Seagate 12TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
$239.99
In stock
Description
Add space, consolidate files to a single location, or free up space on your system’s internal drive with the 12TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from Seagate, which is preformatted exFAT, meaning it is compatible with Windows and Mac right out of the box. This hard drive provides a storage capacity of up to 12TB and connects to your host system using its micro-USB 3.0 interface. Copy and saving data is easy – simply drag and drop. Included is an 18″ USB 3.0 cable, an 18W power adapter, Seagate’s Rescue Data Recovery Services, and Toolkit backup software.
Please note that reformatting may be required for use with Apple’s Time Machine. Also, Rescue Data Recovery Services is not available in all countries.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.95 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.6 × 8.3 × 3.1 in |
| Storage Capacity | 12 TB |
| Connection Interface | 1 x USB 3.2 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Micro-B) |
| Pre-Format | exFAT |
| Internal Interface | SATA (Unspecified) |
| Type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Power Source | Included AC Adapter |
| Cooling System | Passive |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 7.0 x 1.6 x 4.9" / 177.8 x 40.6 x 124.5 mm |
Reviews (459)
459 reviews for Seagate 12TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
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Caesar Terry (verified owner) –
The Seagate 8TB Expansion Drive is shipped with software to enable operating systems that can’t handle 8TB written onto the drive. But it works fine in Windows 7 and Windows 10 without the software installed, as soon as it’s plugged in.
Glen Leannon (verified owner) –
Bueno
Benjamin Koch (verified owner) –
Drive performs as expected without all of the odd noises that used to plague the Seagate drives. Pretty quick for a USB3 drive with sustained write speeds over 120MB/s. Reliable transfer while backing up over 12TB of data with integrity check from a NAS without issue over a couple days. As usual for B&H good price and fast delivery for a nice product, can’t go wrong here.
Kip Green (verified owner) –
Good value for what you get. Not the fastest interface, but this is my third one in 3 years (360 video files are big). I would prefer this with a newer faster interface USB C, however at this price that probably won’t happen for a few years.
Reanna Watsica (verified owner) –
I connected the supplied USB 3 cable and plugged in the power transformer. Windows 10 did the rest, no divers or software. It worked perfectly the first time. My only comment is a little noise when it “wakes up” after my computer sleeps. You’ll notice that when you’re in a quiet area. After that, it’s fine.
Aaron Howell (verified owner) –
This is my 2nd Seagate expansion Drive, I also have an 8TB. The plug and play and easy to use Toolkit software make backups easy. The drives are also very quiet.
Edwardo Harber (verified owner) –
I own three of these drives, which house the 8TB Seagate Archive Drive. These are not speed demons, but they are not intended to be. I am currently using two for alternating Time Machine backups under macOS (Sierra) and a third for long-term offsite storage. Although hard drives are always a crapshoot, I’ve had no problems with Seagate external drives as backups since I started using them when they maxed out at 2TB. Odd are good you’ll get a good one of these.
Robbie Johns (verified owner) –
Worked with WD for a long time then a Seagate drive has outlasted all my drives. I DJed with it. So it wasn’t treated kindly. Bought it about 2010 or so and it it still going strong. That made me rethink my allegiance to WD. AS ADVERTISED this is being a fine drive. HIghly recommended. If it last 5 years or more you have me for life.
Derek Bartell (verified owner) –
So far so good. I’ve just had this a few weeks, but it’s been great downloading all of my photos so far. =)
Albina Ebert (verified owner) –
Using as a backup drive with Windows backup software. Works as expected! Thanks, B&H, for the sale price!
Misael Haley (verified owner) –
I am using this drive as a back up for my Synology system. I formatted it using Synology and it works perfectly out of the box.
Florence Rice (verified owner) –
I just installed a pair of these on my iMac to support various photo and video projects. It’s too early to say much about reliability, but so far so good! They worked right out of the box, though I reformatted them for use on a Mac (a quick and easy operation). One thing I wondered about before purchase that I can clarify in case you’re wondering too. B&H has a photo for the 8 TB model that shows it smooth and horizontal, whereas all the smaller sizes were vertical with a waffle texture. I can assure you that the 8 TB has the same vertical waffle appearance as its smaller siblings, so ignore the photo. (Maybe they will have changed it by the time you read this.)
Cassandre Breitenberg (verified owner) –
Muy Bueno!
Merle Hudson (verified owner) –
So far a solid purchase. No regrets. Practical tool and affordable.
Annabell Bashirian (verified owner) –
I currently own 5x 8TB Expansion drive already. This is a review for my purchase order of 10x 8TB Seagate Expansion drives. Not only am I satisfied with my product, purchase experience, and service but I’m glad B&H provides extreemly low pricing no one can beat! I’m a Customer for life! Thank you B&H team! This product arrived extremely quickly, in a well protected packaging. Overall Seagate is a great product, data read and write speed is fast, quality material such as the hard drive housing is dourable, needs a little more air circulation.
Tessie Bode (verified owner) –
Using it for back-up storage.
Carmine Cassin (verified owner) –
Accurately described. Great value for money. Great for Xbox one extended storage.
Mallory Pfannerstill (verified owner) –
It’s Great!!! A lot of space for downloads!!!
Francis Schamberger (verified owner) –
Makes a random knocking sound.
Miguel Glover (verified owner) –
Great performing external. Good sustained performance for large file transfers. Wish that the serial number were visible on the top of the drive to make it easier to tell which drive is which while they’re plugged in.