WD WDBWLG0040HBK Product Overview

WD Elements

Desktop Storage

Instant,
add-on storage

Ultra-fast USB 3.0 data transfers

™

Massive capacity

Plug-and-play connectivity

WD Elements desktop storage with USB 3.0
offers reliable, add-on storage, ultra-fast data
transfer rates and universal connectivity with
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. The sleek
design features up to 5 TB capacity, renowned

®

WD
WD SmartWare
local and cloud backup.

quality and it includes a free trial of

™

Pro backup software for

WD Elements

Desktop Storage

Product Features

Transfer les faster than ever

When connected to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0
port, WD Elements lets you access
and save les faster than ever. Transfer a
2-hour HD movie in just 3 minutes instead
of 13 minutes.

Performance may vary based on user’s
hardware and system conguration.

USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility

With this single drive you get compatibility
with the latest USB 3.0 devices and
backward compatibility with USB 2.0
devices as well.

Free trial of WD SmartWare
Pro backup software

WD Elements desktop storage
comes with a trial version of
WD SmartWare Pro backup software.
This backup software allows you
to back up your les to your
WD Elements drive or to the cloud
using your DropBox™ account.

Dropbox account required for cloud backup.
Cloud services may be changed, terminated
or interrupted at any time and may vary
by country.

Sleek drive, massive capacity

The sleek design offers up to 5 TB
capacity, making WD Elements
desktop storage the ideal solution
for easy, add-on storage for all
your important photos, music,
videos and les.

Improve PC performance

When your internal hard drive is almost
full your PC slows down. Don’t delete
les. Free up space on your internal
hard drive by transferring les to your
WD Elements desktop storage and get
your computer moving again.

WD quality inside and out

We know your data is important to
you. So we build the drive inside to
our demanding requirements for
durability, shock tolerance, and long­term reliability. Then we protect the
drive with a durable enclosure
designed for style and protection.

Plug-and-play-simplicity

Formatted to work right out of the box
with your Windows® PC. Just connect
the power and plug the drive into the
USB port on your computer to instantly
add more storage.

Product Specications

INTERFACE DIMENSIONS SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY CAPACITIES

USB 3.0
USB 2.0

KIT CONTENTS OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS LIMITED WARRANTY

External hard drive
USB cable
AC adapter
Quick Install Guide

Height:
Depth:
Width:
Weight:

Data transfer rate:
USB 3.0 mode, up to 480 Mb/s in
USB 2.0 mode 480 Mb/sec
Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C
Non-op. temperature: –20°C to 65°C

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A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certied cable are

required to obtain SuperSpeed USB performance.

6.5 in (165.8 mm)

5.3 in (135 mm)

1.9 in (48 mm)
2, 3 TB 2.0 lb (0.91 kg)
4, 5 TB 2.1 lb (0.95 kg)

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Up to 5 Gb/s in

Windows 8, Windows 7,
Windows Vista, Windows XP
Requires reformatting for MAC OS

1 year

Americas

2 years

EMEA

3 years

APAC/Japan

X

5 TB
4 TB
3 TB
2 TB

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Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries; WD Elements and WD SmartWare are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U. S. and other countries. Other marks may be mentioned
herein that belong to other companies. Picture shown may vary from actual product. Product availability may vary by region. Product specications subject to change without notice. The term of your limited warranty depends on the country in which your product was purchased. Please
visit our web site at support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty.

© 2014 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second, and gigabit per second (Gb/s) = one billion bits

per second.

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