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GoFlex Drive Diagnostics

Support Spotlight

Updated driver for mounting Thunderbolt NTFS partitions in Mac OS

The NTFS driver for Mac has been updated to support GoFlex drives attached to a thunderbolt adapter.

Click here to download the updated file

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

Get step-by-step instructions on how to install the NTFS driver on a Mac.

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Top Articles

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 cables 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 Backup Plus drive as read and write (NTFS would normally be read only in MacOS), 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 Backup Plus drive as read and write (NTFS would normally be read only in MacOS), 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 adapter driver is only needed if you are using 3TB or 4TB drives with the Thunderbolt adapter and plan to change drives with other GoFlex adapters (such as USB or FireWire). If you don’t intend to use the drive with other adapters 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 mount 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

Utilities

Utilities

  • SeaTools for Windows

    The quick diagnostic tool that checks the health of your drive. Learn more

Specifications

 
Capacity 4TB 3TB 2TB 1TB
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Interface Options USB 3.0, Drive Only USB 3.0, USB 2.0, Drive Only USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Drive Only USB 3.0, Drive Only, USB 2.0
Physical        
Height (in/mm) (maximum) 6.22/158 6.22/158 6.22/158 6.22/158
Width (in/mm) (maximum) 4.88/124 4.88/124 4.88/124 4.88/124
Length (in/mm) (maximum) 1.73/44 1.73/44 1.73/44 1.73/44
Weight (lb/g) 2.38/1080 2.38/1080 2.38/1080 2.38/1080
Model Number Interface Package Capacity Automatic Backup Software Warranty
STAC4000100 USB 3.0 Kit 4TB PC & Mac 2 years
STAC3000102 USB 3.0 Kit 3TB PC & Mac 2 years
STAC3000101 USB 3.0 Kit 3TB PC & Mac 2 years
STAC3000100 USB 2.0 Kit 3TB PC & Mac 2 years
STAC2000100 USB 2.0 Kit 2TB PC & Mac 2 years
STAC2000103 USB 3.0 Kit 2TB PC & Mac 2 years
STAC2000106 USB 3.0 Kit 2TB PC & Mac 2 years
STAC1000101 USB 3.0 Kit 1TB PC & Mac 2 years
STAC1000100 USB 2.0 Kit 1TB PC & Mac 2 years
STAC1000103 USB 3.0 Kit 1TB PC & Mac 2 years
STAC4000401 Drive Only Drive Only 4TB    
STAC3000404 Drive Only Drive Only 3TB    
STAC2000403 Drive Only Drive Only 2TB    
STAC1000403 Drive Only Drive Only 1TB