Western Digital Elements External Hard Drive - 16TB - Black
- 16 TB storage capacity •
- USB 3.0 interface for fast data transfer •
- Plug and play compatibility •
- Durable external design •
- More features
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Description
Western Digital Elements External Hard Drive - 16TB - Black is a high-capacity portable storage solution that delivers massive space for backups and media libraries.
This Western Digital Elements 16TB drive connects via a USB Type-A interface supporting USB 3.2 Gen 1 (backward compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0), offering fast, plug-and-play transfer for Windows 10, 8.1 and 7 systems formatted in NTFS out of the box.
The drive’s 16 TB HDD provides enough room to store years of photos, 4K videos, projects and archives, making it ideal for content creators, home offices and anyone needing reliable bulk storage. Its black finish and compact footprint (48 mm x 135 mm x 165.8 mm) keep it unobtrusive on a desk while still offering desktop-class capacity.
Designed for ease of use, the Elements drive is bus-powered via USB with an included cable, yet it also ships with an external power adapter for reliable operation during heavy transfers. The device supports Kensington cable lock security for physical protection in shared environments.
Operating between 5 °C and 35 °C and storable from -20 °C to 65 °C, this drive is built for typical home and office conditions. Weighing about 900 g and packaged with a user guide, it’s ready to deploy right out of the box for immediate backup and archive tasks.
Typical use cases include large media libraries, system image backups, video editing scratch and archive storage, and centralized file consolidation for multi-device households. Its NTFS formatting and Windows compatibility streamline integration into existing PC workflows.
Key selling points include the generous 16 TB capacity, USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for fast file transfers, plug-and-play convenience, and Kensington lock support for physical security. The package includes the USB cable and documentation for quick setup.
- Capacity: 16 TB HDD for massive storage
- Interface: USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / 3.0 / 2.0)
- Plug-and-play with Windows 10/8.1/7, NTFS formatted
- Kensington cable lock slot for security
- Includes USB cable and external power adapter
Features
Hard drive
- HDD capacity:16 TB
- Interface:USB 3.0/2.0
- File format system:NTFS
Ports & interfaces
- Thunderbolt technology:No
- Wi-Fi:No
- Ethernet LAN:No
- USB connector:USB Type-A
- USB version:2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Features
- Product colour:Black
- Plug and Play:Yes
- Windows operating systems supported:Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1
Security
- Cable lock slot:Yes
- Cable lock slot type:Kensington
Power
- Bus powered:USB
- External power adapter:Yes
Operational conditions
- Operating temperature (T-T):5 - 35 °C
- Storage temperature (T-T):-20 - 65 °C
Weight & dimensions
- Width:48 mm
- Depth:135 mm
- Height:165.8 mm
- Weight:900 g
Packaging data
- Cables included:USB
- User guide:Yes
- Package width:234 mm
- Package depth:208 mm
- Package height:94 mm
- Package weight:1.3 kg
Logistics data
- Harmonized System (HS) code:84717050
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