheaper price so to ensure you don't lose your data, buy two and clone the drives every other month or quarterly to keep a rolling back up, that is my recommendation and as someone that has worked in IT and telecom for 32+ years I would say I have a pretty vast array of knowledge to draw from be it the 7 years I worked for a system manufacture, or the 6 years I ran a call center for a major ISP including dealing with the NOC and the Data Center there or to the 7 years I spent as a Network Administrator and Engineer as well as Facilities manager, just to give some insight into my real world experiences, you can never have enough backups. hope that helps
- A: As long as your computer has the appropriate USB connection, it’ll work. There’s no such thing as a desktop-only or laptop-only external drive. Maybe you’re confusing with internal drives, which ARE for desktops only (though you could put one in an enclosure and connect to a laptop).
Q: Is this PMR?Or is it SMR? (3 answers)
A: Both the EMAZ and EMFZ drives are PMR. Interestingly, there is evidence that the EMFZ is actually a 14TB capacity drive with 12TB firmware - presumably due to binning.Q: Would it work on my Xbox one (4 answers)
A: Yes, it will work. I have a 12tb for my Xbox One and works great.Q: Can I daisy chain this drive to another external hard drive using USB 3.0? (6 answers)
A: No, but I use a usb hub to connect multiple drives, works fine- A: I recently purchased 5 of these and shucked them for use in a new NAS. Every drive was a WD White label drive. They are currently installed in my NAS and everything is working properly.
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