Desktop External Hard Drives - Showing 73 - 96 of 115 Products
SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE 26TB USB-C External Desktop Hard Drive, Space Gray
- Model #: SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIV18MKSC5875
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SanDisk Professional SanDisk G-DRIVE Project 24TB
- Model #: SDPHG1H-024T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIVFYJKP47886
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Toshiba Canvio Advance Plus HDTCA20XYCAB - Hard drive - 2 TB - external (portable) - 2.5" - ...
- Model #: HDTCA20XYCAB
- Item #: 9SIV0Z4KDD0171
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WD G-DRIVE SDPHF1A-012T-NBAAD 12 TB Desktop Hard Drive - External - Desktop PC Device ...
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Parts: 3 Year
- Model #: SDPHF1A-012T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIV2G2JJU9841
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Glyph Technologies Blackbox PRO Enterprise USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External HDD
- Model #: BBPR22000ENT
- Item #: 9SIV18MKGN6510
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Glyph Studio RAID, 7200RPM, USB 3, FW800 , eSATA
- Model #: SR16000
- Item #: 9SIV18MKRN4734
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Glyph, 24TB Blackbox PRO RAID w/Hub, Enterprise Class, Thunderbolt 3
- Model #: BBPR24RDTB3HUB
- Item #: 9SIV18MKGN5071
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G-Technology G-RAID Shuttle 4 Storage System SDPH34H048TNBAAB
- Type: Enclosure
- Model #: SDPH34H-048T-NBAAB
- Item #: 9SIV0Z4K4V7537
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SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE SDPHF1A-008T-NBAAD 8 TB Desktop External Hard Drive - ...
- Brand: SanDisk Professional
- Capacity: 8TB
- Color: Black
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Interface: USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type C
- Part Number: SDPHF1A-008T-NBAAD
- Features: Maximum Sequential Read: 260 MB/s Maximum Sequential Write: 260 MB/s
- Package Contents: G-DRIVE SDPHF1A-008T-NBAAD Hard Drive USB-C to USB-C Cable Quick Start Guide Power Cable AC Power Adapter
- Model #: SDPHF1A-008T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIV18MKSE2340
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Glyph, Blackbox PRO RAID, Enterprise Class, Thunderbolt 3
- Model #: BBPR40RDTB3
- Item #: 9SIV18MKGK3186
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My Book 8TB USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive
- Weight: 1.3400
- Model #: WDBBGB0080HBK-EESN
- Item #: 9SIA4N9KWJ0021
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LaCie Rugged STFR2000800 2 TB 2.5" External Hard Drive - Desktop - USB Type C
- Brand: LaCie
- Capacity: 2TB
- Color: Silver
- Form Factor: 2.5"
- Interface: USB 3.0
- Model #: STFR2000800
- Item #: 9SIV0Z4K9F3498
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OWC miniStack STX Stackable Storage HDD/SSD Enclosure with Thunderbolt Hub Expansion, ...
- Brand: OWC
- Capacity: Diskless
- Color: Black - Gray
- RPM: N/A
- Form Factor: 3.5"
- Interface: Thunderbolt
- Cache: N/A
- Part Number: OWCT4MSS000
- Model #: OWCT4MSS000
- Item #: 9SIVJTCKFB5154
- Return Policy: OWC Return Policy
Apricorn A25-3PL256-500F Apricorn Aegis Padlock A25-3PL256-500F 500 GB External
- Model #: f60-330188000181991
- Item #: 9SIV1PD92U4637
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Open Box: Seagate Game Drive STKX5000403 5 TB Portable Hard Drive - External - Black - ...
- Brand: Seagate
- Model #: STKX5000403
- Item #: 9B-1E8-004Z-00558R
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RDX+ 2TB EXTERNAL BACKUP SYSTEM
- Brand: Hewlett Packard
- Model #: E7X53B
- Item #: 9SIV2GPM0Z3635
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iStorage diskAshur DT2 1TB Secure encrypted desktop hard drive - FIPS Level 3 certified, ...
- Brand: iStorage
- Series: diskAshur DT2
- Capacity: 1TB
- Color: Graphite
- RPM: N/A
- Form Factor: 3.5"
- Interface: USB 3.2
- Cache: N/A
- Model #: IS-DT2-256-1000-C-X
- Item #: 9SIV16V92G7598
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LaCie 2big Dock 32TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive STLG32000400 Black
- RAID: RAID 0/1
- Thunderbolt 3: Yes
- Dimensions: 3.67" x 4.65" x 8.54"
- Weight: 8.40 lbs.
- Package Contents: LaCie 2Big Dock Thunderbolt 3 USB-C cable External power supply Quick Install Guide ADOBE CC SRS60 TOOLKIT3 Rescue Data Recovery Services4 3 One-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plan is redeemable during product registration. Must redeem within one year of drive registration. Not available in China. Internet connection and Adobe ID required. Available only to users 13 and older. 4 Not available in all countries.
- Model #: STLG32000400
- Item #: 9SIV2G2JPM7638
- Return Policy: PremierSource Return Policy
Seagate FireCuda Gaming Hub External Hard Drive HDD 8TB - USB 3.2, Customizable RGB LED ...
- Brand: Seagate
- Series: FireCuda
- Capacity: 8TB
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Features: 8TB of capacity builds the ultimate gaming library without sacrificing titles. Create an epic gaming atmosphere with customizable RGB LED lighting. A bold and refined design, crafted to compliment gaming battlestations. Customizable RGB with full color and pattern control with your free Seagate Toolkit software. Works with Razer Chroma RGB to sync all your battlestation's compatible peripherals. Dual front-facing USB-C and USB-A ports to connect and power your peripherals. Simple plug-and-play compatibility?with USB 3.2 Gen 1. Stands vertical or horizontal for ultimate battlestation flexibility.
- System Requirements: Compatible with most Windows and macOS systems. Visit seagate.com/os for details1,2 1 Reformatting for Mac may be req...
- Model #: STKK8000400
- Item #: 9SIV2G2JU24807
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LaCie d2 Professional 18TB USB 3.1 Gen 2 External Hard Drive STHA18000800 Black
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Dimensions: 7.42" x 2.36" x 5.12"
- Weight: 3.09 lbs.
- Package Contents: LaCie d2 Professional USB-C (USB 3.1 10Gb/s) cable USB-C to USB-A cable External power supply Quick Install Guide
- Model #: STHA18000800
- Item #: 9SIV2G2G7F9328
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SanDisk Professional 18TB G-Drive Enterprise-Class External Desktop Hard Drive - 7200RPM ...
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Parts: 3 Year
- Model #: SDPHF1A-018T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIVFYJKP49665
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LaCie 8TB 1big Dock
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Thunderbolt 3: Yes
- Model #: STHS8000800
- Item #: 9SIV2G2BX74754
- Return Policy: PremierSource Return Policy
Verbatim Store n Save 2TB USB 3.0 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive 97580 Black
- Dimensions: 10.000
- Weight: 20
- Parts: 7 Year
- Model #: 97580
- Item #: 9SIV2G293R4095
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WD Elements 4TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBWLG0040HBK-NESN Black
- Dimensions: 6.50" x 1.90" x 5.30"
- Weight: 2.10 lbs.
- Package Contents: External hard drive USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide
- Model #: WDBWLG0040HBK-NESN
- Item #: 9SIV2G293U4036
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Common Questions about External Hard Drives
Introduction
An external hard drive is an excellent solution if you need to share a large amount of data, expand your computer’s storage capacity, or back up your hard drive’s contents to prevent data loss. Compared to more elaborate external data storage solutions such as tape drives or NAS devices, an external hard drive is relatively easy-to-use and requires minimal setup. Below, NeweggBusiness answers commonly asked questions about external hard drives.
How portable are external hard drives?
Portability for external hard drives can vary greatly, with some being small and handheld while others being rather large and unwieldy. Often, portable hard drives will have smaller capacities but are more compact and light weight.
The terms desktop and expansion are sometimes used to describe larger external hard drives that are primarily used to expand storage capacity or serve as backup drives. Compared to portable hard drives, desktop and expansion hard drives are available in larger capacities.
Should I get an external hard drive or network attached storage (NAS) drive?
They are both excellent options for expanding storage capacity, but utilize different methods for file sharing. To share files with an NAS drive, the recipient needs to be connected to the network or have VPN access. The advantage of a portable hard drive is that you can share files with people that are not on the same network or do not have internet access.
How durable are external hard drives?
They can vary greatly in terms of durability, but some are designed specifically to be very rugged. External hard drives marketed as MIL-STD complaint must meet stringent durability requirements set forth by the United States military. If you require a very durable external hard drive, look for a MIL-STD compliant drive.
Are there external solid state drives?
Yes, some external drives utilize solid state memory instead of hard disk drives as the storage medium. They offer great read/write performance and are not as susceptible to damage caused by sudden movements or drops.
Other than USB, what other connection options are there?
USB is one of the most common connection types for external hard drives, though other options include eSATA™, FireWire®, and Thunderbolt™. Below is a list of the maximum data transfer rates in megabits per second (Mbps) for various connection types.
Connection | Speed |
USB 2.0 | 480 Mbps |
FireWire 800 | 800 Mbps |
eSATA | 3,000 Mbps |
USB 3.0 | 5,000 Mbps |
Thunderbolt | 10,000 Mbps |
If I have a Mac®, do I need a special type of external hard drive?
Mac OS X® utilizes a file system called HFS+ while Windows® computers and external hard drives built for Windows-based systems use NTFS. When attempting to use a NTFS external hard drive with OS X, you will have the ability to read but not write files to the external drive.
To fix this issue, you will need to reformat the hard drive with a HFS+ file system or install an NTFS driver. These drivers may sometimes be provided by the external hard drive manufacturer. Alternatively, you can use third-party NTFS drivers.
Another common—though older—file system is FAT32. A FAT32 drive is fully compatible with both Windows and OS X operating systems, but unfortunately has a file size limit of 4 GB. If you are planning to utilize the external drive with only Mac computers, you can purchase one that comes pre-formatted with an HFS+ file system.
