Desktop External Hard Drives - Showing 73 - 96 of 129 Products
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 #: 9SIV1PDABG0342
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WD 24TB My Book Duo Desktop RAID External Hard Drive 256-Bit AES Encryption - USB 3.2 Gen1 ...
- Dimensions: 7.09" x 3.94" x 6.30"
- Weight: 5.29 lbs.
- Package Contents: Desktop RAID storage WD Discovery software for WD Backup, WD Security and WD Drive Utilities USB-C to USB-C cable USB-C to USB-A cable AC adapter Disk replacement tool Quick install guide
- Model #: WDBFBE0240JBK-NESN
- Item #: 9SIV1PDKPC1731
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Glyph, 24TB Blackbox PRO RAID, Enterprise Class, Thunderbolt 3
- Model #: BBPR24RDTB3
- Item #: 9SIV18MKG83334
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Blackbox PRO RAID Thunderbolt 3 48TB
- Model #: BBPR48RDTB3
- Item #: 9SIV18MKRN4737
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LaCie d2 Professional USB-C 20TB
- Model #: STHA20000800
- Item #: 9SIV18MJ4F2758
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Glyph, 32TB Blackbox PRO RAID, Enterprise Class, Thunderbolt 3
- Model #: BBPR32RDTB3
- Item #: 9SIV18MKKW1099
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StudioRAID 24TB
- Model #: SR24000
- Item #: 9SIV18MK7Y5801
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LaCie 16TB 1big Dock
- Model #: STHS16000800
- Item #: 9SIV18MFCV4441
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Professional 22TB G-Drive Enterprise-Class External Desktop Hard Drive - 7200RPM ...
- Model #: BESDPHF1A-022T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIVB0EJYS1470
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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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Glyph, 40TB Blackbox PRO RAID w/Hub, Enterprise Class, Thunderbolt 3
- Model #: BBPR40RDTB3HUB
- Item #: 9SIV18MKKW1100
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Professional 72TB G-RAID Shuttle 4 - Enterprise-Class 4-Bay External Hard Drive, ...
- Type: Storage Cabinets
- Model #: BESDPH34H-072T-NBAAB
- Item #: 9SIVB0EJYS1456
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Glyph, 16TB Blackbox PRO RAID w/ Hub, Enterprise Class, Thunderbolt 3
- Model #: BBPR16RDTB3HUB
- Item #: 9SIV18MKG83335
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Glyph, Blackbox PRO RAID, Enterprise Class, Thunderbolt 3
- Model #: BBPR40RDTB3
- Item #: 9SIV18MKGK3186
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Glyph, 16TB Blackbox PRO RAID, Enterprise Class, Thunderbolt 3
- Model #: BBPR16RDTB3
- Item #: 9SIV18MKG83332
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Glyph Technologies Blackbox PRO 22TB Enterprise Class 7200rpm USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External ...
- Model #: BBPR22000ENT
- Item #: 9SIV18MKGN6510
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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
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LaCie d2 Professional 4TB USB 3.1 Hard Drives - Desktop External STHA4000800
- Thunderbolt 3: Yes
- Dimensions: 5.12" x 2.36" x 7.42"
- Weight: 3.09 lbs.
- Package Contents: LaCie d2 Professional USB-C (USB 3.1 5Gb/s) cable USB-C to USB-A cable External power supply Quick Installation Guide
- Model #: STHA4000800
- Item #: 9SIV18M7TF0464
- Return Policy: Adorama Camera Return Policy
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 #: 9SIV18MJ859282
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Seagate d2 Professional 24 TB Hard Drive 3.5" External USB Type C USB 3.1 7200rpm ...
- Brand: Seagate
- Model #: STHA24000800
- Item #: 9SIV18MKCB9217
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WD G-DRIVE SDPHF1A-022T-NBAAD 22 TB Desktop Hard Drive - External - Desktop PC Device ...
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Parts: 3 Year
- Model #: SDPHF1A-022T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIV18MJ709029
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Apricorn A25-3PL256-500F Apricorn Aegis Padlock A25-3PL256-500F 500 GB External
- Model #: f60-330188000181991
- Item #: 9SIV1PD92U4637
- Return Policy: Technology Galaxy Return Policy
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 #: 9SIV0Z45TT3897
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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.
