Fire Wire External Hard Drives

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1 Fantom Drives FD 8TB 7200RPM External Hard Drive - USB 3.2 Gen 1 - 5Gbps & eSATA - GForce 3 Aluminum... Fantom Drives FD 8TB 7200RPM External Hard Drive - USB 3.2 Gen 1 - 5Gbps & eSATA - GForce 3...
2 LaCie Rugged Triple 1TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 FireWire 800 compatible for Mac... LaCie Rugged Triple 1TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 FireWire 800 compatible for...
3 Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive HDD — USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PlayStation, & Xbox -1-Year... Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive HDD — USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PlayStation, & Xbox -1-Year... No ratings yet
4 Acomdata Samba USB 2.0/Firewire 400 3.5-Inch SATA Hard Drive Enclosure SMBXXXU2FE-BLK (Black) Acomdata Samba USB 2.0/Firewire 400 3.5-Inch SATA Hard Drive Enclosure SMBXXXU2FE-BLK (Black) No ratings yet
5 Toshiba Canvio Advance 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTCA40XK3CA Toshiba Canvio Advance 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTCA40XK3CA No ratings yet
6 SLLEA 12V AC/DC Adapter for LaCie 710377 Design by Neil Poulton D2 Quadra 1TB Backup Firewire... SLLEA 12V AC/DC Adapter for LaCie 710377 Design by Neil Poulton D2 Quadra 1TB Backup Firewire... No ratings yet
7 Western Digital 2TB Elements Portable HDD, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play... Western Digital 2TB Elements Portable HDD, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and... No ratings yet
8 BUSlink Micro USB 3.0 Cable A to Micro B for Seagate Goflex/Back Up Plus/Expansion Series Portable... BUSlink Micro USB 3.0 Cable A to Micro B for Seagate Goflex/Back Up Plus/Expansion Series... No ratings yet
9 Maxone 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox one... Maxone 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox...
10 Western Digital 16TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 for plug-and-play storage -... Western Digital 16TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 for plug-and-play storage -... No ratings yet
11 Western Digital WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive with backup software and password... Western Digital WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive with backup software and password... No ratings yet
12 UnionSine 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive USB3.0 HDD Storage Compatible for PC,... UnionSine 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive USB3.0 HDD Storage Compatible for PC,... No ratings yet
13 LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk 1 TB eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive... LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk 1 TB eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive... No ratings yet
14 10Gbps Micro B to USB C Hard Drive Cable (1.6FT/0.5m) USB C to Micro B Cord, USB C to External Hard... 10Gbps Micro B to USB C Hard Drive Cable (1.6FT/0.5m) USB C to Micro B Cord, USB C to External... No ratings yet
15 G-Technology G-DRIVE Professional External Hard Drive 2TB (Gen5, USB 3.0/FireWire 800) (0G02529) G-Technology G-DRIVE Professional External Hard Drive 2TB (Gen5, USB 3.0/FireWire 800) (0G02529) No ratings yet
16 Glyph Studio External Drive 8 TB Glyph Studio External Drive 8 TB No ratings yet
17 Toshiba Canvio Flex 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB-C USB 3.0, Silver for PC, Mac, & Tablet -... Toshiba Canvio Flex 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB-C USB 3.0, Silver for PC, Mac, & Tablet... No ratings yet
18 Caraele 500GB Portable External Hard Drive USB-C USB 3.1 Mobile Ultrafast HDD Storage for PC, Mac,... Caraele 500GB Portable External Hard Drive USB-C USB 3.1 Mobile Ultrafast HDD Storage for PC,... No ratings yet
19 CLAVOOP USB 3.0 Micro B Cable 1.5 FT, External Hard Drive Cable 5 Gbps High-Speed USB A to Micro B... CLAVOOP USB 3.0 Micro B Cable 1.5 FT, External Hard Drive Cable 5 Gbps High-Speed USB A to Micro... No ratings yet
20 OWC Mercury Elite Pro eSATA/FW800/USB3.1 (Enclosure) OWC Mercury Elite Pro eSATA/FW800/USB3.1 (Enclosure)

SaleBestseller No. 1
Fantom Drives FD 8TB 7200RPM External Hard Drive - USB 3.2 Gen 1 - 5Gbps & eSATA - GForce 3 Aluminum...
  • USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0.Host Interface: eSATA,FireWire 800 (2),FireWire 400,USB 3.0
  • 7200 rpm Hard Drive for faster transfer rates
  • Fan-free design for virtually silent operation. Power Supply: 110/220 V (Universal Power Supply)
  • Sturdy brushed black aluminum casing for maximum durability
  • 1 year limited
SaleBestseller No. 2
LaCie Rugged Triple 1TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 FireWire 800 compatible for Mac...
  • Perfect for storing up to 1TB of content, Rugged Triple external hard drive is the easy way to connect to FireWire 800 and USB 3.0 computers
  • For those who have a need for speed, this portable hard drive features dual FireWire ports for daisy chaining and a USB 3.0 port for speed transfers...
  • Trek confidently with a portable external hard drive that offers all-terrain durability of drop, dust, and water resistance
  • Take advantage of a complimentary one-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps
  • Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty
Bestseller No. 3
Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive HDD — USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PlayStation, & Xbox -1-Year...
  • Easily store and access 2TB to content on the go with the Seagate Portable Drive, a USB external hard drive
  • Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, this external hard drive makes backup a snap just drag and drop
  • To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition no software required
  • This USB drive provides plug and play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable
Bestseller No. 4
Acomdata Samba USB 2.0/Firewire 400 3.5-Inch SATA Hard Drive Enclosure SMBXXXU2FE-BLK (Black)
  • Hi-Speed USB 2.0 & Firewire A
  • Takes a SATA hard disk
  • 48-bit logical block addressing
  • Near-silent, fanless operation
  • Hot pluggable and Mac and PC compatible
SaleBestseller No. 5
Toshiba Canvio Advance 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTCA40XK3CA
  • Automatic backup software to easily back up your content (free download, for Windows PC only).
  • Password protection software to help prevent unauthorized access to your data (free download, for Windows PC only).
  • USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatible.
  • Compact design with stylish, textured finish and color options to fit your lifestyle.
  • Compatible devices: Mac (reformatting required)
Bestseller No. 6
SLLEA 12V AC/DC Adapter for LaCie 710377 Design by Neil Poulton D2 Quadra 1TB Backup Firewire...
  • SLLEA--Determined to become the most professional store of wire and chargers
  • Input: 100 - 240 VAC 50/60Hz Worldwide Voltage Use Mains PSU
  • Please make sure the output and tip is correct before purchasing

  • Industry Quality : Over Voltage Protection, Over Heat Protection
  • Warranty: 30 Days Money Back Guarantee / 60 Days Free Exchange With Paid Return Label / 360 Days Anytime Worry-Free Warranty! /
    Please...
Bestseller No. 7
Western Digital 2TB Elements Portable HDD, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play...
  • Adding extra storage for your videos, music, photos, and files..Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C.
  • Transfer data at maximum speed with USB 3.0; USB 2.0 compatible
  • Improve PC performance - When your internal hard drive is almost full your PC slows down. Don’t delete files. Free up space on your internal hard...
  • Plug-and-play ready for Windows PC
  • High capacity in a small enclosure – The small, lightweight design offers up to 5TB* capacity, making WD Elements portable hard drives the ideal...
Bestseller No. 8
BUSlink Micro USB 3.0 Cable A to Micro B for Seagate Goflex/Back Up Plus/Expansion Series Portable...
  • Top Quality Micro USB 3.0 Cable A to Micro B Cable.
  • Length: 4FT/120CM
  • Compatible with most USB 3.0 external portable and desktop hard drives.
  • USB 3.0 cables offer a throughput of up to 4.8Gbps when used with a USB 3.0 host and device - an astounding 10x the capability of USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
  • Features Premium quality SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Type A to Micro B M/M device cables Double-shielded, twisted-pair data wiring minimizes cross talk for...
SaleBestseller No. 9
Maxone 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox one...
  • ✔ Ultra Slim and Sturdy Metal Design: Merely 0.4 inch thick. All-Aluminum anti-scratch model delivers remarkable strength and durability, keeping...
  • ✔ A Reliable Game Drive: This PS4 external hard drive features fast and stable performance for PS4, PS4 Pro, and Xbox One, does not refuse or delete...
  • ✔ Improve PC Performance: Powered by USB 3.0 technology, this USB hard drive is much faster than - but still compatible with - USB 2.0 backup drive,...
  • ✔ Plug and Play: This external drive is ready to use without external power supply or software installation needed. Ideal extra storage for your...
  • ✔ What's Included: Portable external hard drive, 19-inch(48.26cm) USB 3.0 hard drive cable, user's manual, 3-Year manufacturer warranty with free...
SaleBestseller No. 10
Western Digital 16TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 for plug-and-play storage -...
  • High-capacity add-on storage.Specific uses: Personal
  • Fast data transfers
  • Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs
  • WD quality inside and out
Bestseller No. 11
Western Digital WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive with backup software and password...
  • Slim Design
  • Software for device management and backup with password protection. (Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account...
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (5Gbps); USB 2.0 compatible
  • 3-year limited warranty
Bestseller No. 12
UnionSine 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive USB3.0 HDD Storage Compatible for PC,...
  • 【Ultra-Fast Data Transfers 】- The external hard drive works with the USB 3.0 thickened copper core cable to provide super fast transfer speed. The...
  • 【Ultra-thin and quiet】-The motherboard adopts JMicron 578 solution without noise, Designed to fit the size. With a thin and compact size, it pops...
  • 【Upgraded version cable】The aluminum anti-interference layer is added to the outside of the cable, which can prevent all electromagnetic...
  • 【Plug and Play】 - With no software to install, just plug it in and the drive is ready to use.The hard disk chip is wrapped with an aluminum...
  • 【What You Get 】- 1 x Portable Hard Drive, 1 x USB 3.0 Cable, 1 x User Manual, Gift-type shell packaging ,Three-year manufacturer's warranty and...
Bestseller No. 13
LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk 1 TB eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive...
  • Device measures 1.7 x 6.3 x 6.8 inches (WxHxD); backed by a 3-year warranty
  • Shortcut button on drive lets you launch any application
  • Supports eSATA, FireWire 800/400, and USB 2.0 connections
  • External hard disk offers 1 TB with triple connection interface
  • Stylish enclosure by Neil Poulton reduces heat for quiet, fanless operation
Bestseller No. 14
10Gbps Micro B to USB C Hard Drive Cable (1.6FT/0.5m) USB C to Micro B Cord, USB C to External Hard...
  • 【10Gbps Fast Data Transfer】:This Micro B to USB C Hard Drive Cable supports ultra-fast data transfer rate up to 10Gbps for transferring files...
  • 【Gold-plated connectors】: Constructed with corrosion-resistant, gold-plated connectors for optimal signal clarity and shielding to minimize...
  • 【Military grade material】: Strong military fiber, the most flexible, powerful and durable material, makes tensile force increased by 200%. Special...
  • 【Universal Compatibility】:The USB C to Micro B external hard drive Cable easily connects a computer with a USB Type C port to an external hard...
  • 【Important Note】:Please make sure your Computer/Laptop/Phone/tablet/Hub has a USB C Port before purchase.
SaleBestseller No. 15
G-Technology G-DRIVE Professional External Hard Drive 2TB (Gen5, USB 3.0/FireWire 800) (0G02529)
  • Can store up to 150 hours of DV digital video, 425 4.7GB DVD video discs, or 500,000 MP3 files
  • USB 3.0, or FireWire-800 (or 400 via cable)
  • Fan-less cooling system for near-silent operation
  • Connects to FireWire-400 systems using included adapter cable
  • Compatible with Mac and Windows systems / Compatible with OS X Time Machine
Bestseller No. 16
Glyph Studio External Drive 8 TB
  • Up to 184 MB/s transfer rate 7,200 RPM Drive Speed Intelligent quiet cooling fan Formatted for MAC, compatible with Windows USB 3.0, FireWire 800 and...
  • Glyph Studio series external hard drives offer rock-solid stability for the most demanding content creators
  • Professional-grade power supplies and autonomous cooling systems keep your data safe and available,and with USB 3
  • 0, FireWire 800, and eSATA, you can connect via your interface of choice
  • Studio is backed with a full 3 year warranty, including 2 years of level-1 data recovery, and one year of advance replacement service
Bestseller No. 17
Toshiba Canvio Flex 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB-C USB 3.0, Silver for PC, Mac, & Tablet -...
  • Designed for PC, Mac, and Tablet (check compatibility at Toshiba's Consumer HDD website).
  • Formatted exFAT for cross-device compatibility (2).
  • USB-C ready, USB 3.0 compatible.
  • Versatile design. Includes USB-C and USB-A cables.
Bestseller No. 18
Caraele 500GB Portable External Hard Drive USB-C USB 3.1 Mobile Ultrafast HDD Storage for PC, Mac,...
  • Super Fast Type-C/USB3.1 HDD : Applying USB-C and USB-A ports, this portable HDD really stands out from its kind, Guarantee a longer life. Aluminum...
  • Impressive Performance : USB 3.1 Super speed 10Gbps transfer rate ultra slim and light weight Portable external hard drive.Runs straight from a usb...
  • System Compatible : Compatible with Microsoft Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Chromebook, and TV, PC, Laptop, PS4, Xbox series consoles and so on. A...
  • Plug and Play : Without external power supply, software installation, or any network, Just plug it in and the drive is ready to use
  • Package and Warranty : 1 x Portable Hard Drive, 1 x USB-C to USB-A Cable, 1-Year warranty with free technical support service
Bestseller No. 19
CLAVOOP USB 3.0 Micro B Cable 1.5 FT, External Hard Drive Cable 5 Gbps High-Speed USB A to Micro B...
  • 【5 Gbps Fast Transfer】CLAVOOP Micro USB 3.0 Cable supports a standard data transfer rate of 3.0, an ultra-fast data transfer rate of up to 5Gbps,...
  • 【Heavy Construction】Our USB A to Micro B Cable is made of aluminum alloy housing, bare copper conductors, gold-plated connectors, and nylon braid...
  • 【Stable Connection】This External Hard Drive Cable passes the 10,000+ plug test, ensuring higher quality and longer service life. Heat dissipation...
  • 【Universal Compatibility】This micro usb 3.0 cable 1.5ft is compatible with capacity hard disk drives with micro B ports, external hard drives...
  • 【What You Get】You will get an 18-month after-sales warranty when you purchase this Micro B to USB 3.0 hard drive cable. If you have any...
Bestseller No. 20
OWC Mercury Elite Pro eSATA/FW800/USB3.1 (Enclosure)
  • OWC Mercury Elite Pro 7200 RPM Storage Solution For Mac or PC
  • 7200RPM, 32MB cache. eSATA/FW800/USB3 Interfaces
  • Pre-installed backup & utility software, and Over 1.5GB of Freeware/Shareware/Public domain software pre-installed
  • All cables included
  • 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty

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FAQ:

Q: How do you connect a hard drive?

A: First, you can connect an external USB hard drive to a router that features USB ports. Plug the hard drive into the wall and then connect it to the router. The hard drive may be instantly recognized, or it might require additional configuration. The second method to connect a hard drive is directly.

Q: What is the best external hard drive?

A: Seagate Portable Drive 2TB. The Seagate Portable hard drive offers up to 5TB of storage space,but the 2TB option works great at a reasonable price point. Toshiba Canvio Basics 2TB Portable External Hard Drive. … Samsung Portable SSD T5 USB 3.1 500GB. … WD 2TB Elements SE SSD. … SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD. …

Q: What is the best external hard drive for iMac?

A: Best External Hard Drive For Mac Overall: Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB Thunderbolt 3 External SSD Best USB-C External SSD: LaCie Mobile SSD Best High-Capacity Portable External Hard Drive: WD 5TB My Passport Ultra Best High-Capacity Desktop External Hard Drive: G-Technology 14TB G-DRIVE Most Stylish External Hard Drive: Seagate Ultra Touch SSD 1TB More items…

Q: Is an external hard drive safe?

A: Users who do not require extra storage may still find external hard drives useful for backing up their main hard drive. External hard drives are a great backup solution because they can store an exact copy of another hard drive and can be stored in a safe location.