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Western Digital Elements Portable external hard drive 4 TB 2.5" USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Black
SKU
WDBU6Y0040BBK-WESN
£111.08
£92.57
In stock
4TB, 2.5", USB 3.0, Black
Category: External Hard Drives
HDD capacity | 4000 GB |
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HDD size | 2.5 " |
Product colour | Black |
USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
SKU | WDBU6Y0040BBK-WESN |
EAN | 0718037855981 |
Manufacturer | Western Digital |
Availability | Y |
Product Family | Elements |
SIMPLE, FAST AND PORTABLE
Reliable, easy to use high-capacity storage to go.
High-capacity in a Sleek Design
With up to 2TB capacity in a lightweight design, this drive is the ideal companion for users on the go.
Power up with USB 3.0
USB 3.0 connectivity means you can power up without carrying a bulky power cord and plug.
Plug-and-play Simplicity
Works right out of the box with Windows® PC — just plug into the USB port to instantly add storage.
WD QUALITY INSIDE AND OUT
For years, millions of people worldwide have trusted their data to WD hard drives, and our first concern is to reliably store that data. So we build the drive to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability.
USB 3.0 AND USB 2.0 COMPATIBILITY
With this single drive you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well.
Reliable, easy to use high-capacity storage to go.
High-capacity in a Sleek Design
With up to 2TB capacity in a lightweight design, this drive is the ideal companion for users on the go.
Power up with USB 3.0
USB 3.0 connectivity means you can power up without carrying a bulky power cord and plug.
Plug-and-play Simplicity
Works right out of the box with Windows® PC — just plug into the USB port to instantly add storage.
WD QUALITY INSIDE AND OUT
For years, millions of people worldwide have trusted their data to WD hard drives, and our first concern is to reliably store that data. So we build the drive to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability.
USB 3.0 AND USB 2.0 COMPATIBILITY
With this single drive you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well.
Data transmission | |
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USB data transfer rates | 480,5000 Mbit/s |
Performance | |
USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
USB data transfer rates | 480,5000 Mbit/s |
Plug and Play | Yes |
Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
Wi-Fi | No |
Software | |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
Hard drive | |
File format system | NTFS |
HDD size | 2.5" |
HDD capacity | 4 TB |
Type | HDD |
Ports & interfaces | |
USB connector | USB |
Thunderbolt technology | No |
USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
USB data transfer rates | 480,5000 Mbit/s |
Wi-Fi | No |
Maximum data transfer rate | 5000 Mbit/s |
Features | |
Product colour | Black |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
Plug and Play | Yes |
Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
LED indicators | Yes |
Design | |
Product colour | Black |
LED indicators | Yes |
Power | |
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Bus powered | USB |
Operational conditions | |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 65 °C |
Weight & dimensions | |
Weight | 231.3 g |
Width | 82 mm |
Depth | 110.4 mm |
Height | 21 mm |
Packaging data | |
User guide | Yes |
Cables included | USB |
Technical details | |
USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
Product colour | Black |
Plug and Play | Yes |
LED indicators | Yes |
Wi-Fi | No |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717050 |
Packaging content | |
User guide | Yes |
Cables included | USB |
Logistics data | |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717050 |
Other features | |
Maximum data transfer rate | 5000 Mbit/s |
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INSTANT, ADD-ON STORAGE
Reliable, high-capacity storage for ultrafast data transfers. Massive Capacity With up to 4TB capacity, there's plenty of room for all your important files and precious memories. Transfer Files Fast Connect to the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port and quickly access, save and transfer your files and HD Movies. Plug-and-Play Simplicity Works right out of the box with Windows® PC. Just plug into the USB port to instantly add storage. USB 3.0 AND USB 2.0 COMPATIBILITY With this single drive you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well. WD QUALITY INSIDE AND OUT For years, millions of people worldwide have trusted their data to WD hard drives, and our first concern is to reliably store that data. So we build the drive to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Formatted NTFS for Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7. Requires reformatting for Mac OS X . Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system. |
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