Western Digital Blue 1TB 2.5-inch HDD
A compact 2.5-inch form factor magnetic disk drive with 1TB storage using SATA interface, suitable for laptops and external enclosures. It fits HTS 8471.70.40.95 as a standalone magnetic disk drive unit, unassembled in cabinets, no external PSU, and not specified elsewhere like large drives. Used for data processing and storage in coded form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for drives with platters over 21 cm diameter
Larger platter drives are distinctly classified in 8471.70.4010 to differentiate from compact 'other' units.
If drive is encased in plastic housing for retail
Plastic-encased drives may be seen as articles of plastics rather than bare ADP storage units.
If imported with integrated power converter
Drives with built-in power supplies classify as power supplies for ADP machines under 8504.
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