The USB socket is the owner and she ensures both data transfer and disk motor. We do not need external power, but it must not be forgotten when this cable carries the disc. The decision has no play and it does not force when the branch. The CABE could have been a longer hair, but for mobile use connected close to the computer it will not be a problem.
Good point, the rear LED indicates disk activity. The flow is correct.
The disk is already formatted in NTFS. The demo version of the backup software can be removed without problems.
For long-term reliability will be seen in use, but in general there are no surprises with Western Digital.
