WD - easystore 18TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
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USB 3.0 interface
Enables 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 PC and Mac
For use with your existing computers.
18TB storage capacity
Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
Limited warranty
This portable hard 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 WD portable hard drive and expands its capabilities.
* Reformatting required.
What's Included
- WD easystore 18TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive
- USB cable
- AC adapter
- WD Discovery software
- Owner's manual
Q: QuestionIs this really 18 gigabytes? I'm hearing stories that it's actually 14 gigabytes.
Asked by Slick.
- A:Answer It has to be smaller than 18 TB. And the bigger the hard drive... the bigger the difference between the size of the drive and useable space. This drive has 16.3 TB of usable space.
Answered by TCUfrog
Q: QuestionHow are all these new models sold out yet have no reviews? Have there even been any purchases of these yet? When are they coming back in stock?
Asked by FamilyGuy0395.
- A:Answer Best Buy has a bad habit of listing items that aren't for sale yet, and an even worse habit of listing items that have no concrete release date. That is the case with these drives - They are sold out because they aren't out yet, and we don't know exactly when they'll be out (but should be soon.)
Answered by Zero
Q: QuestionIf this item disassembling / shucking, what's inside bare naked hard disk model & information?? Thank you.
Asked by BongBongCong.
- A:Answer I got a WD180EMFZ in mine. Also showing up as a Ultrastar DC HC550 per the R/N. Running at 5400 RPM according to hdtune.
Answered by ruderthanyou
Q: QuestionCan this backup hard drive be hooked up to two computers at the same time on the same network?
Asked by SpartyGirl.
- A:Answer I am assuming an external drive is being discussed. (I only see the question, not what drive the question is for.) What I do is connect it via USB3 to one PC. Then share the drive (either the entire drive, or individual directories) on that PC. Then it can be seen by other PCs on the LAN. (Assuming Network in Explorer is showing the share, not a given in Windows 10. Might be forced to manually use Map network drive.) I use Macrium Reflect Free to backup my PCs. I point the backup destination to a directory on the shared drive (\\shared directory name). Macrium Free cannot "browse" to a network location, so I copy that location and paste it into a text file on the pen drive I use to boot Macrium. Then I copy/paste from the text file (instead of typing it in) when starting the backup. Obviously both PCs (the one being backed up and the one where the backup drive is connected) need to be running. If you mean physically connecting the drive via USB to two computers at the same time, via USB hub or otherwise, not possible. I wanted to do something similar with a non-disk device (A/V mixer) and learned it wasn't possible. Another option is a NAS (Network Attached Storage). People "shuck" external drives to put into a NAS. I don't shuck and don't own a NAS, but I think some also have USB3 ports on them. I don't know how that works exactly. Then the backup destination would be the NAS on the LAN without needing a second PC.
Answered by TachMN
Q: QuestionCan someone please confirm the dimensions and weight? The specifications mention 6.87” x 2” and only weighing a little more than 2 oz. That would make this more like a portable SSD drive and not a fixed one to remain on my desk. Thanks!
Asked by Saspants.
- A:Answer Hello, Please be informed that the WD Easystore Drive is a plug 'n' play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers. These drive are for Windows and Mac to be used as external storage only. The Dimensions are (L x W x H) 5.5" x 2" x 6.7" For more info on the drive, refer to the link: https://bit.ly/3H2sPV2 -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Answered by Western Digital Team
Q: QuestionCan this device connect to a Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ smartphone to offer additional storage?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer It cant connect directly. But i suppose if you use it to back up older files/photos/videos, you could make room for new stuff on your phone. But this isnt a portable drive. It plugs into wall for power.
Answered by Blaster
Q: QuestionCan this hard drive be set on it's side...instead of it standing upright... Thanks in advance,,,
Asked by Robin.
- A:Answer Yes it can. Vertical or horizontal, it doesn’t matter, but if you do lay it on it’s side you should get some stick on rubber feet/pads to minimize vibration and noise. And never move a drive while it’s in use, you can damage the drive and lose data.
Answered by HangryLikeTheWolf