Create a flexible storage option using this WD Elements 2TB portable external hard drive. Outstanding reliability is assured thanks to the traditional Western Digital build quality, incorporating high shock tolerance & durability to keep your data & the drive completely safe. Windows formatting lets you plug it in & go, providing rapid downloads & uploads via USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 to produce speeds up to 10 times faster than USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. Thanks to a sleek shape with rounded corners, it’s easy to put this hard drive into your pocket. A quick install guide ensures you can get this WD Elements 2TB portable external hard drive up & running in no time. Fast transfer rates When connected to a USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port, WD Elements portable storage delivers maximum performance for data transfers. Transfer a full-length HD movie in a fraction of the time it takes with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. Performance may vary based on user’s hardware & system configuration. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 & USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 compatibility Works seamlessly with the latest USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 devices & is backward compatible with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 devices as well. High capacity in a small enclosure The small, lightweight design offers high-capacity storage, making WD Elements portable storage the ideal companion for consumers who want to take their important files with them. Improve PC performance When your internal drive is almost full your PC slows down. Don’t delete files. Free up space on your internal drive by transferring files to your WD Elements & get your PC moving again. WD quality inside & out We know your data is important to you. So we build the drive inside to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance & long-term reliability. Then we protect the drive with a durable enclosure designed for style & protection. Formatted for Windows Formatted NTFS & compatible with Windows 10, 8.1 & 7. Reformatting required for other operating systems. Specifications Package Contents: Portable hard drive, USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, Quick install guide Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C Non-op. temperature: –20°C to 65°C Interface: USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Type-A Limited Warranty: 2 years

Dimensions Length: 4.45 in (111 mm)

Width: 3.20 in (82 mm)

Height: 0.82 in (21 mm) Weight: 0.52 lb (0.23 kg)





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High workload rating Delivering dependable performance to any storage environment, WD Gold™ hard drives are designed with a workload rating up to 550TB per year 1, among the highest of any 3.5-inch hard drive. Enterprise-class storage to rely on With up to 2.5 million hours MTBF, WD Gold hard drives deliver reliability & durability, are built for yearly operation (24x 7x 365) within the most demanding storage environments, & are backed with a 5 year limited warranty. Helio Seal™ Technology Featured in over 15 million Western Digital hard drives shipped 2, Helio Seal™ technology allows for higher capacities & less turbulence on large storage arrays. & now on its 4th generation design, Helio Seal™ technology is field-tested & proven to deliver high capacity, reliability, & power efficiency you can trust. Vibration protection Enhanced RAFF™ technology uses sophisticated electronics to monitor the drive & correct linear & rotational vibrations in real time for enhanced performance versus WD’s desktop drives in high-vibration environments. RAID-specific, time-limited error recovery (TLER) Reduces drive fallout caused by the extended hard drive error-recovery processes common to desktop drives. Dynamic fly height technology Each read-write head’s fly height is adjusted in real time to ensure consistent performance for reduced errors & optimized reliability. Dual-stage actuator technology WD Gold drives feature a dual-stage actuator head positioning system for a high degree of accuracy. The primary stage provides course displacement while the secondary stage uses piezoelectric motion to fine tune the head positioning to a higher degree of precision. Compatibility testing All WD Gold hard drives are extensively tested across a variety of popular OEM storage systems, SATA controllers, & host bus adapters to ensure ease of integration for a plug & play solution. 7200RPM-Class This 7200RPM-class hard drive delivers the fastest performance with the highest workload rating of any HDD in WD’s lin eup. Ensure you have the most capable hard drive regardless of the application with WD Gold. Specifications Logical/ Physical bytes per sector: 512 / 4096 Formatted capacity: 12TB 512n/512e user sectors per drive: 23, 437, 770, 752 Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s Native Command Queuing: Yes Form Factor: 3.5 Inch Ro HS compliant: YES Cache (MB): 256MB Load/unload cycles: 600, 000 MTBF (hours): 2, 500, 000 AFR (%): 0.35 Limited warranty (years): 5 Average power requirements (W) Sequential read: 7.0 Sequential write: 6.8 Random read/write: 6.9 Idle: 5.0

Dimensions

Height: 26.1mm Length: 147mm

Width: 101.6mm Weight: 660g





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Conquer tough workloads with enterprise-class WD Gold HDDs. Available in 1TB to 14TM capacities, this highly reliable solution for demanding storage environments provides up to 2.5M hours MTBF, Vibration protection technology & a lop power draw thanks to Helio Seal technology [for 12TB & above]. Specifically designed for use in enterprise-class storage systems & data centres, the WD Gold Enterprise Class SATA HDD delivers the world-class performance you expect from Western Digital hard drives. Beyond Expectations WD Gold hard drives are performance-optimized for heavy application workloads, whether you need 1TB or 14TB. The WD Gold HDD’s wide capacity range solves for the most demanding storage environments. Enhanced Reliability With up to 2.5M hours MTBF, WD Gold hard drives deliver enhanced levels of dependability & durability. Built for yearly operation (24x 7x 365) within the most demanding storage environments. A World-Class Performer Delivering excellent service to any storage environment, WD Gold hard drives are designed to handle workloads up to 550TB per year – among the highest of any 3.5-inch hard drive. Vibration Protection WD Gold has sophisticated monitoring electronics that help correct linear & rotational vibrations in real time using enhanced vibration protection technology for enhanced performance in high-vibration environments. Play Well with Others Broadly compatible with most PC & Major enterprise operating system. Specifically designed for use in enterprise-class storage systems & data centres. 5-Year Limited Warranty Every WD Gold HDD comes with a 5-year limited warranty, so you can be confident in your storage. ...

Ultimate storage for hopefully nothing Built for 24/7, always-on, high-definition security systems. With a supported workload rate of up to 180 TB/yr and support for up to 64 cameras, WD violet drives are optimized for surveillance systems. The Right Drive for the Job WD violet drives have been engineered specifically for the extreme demands of high temperature, 24/7 surveillance systems. Expand Your View to 64 WD violet drives are optimized to support up to 64 cameras, giving you flexibility to upgrade or expand your security system. Performance You Can Trust From a worldwide leader in the storage industry, WD violet is engineered for quality video playback when you need it most. ...

Surveillance you can trust With WD violet surveillance storage, you have a drive engineered for high temperature, always-on surveillance systems so you can rely on quality video playback when you need it most. Whether youre protecting loved ones or monitoring your business, WD violet offers performance you can trust. WDs exclusive All Frame 4K technology All WD violet drives are equipped with All Frame 4K technology, which improves ATA streaming to help reduce frame loss, improve overall video playback, & increase the number of hard drive bays supported within a NVR. Futureproof your surveillance solution knowing that WD violet is ready for ultra high definition cameras. Enhanced workload rating With a high workload rating WD violet is designed to handle the unique demands of modern video surveillance DVR & NVR systems. Wide compatibility, seamless integration WD violet hard drives are built with compatibility in mind, so you can quickly & seamlessly add capacity to your surveillance system. With a wide range of enclosures & chipsets supported, youre sure to find the DVR or NVR configuration thats right for you. Less power, more efficient With exclusive Intelli Seek technology, WD violet drives are able to calculate optimum seek speeds. This keeps power consumption low so ambient noise & vibrations are at a minimum. ...

TRUSTED & LOVED PORTABLE STORAGE. The My Passport portable drive is trusted to store the massive amounts of photos, videos & music you love. Available in an array of vibrant, fun colors, the sleek style fits comfortably in the palm of your h&, so you can easily take your treasured content everywhere you go. Auto Backup Automatically back up photos, videos, music & documents from your system onto your My Passport drive with the included WD Backup software. Set it to your schedule. Just pick the time & frequency. Password Protection Built-in 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption with WD Security software helps keep your content private & safe. Easily add a “return-if-found” message as the password prompt in case your My Passport drive ever gets lost. Even great minds like yours can accidentally leave things behind. WD Reliability WD builds drives to demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance & long-term reliability. & we back up (pardon the pun) the trusted My Passport drive with a 3-year limited warranty. WATCH MY PASSPORT COLORS COME TO LIFE We live in color. We dream in color. The My Passport drive comes in an array of luscious colors that help boost your energy, create fun & have your back (up). EXPRESS YOURSELF The sleek, vibrant design of the My Passport drive comes in a wide range of bold, beautiful colors so you can pick the one that matches your own unique, personal style. EASY TO USE Ready to use out of the box, you can start transferring files, saving memories & backing up right away. WD Backup & WD Security software is included to help protect your data. DO MORE WITH WD DISCOVERY Included WD Discovery™ software 1 connects to popular social media & cloud storage services, like Facebook, Dropbox & Google Drive™. Import your photos, videos & docs to the My Passport drive to help preserve your online life 2. WD Discovery can also be used to manage your drive with WD Drive Utilities. ...

The Right Drive for The Right Job WD violet™ drives have been engineered specifically for surveillance, so they’re able to withstand the elevated heat fluctuations & equipment vibrations within NVR environments. An average desktop drive is built to run for only short intervals, not the harsh 24/7 always-on environment of a high-definition surveillance system. A disruption to a drive could result in a failure that impacts multiple users, your security archive, or even the entire system. With WD violet™, you get reliable, surveillance-class storage that’s tested for compatibility in a wide-range of security systems. Industry-Leading Storage. Surveillance You Can Trust WD is a worldwide leader in the hard drive industry. With WD violet™ surveillance storage, you have a drive engineered for high temperature, always-on surveillance systems so you can rely on quality video playback when you need it most. Whether you’re protecting loved ones or monitoring your business, WD violet™ offers performance you can trust. Trust Your View with All Frame 4K™ Technology Missed frames & lost footage could be a serious problem when video surveillance needs to be retrieved. All WD violet™ drives are equipped with All Frame 4k™ technology, which improves ATA streaming to help reduce frame loss, improve overall video playback, & increase the number of hard drive bays supported within a NVR. Help make your surveillance solution future-ready knowing that WD violet™ drives are ready for ultra-high definition cameras. Enhanced Workload Rating With a workload rating* of 180 TB/yr
- three times that of desktop drives
- WD violet is designed to handle the unique demands of modern video surveillance DVR & NVR systems. Expand Your View to 64 Each WD violet™ drive is optimized to support up to 64 cameras. With so many options, you have the flexibility to upgrade or expand your security system in the future. Designed for Todays & Tomorrows Surveillance Solutions Engineered for 24/7 operation in all sizes of mainstream surveillance DVRs & NVRs. With support for more than eight bays** & tarnish resistant components**, WD violet drives deliver reliable operation in larger scale surveillance systems in harsher environments. Field-Proven High Capacity Now on its 4th generation & with more than 12 million drives shipped (as of Dec 2016), field-proven Helio Seal™ Technology delivers trusted high-capacity WD violet storage (8TB & 10TB) for the massive storage needs of 4K surveillance video Wide Compatibility. Seamless Integration WD violet™ hard drives are built with compatibility in mind, so you can quickly & seamlessly add capacity to your surveillance system. With a wide range of industry-leading enclosures & chipsets supported, you’re sure to find the DVR or NVR configuration that’s right for you. Three Year Limited-Warranty As an industry-leading hard drive manufacturer, WD stands behind their surveillance storage solutions with a 3-year limited warranty included with every WD violet™ drive. Features • Engineered specifically for surveillance security systems. • Supports up to 180 TB/yr workload rate*. • Tuned for write-intensive, low bit-rate, high stream-count applications typical to most surveillance applications. • Prioritized write-operations for maximized surveillance performance. • TLER & ATA streaming support. • Support for more than eight bays**. • Tarnish-resistant components**. * Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred ? (8760 / recorded power-on hours)). Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware & software components & configurations. ** For capacities 4TB & higher.

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Desktop drives vs. surveillance-class storage WD violet surveillance-class storage has been tested to be compatible in a wide-range of security systems. These drives are designed to replace standard desktop drives that were not designed for the harsh 24/7 always-on, high-definition surveillance environment. Desktop drives are built to run for only short intervals & are not engineered to withstand high-temperature fluctuations & equipment vibrations found in a typical surveillance application. Surveillance storage for peace-of-mind Whether you're protecting your personal assets & loved ones or monitoring the business you worked hard to build, you can rely on surveillance-class storage built by one of the largest hard drive manufacturers in the world. WD violet Surveillance Hard Drives are designed for high temperature, always-on, surveillance security systems to ensure reliability & quality video play back when you need it most. Experience the security of knowing you're using a surveillance-class drive designed by a leader in the hard drive industry. Improve performance with All Frame WD violet surveillance-class hard drives are equipped with All Frame technology which works with ATA streaming to reduce frame loss, improve playback & increases the number of drive bays supported. All Frame reduces video interruptions that commonly occur when desktop hard drives are incorrectly used as storage in security systems. Missed frames & lost footage is a serious problem when an event occurs & surveillance footage needs to be retrieved. WD violet with All Frame provides the confidence you should expect when it's time to play back & review critical surveillance footage. Engineered for compatibility WD violet surveillance hard drives are built for compatibility with industry-leading chassis & chip set manufacturers for seamless integration into your new or existing video surveillance system. Optimized performance for up to 32 HD cameras WD violet hard drives are optimized to support up to 32 high-definition surveillance cameras, giving you the flexibility to upgrade & expand your security system in the future. Lower power consumption Low power consumption is crucial in high-temperature always-on surveillance environments. With exclusive Intelli Seek™ technology, WD violet drives calculate the optimum seek speeds which lowers power consumption, noise & vibration that can damage & cause drives to wear out more quickly. When you invest in a premium surveillance-class drive you worry less while enjoying the benefits over a longer period of time. ...

Uncompromising Storage Built for 24/7, always-on, high-definition security systems. With a supported workload rate of up to 180 TB/yr & support for up to 64 cameras, WD violet drives are optimized for surveillance systems. WD violet 10TB & 12TB drives are designed to support Deep Learning analytics in AI capable NVRs, & feature an enhanced workload rating of up to 360TB/yr, & up to 16 AI channels for analytics within the system. The Right Drive for the Job WD violet drives have been engineered specifically for the extreme demands of high temperature, 24/7 surveillance systems. Performance You Can Trust From a worldwide leader in the storage industry, WD violet is engineered for quality video playback when you need it most. Expand Your View to 64 WD violet drives are optimized to support up to 64 cameras, giving you flexibility to upgrade or expand your security system. SEAMLESS INTEGRATION With a wide range of industry-leading enclosures & chipsets supported, youre sure to find the configuration & compatibility thats right for your NVR. LESS IS MORE Low power consumption is a must in a high-temperature, always-on surveillance environment. Intelli Seek technology helps reduce damaging ambient noise & vibrations. Designed for Surveillance The WD violet drive is designed for both DVR & NVR security systems, & is compatible with many of the the leading surveillance & security manufacturers. We can help you find the perfect storage for your system. 3-Year Limited Warranty Every WD violet drive comes with a 3-year limited warranty, so you can be confident of your surveillance storage.

Features: Engineered specifically for surveillance security systems. Three times the workload rating of our desktop hard drives (capacities up to 8TB). 10TB & 12TB capacities feature workload rating up to 360TB/yr. Tuned for write-intensive, low bit-rate, high stream-count applications typical to most surveillance applications. Prioritized write-operations for maximized surveillance performance. TLER & ATA streaming support. Technical Specifications Capacity 1TB
- 12TB Interface SATA 6 Gb/s Form Factor 3.5 Inch Disk Speed 7200 rpm


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Durable capacity storage for high-availability deployments WD Re datacenter hard drives offer up to 4 TB capacities & are available with SAS or SATA interface. With the highest error tolerance & MTBF of any capacity-optimized drive, WD Re delivers the durability & 24x 7x 365 reliability required in tightly packed vibration prone multi-drive systems. The combination of high-capacity, peak performance & robust design make WD Re drives ideal for heavy workload environments, cloud storage, RAID arrays, external storage arrays, data warehousing & mining applications. Product Benefits Industry’s highest capacity nearline drive
- Massive capacities up to 4 TB suit even the most demanding datacentre or cloud storage needs. Designed for heavy application Workloads - Designed to handle up to 550 TB per year in any heavy application datacenter with the highest workload capabilities of any WD 3.5 hard drive. Up to 6 Gb/s transfer rates & sustained sequential data rates of up to 182 MB/s, deliver performance & reliability to any datacentre environment. Designed for quality & reliability With up to 1.4 million hour MTBF, this high performance drive delivers durability & the highest level of reliability for 24x 7x 365 operation in the most demanding storage environments. Vibration Protection
- Enhanced RAFF Technology

Includes:: sophisticated electronics to monitor the drive & correct both linear & rotational vibration in real time. The result is a significant performance improvement in high vibration environments over the previous generation of drives. Dual actuator technology
- A head positioning system with two actuators that improves positional accuracy over the data track (s). The primary actuator provides coarse displacement using conventional electromagnetic actuator principles. The secondary actuator uses piezoelectric motion to fine tune the head positioning to a higher degree of accuracy. (2 TB & above) Environmentally responsible
- In addition to being Ro HS compliant, these drives are built with halogen reduced components. Self Encrypting Drive (SED) option
- Optional secure model for encrypting drives – Utilizing an AES 256 bit encryption engine for Crypto erase capability, WD supports both industry standard commands of the Sanitize Feature Set & also the Security Feature Set which utilizes the Secure Erase Unit (SEU) enhanced mode bit.* Stable Trac
- The motor shaft is secured at both ends to reduce system-induced vibration & stabilize platters for accurate tracking during read & write operations. (2 TB & above) Multi-axis shock sensor
- Automatically detects the subtlest shock events & compensates to protect the data. * SED drives may require TCG-compliant host or controller support. SED drives may not be available in all countries. RAID-specific, time-limited error recovery (TLER) - Prevents drive fallout caused by the extended hard drive error-recovery processes common to desktop drives. No Touch ramp load technology
- The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head & media as well as better drive protection in transit. Thermal extended burn-in test - Each drive is put through extended burn-in testing with thermal cycling to ensure reliable operation. Dynamic fly height technology - Each read-write head’s fly height is adjusted in real time for optimum reliability. Dual processor
- Twice the processing power to maximize performance • Interface SATA 6 Gb/s • Formatted capacity 250GB • User sectors per drive 490, 350, 672 • Native command queuing Yes • Form factor 3.5-inch • Ro HS compliant yes • RPM – 7200 • Cache – 64MB • Temperature (°C) – Operating 5 to 55
- Non-operating -40 to 70











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