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20TB WD Elements USB 3.0 External Desktop Hard Drive EXPIRED

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$505.99
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Amazon has 20TB WD Elements USB 3.0 External Desktop Hard Drive (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99. Shipping is free.

Additionally, Adorama or BH Photo Video also has 20TB WD Elements USB 3.0 External Desktop Hard Drive (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Temporarily On Backorder at Adorama but available for purchase.
Alternatively, Newegg also has has 20TB WD Elements USB 3.0 External Desktop Hard Drive (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99.w/ promo code WSCQ2887 (apply in cart). Shipping is free.

Alternatively, Western Digital also has 20TB WD Elements USB 3.0 External Desktop Hard Drive (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99. Shipping is free.

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Note, product must be sold/shipped by Amazon. Product is currently on backorder at BH Photo Video

About the Product
  • 20TB Capacity
  • Plug/Play Ready for USB Devices
  • Fast Data Transfers
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 Compatibility
  • Formatted for Windows 10+

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  • This is currently the best/lowest price on this model/capacity; this model typically hovers around the $380+ price mark
  • Ideal storage solution for easy, add-on storage of all your important videos, photos, music and files
  • Product is eligible for return, refund or replacement within 30 days of purchase
  • Offer valid only for March 31, 2023 or while promotional price/supplies last
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  • This product has scored a 4.6/5 star rating w/ over 20,000+ customer reviews on Amazon
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Model: WD 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN

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    Product Name: WD 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN
    Manufacturer: Western Digital
    Model Number: WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN
    Product SKU: B09VCXWPQG
    UPC: 718037894546
    ASIN: B09VCXWPQG
    Brand: Western Digital
    Item Dimensions LxWxH: 5.31 x 1.89 x 6.53 Inches
    Item Weight: 1.98 Pounds
    Item model number: WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN
    Manufacturer: Western Digital
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    So the first post was due to the user's USB enclosure that somehow negotiated SATA I speeds. Connecting it directly to the mobo should result in it running at SATA III speeds.

    The second post applies to all Red Plus / shucked drives. Basically they are all 7200 rpm drives but the firmware caps the speed to "5400rpm level". This is not new to this model.

    However, from a warranty/performance perspective, if you don't need an external drive, I think the 20TB Seagate X20 at $290 is a better deal given the 5 year warranty and not having to deal with shucked warranty annoyances.
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    The poster on the first link was getting capped at 160mb/s on one and 170mb/s on another shucked and 230mb/s in the enclosure and said the drives "thump" every 5 seconds out of the enclosure.

    Idk ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ just thought I'd share because it seems like people are reporting atypical performance when shucking the drive.
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    Tbh, 210-230mb/sec seems about right for this gen of drive in real world file copy... what were you expecting? Hdd platters do not have the same speed read and write end to end like ssd...
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    03-31-2023 at 12:27 AM.
    I was googling if this was shuckable…

    Looks like some users reporting ~30% slower speeds when it's outside of the HDD enclosure.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoar..._firmware/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoar...&context=3
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    Quote from LUNZDEALS :
    I was googling if this was shuckable…

    Looks like some users reporting ~30% slower speeds when it's outside of the HDD enclosure.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoar..._firmware/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoar...&context=3
    Tbh, 210-230mb/sec seems about right for this gen of drive in real world file copy... what were you expecting? Hdd platters do not have the same speed read and write end to end like ssd...
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    03-31-2023 at 12:57 AM.
    The poster on the first link was getting capped at 160mb/s on one and 170mb/s on another shucked and 230mb/s in the enclosure and said the drives "thump" every 5 seconds out of the enclosure.

    Idk ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ just thought I'd share because it seems like people are reporting atypical performance when shucking the drive.
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    Quote from LUNZDEALS :
    The poster on the first link was getting capped at 160mb/s on one and 170mb/s on another shucked and 230mb/s in the enclosure and said the drives "thump" every 5 seconds out of the enclosure.

    Idk ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ just thought I'd share because it seems like people are reporting atypical performance when shucking the drive.
    Some of the drives sleep/park times are too aggressive. Would be nice if someone had more technical details..
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    03-31-2023 at 02:18 AM.
    Quote from LUNZDEALS :
    I was googling if this was shuckable…

    Looks like some users reporting ~30% slower speeds when it's outside of the HDD enclosure.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoar..._firmware/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoar...&context=3
    So the first post was due to the user's USB enclosure that somehow negotiated SATA I speeds. Connecting it directly to the mobo should result in it running at SATA III speeds.

    The second post applies to all Red Plus / shucked drives. Basically they are all 7200 rpm drives but the firmware caps the speed to "5400rpm level". This is not new to this model.

    However, from a warranty/performance perspective, if you don't need an external drive, I think the 20TB Seagate X20 at $290 is a better deal given the 5 year warranty and not having to deal with shucked warranty annoyances.
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    And if internal needed, Costco has 18TB hub drives on sale with included 3 year data rescue. Still backup on cloud, esp for raid systems. If drives don't die, actually drivers /software setup become obsolete and unsupported unless buying big names and constantly upgrading/dancing to avoid obsolescence.
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    Newegg [newegg.com]has the 20TB WD Elements USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $280 with $100 off w/ promo code WSCQ2887. Shipping is free.

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    Cheapest previous was $310 right? In for one
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