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User Manual for WD 8TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Click to enlarge the picture
Contents of the user manual for the WD 8TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0
- Product category: External Drives WD
- Brand: WD
- Description and content of package
- Technical information and basic settings
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
- Authorized service for WD External Drives
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Product description NAB 2019: G-Tech, SanDisk, and WD Show Off Latest Storage Solutions Read More Preformatted NTFS for systems running Windows 10, 8.1, or 7, the 8TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 8TB of add-on storage for their photos, videos, music, documents, and other files. It features a 5 Gb/s micro-USB 3.0 interface, which is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1, and is compatible with 480 Mb/s USB 2.0. It is powered using an 100-240 VAC power adapter and may be reformatted for use with macOS Sierra and High Sierra. Also included is a USB cable. General Features - USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) and USB 2.0 Compatibility
- With this 8TB drive, you get compatibility with 5 Gb/s USB 3.0 devices, which is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1, as well as 480 Mb/s USB 2.0 devices.
- WD Quality
- WD knows your data is important to you, so they built the drive to their demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. The drive is also protected with a durable enclosure designed for style and protection.
- High Capacity, Compact Design
- The Elements' design offers a capacity of 8TB, making it well-suited for easy, add-on storage of all your important photos, music, videos, and files.
- Improve System Performance
- When your internal hard drive is almost full, your system slows down. Don't delete files, but free up space on your internal hard drive by transferring files to your WD Elements desktop storage and get your computer moving again.
- Plug-and-Play, Formatted for Windows
- This WD Elements drive is formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, and 7. It can also be reformatted for macOS Sierra and High Sierra.
UPC: 718037863658 In the Box WD 8TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive USB Cable AC Adapter Limited 2-Year Warranty Table of Contents
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Technical parametersWD Desktop Specs | Storage Capacity | 8 TB | | Connection Interface | 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Micro-B) | | Pre-Format | NTFS | | Internal Interface | SATA (Unspecified) | | Type | Hard Disk Drive | | Form Factor | 3.5" | | Cache Memory | None | | | | AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz | | DC Input Power | 12 VDC | | Material | Plastic | | Environmental Resistance | None | | Operating Temperature | 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C | | Storage Temperature | -4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C | | Dimensions (L x W x H) | 5.3 x 1.9 x 6.5" / 13.5 x 4.8 x 16.5 cm | | Weight | 2.1 lb / 1 kg | | | | Package Weight | 2.705 lb | | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.0 x 7.9 x 3.6" |
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| Subject: Query 8TB Elements Hard Drive | | Date: 23.01.2023 13:52:41 | Name: Stan Fraser | On a MAC the led stays lit and flashes when computer shuts down. Should I swith the drive off with the built in switch?
I do "Eject" the drives before the computer is allowed to Go to sleep" | | Post reply |
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