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GoFlex FAQs

See our most frequently asked questions about GoFlex Ultra Portable, Pro, Slim and Desk external hard drives.

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Comparison of GoFlex software features

Compare GoFlex software features.

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How to use an external drive without any special software

Many, even most, Seagate and Maxtor-brand external drives are sold with bundled backup and management software. However, in some cases it is not possible to use such software.

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Install the NTFS Driver on a Mac

Install the NTFS Driver on a Mac

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Seagate GoFlex - Seagate Dashboard - Installing Seagate Dashboard on a Windows computer

This article will explain how to install Seagate Dashboard on a Windows PC.

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What types of cable can I get for my FreeAgent GoFlex and how do I use them?

The FreeAgent GoFlex drive is designed to be flexible; therefore the cable module is interchangeable with several interfaces.

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How To's

Troubleshooting

Downloads

drivers & firmware

Drivers & Firmware

  • NTFS Driver for Mac OS

    The NTFS Driver (5MB) allows you to mount the NTFS partition on both a GoFlex and a Backup Plus drive as read and write (NTFS would normally be read only in Mac OS), so the drive can be used to drag and drop files between a computer running Mac OS and one running Windows.
    The NTFS Driver (5MB) allows you to mount the NTFS partition on both a GoFlex and a Backup Plus drive as read and write (NTFS would normally be read only in Mac OS), so the drive can be used to drag and drop files between a computer running Mac OS and one running Windows. Learn more

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 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

  • FreeAgent GoFlex Software

    Dashboard and Memeo software for GoFlex drives - updated for Windows 8. Learn more

Specifications

 
Capacity 3TB 2TB 1TB
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Interface Options USB 3.0, USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Physical      
Height (in/mm) (maximum) 6.22/158 6.22/158 6.22/158
Width (in/mm) (maximum) 4.88/124 4.88/124 4.88/124
Length (in/mm) (maximum) 1.73/44 1.73/44 1.73/44
Weight (lbs/g) 2.38/1080 2.38/1080 2.38/1080
Model Number Package Capacity Product Interfaces Automatic Backup Software Warranty
STAC3000301 Kit 3TB USB 3.0 PC & Mac 3 years
STAC3000300 Kit 3TB USB 2.0 PC & Mac 3 years
STAC2000300 Kit 2TB USB 2.0 PC & Mac 3 years
STAC1000300 Kit 1TB USB 2.0 PC & Mac 3 years
STAC3000400 Drive Only 3TB      
STAC2000400 Drive Only 2TB Drive Only PC & Mac 2 years
STAC1000400 Drive Only 1TB Drive Only PC & Mac 2 years