Product Comparison
Technical Specifications
Feature
General
Capacity
18 TB
2 TB
8 TB
4 TB
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Depth
135 mm
107.2 mm
135 mm
135 mm
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Device Type
Hard drive - external (desktop)
Hard drive - external (portable)
Hard drive - external (desktop)
Hard drive - external (desktop)
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Encryption Algorithm
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256-bit AES
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Features
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Password authentication, automatic backup
NTFS formatted
NTFS formatted
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Hardware Encryption
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Yes
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Height
165.8 mm
11.15 mm
165.8 mm
165.8 mm
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Interface
USB 3.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
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Type
Desktop
Portable
Desktop
Desktop
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Weight
900 g
120 g
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950 g
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Width
48 mm
75 mm
48 mm
48 mm
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Power
Power Device
Power adapter
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Power adapter
Power adapter
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Power Source
Included AC adapter
USB bus
Included AC adapter
Included AC adapter
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Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
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AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
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Miscellaneous
Cables Included
1 x USB cable - external
1 x USB 3.0 cable - external
1 x USB 3.0 cable - external
1 x USB cable - external
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Compatible with Windows 7
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"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
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Compliant Standards
Plug and Play
RoHS, Directive 2002/95/EC
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Plug and Play, RoHS
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Enclosure Colour
Black
Red
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Localisation
Worldwide
Worldwide (excluding China)
EMEA
EMEA
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Works With Chromebook
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Yes
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Environmental Parameters
Humidity Range Operating
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20 - 80%
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Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
35 °C
35 °C
35 °C
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Max Storage Temperature
65 °C
65 °C
65 °C
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Min Operating Temperature
5 °C
5 °C
5 °C
5 °C
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Min Storage Temperature
-20 °C
-20 °C
-20 °C
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Performance
Interface Transfer Rate
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5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0) / 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)
5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0) / 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)
5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0)
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Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
1 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 3.0
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Software
OS Required
Apple MacOS X 10.6, Microsoft Windows Vista / XP / 7, Apple MacOS X 10.5
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Software / System Requirements
OS Required
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Windows 10 or later
Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10
Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows Vista / XP / 7 / 8
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Software Included
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WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, WD Backup, WD Discovery
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WD SmartWare Pro (30 days trial)
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Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - 2 years
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