To transfer a large amount of information, it is recommended to use external hard drives. These are analogs of internal hard drives that do not require installation inside the system unit and can be connected to a running computer.
It is necessary
User manual for the hard disk
Instructions
Step 1
Start by choosing a hard drive form factor. Most often, you can find models that are 3.5 or 2.5 inches wide. External hard drives of the first category are rather bulky and heavy. Most often, these hard drives require a 220 Volt power connection. This fact significantly reduces their mobility. Two main advantages of external hard drives with a 3.5-inch form factor are large disk capacity and high processing speed.
Step 2
Another important characteristic is disk capacity. Modern USB hard drives can be from 250 GB (2.5) to several terabytes (3.5). Do not skimp on purchasing a small hard drive if you do not need it.
Step 3
The third important characteristic is data processing speed. It is subdivided into several basic parameters: the spindle speed and the communication speed between the medium and the device to which it is connected. In the event that high transfer speed is important to you, purchase an external hard drive with USB 3.0 or eSATA interface.
Step 4
Be sure to pay attention to the available external hard drive interfaces. It is recommended to use the USB channel for connecting to most devices, such as a personal computer or TV.
Step 5
Pay attention to the design of the external hard drive. In this case, it is not only about the appearance. Some USB hard drives have a metal case. This slightly increases their weight, but allows the device to be more robust.
Step 6
Some external hard drives require two USB ports to be connected at once. Usually information is transmitted through one, and the other is necessary to provide power to the hard drive. These discs are not always convenient to use with laptops and TVs.
