| Hard Drive | 8 TB Mechanical Hard Disk |
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| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
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Seagate (STEB8000100) Expansion Desktop 8TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop
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| Digital Storage Capacity | 8 TB |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Brand | Seagate |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, PC, Mac |
| Installation Type | Plug In |
| Color | Multi |
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- Compatible Devices: Usb 2.0, And Includes A 4' Usb 3.0 Cable And A Power Adapter
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| storage capacity | 8 TB | 6 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB |
| hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb3.2 gen 2, usb3.0, usb2.0 | usb3.0 | usb3.0 | usb3.0 | usb3.0 |
| compatible devices | PC, Laptop, Mac | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet | PC, Laptop | Desktop | Gaming Console | Desktop |
| form factor | 3.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 3.5-inch | Desktop | 2.5-inch | Desktop |
| write speed | up to 625 MB/s | 80-160 MB/s | — | 1 | 625 megabytes per second | 120 megabytes per second |
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Technical Details
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Series | Expansion |
| Item model number | STEB8000100 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 2.09 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 6.93 x 4.75 x 1.44 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.93 x 4.75 x 1.44 inches |
| Color | Multi |
| Flash Memory Size | 8 |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7.2E+3 RPM |
| Manufacturer | SEAGATE |
| ASIN | B01HAPGEIE |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | June 19, 2016 |
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Product Description
Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion Desktop offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music, and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy—just drag and drop To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to a Windows computer for automatic recognition—no software required. For Mac computers, simply reformat. Included is an 18 inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Windows 8, Windows 7 operating system. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds or backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports at USB 2.0 transfer speeds).
From the manufacturer
What Does a PC Crave? Extra Space.
For a laptop or desktop overflowing with files, Expansion Desktop delivers loads of add-on capacity. Take advantage of quick transfers and backups with drag-and-drop ease to help protect thousands of photos, songs, and more in one trusty place.
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Auto Backup Software | | |
USB 3.0/2.0 | Interface | USB 3.0/2.0 |
Windows/Mac Reformat | Works with | Mac/Windows |
160 MB/s | Max Speed | 160 MB/s |
0 | Extra Ports | 2 |
Up to 10TB | Max Capacity | Up to 10TB |
Auto Backup Software | | |
USB 3.0/2.0 | Interface | USB 3.0/2.0 |
Windows/Mac Reformat | Works with | Mac/Windows |
160 MB/s | Max Speed | 120 MB/s |
0 | Extra Ports | 0 |
Up to 10TB | Max Capacity | Up to 5TB |
What's Included
Expansion Desktop, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable, 18W power adapter, Quick start guide
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Customers find the external hard drive reliable, with no bad sectors or issues reported, and appreciate its top-notch build quality. The drive offers great value for its storage capacity, with one customer noting it can hold up to 16EB of data, and customers praise its speed, reaching up to 21MB/s write speed. Customers find it easy to set up and use, particularly noting its plug-and-play compatibility with Windows XP. While some customers find it surprisingly quiet, others report it getting louder over time.
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Customers report that the external hard drive works flawlessly, with one customer noting it performs well with Linux formatting.
"...But I still use this drive and it stop works flawlessly, of course I don't use it each day anymore but it does still work...." Read more
"...design adds a touch of quirkiness to your desk setup, making it both functional and aesthetically pleasing...." Read more
"...Remember to always have a back up strategy as these drives can fail without warning...." Read more
"...2nd one is a little over 2 years now. Both are working without a problem so far. *knock on wood* Both are always connected and on...." Read more
Customers find the external hard drive to be reliable, with no bad sectors or other problems reported, and one customer mentions it works well as a storage device for gaming consoles like Xbox and PS5.
"...I use it for my pc, it's a great pc if you have a slow older pc it may not perform at its best...." Read more
"It’s been a great hard drive, I’ve had it for 8 years now and it’s still going strong, I’ve had to replace both the power cable and the USB cable,..." Read more
"...fast on the transfer speeds as I can see given that it's an external hard drive...." Read more
"...with either the Seagate drives or the WD as they both make very reliable drives and I expect the same from this drive...." Read more
Customers find the external hard drive offers excellent value for money, describing it as a cost-effective solution to storage needs, with one customer noting it takes up minimal space.
"...With Seagate's renowned reliability, consider this the fortress for your digital treasures...." Read more
"...I just have them standing on my desk and they take up little real estate...." Read more
"...The price was excellent so I took a chance on it...." Read more
"...this drive priced at about 18 dollars per TB, it is a reasonable cost for this size drive...." Read more
Customers appreciate the hard drive's storage capacity, noting it can hold a lot of data for cheap and serves as a backup solution, with one customer mentioning it works well for both Windows and Macintosh systems.
"...This behemoth of a storage solution will not only satisfy your craving for space but also bring a touch of quirky charm to your digital storage setup..." Read more
"...But, dear reader, this isn’t *just* a hard drive. It's a vessel of memories, the vault of valuable ventures, the... okay, you sense the depth...." Read more
"...Its has a max file size of 16EB.....not KB,MB,GB, or TB....but EB....a whole new level we as consumers won't see for a long time on the market...." Read more
"I'm using the 5TB version of this drive to host all my movie files...." Read more
Customers find the external hard drive fast, with data transfer speeds increasing by 5X and maintaining between 170-190 MBps write speeds.
"...With USB 3.0 technology, you'll experience fast data transfer speeds, ensuring that your files are swiftly moved between your computer and the hard..." Read more
"...To vast volumes, speedy saves, and the undying romance of reliable hardware, Yours in binary bliss and digital devotion,..." Read more
"...For smaller transfers, it's quick. I can transfer a 2GB movie from my Apple's SSD to this in under 1 minute...." Read more
"...Alot of reviews complain the speed is slow but you have to format it so that your computer can format it to its settings, once I did that my speeds..." Read more
Customers find the external hard drive easy to set up and use, with fast installation and simple connection, particularly noting it works seamlessly with Windows XP.
"...can keep all your digital treasures in one place, organized and readily accessible whenever you need them. The setup process is a breeze...." Read more
"...Plug & Play Majesty**: No tedious setup, no cumbersome installations. Like a trusted old friend, it's ready to help from the get-go...." Read more
"...The result is that the drive really is plug and play for Windows XP...." Read more
"...the PS4, it has to be formatted by the PS4 but that is quick and painless to do...." Read more
Customers find the external hard drive reliable, describing it as sturdy and of good quality, with one customer noting it has never crashed.
"...Plus, the drive's sleek and sturdy design adds a touch of quirkiness to your desk setup, making it both functional and aesthetically pleasing...." Read more
"...To vast volumes, speedy saves, and the undying romance of reliable hardware, Yours in binary bliss and digital devotion,..." Read more
"...The footprint and texture of the drives are nice. I just have them standing on my desk and they take up little real estate...." Read more
"...Seagate Expansion 5TB Desktop External Hard Drive is fast, mobile, durable, and very cost friendly...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the hard drive's noise level, with some finding it surprisingly quiet and operating quietly, while others report hearing chunking and crunking sounds.
"...There is a slight hum that comes from the hard drive, which isn't too distracting. It uses a USB 3 cable and a separate power cable...." Read more
"...has handled transfers smoothly, spins up rather quickly, quiet for the most part and still very fast...." Read more
"...(one star docked due to the fact that this drive is not particularly quiet, and can easily be heard from 12 feet across the room)..." Read more
"...sturdy 3.0 cable - surprisingly quiet operation! - recognized from my old Windows XP - Vista - newest 10 Cons: -..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017Capacity: 5TBPattern: HDDVerified PurchaseBeen a year and 8 months now. I still have it but I use a WD now because it's a little quieter. But I still use this drive and it stop works flawlessly, of course I don't use it each day anymore but it does still work. Now I'm thinking I may hook it up to my ps4 soon
5th month now, still no issues, it may have disconnected once i think but went right back. Still loads as fast as internal, i hardly use the internal for anything. I dont transfer stuff alot on it, but when i do my photosand videos i send them right to the drive and its very fast. I only currently have about 500gb on it but i just got a new cam and using lots of RAW files and my camcorder creates big files at 60fps so i needed this. I also should mention a few things again: 1 i formatted my drive before i transfered anything that way my pc can be more compatible per se. 2. It's only been hooked up to my one pc, if i wanna get something off another i use a flash drive between the two. 3. I dont move it, it sits on the floor where it's basically been since i got it, again i dust it and lift it to do that but that's it. Remember its a desktop external its not made to keep moving, get a portable for that.
So it's been 4 months now and the only thing that has happened is it seemed to disconnect twice but reconnected immediately, although that could have just been my computer but doubt it. Other than that it's still working perfectly fine. I keep up with what others write just to look for any red flags. I should also note that I hardly ever move or touch this drive, i moved it twice to dust it and that was minimal, its been sitting in the same spot laid on its front for the whole time. My data still loads as fast if not faster than the internal drive and has no lag. Seems this drive is hit or miss with other users. I saw these drives at walmart as well but didnt see the 5tb. This is my first external and have nothing else to compare it to, so buy at your own risk
I rated 5 because it's the first day. So I will explain as much as I can. First understand this device is as good as the device you connect it to. I use it for my pc, it's a great pc if you have a slow older pc it may not perform at its best. Alot of reviews complain the speed is slow but you have to format it so that your computer can format it to its settings, once I did that my speeds went to about 179mbps i transfered about 410gb in 20 min it flew by, also I used the 3.0 port which is 10 to es faster than 2.0. The drive doesnt have many vents, ut I laid it on its side with the bottom facing out so that it can breath, it only gets warm, hasnt gotten hot. Also I read some complaining about the cords, well my port is very tight so the cord stays in and I have the drive sitting by the power cord so I mever even had to unwrap that. Seagate claims to have a file online to turn off the LED light. As far as noise, it's low to me kinda like a light fan sound, it's relaxing, I like it, some don't. Other reviews clai ed once you format it to xbox u cant use anything else with it...unless of course you reformat it to whichever device you're trying to use. Now with ,y computer the device shuts down when ,y computer shuts down and it boots up right along with it. I also noticed after just leaving my computer idle for awhile the drive seemed to go into standby (indicated by the blue light going off) but i could still access the files on it and 2 sec later the light came back on.
So next thing I did was I wanted to see if I could access the files as quickly as my internal drive, I had a bu ch of HD videos and pics...in case you are wondering I used a HP slimline desktop very great computer and fast. Anyway, I was able to open my video just as fast as when I use my internal, same with pics, it actually seemed like it may have been faster at times. Now i dont know if it's because the drive is that good or because my computer is fairly new but like i said its as good as the device you hook it to. I also want to note that contrary to another reviewer this device has not slowed down my pc whatsoever. I forgot to mention I have the 5tb model.
Last thing I will say is, there was some reviews stating not to leave the drive running. Like i said it seems to spin down when not in use for awhile but i am ot 100% sure. Regardless hard drives are made to be used and running, my old crappy computer from 2009 i still have and i us3d to leave it running 24/7 for the better part of 6 years because i dont like restarting unless I have to and it still works. My current computer I also leave running 24/7 and no issues whatsoever. Lastly, understand this is a "desktop" expansion hard drive NOT a portable drive, meaning it's not meant to bounce around from place to place or even room to room in my opinion, desktops are stationary as should any desktop external drive connected to it. If you plan to switch between computers etc, should probably consider a portable drive. If you have any questions feel free to ask me.
UPDATE: So it has now been a month and this thing is still running smoothly, I haven't moved it it has been on it's side the whole month, has handled transfers smoothly, spins up rather quickly, quiet for the most part and still very fast. I really think the bad reviews come from people who move it around alot, like I said it's a desktop external not a portable, so if you get this get it woth the intention of keeping it stationary as opposed to moble. If any questions, just ask
- Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2025Capacity: 5TBPattern: HDDVerified PurchaseIt’s been a great hard drive, I’ve had it for 8 years now and it’s still going strong, I’ve had to replace both the power cable and the USB cable, but the hard drive itself hasn’t had a problem.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2023Capacity: 8TBPattern: HDDVerified PurchaseAttention all digital hoarders and data enthusiasts! Are you tired of running out of storage space on your computer? Look no further than the Seagate Expansion 8TB Desktop External Hard Drive. This behemoth of a storage solution will not only satisfy your craving for space but also bring a touch of quirky charm to your digital storage setup. Get ready to expand your horizons and create a virtual vault for all your precious files, memories, and peculiar collections!
The Seagate Expansion 8TB Desktop External Hard Drive is a true storage powerhouse. With a whopping 8 terabytes of capacity, it offers an almost infinite abyss to store your ever-growing collection of movies, music, photos, and documents. Say goodbye to the frustrating moments of having to delete files or transfer them to other devices just to free up space. With this external hard drive, you can keep all your digital treasures in one place, organized and readily accessible whenever you need them.
The setup process is a breeze. Simply connect the hard drive to your computer using the USB 3.0 cable provided, and you're ready to go. The drive is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems, making it a versatile option for users across different platforms. Once connected, the drive is recognized instantly, and you can start transferring and backing up your files without any hassle.
In terms of performance, the Seagate Expansion 8TB delivers. With USB 3.0 technology, you'll experience fast data transfer speeds, ensuring that your files are swiftly moved between your computer and the hard drive. Whether you're transferring large multimedia files or performing regular backups, the speed and reliability of this external hard drive won't disappoint. Plus, the drive's sleek and sturdy design adds a touch of quirkiness to your desk setup, making it both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
The Seagate Expansion 8TB External Hard Drive is also a great companion for gamers and creative professionals. With its ample storage capacity, you can store and install a vast library of games, ensuring that you never have to worry about running out of space for your virtual adventures. For photographers, videographers, and graphic designers, this external hard drive offers a secure and spacious repository for your high-resolution files, allowing you to focus on your creative pursuits without the fear of losing valuable data.
Another notable feature of the Seagate Expansion 8TB is its reliability. Seagate, a trusted name in the storage industry, has a reputation for producing durable and long-lasting devices. With this external hard drive, you can have peace of mind knowing that your data is stored securely. Plus, the drive is powered by a built-in power management system, ensuring energy efficiency and minimizing power consumption.
In conclusion, the Seagate Expansion 8TB Desktop External Hard Drive is the ultimate solution for those seeking vast storage space, reliability, and a touch of quirkiness. Its massive capacity, simple setup process, and fast data transfer speeds make it a must-have accessory for anyone in need of extra storage for their digital life. So, embrace the quirky and dive into the infinite vault of digital treasures that awaits you with the Seagate Expansion 8TB!
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Cliente AmazonReviewed in Brazil on February 18, 20225.0 out of 5 stars TRANSFERÊNCIAS MUITO RÁPIDAS
Capacity: 6TBPattern: HDDVerified PurchaseEu trabalho com arquivos muito pesados e preciso fazer bkps constantemente de volumes muito altos (cerca de 20gigas ou mais) e ele fez a transferência em menos de 5 minutos!
Um detalhe: para usar no Mac e PC é preciso formatar para exFat, pois ele só vem configurado para funcionar no PC. Apesar de vir um software pré-instalado para cada plataforma no drive, ele não é compatível com a versão atual do Mac.
Mas a formatação é simples e rápida. Perfeito para usar com o Time Machine.
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Amazon カスタマーReviewed in Japan on December 14, 20245.0 out of 5 stars 思い出を保管。
Capacity: 3TBPattern: HDDVerified Purchase写真やビデオのバックアップ用に購入。無駄なものが無いので重宝してます。
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fernando elias da silveiraReviewed in Brazil on June 18, 20245.0 out of 5 stars Excelente produto
Capacity: 8TBPattern: HDDVerified PurchaseDurável, fácil usar. Recomendo
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Javier OrtegaReviewed in Mexico on April 4, 20175.0 out of 5 stars Muy práctico para expandir almacenamiento Xbox One.
Capacity: 3TBPattern: HDDVerified PurchaseLo compré para expandir almacenamiento en mi consola Xbox One.
La unidad fue identificada y formateada sin problema alguno por la consola y la asigné a ser prioritaria en la instalación de juegos y complementos sobre el disco duro de la consola.
La velocidad de escritura es muy rápida. Los juegos instalados en este disco duro cargan muy rápido; no he hecho comparativos de tiempo de cuantos segundos tardaría en cargar un juego en el disco duro vs. el disco duro externo pero a mi gusto no lo veo necesario pues no siento que sea necesario.
Este disco usa un eliminador de corriente; no estaba muy convencido de usar un DD externo con eliminador para una consola, pero no he tenido problema. 5 o 10 minutos después de apagar la consola el DD se apaga también así que no esta consumiendo energía (más allá de la mínima que consume cualquier aparato apagado pero conectado), y cuando enciendo la consola el disco prende inmediatamente.
Los meses que lo he usado me ha funcionado excelentemente bien así que lo recomiendo si buscan expandir almacenamiento en su Xbox One.
Para PS4 no sabría su comportamiento pues el disco que usé por meses para el Xbox One (Passport de Western Digital) lo pasé al PS4 y a veces lo reconocía a veces no, me decía que no era USB 3.0 y tenia que conectarlo y desconectarlo varias veces para que me hiciera favor de aceptarlo y poder instalarle cosas y a final de cuentas lo quité. No se si es problema del PS4, o el firmware.
ParadoxReviewed in India on July 29, 20175.0 out of 5 stars 8TB Ext HDD for wonderful price. The data transfer is very fast over ...
Capacity: 8TBPattern: HDDVerified Purchase8TB Ext HDD for wonderful price. The data transfer is very fast over 100 Mb/s. Product dispatched in 2 days after order and arrived sooner than expected. Packaging was really nice. Seagate 8TB ext hdd at 17k is an excellent bargain. Its not bulky or space consuming. Less or no noise and transfers all data files in a jiffy. A must have product. Product design is very artistic. Looks and performance wise is excellent and a quality product from Seagate at an affordable price. Overall 5 stars.




































