External Hard Drive MediaRange 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 MR996

MediaRange External Hard Drive 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 MR996 is a compact 2.5" portable HDD in a silver aluminium housing that provides 1,000 GB of storage and a spindle speed of 5400 RPM. The drive uses a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) interface and is bus-powered, requiring only a single USB port for power and data transfer, making it suitable for backups, file storage and on-the-go access.

Advantages

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface delivers faster transfer rates compared with USB 2.0 while remaining compatible with standard USB ports. The bus-powered design eliminates the need for an external power adapter, and the compact 2.5" form factor with lightweight aluminium casing makes the drive easy to carry. A 1 TB capacity provides ample space for documents, media files and backups.

Suitable for

• Backing up personal and work data
• Transporting large files between computers
• Expanding laptop or desktop storage without internal installation
• Storing media libraries (photos, music, videos)

Key specifications

• Capacity: 1000 GB (1 TB)
• HDD size: 2.5"
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0)
• Power: bus-powered via single USB port
• Spindle speed: 5400 RPM
• Weight: 0.175 kg
• Colour: Silver
• Model / MPN: MR996
• EAN: 4260459613367

How to use

Connect the MediaRange MR996 to a computer using the provided USB cable. The drive is bus-powered and will receive power through the same USB connection; no external adapter is required. After connecting, the operating system should recognise the drive automatically and mount it as an external storage device. Use it to copy, move or edit files as with any external HDD. Safely eject the drive via the operating system before disconnecting to avoid data loss.

Recommendations

For best performance, connect the drive to a USB 3.x port. Regularly back up important data to multiple locations and keep the drive in a protective case when transporting to prevent physical damage.