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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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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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Instant Backup Restore from Interface

Instant Backup Restore from Interface

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Instant Backup Restore from Windows Explorer

Instant Backup Restore from Windows Explorer

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Adding Exclusions to a Premium Backup

Adding Exclusions to a Premium Backup

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Top Articles

How to setup 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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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's

How to Add Smart Tags

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

  • GoFlex Slim and GoFlex Pro Software

    This is an updated version of software for Windows 8 users. Learn more

Utilities

Utilities

  • SeaTools for Windows

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

Specifications

Goflex Slim Performance Drive
 
Capacity 500GB 320GB
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Interface Options USB 3.0 USB 3.0
Physical    
Height (in/mm) (maximum) 4.91/124 4.91/124
Width (in/mm) (maximum) 3.07/78 3.07/78
Length (in/mm) (maximum) .354/9 .354/9
Weight (lb/g) .356/160 .356/160
Model Number Interface Capacity
STBE500100 USB 3.0 500GB
STBE320100 USB 3.0 320GB