Specifications
Storage Capacity18000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDInterface(s)Micro-USB Type B
Key Specs
Storage Capacity18000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDInterface(s)Micro-USB Type B
General
Product Nameeasystore 18TB External USB 3.0 Hard DriveBrandWDModel NumberWDBAMA0180HBK-NESNColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Capacity
Storage Capacity18000 gigabytes
Performance
Storage Drive TypeHDD
Compatibility
Internal Or ExternalExternalExternal Hard Drive TypeDesktopInterface(s)Micro-USB Type BOperating System CompatibilityWindows, MacMinimum System RequirementsFormatted for Windows 8.1/10, Reformatting required for macOS
Features
Security FeaturesSoftwareData EncryptionYesUsageBackup, Everyday computing
Power
Power SourceAC adapter
Dimension
Product Height6.7 inchesProduct Width2 inchesProduct Weight2.04 ounces
Included
Included SoftwareWD Discovery
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 yearsManufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 years
Other
UPC718037884431
Carry and preserve important files wherever you go with this Western Digital easystore desktop hard drive. The 18TB capacity offers ample storage space for your files, while the USB interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices. This Western Digital easystore external hard drive has a compact profile for increased portability, and the included WD Discovery software makes backing up data easy.
USB 3.0 interface
Enables easy-to-use connection to devices. Backward-compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer.
Easy-to-use auto backup
Comes with the WD Discovery backup software that lets you set hourly, daily, or monthly backup schedules and makes it easy to back up high-capacity files to your drive.
Compatible with PC and Mac
For use with your existing computers.
18TB storage capacity
Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
Limited warranty
This desktop hard drive comes with a two-year warranty.
External design
The desktop storage features a USB cable and AC adapter to work with most systems.
WD Discovery™ software
Allows you to manage your WD desktop hard drive and expands its capabilities.
* Reformatting required.
What's Included
WD easystore 18TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive
USB cable
AC adapter
WD Discovery software
Owner's manual
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Q: QuestionIs this really 18 gigabytes? I'm hearing stories that it's actually 14 gigabytes.(10 answers)
A: AnswerIt has to be smaller than 18 TB. And the bigger the hard drive... the bigger the difference between the size of the drive and useable space. This drive has 16.3 TB of usable space.Answered by TCUfrog
- A: AnswerBest Buy has a bad habit of listing items that aren't for sale yet, and an even worse habit of listing items that have no concrete release date. That is the case with these drives - They are sold out because they aren't out yet, and we don't know exactly when they'll be out (but should be soon.)
Answered by Zero
- A: AnswerI got a WD180EMFZ in mine. Also showing up as a Ultrastar DC HC550 per the R/N. Running at 5400 RPM according to hdtune.
Answered by ruderthanyou
- A: AnswerYes it can. Vertical or horizontal, it doesn’t matter, but if you do lay it on it’s side you should get some stick on rubber feet/pads to minimize vibration and noise. And never move a drive while it’s in use, you can damage the drive and lose data.
Answered by HangryLikeTheWolf
- A: AnswerYes, this is compatible with Windows 7. Just plug n play.
Answered by RatKiller
Q: QuestionWhere can I get the user manual? also, is there a support site for this drive? Thanks(3 answers)
A: AnswerGo to westerndigital[dot]com[foward slash]support and scroll down to Software Downloads.Answered by jsellis01
Q: QuestionDoes the led light on the front of the external drive housing indicate disk activity?(3 answers)
A: AnswerHello Prof2000, Please be informed that the WD Easystore External Hard Drive is a plug 'n' play device designed and tested for Windows & macOS. The LED light on the front indicates whether the device is on or off. For more information about the drive, refer to the following link: https://products.wdc.com/library/UM/ENG/4779-705169.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.Answered by Western Digital Team
Q: QuestionHow long is the usb cable for this external drive?(3 answers)
A: AnswerAbout 30 inchesAnswered by CraigC
WD - easystore 18TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
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Reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 617 reviews
4.5Rating by feature
- 4.5Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- 4.5Quality
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Ease of Use
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Always my go-to backup solution - have many units
I have 10 or more WD EasyStores - sizes from 2TB to 18 TB so far. They are fast, reliable, and affordable. I've never had a single glitch in an EasyStore. This is my go-to backup solution and I stock up when on sale, because you can never have enough backups. As a 40 year IT professional, you need off-line backup so if you are hacked, those backup units will not be accessible. Secondly, you need both on-site and off-site copies so if your dwelling is ever wiped-out or you lose access, you still have a backup of your critical files in a safe location. People who claim the size of the unit does not match what's advertised do not know that they're talking about. There are two different ways to measure storage capacity - one used by the International System of Units is a base-10 prefix (mega, giga, tera) to represent a base-2 number (MiBi, GiBi, TiBi) defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 1 Megabyte = 1000 Kilobytes while 1 Mebibyte equals 1024 Kibibytes. For the IEC units, each jump in prefix is a multiple of 1024 (2^10) instead of 1000 (10^3). Anytime you hear a number of bytes or bits, you have to consider if they are talking about base 2 or base 10. Hard drive companies typically sell products in base 10 as it makes it sound larger. A 1 Terabyte hard drive will turn out to actually be about 931.3 Gibibytes. That's where uninformed people get confused and write uninformed opinions. Also, Windows and Linux report volume sizes differently, which further confuses the situation. So if an OS reports an 18TB drive as 16.3 TB, don't blame the drive, blame the OS. See the Windows example where 1) is in TB and 2) is in TiBi.
Posted by JeffTX
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great space!
So far so good. Going to be loading more in this and see if it starts to affect its performance. My only issue, and it's nothing that major, is that I have this sitting on my desk and it sounds like a fan when it's on. Nothing crazy but it can be annoying at times.
Posted by UlisesH
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Reliable, durable mass storage device.
Great storage device. If you’re someone who needs mass storage for your files, it’s worth the investment. Just plug it in to the outlet, and then hook it up to the PC via USB and you’re good to go.
Posted by Anonymous
