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GoFlex for Mac FAQs

See our most frequently asked questions about GoFlex for Mac external hard drives.

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Which connector should be used to connect the FreeAgent GoFlex Desk for Mac to the computer?

The GoFlex Desk for Mac drive comes with two interfaces, USB 2.0 and FireWire 800. This allows the drive to be optimised for different computers.

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How to Install GoFlex for Mac Bundled Software

The GoFlex for Mac (including GoFlex Desk for Mac, GoFlex Pro for Mac) drives include some optional software to help optimise the drive. This software includes diagnostic tools, drivers to activate the capacity gauge lights on the GoFlex for Desk models and storage drivers to disable on-board sleep functions (if they are activated on a Windows computer).

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How To's

Troubleshooting

Downloads

Software

Software

  • Backup Plus and GoFlex Desk Thunderbolt Software

    The Seagate Thunderbolt adaptor driver is only needed if you are using 3TB or 4TB drives with the Thunderbolt adaptor and plan to change drives with other GoFlex adaptors (such as USB or FireWire). If you do not intend to use the drive with other adaptors, it can be reformatted and the software is not needed. Learn more

  • GoFlex for Mac Installation Software

    Original software for MacOS that was loaded on the GoFlex for Mac, GoFlex Desk for Mac or GoFlex Pro for Mac drive, including the capacity lights driver (for GoFlex Desk for Mac only0 and Seagate Diagnostics. Learn more

  • GoFlex for Mac Software (HFS4Win.EXE)

    This software allows a GoFlex for Mac, GoFlex Desk for Mac or GoFlex Pro for Mac to be mounted as a drive letter in Windows without having to reformat. Learn more

Utilities

Utilities

  • GoFlex Diagnostics Software

    Software to allow the user to change the sleep time, toggle the lights and run drive diagnostics on a Windows computer. Learn more

Specifications

GoFlex Desk for Mac
 
Capacity 3TB 2TB
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Interface Options FireWire 800, USB 2.0 FireWire 800, USB 2.0
Physical    
Height (in/mm) (maximum) 6.22/158 6.22/158
Width (in/mm) (maximum) 4.88/124 4.88/124
Length (in/mm) (maximum) 1.73/44 1.73/44
Weight (lbs/g) 2.38/1080 2.38/1080
Model Number Capacity Product Interfaces
STBC3000100 3TB USB 2.0, FireWire 800
STBC2000100 2TB USB 2.0, FireWire 800