WD Elements Desktop Hard Drive – 12TB | WDBWLG0120HBK-EESN

Product Overview

The WD Elements Desktop HDD – 12TB (WDBWLG0120HBK-EESN) is a reliable and straightforward external hard drive designed for users who need a significant amount of storage for their desktop computer setup. It provides a simple plug-and-play solution for expanding storage, backing up large collections of files, and improving PC performance by offloading data.

Key Features & Specifications

• Capacity: A generous 12TB (Terabyte) of storage, providing ample space for massive libraries of photos, videos, music, documents, and other large files. This capacity can store over 250 HD movies or 1.2 million 10MB photos.
• Form Factor: It houses a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive within a compact, upright desktop enclosure, designed to sit neatly on a desk.
• Power Source: Requires an included AC adapter for power, as it is not bus-powered. This ensures stable power delivery for a larger, higher-capacity drive.
• Plug-and-Play Simplicity: It comes preformatted as NTFS for immediate compatibility with Windows PCs (Windows 10, 8.1, 7). For macOS users, it can be easily reformatted. This allows for hassle-free setup right out of the box—just plug it into a USB port.
• Durability and Reliability: WD builds these drives to their demanding requirements for durability and long-term reliability. The robust enclosure protects the internal drive.
• Improve PC Performance: When your computer’s internal hard drive is nearly full, its performance can slow down. By transferring files to the WD Elements Desktop drive, you can free up space on your primary drive, potentially improving your computer’s speed and responsiveness.
• Included Accessories: The package typically includes the desktop hard drive, a SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5Gbps), an AC adapter, and a quick install guide.
• Warranty: It usually comes with a 2-year limited warranty, providing peace of mind for typical consumer use.

Ideal Use Cases

Massive Data Backup: This is an excellent solution for comprehensively backing up entire computer systems. It handles large personal digital archives like photos, videos, and music.

Centralized Media Library: This drive is ideal for storing and organizing large collections of movies, TV shows, and music. Various devices on a home network can access this content.

Expanding Desktop PC Storage: It provides an immediate and significant boost to storage capacity for desktop computers.

Archiving: This drive is suitable for long-term archiving of older projects, completed work, or historical data. These items don’t need constant access.

Gaming Library Expansion: Users can store a large number of PC games on this drive. This frees up valuable space on the primary gaming drive for better performance.

In The Box:

• WD Elements Desktop Hard Drive
• SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5Gbps)
• AC Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide