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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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How to set up a GoFlex drive for use under MacOS

The GoFlex, GoFlex Desk, GoFlex Pro and GoFlex Slim drives are flexible enough to use in MacOS, Windows or both.

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Install the NTFS Driver on a Mac

Install the NTFS Driver on a Mac

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Comparison of GoFlex software features

Compare GoFlex software features.

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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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Installing the Seagate AutoBackup upgrade cable for GoFlex or GoFlex Pro

The AutoBackup upgrade cable for FreeAgent GoFlex, GoFlex Slim, and GoFlex Pro allows the user to backup and restore the entire computer or individual files.

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How To's

Troubleshooting

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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

  • Thunderbolt for Windows


    This driver is required to allow the Seagate Thunderbolt adapter to be detected under Windows 8, 7, Vista and Windows XP. An additional driver may be required for the Thunderbolt port on your computer (usually provided by the motherboard or Thunderbolt card manufacturer). Learn more

Software

Software

  • FreeAgent GoFlex Software

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

Specifications

 
Capacity 1TB 750GB 500GB 320GB 1.5TB
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Interface Options Drive Only, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 USB 3.0, Drive Only, USB 2.0 USB 3.0, USB 2.0, Drive Only USB 2.0, Drive Only USB 3.0
Physical          
Height (in/mm) (maximum) 4.39/111, 4.71/120 4.33/110, 4.39/111 4.39/111 4.39/111 4.71/120
Width (in/mm) (maximum) 3.19/83, 3.51/89 3.27/83, 3.19/83 3.19/83 3.19/83 3.51/89
Length (in/mm) (maximum) .57/14, .87/22 .59/14.5, .57/14 .57/14 .57/14 .87/22
Weight (lbs/g) .33/150, .62/280 .33/150 .33/150 .33/150 .62/280
Model Number Package Capacity Product Colours Product Interfaces
STAA1000301 Kit 1TB Black USB 2.0
STAA1000302 Kit 1TB Black USB 3.0
STAA750301 Kit 750GB Black USB 2.0
STAA750302 Kit 750GB Black USB 3.0
STAA500308 Kit 500GB Red USB 3.0
STAA500304 Kit 500GB Red USB 2.0
STAA500303 Kit 500GB Blue USB 2.0
STAA500305 Kit 500GB Black USB 3.0
STAA500302 Kit 500GB Silver USB 2.0
STAA500309 Kit 500GB Think Pink USB 3.0
STAA500301 Kit 500GB Black USB 2.0
STAA500307 Kit 500GB Blue USB 3.0
STAA500306 Kit 500GB Silver USB 3.0
STAA320301 Kit 320GB Black USB 2.0
STAA320302 Kit 320GB Silver USB 2.0
STAA1500301 Kit 1.5TB Black USB 3.0
STAA1500300 Kit 1.5TB Black USB 2.0
STAB1000400 Drive Only 1TB Black  
STAB750400 Drive Only 750GB Black No Cable
STAB500400 Drive Only 500GB Black No Cable
STAB320400 Drive Only 320GB Black No Cable