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- Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, the Seagate Desktop Drive offers 8TB of enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music, and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy—just drag and drop to get set up, connect the external hard drive to a Windows computer for automatic recognition—no software required.
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- Two Integrated High-speed USB 3.0 ports
- Formatted for Windows Computers Out of the Box
- Works with Windows and Mac Computers without Reformatting
- Schedule an Automatic Backup Plan with Included Seagate Backup Software
- Includes 2-month Membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan
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Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8TB (STEL8000401) with Data Recovery Service
Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8TB (STEL8000401) with Data Recovery Service
Integrated USB 3.0 hub to manage and charge your devices
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,
like your phone, tablet or camera—even if your computer is in off/standby
mode.
your drive by allowing you to charge and connect two external devices,
like your phone, tablet or camera—even if your computer is in off/standby
mode.
Back up and manage your favorite files from your computer to your external drive using downloadable Seagate backup software. Run a one-click backup or schedule an automatic backup plan to help protect your files.
It’s easy to use your Backup Plus Desktop Drive interchangeably on PC and Mac computers—without needing to reformat. Just install the included NTFS drivers on your Mac and you’re good to go.
Easily edit, organize, store, and share your full-resolution photos from anywhere with a 2-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan*.
Edit photos with a powerful and easy-to-use interface on Lightroom CC. Combine images into rich, multilayered artwork with Photoshop CC.
* Redeemable during product registration. Internet connection and Adobe ID required. Available only to users 13 and older. Not available in all countries. See manufacturer website for applicable terms and privacy Policy. Must redeem by January 31, 2020
Your Work Is Worth an Extra Layer of Protection We know how much your digital content means. And sadly, you can lose it all in a second—from accidental file deletion and viruses to damaging malware, power surges, water damage, and more. With our latest professional line of solutions, you’ll benefit from more than exquisite drive performance—you’ll be armed with Rescue Data Recovery Services. All causes for data loss are covered. Our 90% success rate makes us industry leaders in data recovery. Expect exceptional customer service, always. Data recovery can cost thousands. With our Rescue Plan, you’re covered
- 24/7 case status tracking
- Data can be restored within as little as two days, depending on the type of recovery
- Your data returned to you either through online cloud storage or a new drive if needed
“It brought tears to my eyes . . .”
I wanted to personally thank you for all of your kind help with my recovery case. It brought tears to my eyes when I opened my dear friend’s wedding photos and videos. Your patience as we went through the files was over and beyond what most would do!
I know sometimes work may seem like just a job, but you helped me find those precious moments of my best friend, and for that I will be forever grateful!
Misty G., San Ramon, California
I wanted to personally thank you for all of your kind help with my recovery case. It brought tears to my eyes when I opened my dear friend’s wedding photos and videos. Your patience as we went through the files was over and beyond what most would do!
I know sometimes work may seem like just a job, but you helped me find those precious moments of my best friend, and for that I will be forever grateful!
Misty G., San Ramon, California
WHAT HAPPENED
When Seagate Recovery Services (SRS) received the unit, it made a clicking noise similar to the sound of a card hitting a bicycle spoke. It did that for less than a minute; then it stopped. Misty had tried to plug the external drive into a USB port on her laptop but the same behavior surfaced, and she was unable to access her data.
When Seagate Recovery Services (SRS) received the unit, it made a clicking noise similar to the sound of a card hitting a bicycle spoke. It did that for less than a minute; then it stopped. Misty had tried to plug the external drive into a USB port on her laptop but the same behavior surfaced, and she was unable to access her data.
THE ISSUE
There was severe media damage on one surface of the data platters. After further review, scarring was also discovered to be present on all platters. This meant that the chances for data recovery were limited, if we managed to
extract anything out of the drive at all.
There was severe media damage on one surface of the data platters. After further review, scarring was also discovered to be present on all platters. This meant that the chances for data recovery were limited, if we managed to
extract anything out of the drive at all.
THE RESULT
SRS was able to obtain recovery of over 75% of the data, despite the scarring on the platters. We asked the customer to review the recovery results and pick the files that were most crucial to them. Fortunately, testing showed that all critical files were intact and recoverable.
SRS was able to obtain recovery of over 75% of the data, despite the scarring on the platters. We asked the customer to review the recovery results and pick the files that were most crucial to them. Fortunately, testing showed that all critical files were intact and recoverable.
System Requirements
- Windows® 7 or higher, or Mac OS® X 10.10 or higher operating system1,2
- 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)2
What’s Included
- Seagate® Backup Plus Hub drive
- 4-foot (1.2m) USB 3.0 cable
- Seagate backup software3
- Power adapter
- Quick start guide
- NTFS driver for Mac3
- 2-year limited warranty
1 Reformatting for Mac may be required.
2 Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.
3 Requires Internet connection.
2 Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.
3 Requires Internet connection.
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Whoa doggy, do we have something fun to look at today! Well, technically we have been looking at it for a week now, but today is where we get to share with you our impression of a hard drive that carries a very generous amount of space. Today we are talking about Seagate’s Expansion 8TB (External) USB 3.0 Hard Drive (HDD).
The average consumer has been favoring 3-4TB drives for external backup scenarios for quite some time now, based on average sales around the globe. However, as internal drives begin to grow in capacity by default in newer desktops and laptops, the need for more capacity will eventually begin to climb. Especially, with the popularity of automation, more enhanced network capabilities and of course, internal media servers to serve to all of your devices with (the last two points kind of piggyback on each other).
More and more, you are finding users are starting to dump their physical CDs and movies into digital formats thanks to the fact that software has become so user friendly within this realm. Include the fact that digital downloads are stronger than ever, and you have some pretty big collections out there. All of these files need a place to store, and your PC might not always be the best option. If you want to be able to stream all of that content to various devices on the network at any time, that would mean that PC would always have to be powered on. However, a good number of routers offer USB connectivity so that you can hook an external drive to the network on its own, giving you isolated storage that can be accessed 24/7. From here, you can use applications and hardware like Plex, Xbox, smart TVs, mobile devices, Roku and similar attachments for your TVs, and so forth, to access this media and stream it to your display.
Of course, multiple high-capacity backups or large media collections, can require quite a bit of space. Large capacity isn’t always affordable, but in the case of Seagate’s 8TB drive, it’s not that much more than your average 3-4TB alternative, with a current price tag of only $179.99. Now don’t get me wrong, as that price isn’t perfect for all; but, if you plan on setting something like this up, this drive is less than most or all of the other externa options at this capacity.
So we got our hands on one of these to see how well it performs for these given tasks.As I mentioned, we have been playing with it on and off fort about a week now. It’s been filled to capacity and formatted and filled some more. What we found, was that it does indeed make for a great backup solution, or a perfect home for a media dump. Not as much for an external solution for gaming consoles like the Xbox One, as there are other drives that perform with a better read/write than this, which makes a difference for load times (we prefer the WD Black Passport Ultra for an HDD solution for gaming), but it did perform close to some of our favorites (so if capacity is more than important than saving 1-3 seconds in game load time, than this drive becomes perfect).
The initial boot resulted in the drive being read as 7.27TB. We expected to see around 7.45GB based on math, but the drop isn’t significant (and is common). It came with a meer 46MB worth of files on the drive from Seagate, including registration information (an .exe that takes you to their site and some serial number info in a hidden directory), and some warranty information. There is no actual software is included with this drive (ie, backup software). The latter was a bit odd, as usually we find most drives have some kind of software included, or a link where they can get it from their website. Maybe the lack of software is the reason the price is lower on this model since there is no licensing to account for. Thankfully, there are plenty of options for free or purchase out there if you search around.
To first get an idea of the average speed of this drive, I will break it down into 3 scenarios, covering write speed:
- The average write speed for a larger collection of small files: 70MB-135MB per second.
- The average write speed for a large collection of random sized files: 107MB-154MB per second.
- The average write speed for large individual files: 144MB-157MB per second.
As you can see, the drive performs quite well. This means it takes mere seconds to transfer each gigabyte of data, making it an excellent candidate for large backups. The average read speed is similar plus an increase of around 30-40MB per second on average, compared to a similar task being written to it. So for large single files, the average read speed was around 170MB-188MB per second (for example).
The drive is as small as most modern external solutions that carry a standard 3.5-inch drive inside. It isn’t bulky at all, and hides well amongst your setup. The casing features a diamond pattern/texture across all sides other than the front and top, which are smooth. The casing feels quite durable, but none of that matters since the drive inside is always going to be a delicate creature that should always be treated as such. Like most external drives, it comes only in black, and includes all of the required cables inside the box. This one comes with a USB and power cable (that plugs into the wall).
Our Conclusion
A fantastic external solution for large backups and media collections alike. It can indeed be used for video game consoles as well if you have an incredibly large collection of games to install, although for consoles there are drives that can save you an additional few seconds in load times (if that matters). 8TB is a lot of capacity to play with, which should cover a majority of users looking for the space. The price being under $200 also gives it a edge against the competition which is real nice, especially since it doesn’t feel like they cut any corners to pull it off.
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Our Rating | Average Price* $179.99 |
Seagate Stel8000401
*Average price is based on the time this article was published
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Specifications:
Model | Data Sheet | ||||
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Expansion Desktop 2TB STEB2000100 1-year warranty | 2TB | USB 3.0 | 1 year | 176.0mm | 120.6mm |
Expansion Desktop 3TB STEB3000100 1-year warranty | 3TB | USB 3.0 | 1 year | 179.5mm | 118.0mm |
Expansion Desktop 4TB STEB4000100 1-year warranty | 4TB | USB 3.0 | 1 year | 176.0mm | 120.6mm |
Expansion Desktop 5TB STEB5000100 1-year warranty | 5TB | USB 3.0 | 1 year | 176.0mm | 120.6mm |
Stel8000401
Specification Source: Seagate Website
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