Seagate 18TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
$439.99
In stock
Description
Add space, consolidate files to a single location, or free up space on your system’s internal drive with the 18TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from Seagate, which is preformatted exFAT, meaning it is compatible with Windows and Mac right out of the box. This hard drive provides a storage capacity of up to 18TB and connects to your host system using its micro-USB 3.0 interface. Copy and saving data is easy – simply drag and drop. Included is an 18″ USB 3.0 cable, an 18W power adapter, Seagate’s Rescue Data Recovery Services, and Toolkit backup software.
Please note that reformatting may be required for use with Apple’s Time Machine. Also, Rescue Data Recovery Services is not available in all countries.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.5 × 9.3 × 8.6 in |
| Storage Capacity | 18 TB |
| Connection Interface | 1 x USB 3.2 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Micro-B) |
| Pre-Format | exFAT |
| Internal Interface | SATA (Unspecified) |
| Type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Power Source | Included AC Adapter |
| Cooling System | Passive |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 7.0 x 1.6 x 4.9" / 177.8 x 40.6 x 124.5 mm |
Reviews (451)
451 reviews for Seagate 18TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
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Karina Lakin (verified owner) –
These seem good, they are just a little loud.
Estell King (verified owner) –
have 2 others also going for a while so far all is good quiet speed is acceptable, if you go for lunch or a looong coffee break……………………………………………………………. better than spending 10k$ on a 8Tb SSD keep em cool as they get very hot without cooling built a drive tower with fans with the air-conditioner 23c keeps em happy loading all day
Allan Gottlieb (verified owner) –
I have a Netgear ReadyNAS network attached storage box and I used this 8TB drive to backup my NAS. This is not a fast drive and I wouldnt use it for anything but a backup and to store large files that you dont use often. It works perfectly for doing incremental backups After the initial copy (which can take awhile if you have a lot of data) Im only updating files that change. My NAS is setup to automatically copy and adds/changes/deletes and this drive is great fit for that task.
Gretchen Veum (verified owner) –
I use this drive for personal use. To back up pictures, music files, and family movies. I used it for about two weeks flawlessly. Quick and successful file transfers, without issues. This is my 8th Seagate external backup hard drive. Seagate is always reliable.
Annabelle Gislason (verified owner) –
Thank You this amazing product. I am very glad to by it
Rodrick Bogisich (verified owner) –
Still buying them. Excellent drives. I’m a computer tech.
Cydney Bergstrom (verified owner) –
Im using this for a daily back up of my 6TB Video Drive, lots of room and really reliable.
Wilhelmine Crooks (verified owner) –
It has a little sound when it starts up ( like a Godzilla little roar) which I have no problem with it at all. I’ve used this brand for quite sometime and never lost work.. def recommend
Judy Boyle (verified owner) –
Unit suddenly lost power, will not restart, (NO Power) ALL our back-up GONE!! Seagate should be ashamed for producing such a poor quality product. Now to RMA it back, we have to pay out of pocket, were done with Seagates Expansion Desktop Drives. NEXT Western Digital and HGST, hopefully we have better luck. we handle these items with kid gloves and to have them abruptly fail is sad.
Hank Hayes (verified owner) –
I have recently bought and used this 8TB HD for my main work back up drive. Not quite as quick as an onboard unit for large data transfer but he way I do back ups in units it is working fine and size for cost has worked out well
Tressa Stiedemann (verified owner) –
Not the fastest drive I’ve ever owned but great for storage which is why I purchased it.
Kaylin O’Keefe (verified owner) –
Cheapest way to get a good 8TB drive. Just bust the case open and remove the drive. I use mine in an OWC Thunderbolt bare drive dual bay unit for back ups. I’d recommend it as well.
Daniella Harris (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.
Gilda Johnston (verified owner) –
I have a number of external drives that are in constant use. This drive replaces a WD My Book that died on me twice (it was used for Mac Time Capsule backups). The capacity of this drive is perfect and the price was great. However, this is the noisiest drive I’ve had in a long time. It sits on my desk and spins up each hour as Time Capsule performs a backup and it’s noticeably loud. At night when the place is quiet, I can hear it in the next room. That said, if this thing turns out to be as reliable as some of my other drives, I’d probably buy another couple because of the price.
Lauryn Dooley (verified owner) –
I have 2 other drives like this (5TB though). I have had no issues and install in minutes with no drivers or complication.
Piper Stehr (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.)
Ada Armstrong (verified owner) –
For some reason it takes twice as long to transfer files than mu old USB 2 drive. Very disappointing performance for a USB 3 drive
Bret Mann (verified owner) –
Exactly as describe. I use this drive to backup up my photos and to keep a copy of my operating system. So far it’s been great and I see no problem as yet. It also runs quiet in the background. I am more than pleased with this purchase and will probably order another one in the near future!
Leilani Bechtelar (verified owner) –
Five stars for the price/performance ratio. Not the fastest, not the most expensive. It’s really a good option for what I’m using it for which is an external Linux file store.
Eveline Zieme (verified owner) –
I use this strictly for Time Machine backups on my iMac and it works seamlessly.