Desktop External Hard Drives - Showing 49 - 72 of 130 Products
Seagate 8TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C and USB-A Game Drive Hub for Xbox STKW8000400
- Dimensions: 5.04" x 1.94" x 8.11"
- Weight: 2.99 lbs.
- Package Contents: Seagate Game Drive Hub for Xbox 4-foot (1.2M) USB 3.0 cable Power adapter Quick Install Guide
- Model #: STKW8000400
- Item #: 9SIV18MJSR1102
- Return Policy: Adorama Camera Return Policy
Seagate Game Drive for PS5 5TB USB 3.0 Hard Drives - Desktop External STLV5000100 White
- Part Number: STLV5000100
- Dimensions: 20.5mm/0.807in × 76.0mm/2.99in × 113.5mm/4.469in
- Weight: 249g/0.549lb
- Model #: STLV5000100
- Item #: 9SIV009KAX4665
- Return Policy: Antonline.com Return Policy
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
- Return Policy: Adorama Camera Return Policy
APRICORN A25-3PL256-2000F Aegis Padlock Fortress 2 TB External Hard Drive - USB - ...
- Model #: A25-3PL256-2000F/APR
- Item #: 9SIV04Z2GJ1645
- Return Policy: IPC Store Return Policy
Seagate Expansion 4TB USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive STKP4000400 Black
- Dimensions: 4.92" x 1.65" x 7.04"
- Weight: 2.59 lbs.
- Package Contents: Seagate Expansion desktop hard drive 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable 18W power adapter Quick start guide Rescue Data Recovery Services3 Toolkit backup software 3 Rescue Data Recovery Services not available in all countries.
- Parts: 1 Year
- Model #: STKP4000400
- Item #: 9SIV04ZK8F6207
- Return Policy: IPC Store Return Policy
Apricorn Aegis Padlock Dt Fips Adt-3Pl256f-4000 4 Tb Desktop Hard Drive - 3.5" External - ...
- Model #: ADT-3PL256F-4000
- Item #: 9SIV04ZK8N3222
- Return Policy: IPC Store Return Policy
APRICORN A25-3PL256-2000 Apricorn Aegis Padlock 2 TB External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - 5400 ...
- Model #: A25-3PL256-2000/APR
- Item #: 9SIV04Z2HT7321
- Return Policy: IPC Store Return Policy
LaCie 16TB 1big Dock
- Model #: STHS16000800
- Item #: 9SIV18MFCV4441
- Return Policy: Adorama Camera Return Policy
APRICORN ADT-3PL256F-2000 Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT FIPS ADT-3PL256F-2000 2 TB ...
- Model #: ADT-3PL256F-2000/APR
- Item #: 9SIV04Z2HT7217
- Return Policy: IPC Store Return Policy
owc drive dock usbcdual drive bay solution, usb 3.1 gen 2, for mac and pc, owctcdrvdck
- Model #: ADIB07KRKBTXG
- Item #: 9SIV04GKDY7356
- Return Policy: Hot Deals 4 Less Return Policy
APRICORN ADT-3PL256-4000 4TB AEGIS PADLOCK DT SECURE USB 3.0 256-BIT AES HW ...
- Model #: ADT-3PL256-4000/APR
- Item #: 9SIV04Z22H7436
- Return Policy: IPC Store Return Policy
WD 20TB My Book Duo Desktop RAID External Hard Drive 256-Bit AES Encryption - USB 3.2 Gen1 ...
- Brand: WD
- Series: My Book Duo
- Capacity: 20TB
- Color: Black
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB Type-C™
- Features: Massive Capacity The My Book Duo drive has up to 20TB capacity with a single cable. Free up valuable space on all your computers. Store and back up your photo, video and music collections, and important documents in one reliable place. RAID-0 Ready Out of the Box Ready to perform at maximum speed and capacity in default mode, RAID-0. Reconfigure the drive to RAID-1 for redundancy (data mirroring), or use it as two independent drives (JBOD) with the included WD Drive Utilities software. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ready, USB 3.0 Compatibility Compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0, the My Book Duo drive works to deliver high-speed connectivity no matter the interface. Includes both USB Type-C to Type-C and Type-C to Type-A ca...
- Model #: WDBFBE0200JBK-NESN
- Item #: 9SIV1DSKAE7308
- Return Policy: NothingButSavings Return Policy
WD My Book 12TB USB 3.0, Micro-B External Desktop Hard Drive WDBBGB0120HBK-NESN ...
- Brand: WD
- Series: My Book
- Capacity: 12TB
- Color: Black
- Interface: USB 3.0, Micro-B
- Features: Complete Backup Equipped with backup software for Windows and Apple Time Machine compatibility for Mac, the My Book desktop hard drive can back up your photos, videos, music, and documents. Password Protection The My Book desktop computer hard drive's built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your content private and safe. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using our downloadable software. Watch the Power of My Book Come to Life We live hectic lives and generate tons of digital content. My Book desktop storage has massive storage capacity so you can confidently back up the files that make up your digital life. Easy To Use My Book desktop hard drive is r...
- Model #: WDBBGB0120HBK-NESN
- Item #: 9SIV18MF2E7470
- Return Policy: Adorama Camera Return Policy
2TB Transcend ESD270C Portable SSD USB 3.1 Type-C Black
- Model #: TS2TESD270C
- Item #: 9SIV04GK447534
- Return Policy: Hot Deals 4 Less Return Policy
AData 2TB HV620S USB3.1 Slim 11.5mm Portable Hard Drive Color Blue Model ...
- Model #: AHV620S-2TU31-CBL
- Item #: 9SIV04GJVD1823
- Return Policy: Hot Deals 4 Less Return Policy
SanDisk Professional 24TB G-Drive Enterprise-Class External Desktop Hard Drive - 7200RPM ...
- Brand: SanDisk
- Capacity: 24TB
- Interface: USB 3.2
- Part Number: SDPHF1A-024T-NBAAD
- Model #: SDPHF1A-024T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIV00CKG89871
- Return Policy: Beach Audio Return Policy
Glyph, Blackbox Pro, 20TB, 7200RPM, USB-C (3.1), (Works with 3.0/2.0, Thuderbolt 3)
- Model #: BBPR20000ENT
- Item #: 9SIV00CKA89194
- Return Policy: Beach Audio Return Policy
Glyph Technologies 8TB Blackbox PRO RAID 2-Bay RAID Array BBPR8000RAID
- Part Number: BBPR8000RAID
- Model #: BBPR8000RAID
- Item #: 9SIV00CK752214
- Return Policy: Beach Audio Return Policy
SanDisk Professional 8TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive
- Color: aluminum
- Model #: SDPHG1H-008T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIVFYJKP49669
- Return Policy: IT Devices Online Inc. Return Policy
Buslink CipherShield CSE-10TXP 10 TB External Hard Drive - SATA - Desktop
- Brand: BUSlink
- Series: CipherShield
- Form Factor: Desktop
- Interface: USB 3.0
- Features: Hard Drive
- Parts: 1 Year
- Labor: 1 Year
- Model #: CSE-10TXP
- Item #: 9SIV00CKVC3021
- Return Policy: Beach Audio Return Policy
APRICORN Aegis Padlock DT 2TB USB 3.0 3.5" External Hard Drive 256-bit AES Encryption ...
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Cache: 8MB
- Average Seek Time: 12ms
- Dimensions: 7.2" x 4.5" x 1.5"
- Package Contents: Aegis Padlock DT Quick Start Guide USB 3.0 cable & 12V AC Adapter
- Parts: 1 Year
- Model #: ADT-3PL256-2000
- Item #: 9SIVFYJKN93606
- Return Policy: IT Devices Online Inc. 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
Western Digital 1TB WD Purple Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB ...
- Model #: WD11PURZ
- Item #: 9SIA4N9KA95559
- Return Policy: Platinum Micro Inc. Hard Drives - Desktop External Return Policy
OWC miniStack STX Stackable Storage HDD/SSD Enclosure with Thunderbolt Hub Expansion, ...
- Capacity: Diskless
- Color: Black - Gray
- RPM: N/A
- Form Factor: 3.5"
- Interface: Thunderbolt
- Cache: N/A
- Thunderbolt 3: Yes
- Parts: 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
- Model #: OWCT4MSS000
- Item #: 9SIVJTCKFB5154
- Return Policy: OWC 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.
