Preformatted NTFS for systems running Windows 10 or later, the 4TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 4TB 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 3.2 Gen 1 or 3.1 Gen 1, and is compatible with 480 Mb/s USB 2.0. It is powered using an 100-240 VAC power adapter, includes a micro-USB to USB-A cable, and may be reformatted for use with other operating systems, such as macOS.

4TB Storage Capacity    Micro-USB 3.0 Interface (USB 3.1 Gen 1)    AC Powered    USB 2.0 Compatible    Pre-Formatted NTFS for Windows    May Be Reformatted    Includes micro-USB to USB-A Cable

The compact design offers a capacity of 4TB, making WD Elements desktop storage the ideal solution for easy, add-on storage of all your important photos, music, videos, and files.

When your internal hard drive is almost full, your system slows down. Don't delete files. Free up space on your internal hard drive by transferring files to your WD Elements desktop storage and get your computer moving again.

The WD Elements drive works right out of the box with Windows 10 and later. Just plug it into a USB port to instantly add storage to your system.

With this single drive, you get compatibility with USB 3.0 devices and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices.

WD knows your data is important to you, so they built the drive inside to their demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and reliability. Then, they protect the drive with a durable enclosure designed for style and protection.

This WD Elements Desktop hard drive is formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows 10 and later. It may also be reformatted for Mac.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this a CMR drive?

A: The manufacturer doesn't state specifically whether or not the WD 6TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is a CMR drive, but it's highly likely that it is as most HDD drives these days are.

Q: 2. Can this hard drive be partitioned?

A: Yes, it can be partitioned.

Q: 3. how do you dump photos from a Nikon D500 straight into this? does it need a special cord? and how do you do that process?

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Q: 4. How can you reformat for iMac Pro touch laptop? I see this is formatted For Windows but it says it can be reformatted to Apple but I don't know how to do that? Is it an easy process ?

A: In order to format the WD 4TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, you have to do the following: 1) Open Disk Utility. 2) Choose View Show All Devices 3) In the sidebar, select the storage device you want to erase, then click the Erase button 4) Click the Scheme pop-up menu, then choose GUID Partition Map. 5) Click the Format pop-up menu, then choose a file system format. 6) Enter a name. 7) Click Erase, then click Done.

Q: 5. how long is the included cable?

A: Information on the length of the cable included with the WD 5TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive has not been provided by the manufacturer.

Q: 6. I have a Dell laptop that only has micro USB ports. Can I use this product with this machine?

A: This item connects to most laptops, however a model number would be required to ensure compatibility.

Q: 7. since it is windows formatted, will it not work for mac? or can it be reformatted?

A: In order to use this for Mac, you would need to reformat it.

Q: 8. use this with linux?

A: Yes, this WD Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is compatible with Linux.

Q: 9. can this drive be used in a vertical position?

A: The manufacturer recommends that you place the WD 5TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive on a stable surface to prevent the HDD from moving when in use. Orientation should not impact performance.

Q: 10. Will this connect to USB 2.0 port?

A: Yes, it is backwards compatible with USB 2.0.