Desktop External Hard Drives - Showing 73 - 96 of 124 Products
StudioRAID 24TB
- Model #: SR24000
- Item #: 9SIV18MK7Y5801
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SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE 26TB USB-C External Desktop Hard Drive, Space Gray
- Model #: SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIV18MKSC5875
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Blackbox PRO RAID Thunderbolt 3 48TB
- Model #: BBPR48RDTB3
- Item #: 9SIV18MKRN4737
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Glyph, 40TB Blackbox PRO RAID w/Hub, Enterprise Class, Thunderbolt 3
- Model #: BBPR40RDTB3HUB
- Item #: 9SIV18MKKW1100
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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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Glyph, 16TB Blackbox PRO RAID, Enterprise Class, Thunderbolt 3
- Model #: BBPR16RDTB3
- Item #: 9SIV18MKG83332
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Glyph, Blackbox Pro, 20TB, 7200RPM, USB-C (3.1), (Works with 3.0/2.0, Thuderbolt 3)
- Model #: BBPR20000ENT
- Item #: 9SIV18MKCS7748
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Glyph, 32TB Blackbox PRO RAID, Enterprise Class, Thunderbolt 3
- Model #: BBPR32RDTB3
- Item #: 9SIV18MKKW1099
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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
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LaCie d2 Professional 8TB USB 3.1, type-C Desktop Drive STHA8000800 Black
- Dimensions: 5.12" x 2.36" x 7.42"
- 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 #: STHA8000800
- Item #: 9SIV18M8ZV6455
- Return Policy: Adorama Camera Return Policy
SanDisk Professional 18TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive
- Color: aluminum
- Model #: SDPHG1H-018T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIVFYJKP48267
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Glyph, 24TB Blackbox PRO RAID w/Hub, Enterprise Class, Thunderbolt 3
- Model #: BBPR24RDTB3HUB
- Item #: 9SIV18MKGN5071
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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 Studio RAID, 7200RPM, USB 3, FW800 , eSATA
- Model #: SR16000
- Item #: 9SIV18MKRN4734
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Professional 22TB G-Drive Enterprise-Class External Desktop Hard Drive - 7200RPM ...
- Model #: BESDPHF1A-022T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIVB0EJYS1470
- Return Policy: Best Electronics 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
- Return Policy: Compute4Less Corp Return Policy
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
- Return Policy: Technology Galaxy 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
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
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
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
- Return Policy: iStorage Return Policy
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 Expansion 6TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery ...
- 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 #: STKP6000400
- Item #: 9SIV2G2F543852
- Return Policy: PremierSource Return Policy
LaCie d2 Professional USB-C 20TB
- Model #: STHA20000800
- Item #: 9SIV2G2JS38007
- Return Policy: PremierSource 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.
