Store, access, and edit up to 12TB of data, whether at home or on-the-go, including documents, music, movies, photos, and more with the 12TB Backup Plus USB 3.0 External Hard Drive with USB Hub from Seagate. This drive connects to your system using its integrated micro-USB 3.0 (micro-B 10-pin) port and provides data transfer speeds of up to 160 MB/s, while also being backwards compatible with USB 2.0. In addition to its storage capabilities, this drive has also been equipped with dual front-mounted USB 3.0 Type-A ports, which can be used to recharge your tablet, smartphone, or camera, as well as back up files, even if your system is turned off or in standby mode.
Seagate’s Backup Plus Hub is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems. It is pre-formatted for Windows and Mac compatibility requires the downloadable NTFS driver for Mac. Once installed, this drive can be used interchangeably between Windows and Mac without needing to be reformatted. Also included is downloadable Seagate backup software, a 4′ micro-USB 3.0 to USB Type-A cable, a power adapter, and a complimentary four month membership to Adobe’s Creative Cloud Photography Plan.
Note: The free Adobe membership is redeemable during product registration and must be redeemed within one month of registration.
Kelsie Wehner (verified owner) –
We’ve been using large-capacity Seagate drives to backup our main editing drives and RAIDs for a long time. We only use these as a backup solution, and they represent the best value per gigabyte anywhere. I’ve yet to use the new USB ports but it’s nice to know they’re there.
Ari Runte (verified owner) –
We have it connected to our RAID and it has been working seamlessly. Very large capacity. Runs silent. Runs cool. It’s a great unit for extra protection and the price is very nice.
Iva Blanda (verified owner) –
Accurate for large backups. Very quiet. Handy usb 2.0 hub. Needs activity light.
Sabrina Bogisich (verified owner) –
Thank you B&H..
Nyasia Rau (verified owner) –
Like having an entire parking garage for a small car…lots of space. Works great. Hope it lasts!
Harry O’Conner (verified owner) –
This is my second shot at this device. I returned the first one after the drive became totally un-mountable after attempting to re-format the drive from its native NTFS to the more efficient AFS for my Mac. Using Disk Utility has never failed me in this task ever on any other drive. This one however, no success. Multiple attempts, two different units. Just to make sure I didn’t do something wrong, I verified the steps I took with Seagate’s instructions on re-formatting, and I had done exactly what the manual suggested. Save your money and frustration, unless NTFS suits your needs. I do enjoy the hub feature, but since the drive itself is useless there’s no 2-port USB hub worth that kind of money.
Frankie Brekke (verified owner) –
It does what it supposed to do and the USB ports are very useful
Kiarra Christiansen (verified owner) –
Seagate has been reliable for me for years. This is in addition to other 4GB external drive filling up and 2GB flash drives used for travel that are already owned. USB hub a nice addition, providing more easy versatility. Special pricing the real draw to a timely purchase. B+H characteristically with great service.
Davin Schimmel (verified owner) –
Received from B & H in short order. Connected to my QNAP NAS and access it through my home network. This provides much needed additional storage!
Ariel Lang (verified owner) –
I was really excited to find this product at B&H (hard to find this size external hard drive easily elsewhere). The shipping was fast and free, and the drive works great. I’ve since purchased another, and received a price adjustment when the same product went on sale the next day. Overall quite happy with the customer service and quality/range of products available.
Royce Marquardt (verified owner) –
These are well guilt drives, I have 2. I will say it’s sometimes a bit of a pain setting up, I don’t know if it’s just because I have a Mac but the software included is a little cumbersome. I just like to plug in the drive and open up the icon. The charging ports on the front or a nice option although I don’t tend to use them. And I strictly use these as a back up so I don’t work off of them too often but the performance seems fine, especially for my needs. And you cannot beat the price.
Jerome Glover (verified owner) –
Quite fast for an external USB HDD and the two USB ports on the front are a bonus.
Stephania Sporer (verified owner) –
Was just what I needed, works great just as described, great seller
Gail Anderson (verified owner) –
I bought a back up for this backup. It makes an incredible amount of noise, but I guess this is to be expected with an actual moving hard drop. (remember it’s not an SSD). I haven’t had any problems with it, but it’s just noisy.
Eileen Quitzon (verified owner) –
I bought a 8tb and it was awesome so I upgrade the for the next level
Sarina Gottlieb (verified owner) –
I have an Apple computer and had problems with Western Digital’s drive. I got a Seagate and it works great. Mark
Chaim Lemke (verified owner) –
It is used to back up my RAW TIFF & jpg images. I like the built in 2 USB option
Timmothy Langosh (verified owner) –
Its fast, its affordable, its got plenty of storage (for now). Shipping is included, politics are not. Gotta love B&H!
Leonard Schulist (verified owner) –
It’s nice that it doesn’t have a separate power switch, just plug it in to turn it on. I keep past project video files on it. Good storage for a great price.
Brody Johns (verified owner) –
Product is quick and functional. My bride and I each own one. I’d buy a third if needed. Happy customer here!