can the hard drive be used with 220-240v current (europe/israel)?
1987704
Personally i have no idea of electrical stuff, so when i received my drive, I asked the same question to a big local electrical equipment store showing them the specific WD adaptor found in the box (US type). They insured me after observing the specifications at the back of the adaptor that adaptor is compatible and i will have no problem. I just had to purchase a US [ I I ] (flat pins) to EUR [ o o ] (round pinholes) plug converter (that cost me 3 euros). My drive works fine 3 weeks now.
1987705
I think it does support 240V, because the power plug says on the back input 100-240V.
1987706
I have no idea. But as others have mentioned the power supply is a plug-in so the right adapter might work. However, one point of interest, since my initial glowing review of the product the USB port that was soldered to the hard drive fell apart inside the device. Therefore, I had to call Western Digital and get a RMA# for a return replacement. Uggh...
1987707
Yes, it should work just fine. The wall wart power supply indicates input voltage of either 100-240 volts A/C and accepts 50/60 Hz. It has the standard USA two prong plug.
1987708
I don't know for sure, but the power supply is a plug-in type (not hard wired) so if you have the right adapter I would think so.
163936
Yes if you have an adapter connected to your hair dryer and your dryer is dual voltage. If it's not dual voltage you will need a converter and adapter. I would confirm if I were you if Isreal is on 220 volt if so you shouldn't have any issues.
1301936
Yes, but do not buy this hard drive. it is terrible. What they don't tell you is the hard drive must be plugged in to an outlet even while plugged into your computer via USB 3.0, because that will drain the battery and make it die if not attached to an outlet.
854837
Yes, but you have to plug into 110 volt outlet. A WD USB powered drive is what I use for this purpose. They are compact and new models are over 1T.
1872754
The specifications on the website seem to indicate it can work under 240V:http://www.synology.com/products/spec.php?product_name=DS213%2B〈=enu#p_submenuIt uses a power brick that a standard PC power cord plugs into. The power brick says 100V-240V input as well. The output going to the Synology is 12V.
687560
No, it won't even power the hard drive, I tried it and didn't work, probably using the current adapter may work.
1219063
The only thing I would use to power hard drives is a computer power supply. I really don't know if this power is clean enough for computer equipment. I believe a hard drive uses the 5v as well as the 12v rail.
1872755
The specifications on the website seem to indicate it can work under 240V: http://www.synology.com/products/spec.php?product_name=DS213%2B&lang=enu#p_submenu It uses a power brick that a standard PC power cord plugs into. The power brick says 100V-240V input as well. The output going to the Synology is 12V.
1026142
I doubt it would work at all, it does not have the four pin slots to power the hard drive, but for the price, and if you're courageous enough to, it wouldn't hurt to try.
215093
Yes. The input is rated at 100-240v, 50-60Hz, 0.5A Max. AND it even comes with an assortment of interchangeable plugs so that it doesn't need additional adaptors. To use the entire drive as ONE hard drive (not partitioned) you will need to erase and repartition the 3TB external hard drive with GPT format. You can find a number of short videos on YouTube on how to do that and it is easy. These are the best external hard disks that I have ever used.
1799714
Is the included 35w power adapter able to handle 220V/50Hz in Europe? We're thinking of buying the ASUS Eee PC 900HA to take to Italy for viewing pictures and as backup for jpegss from HDSDs.
1084525
No, it is not a converter...just an adapter!.....I took a flat iron and a hair dryer that had both 120 and 220 voltage...the adapter worked just fine in Israel.
1844982
there is a European style plug included with the unit and it is rated for 240 volts
523271
not safe - buy a converter. also aren't 240v plugs round for European outlets?
572699
No. I seriously doubt it. It is a 110 VAC. They may make a UK version for 240 but I don't know. I am sure someone makes one for use in Europe.
1589830
As far as I know it is not 110/220, but with the one the I purchased, and which I immediately returned, it did not work. One of the drive slots did not recognize a drive. Fortunately, Amazon's return process is great, and I received a full refund on the return. Recommend that you look at another product.
894219
Yes, no problem; you'll need a plug adaptor, but the power supply will accept 110 to 240v.It's a great thing - well worth it!