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White rectangular 3.5 inch desktop external hard drive with USB 3.2 connection

Avolusion

Avolusion PRO-H1 16TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 External Hard Drive

SKU CH-K603-T240D

A 16 TB desktop drive with a 7200 RPM enterprise disk and USB 3.2 Gen 2 speed for instant capacity on Windows, macOS or Xbox

  • Total capacity16 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.2
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Cache memory256 MB
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Product colorWhite
  • 16 TB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 7200 RPM enterprise drive delivers fast sequential read and write speeds
  • 256 MB cache reduces latency during heavy workloads
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface supports up to 10 Gbps transfer rates
  • Fanless aluminium chassis runs silently for 24/7 desktop use

Capacity and compatibility

The Avolusion PRO-H1 provides 16TB of storage in a desktop external hard drive. It connects through a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface running at 10Gbps and is backward compatible with USB 3.0. The drive comes pre-formatted in exFAT for immediate use with Windows, macOS and Xbox consoles.

Silent operation and power

A fan-less design keeps the unit quiet during operation. The internal 7200 RPM enterprise hard drive with 256MB cache is built for continuous 24/7 workloads. Power is supplied by the included external adapter so the drive does not draw from the host USB port.

Desktop form factor and daily use

The 3.5 inch form factor means the enclosure sits on a desk rather than travelling in a bag. A sturdy chassis protects the drive during stationary use. Reformatting is required before the drive can store games on an Xbox console.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in High-Capacity External Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $314.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 144 comparable items (median $379.99).
Total capacity 16 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 101 comparable items (median 12 TB).
Price per TB $19.69 per TB
Cheaper than about 91% of the 101 comparable items (median $37.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAvolusion
Product linePRO-H1
Model namePROH1-16 TB-XF
Total capacity16 TB
Product colorWhite
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory256 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.2
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

How do I install the 16TB 7200RPM drive and what step do people miss?

Connect the included power adapter, then plug the USB 3.2 cable into a USB 3.2 Gen2 port for 10Gbps speed; the common mistake is using a USB 3.0 port which limits throughput

What maintenance or replacement will the 256MB cache 3.5" enterprise drive need later?

The drive is designed for 24/7 operation with a fan-less chassis; no routine maintenance is required, but like any mechanical HDD it should be replaced if SMART errors appear or after the manufacturer-rated workload limit

What limit appears first during sustained transfers on the USB 3.2 Gen2 interface?

The 7200RPM mechanical drive’s sustained write speed will saturate well below the 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2 ceiling, so the spindle speed is the first bottleneck

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