WD - easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
- 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
- Product Name: easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBCKA0040HBK-NESN
- 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: Desktop (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: Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 7, Mac OS (reformatting required)
- Features
- Data Encryption: true
- Power
- Power Source: AC adapter
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 6.7 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: 1.9 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: 36.3 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: WD Discovery™ software with WD Backup™ and WD Drive Utilities™
- Other
- UPC: 718037856186
Only at Best Buy
Store files securely on this 4TB Western Digital hard drive. It comes several pieces of utility software installed for ease of use, and it backs up files automatically so you don't have to. This Western Digital hard drive is USB 3.0 compatible for transfer rates up to three times faster than compatible drives.
- 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.
- Compatible with Mac and PC: For flexible installation options.
- 4TB storage capacity: Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
- Automatic backup options: Allow you to use compatible software to back up your files to the server.
Whats Included
- AC adapter
- Quick install guide
- USB cable
- WD Discovery™ software with WD Backup™ and WD Drive Utilities™
- WD easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive
A: I asked the manufacturer the same question with regards to the portable models. Their answer was that the Easystore does not have encryption and password protections, whereas the My Passports do; and has a 2 year warranty.
Q: Will this work with Xbox One?
A: Yes and PS4.
A: Maybe a silly question, but did you format the drive as Mac journaled extended or leave as NTFS. If NTFS then you will need something like Tuxera NTFS in order to transfer files.
A: Hello Robinhood, yes it will work fine with USB 2.0 ports (albeit a wee slower but the average person using older tech wouldn't notice the difference anyways). I actually have it hooked up to an older micro-desktop that I've tricked out to serve as a backup and tertiary storage hub and no problems with speed upon access or writing files. Re: WD reliability, the HD playing field amongst the brands has become fairly level over the past few years. If you read up you will find the different brands all source from the same 3 manufacturers. All have chances to fail and unless you want to put out $$$ for tippy top of the line, just make sure you keep the firmware updated, run occasional diagnostics, and keep 2 *different* units as backup. (Never buy 2 HDs from same brand at same time - you want different batches, different manufactured times, so as to avoid 2 lemons from same batch). Hope this helps :)
A: Mine is left plugged in all the time. When I turn the computer off the easy drive shuts down also.
A: Like any other drive it will show up as a different drive letter in windows and a different drive name in mac. Just open a window to that drive and drag and drop files into it.
A: I have never used a Arlo Pro base so I am not sure about that, but I currently use it over Wi-Fi to view thousands of movies and it works perfectly. I connected it directly to the router. I can also use it for storage if I need to via the network. Leo
Q: How many USB ports on this item? Is this item available at the Round Rock Texas Best Buy store?
A: No extra USB ports. Only has one USB out to connect to computer
