Seagate Expansion 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STBV3000100)
Easy, Reliable Add-on Storage
The Seagate Expansion External hard drive offers an easy-to-use solution when you need to instantly add storage to your computer and take files on the go. Featuring drag-and-drop file saving right out of the box, USB-powered capability, and fast data transfer with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 connectivity, it's simple, reliable add-on storage.
The Easy-To-Use Storage Solution
The Expansion external hard drive installs easily by plugging in two cords. You can start saving your digital files to this hard drive within seconds of removing it from the box.
Instantly Adds Storage Capacity
Digital photos, video and music files can tax your computer's storage, causing performance to decline as its internal hard drive fills to capacity. The Expansion External hard drive helps remedy this situation by enabling you to free up storage space on your computer's hard drive.
The Expansion External hard drive comes in a range of capacities, from 500GB up to the 3TB model offering enough data storage for:
- Up to 3,000 hours of digital video
- Up to 750 2-hour DVD movies
- Up to 960,000 digital photos
- Up to 49,980 hours of digital music
Installs in Seconds
Seagate Expansion External hard drive features like these make it incredibly easy to use this drive right from the box. Simply plug in the power supply, then plug in the included USB cable into your computer. The drive is automatically recognized by your Windows operating system; there's no software to install and nothing to configure. Drag and drop to save files to the Expansion External drive. Built-in power management automatically ensures energy-efficient operation.
Trusted Seagate Quality and Support
Seagate has delivered proven, reliable storage solutions for more than 30 years. With more than one billion hard drives shipped, Seagate continues to stand behind its quality. Additionally, Seagate support is always available should you have questions or need assistance using your Expansion External hard drive.
What's in the Box?
Seagate Expansion External hard drive, USB 3.0 cable, power adapter, quick start guide.
System Requirements
Compatible operating systems are Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit and 64-bit).
Which Seagate Storage is Right for You?
| Portable Storage & Backup | Desktop Storage & Backup | Mobile Storage | Personal Cloud & Backup | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Seagate Expansion Portable Drive | Seagate Backup Plus Slim Portable Drive | Seagate Backup Plus Fast Portable Drive | Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive | Seagate Wireless Plus Mobile Device Storage | Seagate Central Personal Cloud Storage |
| Description | Add on storage for Windows PCs | Portable backup for computers and mobile device content | Desktop capacity and performance in a bus powered portable form factor | Backup for computers and mobile device content | Wireless Storage for your tablets and smartphones | Back-up all your computers and access from anywhere |
| Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | Ethernet, USB 3.0 |
| Capacities Offered | 500GB - 1TB | 500GB - 2TB | 4TB | 2TB - 4TB | 1TB | 2TB - 4TB |
| Colors | Black | Blue, Black, Red, Silver | Black | Black | Grey | Black |
| Seagate Dashboard | X | X | X | X | ||
| Network Connection | X | |||||
| Mobile Apps | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Portable Form Factor | X | X | X | X | ||
| PC + Mac Ready | PC Only | X | X | X | X | X |
FEATURE
Instantly add 3 TB of storage space to your computer
Simple plug-and-play connectivity via USB cable
Power supply and USB 3.0 cable included
USB 3.0 interface for extremely fast data transfer speeds (USB 2.0 compatible)
Drive is automatically recognized by Windows; no software installation required. 3 TB and larger drives not compatible with Windows 7 and prior backup utilities.
