Backup Plus Hub Western Digital 3 TB Desktop Hard Drive - External Extra PRIVACY 3TB 64MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s External Hard Drive, 3.5"


If privacy is your top concern, local is a strong choice. Comes with EaseUS Todo Backup – A long-time favorite for its user-friendly interface and solid performance. It supports full, incremental, and differential backups, plus system cloning. Military Grade Encryption. 

Plus, now you can take advantage of the lightning speed of USB 3.0 to quickly transfer files up to 3.0Gb/s!   

  • This Docking station comes with a free download of Acronis True Image for Sabrent software for easy cloning
  • On/Off power switch.
  • LED light indicates Power and Activity status.
  • Hot-swappable, plug and play, no drivers needed.
  • Reverse compatible with USB 1.1 & USB 2.0.
  • Transfer Rates Up to 3 Gbps w/USB 3.0
  • Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps w/USB 2.0

Local backup has some compelling advantages that make it a strong choice in situations:
  • Speed and accessibility: Backing up and restoring data from a local device—like an external hard drive or NAS—is typically much faster than downloading from the cloud, especially for large files.
  • Full control: With local backups, you’re in charge. You decide where your data lives, how it’s protected, and when it’s updated
  • No internet dependency: You can access your data even if your internet is down or you're in a remote location. That’s a big plus during outages or emergencies.—no third-party involvement.
  • Cost-effective for large data volumes: If you’re dealing with terabytes of data, a one-time investment in a high-capacity drive can be more economical than ongoing cloud subscription fees

Local backup is great for privacy because it keeps your data in your hands—literally. Here’s why that matters:

  • You control access: With local storage (like an external drive or NAS), you decide who can access your data. There’s no third-party cloud provider involved, which means fewer potential points of exposure.
  • No data sharing with providers: Cloud services often have terms that allow them to scan or analyze your data for various reasons, including improving their services or complying with legal requests. Local backups avoid that entirely.
  • Easier to isolate from threats: If there’s a cyberattack or data breach, you can physically disconnect your local backup from the network, making it much harder for attackers to reach it.
  • No internet exposure: Since your data isn’t traveling over the internet, it’s not vulnerable to interception during upload or download.

Technical Details:

System requirements

  • Available USB 3.0 for high speed data transfer
  • Windows: 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (Both 32-bit & 64-bit versions)
  • MAC: OS X
  • Hard Disk Model: WDC WD30EURS
  • Disk Family: AV-GP
  • Form Factor: 3.5″
  • Capacity: 3 TB (3 x 1 000 000 000 000 bytes)
  • Disk Interface: Serial-ATA/300
  • Buffer-Host Max. Rate: 300 MB/seconds
  • Buffer Size: 65536 KB
  • Drive Ready Time (typical): 17 seconds
  • Width: 101.6 mm (4.00 inch)
  • Depth: 147 mm (5.79 inch)
  • Height: 26.1 mm (1.03 inch)
  • Weight: 730 grams (1.61 pounds)
  • Manufacturer: Western Digital Corporation