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20TB Western Digital Elements Desktop External Hard Drive

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Newegg has 20TB Western Digital Elements Desktop External Hard Drive (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $274.99 when you apply promo code FANDUA5338 in cart. Shipping is free.

B&H Photo Video also has 20TB Western Digital Elements Desktop External Hard Drive (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $274.99. Shipping is free.

Western Digital also has 20TB Western Digital Elements Desktop External Hard Drive (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $274.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Slickdeals Staff Member Red_Liz for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 20TB Storage Capacity
  • Micro-USB 3.0 Interface (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
  • AC Powered
  • USB 2.0 Compatible
  • Pre-Formatted NTFS for Windows
  • May Be Reformatted
  • Includes micro-USB to USB-A Cable
  • Limited 2-Year WD Warranty

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  • About the deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About the store:
    • Newegg's Return Policy can be found here
    • B&H Photo Video Return can be found here.

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Newegg has 20TB Western Digital Elements Desktop External Hard Drive (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $274.99 when you apply promo code FANDUA5338 in cart. Shipping is free.

B&H Photo Video also has 20TB Western Digital Elements Desktop External Hard Drive (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $274.99. Shipping is free.

Western Digital also has 20TB Western Digital Elements Desktop External Hard Drive (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $274.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Slickdeals Staff Member Red_Liz for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 20TB Storage Capacity
  • Micro-USB 3.0 Interface (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
  • AC Powered
  • USB 2.0 Compatible
  • Pre-Formatted NTFS for Windows
  • May Be Reformatted
  • Includes micro-USB to USB-A Cable
  • Limited 2-Year WD Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio | Staff
  • About the deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About the store:
    • Newegg's Return Policy can be found here
    • B&H Photo Video Return can be found here.

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Written by Red_Liz | Staff

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Model: WD Elements 20TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive, Black (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN)

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gymrat76
I once bought a pulse oximeter from Newegg that was on sale. The pulse oximeter was defective. When I sent it back to Newegg, they charged me a restocking fee that matched what I originally paid for the pulse oximeter. Since then, I've sworn never to buy anything from them again.

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Jul 17, 2024
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jiggerms
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Quote from emilehoffman :
For the experts. A stand-alone 20TB 3.5 is way more expensive than this one. Could I buy a bunch of these and pull out the drive?
Yes, that is possible. People have been doing it for years. It's called shucking. I've done it for 8TB drives and up.
Jul 17, 2024
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ryanbrancel
Jul 17, 2024
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Quote from Silentbob343 :
Where are the 14TB deals?
From Amazon I bought a renewed enterprise 14 TB HDD (included a 5 yr warranty) for $110. Then added to the cart a nice external enclosure for $22. Let me know if interested in the links otherwise several other options out there to easily build your own.
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CyanFaucet7364
Jul 17, 2024
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Quote from emilehoffman :
For the experts. A stand-alone 20TB 3.5 is way more expensive than this one. Could I buy a bunch of these and pull out the drive?
Yes, very easy to do, I've been shucking them since the 8TB days (plenty of videos on YT to help you with this if needed). The only caveat is the 3.3V pin that causes the drive to go to sleep if used with a normal PC. Easiest fix is just to cover it with kapton tape as shown here: https://www.instructables.com/How...el-Disks-/
Jul 17, 2024
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signde
Jul 17, 2024
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For those asking about shucking:

Per the nascompares.com master list [nascompares.com], the WD Elements 20TB model WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN comes with drive WD200EDGZ. This is the same drive that comes in the WD Easystore 20TB. Writeup from r/DataHoarder here [reddit.com].

Q: "Does this mean a white 20tb is essentially the same as a red pro/ gold?"
A: "Yes, but its firmware throttles the data throughput down by ~30%"

Sounds like they can be shucked but they are on the slow side. Not sure if that comment is because 5400RPM or they are implying 30% slower than normal 5400RPM.
Jul 17, 2024
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wcs
Jul 17, 2024
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Newegg is horrible, definitely buy from B&H if you get one
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CyanFaucet7364
Jul 17, 2024
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Quote from signde :
For those asking about shucking:

Per the nascompares.com master list [nascompares.com], the WD Elements 20TB model WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN comes with drive WD200EDGZ. This is the same drive that comes in the WD Easystore 20TB. Writeup from r/DataHoarder here [reddit.com].

Q: "Does this mean a white 20tb is essentially the same as a red pro/ gold?"
A: "Yes, but its firmware throttles the data throughput down by ~30%"

Sounds like they can be shucked but they are on the slow side. Not sure if that comment is because 5400RPM or they are implying 30% slower than normal 5400RPM.
I saw that same report on reddit. I'm wondering what the source of that information is or if someone actually did throughput tests compared to their other 20 TB offerings. Crippling throughput just because seems to make little sense unless the drive couldn't handle it (or they are just forcing users to buy proper internal drives vs shucking which seems more likely).
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asuka
Jul 17, 2024
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Quote from wcs :
Newegg is horrible, definitely buy from B&H if you get one
I'd rather give Bezos more money than support Newegg sellouts at this point.

This is a devil vs superdevil situation. Newegg is trash today.
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Jul 17, 2024
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utgotye
Jul 17, 2024
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I've shucked two of these with no issues. Really debating if I need/want a spare.
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cargo555
Jul 17, 2024
793 Posts
Anyone know of a simple way to hook this external HD to a wireless home network? NAS?

use a cheap router with a USB port?
Jul 17, 2024
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forestation
Jul 17, 2024
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Some of the negative experiences with Newegg might be outdated. Newegg announced they would refocus on customer service after the various publicized debacles. I bought many items off Newegg in the past year and had no issue with multiple exchanges and refunds, including one where the USPS insisted they had delivered but I never received.
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Quote from forestation :
Some of the negative experiences with Newegg might be outdated. Newegg announced they would refocus on customer service after the various publicized debacles. I bought many items off Newegg in the past year and had no issue with multiple exchanges and refunds, including one where the USPS insisted they had delivered but I never received.
So they were publicly ridiculed into improving their customer service instead of just being half decent to begin with? Yeah, ill keep buying elsewhere unless there is a significant savings and little to no risk of needing to return.
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JoeEskimo
Jul 17, 2024
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If shucked, would one of these drives be safe to use in a NAS, or am I better off with one of the refurb Enterprise drives?
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BroadcastJunkie
Jul 17, 2024
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Quote from CyanFaucet7364 :
I saw that same report on reddit. I'm wondering what the source of that information is or if someone actually did throughput tests compared to their other 20 TB offerings. Crippling throughput just because seems to make little sense unless the drive couldn't handle it (or they are just forcing users to buy proper internal drives vs shucking which seems more likely).
If I were to guess, it's probably not to limit speed, but heat in the enclosure . 20tb platter is going to retain a lot of heat when used at full. Probably best it doesn't built up fast.
Jul 17, 2024
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AquaWalrus346
Jul 17, 2024
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just grabbed the 20tb from WD.com with a 12%CB offer + $2.50 bonus and went through Affirm to get 0 interest on a 6 month plan. Now I can wait for the larger TB's to hit the market! big fan of this deal

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homestyle
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are these cmr drives?
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Grabbed the same on Amazon for $277 if anyone prefers Amazon here

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