Name: WD Elements Desktop 18TB
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: 872355
Price: 441.9 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.8 (60 reviews)

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Total storage capacity
- 18 TB
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Formatted for operating system
- Linux, Windows
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- ChromeOS, Linux, Mac, Windows
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- Linux, Windows

Type of USB port
- Micro USB-B (3.0 form)
- Micro USB-B (3.0 form)
- Micro USB-B (3.0 form)
- USB-C
- Micro USB-B (3.0 form)

USB version
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
- USB 3.2 Gen 2
- USB 3.2 Gen 1

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Pros and cons

According to our external hard drive HDD expert

18TB of storage space is enough for 375 HD movies or 1.8 million 10MB photos.
Thanks to the USB 3.0 connector, the drive is up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
When you connect it to your Windows device, the drive works right away.
The drive doesn't have hardware encryption with password protection.
You need to format the drive first if you want to use it on Mac.

Key specs

18 TB

3.5 inches

Linux, Windows

Micro USB-B (3.0 form)

USB version

USB 3.2 Gen 1

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Description

Store all your precious photos, documents, and media files on the WD Elements Desktop 18TB. This 3.5-inch external hard drive takes up little space on your desk. The Elements Desktop is specially designed for Windows computers, but it also works with Apple devices when you format the drive. Make a backup of your entire PC without installation, or transfer your movie collection and vacation photos so they're safe. You transfer data via USB 3.0, which is up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. A USB 3.0 cable is included. In addition, the drive is shockproof. That means it remains undamaged if it falls off the table, so your files are safe.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual(2.16 MB)
Power cord
Micro USB to USB-A cable

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Review is 6,5 out of 10.

Time will tell if he likes it

You can't say anything about reliability after a week.. I've had WD HD's that gave up after a month and a year, but also that have still been soliciting happily for 11 years.. What immediately struck me was the considerable vibration of the box. I already have a foam rubber mat under it .. very disturbing. Furthermore, it jumps into sleep mode really quickly and of course it takes a few seconds to get out (long enough to call it disturbing) It is connected to a Mac (in hindsight I would have preferred to have it attached to my Linux server with EXT filesystem) but re-installing 8tb... you don't just do that! Mac has been having a hard time with Samba shares for quite some time now .. so accessing remotely is possible but with a bit of nonsense (not WD's fault) Ultimately, I'm afraid this disc won't last long. Vibration is not a positive property of a hard disk.

Review by:
Roel Koster
Date:
12 March 2021
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 10 out of 10.

it feels good to have so much space

fast
large storage
price

Large storage space and speed and reliability

Review by:
Fouad Zanaki
Date:
24 December 2020
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 7,5 out of 10.

great drive with lots of storage.

big
fast
Makes more noise than my other USB drive.

It's a big and fast drive for the price and also has an on/off switch. It does make more noise when I compare it to the 2TB Hitachi I have.

Review by:
F.Fidan
Date:
9 November 2020
Translation:
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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	872355
	Manufacturer code	WDBWLG0180HBK-EESN
	Brand	Western Digital
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

Memory properties

Memory properties
	Total storage capacity	18 TB
	Cache memory	64 MB
	Hard drive type	3.5 inches
	Formatted for operating system	Linux, Windows

Functions

Functions
	Shockproof
	Dustproof
	Backup feature
	Recommended for use	Store photos and videos

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Width	4,8 cm
	Depth	13,5 cm
	Height	16,6 cm
	Weight	1000 g
	Color	Black
	Material	Plastic
	Rugged casing

Connectors and connections

Connectors and connections
	USB port
	Type of USB port	Micro USB-B (3.0 form)
	USB version	USB 3.2 Gen 1
	Thunderbolt connector

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