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Seagate Portable 5TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PS4, & Xbox - 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX5000400), Black

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Capacity: 5TB


Style: Portable HDD


Features

  • Easily store and access 5TB of content on the go with the Seagate portable drive, a USB external hard Drive
  • Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, this external hard drive makes backup a snap just drag and drop
  • To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition software required
  • This USB drive provides plug and play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable
  • The available storage capacity may vary.

Description

Easily store and access 5TB of content on the go with the Seagate portable drive, a great laptop hard drive. Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, This compact external hard drive makes backup a snap. Just drag and drop to get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition software required enjoy plug and play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable.

Digital Storage Capacity: 5 TB


Hard Disk Interface: USB 3.0


Connectivity Technology: USB


Brand: Seagate


Special Feature: Hardware Encryption


Hard Disk Form Factor: 18 Inches


Hard Disk Description: Mechanical Hard Disk


Compatible Devices: Desktop, Gaming Console


Installation Type: Plug In


Color: PORTABLE


Digital Storage Capacity: 5 TB


Hard Disk Interface: USB 3.0


Connectivity Technology: USB


Additional Features: Hardware Encryption


Hard Disk Form Factor: 18 Inches


Compatible Devices: Desktop, Gaming Console


Hard Disk Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM


Specific Uses For Product: Multimedia


Read Speed: 120 Megabytes Per Second


Media Speed: 120 megabytes_per_second


Cache Memory Installed Size: 5


Data Transfer Rate: 5120 Megabits Per Second


Form Factor: Portable


Hardware Connectivity: USB 3.0 Type A


Hard-Drive Size: 5 TB


Item Weight: 260 Grams


Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness: 9.2"L x 6"W x 1.1"Th


Number of Items: 1


Customer Package Type: FFP


Brand: Seagate


Model Number: STGX5000400


Hard Disk Description: Mechanical Hard Disk


Built-In Media: Seagate Portable Drive 5TB USB3.0


Manufacturer: Seagate


Global Trade Identification Number: 68


UPC: 763649138168


Item Length: 11.7 Centimeters


Item Width: 8 Centimeters


Warranty Description: 2 year limited warranty


Installation Type: Plug In


Color: PORTABLE


Enclosure Material: Aluminum, Glass, Or Ceramic


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