Toshiba Canvio Basics external hard drive 4 TB 2.5", USB 3.2 Gen 1, Black
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Toshiba Canvio Basics external hard drive 4 TB 2.5", USB 3.2 Gen 1, Black

The Toshiba Canvio Basics 4 TB is the largest external hard drive in the series: a matte black casing, a 2.5″ drive inside and a single USB cable that carries both data and power. 4 TB takes in years of photos and videos plus backups of several computers.

  • Capacity: 4 TB, 2.5″ hard drive
  • Connection: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1), up to 5000 Mbit/s, USB Type-B port on the drive
  • Power: via USB, no power adapter
  • Compatibility: Windows and macOS, also works in a USB 2.0 port
  • Model code: HDTB540MK3CA (Exclusive Black)

Description

A big archive that fits in your hand

Compared with desktop drives and network storage, Canvio Basics is far simpler: no power brick and no setup – it connects like a flash drive, and in Windows you can drag files across right away. Yet 4 TB is several times the internal drive of many laptops, so one drive holds both a photo archive and a full system backup.

Who this external hard drive is for

Photographers and videographers whose archive grows quickly, and families who want backups of several computers in one place. It also suits anyone replacing a laptop who wants to keep the old machine's contents intact.

Specifications

General

BrandTOSHIBA
Product colourBlack
Bus poweredUSB
Manufacturer codeToshiba Canvio Basics Exclusive Black(HDTB540MK3CA)
Maximum data transfer rate5000
EAN4260557512425

Storage

SSD capacity4000 GB
HDD size2.5
HDD capacity4000
HDD Family nameCanvio Basics

Ports

USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Ethernet LANNo
USB connectorUSB Type-B

Software & security

Mac operating systems supportedYes
Windows operating systems supportedYes

Performance & capacities

Read speed500
Write speed500

Dimensions & weight

Width78 mm
Depth109 mm
Height14 mm
Weight149 g
Product Net Weight0.15 kg

Questions & answers

Why does my computer show less than 4 TB?

Manufacturers count terabytes in decimal, while the operating system counts in binary, and the file system takes some space too. So the computer shows somewhat less free space than the box states.

Does the 4 TB drive need a separate power supply?

No. Even the largest model is powered by the computer's USB port and works with a single cable.

Can I use it with a Mac?

Yes, the manufacturer lists support for both Windows and macOS. In Windows it works straight away without installing software.