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THERESA S : USB 3.0 can i use with an older 2011 iMac?
James O : seagate backup plus desktop Mac what in box?RAGHAVENDRARA A : external desktop drive, usb cable and instructions paper.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Joseph P : Mac specific , Great value for the $$$$VITALIY K : is fast, has tons of storage and since it with two additional USB 3.0 ports it won't hog your desktop's expansion options. The drive has software that lets it work with Mac and Windows.

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2019-07-09T09:21:52

Rated 4 out of 5

Reliable workhorse

It took 4 days to transfer over my library of full size JPGs, RAW files and video clips. That’s either very slow or impressively fast for an amount of data which now populates just over a third of the space on the drive. I don’t know. But it wasn’t hard to do and both my Windows and Mac computers can access the files.

Jon A.

2019-04-06T18:52:13

Rated 5 out of 5

good

good working fine no issues

RAGHAVENDRARA A.

2019-02-10T12:47:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Great buy!

I’ve been using Seagate since day 1 and never let me down... its great to have this additional 8TB...

BRYAN G.

2018-12-25T09:06:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Large Capacity & Easy Plug 'n Play Setup

So far so good. I purchased this EHDD to expand my Time Machine backup capacity, to store photos and videos separately from my Mac's HDD and to free up a USB port. It was truly plug 'n Play and is doing exactly what I wanted it to do and I don't expect to have to replace it anytime soon due to the 8TB capacity, which is, of course, necessary due to larger RAW files with newer cameras and my doing more GoPro and Drone video work.

Stephen F.

2018-06-13T14:29:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Great stuff

I have been using a WD NAS disk for a while and it drove me mad. This one is fast and quiet. Like it very much.

Ruonan W.

2018-01-30T09:57:27

Rated 1 out of 5

Not what I anticipated

Could not plug the drive into the outlet. It looks like it came with a DC adapter. I was told it’d be more than 70 dollars to get the proper adapter. Ridiculous!

CLAUDIA K.

2016-12-25T07:56:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Quiet and cool

Works flawlessly on my Mac. Stays quiet and cool when I had to mass transfer 2TB of data and use time machine to back up 200gb of laptop data all at once. Speeds, while I didn't officially measure, are more than sufficient for USB 3.0. Having the hub for additional ports are helpful and can charge relatively fast.

Gordon M.

2016-12-20T21:19:35

Rated 5 out of 5

SEAGATE 8TB BACKUP PLUS HUB DRIVE FOR MAC

THIS PRODUCT IS A VERY USEFUL AND PRACTICAL TOOL AND DEVICE. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ANY USER.

Yefim H.

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Seagate Backup Plus Desktop - Mac Specifications

  • Capacity

    8TB

  • System Requirements

    Mac OS X 10.9 or higher, or Windows 7 or higher operating system
    SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds or backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports at USB 2.0 transfer speeds)
    Seagate Mobile Backup app system requirements: iOS 8 or higher, Android 3.0 or higher

  • Connectivity

    High-speed USB 3.0

  • Dimensions (L x W x D)

    7.80 x 1.61 x 4.65" / 198.12 x 40.89 x 118.11mm

  • Weight

    2.34lbs / 1.06kg

  • UPC Code

    763649093856

About Seagate Backup Plus Desktop - Mac

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Quiet and cool

By Gordon M.

Works flawlessly on my Mac. Stays quiet and cool when I had to mass transfer 2TB of data and use time machine to back up 200gb of laptop data all at once. Speeds, while I didn't officially measure, are more than sufficient for USB 3.0. Having the hub for additional ports are helpful and can charge relatively fast.

good

By RAGHAVENDRARA A.

good working fine no issues

Make More Room for Your Mac
The Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive for Mac is the simple, one-click way to protect and share your entire digital life - all within a small footprint.

• Massive capacity - up to 8TB for a lifetime of memories
• Share Mac and PC files
• Use the Seagate Mobile Backup app to back up directly from your mobile devices

Time Machine-Ready
The Backup Plus Desktop Drive for Mac is fully compatible with Time Machine. Set it Up once and you will be backed up.

Take Advantage of OneDrive for Free
2-year, 200GB Access to OneDrive makes sharing simple and convenient.

Back Up and Manage Your Content with Seagate Dashboard
Back up all your photos and videos with the Seagate Dashboard, including the ones you've shared online.

Organize, Protect and Share with Lyve
Seagate Backup Plus can transform into a Lyve backup device, protecting memories you capture from all your devices. Lyve apps for computers and mobile devices will find all the photos and video from your various devices and create a single, organized collection, which can easily be viewed from your smartphone or tablet - no matter where you are. With Lyve's Moments Past feature, photos and videos taken on this day, week and month throughout your collection are resurfaced, so you can rediscover your memories from years past.

Time Machine-ready backup with integrated USB 3.0 hub to manage and charge your devices
The Seagate Backup Plus Hub for Mac optimizes external storage with simple local or cloud file backup for your computers and mobile devices - and an intelligent USB hub to charge and manage your USB-connected devices.

The drive is formatted for Mac and compatible with Time Machine backup software right out of the box. High-speed USB 3.0 and 2.0connectivity offers plug-and-play functionality on your Mac. Install the HFS+ driver for PC and you can use the drive interchangeably between Windows and Mac computers without reformatting.

The two front-facing intelligent USB 3.0 ports amplify the functionality of your drive by allowing you to charge and connect two external devices, such as your phone, tablet or camera - even if your computer is in off/standby mode.

Via the downloadable Seagate Dashboard software, you are provided with tools for local, mobile, cloud and social media backup. Install the free Seagate Mobile Backup app on an iOS or Android mobile device and you'll be able to back up all of the pictures and videos from your device to your Seagate drive or to the cloud.

What's in the box:

  • Seagate Backup Plus 8TB External Desktop Drive with Integrated USB 3.0 Hub
  • 4' USB 3.0 Cable
  • Dashboard Backup Software
  • Power Adapter
  • Quick Start Guide
  • HFS+ Driver for PC
  • Seagate 2 Year Limited Warranty