Desktop External Hard Drives - Showing 97 - 115 of 115 Products
BUFFALO DriveStation Quad 24TB (4 x 6TB) USB 3.0 High Performance RAID Array with ...
- Brand: BUFFALO
- Series: DriveStation Quad
- Capacity: 24TB (4 x 6TB)
- Color: Black
- Interface: USB 3.0
- Features: EASY TO USE STORAGE With terabytes of storage, DriveStation™ Quad USB 3.0 provides a reliable, easy to use storage solution to quickly expand the capacity of your PC and Mac® computers with universal USB 3.0 plug-and-play. HIGH PERFORMANCE HARD DRIVES DriveStation™ Quad features four high performance hard drives optimized for continuous 24/7/365 operation with enhanced RAID performance. EASY SCHEDULED BACKUP DriveStation™ Quad USB 3.0 is perfect for backing up your important files. Disaster and hard drive failures can occur unexpectedly; don't leave your important files and treasured memories in the hands of chance. DriveStation™ Quad features ten licenses of NovaBACKUP® Buffalo Edition for Windows® PCs and ser...
- Model #: HD-QH24TU3R5
- Item #: 9SIV1PMM076073
- Return Policy: Busy Electronics Return Policy
4TB AEGIS PADLOCK DT SECURE
- Cache: 8MB
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Average Seek Time: 12ms
- Features: Military Grade FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption Hardware Encrypted Drive - Real-time 128-bit or 256-bit AES-XTS encryption seamlessly encrypts all data on the drive, protecting the drive even if it is removed from it's casing Super Speed USB 3.0 Connection Administrator Password feature - Ideal for IT departments looking to secure their mobile
- System Requirements: Power Supply: 12V AC Adapter Compatible with all Operating Systems, including Windows, Mac and Linux Requires USB port
- Dimensions: 1.50" x 4.50" x 7.20"
- Weight: 3.5000
- Package Contents: Aegis Padlock DT, Quick Start Guide, USB 3.0 cable & 12V AC Adapter
- Model #: ADT-3PL256F-4000
- Item #: 9SIVFYJKN93653
- Return Policy: IT Devices Online Inc. Return Policy
32.0TB OWC Gemini Thunderbolt (USB-C) Dock and Dual-Drive HDD RAID External Storage ...
- Capacity: 32TB
- Color: Black
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5"
- Interface: Thunderbolt
- Cache: 512MB
- Thunderbolt 3: Yes
- Parts: OWC 3 Year Limited Warranty
- Model #: OWCTB3GM000H32
- Item #: 9SIVJTCKFB5224
- Return Policy: OWC Return Policy
SanDisk Professional 48TB G-RAID Shuttle 8 - Transportable Enterprise-Class 8-Bay ...
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- RAID: RAID System (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60)
- Thunderbolt 3: Yes
- Dimensions: 9.65” x 6.89” 15.16”
- Weight: 25.11lbs
- Package Contents: G-RAID Shuttle 8 Storage System (8) Removable disk modules (1) Thunderbolt™3 cable (40 Gbps)3 Power cord Quick Start Guide
- Model #: SDPH48H-048T-NBAAB
- Item #: 9SIVFYJKP47775
- Return Policy: IT Devices Online Inc. Return Policy
OWC StudioStack 24TB HDD Thunderbolt 5 Dual-Drive Hybrid Storage and Connectivity Hub, ...
- Capacity: 24TB
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Form Factor: 2.5"
- Interface: SATA 6.0Gb/s
- Parts: 3 Years
- Model #: TB5SSH24S00
- Item #: 9SIVJTCKRU2697
- Return Policy: OWC Return Policy
OWC 24TB ThunderBay 4 RAID 5 Four-Drive Enterprise HDD Storage Solution With Dual ...
- Capacity: 24TB
- Color: Black
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5"
- Interface: Thunderbolt
- Cache: 256MB
- Thunderbolt 3: Yes
- Parts: OWC 5 Year Limited Warranty
- Model #: OWCTB3SRE24.0S
- Item #: 9SIVJTCKFB5202
- Return Policy: OWC Return Policy
Maxtor A01A250 OneTouch 250 GB FireWire and USB External Hard Drive
- Model #: 617327079086
- Item #: 9SIVUF8M649717
- Return Policy: NorthFlow Smart Store Return Policy
SanDisk Professional 22TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive
- Brand: SanDisk
- Color: aluminum
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Parts: 5 Year
- Model #: SDPHG1H-022T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIVFYJKP48081
- Return Policy: IT Devices Online Inc. Return Policy
OWC StudioStack 12TB HDD Thunderbolt 5 Dual-Drive Hybrid Storage and Connectivity Hub, ...
- Capacity: 12TB
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Form Factor: 2.5"
- Interface: SATA 6.0Gb/s
- Parts: 3 Years
- Model #: TB5SSH12S00
- Item #: 9SIVJTCKRU2693
- Return Policy: OWC Return Policy
Vszerda 3.5 in USB 2.0 High Speed External SATA HDD Hard Drive Disk Case Enclosure Box
- Model #: C745-Lsy715-644
- Item #: 9SIVTMDM2J5642
- Return Policy: Micnoieruntlr Return Policy
Apricorn Aegis Padlock 18 TB FIPS 256-BIT AES External Hard Drive ADT3PL256F18TB
- Model #: ADT3PL256F18TB
- Item #: 9SIVFYJKN94385
- Return Policy: IT Devices Online Inc. Return Policy
Apricorn 16TB Aegis Padlock DT FIPS 140-2 Level 2-Validated External Desktop Drive
- Cache: 8MB
- Dimensions: 1.50" x 4.50" x 7.20"
- Weight: 3.10 lbs.
- Model #: ADT-3PL256F-16TB
- Item #: 9SIVFYJKN94384
- Return Policy: IT Devices Online Inc. Return Policy
Refurbished: Western Digital WD400BD 3.5" 40GB Desktop Hard Drive WMAMA7916917
- Weight: 0.1
- Model #: WD400BD-75MRA1
- Item #: 9SIV1W8JJW9702
- Return Policy: The Best Part Inc. Return Policy
Refurbished: Samsung HD161GJ Spinpoint F1 HD161GJ 160 GB Hard Drive - 3.5" External - ...
- Electrical Outlet Plug Type: Hard Drive
- Model #: HD161GJ
- Item #: 9SIV16GK266138
- Return Policy: ATP Warehouse Return Policy
OWC 8.0TB ThunderBay 4, Four-Drive HDD With Dual Thunderbolt 2 Ports, RAID 5 Solution ...
- Model #: OWCTB2SRT08.0S
- Item #: 9B-1B4-00EC-000Z3
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) + eSATA Dual-Drive RAID External Storage Solution OWCMED3ER7T02.0
- Dimensions: 5.30" x 9.00" x 2.80"
- Weight: 2.43 lbs.
- Package Contents: (1) OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual External Storage Solution (1) 0.6M (24") USB-A to USB-B Cable (1) 1.0M (39") eSATA 6G Cable (1) External Power Supply (1) US Power Cable (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual with USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) + eSATA (1) Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual with USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) + eSATA
- Model #: OWCMED3ER7T02.0
- Item #: 9B-22-822-047
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
- Model #: OWCTB38SRT048
- Item #: 9B-22-822-026
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
SanDisk Professional 6TB G-Drive Enterprise-Class External Desktop Hard Drive - 7200RPM ...
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Parts: 3 Year
- Model #: SDPHF1A-006T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9B-1E8-0006-005P8
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Seagate Game Drive STKX5000403 5 TB Portable Hard Drive - External - Black - Gaming ...
- Brand: Seagate
- Model #: STKX5000403
- Item #: 9B-9UC1E8-004Z-00558
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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.
