Hard Drives
- Massive 6 TB desktop storage in a compact vertical design
- USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s) connectivity, backward-compatible with USB 2.0
- Ready to use with exFAT formatting — ideal for Windows & Mac
- Includes WD Backup and Time Machine support for seamless backups
- 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
- Ships with WD Discovery, Backup, Security, and Drive Utilities software
- Massive 8 TB storage to archive years of photos, videos, music, and documents
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity (up to 5 Gb/s) with backward compatibility for USB 2.0
- 256‑bit AES hardware encryption with password protection for data security
- Pre‑formatted exFAT for instant cross-platform use (Windows & Mac)
- Includes backup software: WD Backup for Windows, Time Machine ready for Mac
- Compact, vertical design that fits neatly on your desk
Hard drives are one of the most common types of computer storage devices, used to store large amounts of data such as operating systems, software, documents, media files, and other digital content. They are also referred to as "hard disk drives" or "HDDs."
A typical hard drive consists of one or more spinning disks, or platters, which are coated with a magnetic material that stores data. The platters spin at high speeds while read/write heads move across them to read and write data. The read/write heads are attached to an actuator arm, which positions them over the correct location on the disk to access the data.
Hard drives are available in different capacities, ranging from a few hundred gigabytes to several terabytes, and are typically connected to a computer via a SATA or IDE interface. Some hard drives are designed for use in desktop computers, while others are designed for use in laptops or other portable devices.
Although hard drives are a reliable and cost-effective form of storage, they do have some limitations. They are relatively slow compared to solid-state drives (SSDs) and are more susceptible to mechanical failure due to their moving parts. However, they remain a popular choice for many applications due to their affordability, durability, and storage capacity.
