Western Digital Announces 6TB 2.5 24u11 Inch Portable Hard Disk Drive in India

Western Digital's new 6TB SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD has a rugged design with an IP54-rated build. 4p2516

Written by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 25 July 2024 13:55 IST

Western Digital Announces 6TB 2.5-Inch Portable Hard Disk Drive in India

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Western Digital's new products are compatible with devices running on macOS 11+ and Windows 10

Highlights

6TB WD My port offers USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 interface
WD My port Ultra features USB Type-C technology
The WD 6TB SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD is priced at Rs. 20,999

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Western Digital has expanded its WD, WD Black, and SanDisk product lineup in India. The California-based computer drive manufacturer has introduced the WD My port portable hard disk drives (HDDs) line and SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD in 6TB capacities in the country. These are d to be the first 2.5-inch portable HDDs ever offered in a 6TB capacity globally. The WD My port hard drive lineup offers protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption. The SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD drive has IP54-rated dust and water resistance build. With the latest offering, the brand aims to provide robust and tailored storage solutions for s.

Western Digital 6TB My port, 6TB SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD price, availability 362h4x

The 6TB WD My port is priced at Rs. 15,499 in India. Meanwhile, the 6TB WD My port with USB Type-C comes with a price tag of Rs. 15,999. The WD Elements 6TB is priced at Rs. 15,299. All three products are currently available for purchase through Western Digital retailers, retailers and Western Digital Store.

Finally, the 6TB WD SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD is priced at Rs. 20,999. It will go on sale by the end of July through select Western Digital retailers, retailers and on the Western Digital Store.

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Western Digital 6TB My port, 6TB SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD specifications 3i6g5w

The 6TB WD My port offers a USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 interface, while the 6TB WD My port which works with USB Type-C comes with USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface. Both models have a limited warranty of three years. They feature the company's in-house software to add an extra layer of security with protection and built-in 256-bit AES encryption. They offer easy backup and defence against ransomware through the included Acronis True Image for Western Digital software. They offer a transfer rate of up to 5Gb/s.

The My port Ultra features USB Type-C technology and a metal design with the same 256-bit AES hardware encryption. It has a slim design.

Meanwhile, the 6TB SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD has a rugged design with an IP54 rain and dust rating and offers crush resistance up to 1000lbs. It has a 2.5-inch form factor and it is d as the world's first 2.5-inch 6TB portable hard drive. It offers a USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Thunderbolt 3 interfaces and s a transfer rate of up to 5Gb/s through a USB Type-C connector. It also has a three-year limited warranty.

All new models are compatible with devices running on macOS 11+ and Windows 10 and above.

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