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Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt Adapter (STAE121)

3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 93 ratings
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Brand Seagate
Color Black
Hardware Interface USB 3.0
Compatible Devices Desktop
Total USB Ports 1
Number of Ports 1
Item Weight 0.09 Pounds
Global Trade Identification Number 00763649033937
UPC 887491574544 763649033937
Manufacturer Seagate

About this item

  • Increase performance
  • Thunderbolt technology is a revolutionary interface supporting high-resolution display and high-performance data devices through a single port.
  • Allows you to take it with you everywhere you go
  • Works with any portable GoFlex Drive
  • Upgrade your interface for faster file transfer performance
  • Compatible with Thunderbolt displays and other devices
  • Bus powered, no external power supply required
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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.69 x 1.81 x 5.24 inches; 1.44 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ STAE121
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Electronics
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 22, 2011
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Seagate
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006P1QWOQ
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 93 ratings

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Upgrade your GoFlex Ultra-Portable drive to increase performance with the GoFlex Thunderbolt Adapter. Thunderbolt technology is a revolutionary interface supporting high-resolution display and high-performance data devices through a single port. At 10 Gbps, Thunderbolt technology is up to 20x faster than USB 2.0 and up to 12x faster than FireWire 800. Transferring high-definition movies and other large files now can take seconds versus minutes when compared with older interface technologies. As part of the GoFlex ecosystem, the GoFlex Thunderbolt portable adapter turns any GoFlex portable drive into a blazing-fast Thunderbolt device for your computer. This portable solution allows you to take it with you everywhere you go, as it is completely bus powered, meaning you do not need an external power supply. Connect it to the end of a daisy chain of Thunderbolt devices, or directly to the Thunderbolt port on your computer. With the help of Thunderbolt technology and compatible peripherals, users can turn their everyday computer into a powerful workstation.

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Up to 20x the speed of USB 2.0 and 12x the speed of FireWire 800


Thunderbolt solutions from Seagate for working at home, or on the go

Satisfy your need for speed. Designed to meet the demands of professional media creators, Thunderbolt technology allows users to unleash their creativity using high-bandwidth audio- and video-capturing devices, while transferring data at up to 10 gigs-per-second--up to 20x the speed of USB 2.0 and 12x the speed of FireWire 800.



Just connect the Thunderbolt adapter to any Seagate GoFlex drive for high speed data transfer


Featuring Time Machine software compatibility for easy backups

Now this technology is available to you to address your growing storage needs with Seagate's new, flexible Thunderbolt adapters. Simply connect your GoFlex drive and Thunderbolt adapter to your computer using your Thunderbolt cable to instantly begin transferring high-speed data and high-definition (HD) video on a single interface.

Speed with Precision

Built for accuracy, capacity and speed, Thunderbolt technology precisely moves vast amounts of data at up to 20x the speed of USB 2.0 and 12x the speed of FireWire 800.

Compatibility

Connect the Desk Thunderbolt adapter directly to your computer, or to displays and other Thunderbolt devices. With dual ports, you can daisy chain up to six devices. Works with any GoFlex desktop drive.

Or take the Thunderbolt Portable adapter on the go--you can connect it directly to your computer’s Thunderbolt port. When you get home, attach it to the end of your Thunderbolt daisy chain. Works with any GoFlex portable drive.

Data and Display Daisy Chains for When You're At Home

Thunderbolt technology supports two separate channels--one for high-speed data transfer and one for high-definition (HD) display on a single interface. Take advantage of this cutting-edge technology by connecting high-end displays to a Seagate Thunderbolt adapter and realize the benefits of maximum performance with minimal desktop clutter.

From Work Station to Train Station--No Outlet Required

The Seagate Thunderbolt Portable adapter is entirely bus powered, meaning you don’t have to be tethered to a power outlet. That means that you have high-speed access to your data no matter where you are.



The Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt Family

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Customers find that the docking station works well as a raw SATA SSD/HDD drive dock to offload and copy data. They appreciate its speed, value for money, and ease of use. Many find it plug-and-play and easy to use with old and new Macs. The weight is also appreciated. However, some customers have reported issues with disconnections.

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41 customers mention "Functionality"30 positive11 negative

Customers like the docking station's functionality. They say it works well with bare drives and as a raw SATA SSD/HDD drive dock to offload and copy data. The adapter works smoothly, and the transfer speed is nice. Some customers mention it's useful but only for 2.5 hard disks.

"...I still gave it 5 stars because the device works as it should, it is not really "meant" to be used in this manner to hook bare drives to...." Read more

"...It was fine with the Samsung 1TB. When I had cloned it, I put the Samsung in the laptop and the original (a Toshiba) on the sled...." Read more

"...intermittently to work on video files on my Macbook Pro Quad, It worked ok but not without annoying issues. 1...." Read more

"...The freeze was total; the file transfer indicator froze, the trackpad didn't work, and the keyboard was dead, too...." Read more

30 customers mention "Speed"27 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the docking station's speed. They say it's faster than installing the drive in their laptop, and that Thunderbolt speeds are better than a sata6 connection. The docking station shortens start-up times and provides a convenient and fast way to access their SSDs.

"...Very slim device that does what it says, and fast. Only issue I had is that it does not work very well with SSD's...." Read more

"...drives to store data, this is a very convenient , cheap and fast way to access them. It really should come with a thunderbolt cable - but it does not." Read more

"...hardware hacking complete. the result is screaming fast with no bottlenecks even for faster SSDs like the OCZ Agility 4 256GB+ series or..." Read more

"...Very cheap off load solution and it's ThunderBolt speed." Read more

21 customers mention "Value for money"18 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the docking station's value for money. They find it a good quality product at a reasonable price, and say it's better than enclosures.

"...bunch of 2.5in hard drives to store data, this is a very convenient , cheap and fast way to access them...." Read more

"...both setups fit in the respective laptop bags and are well worth it." Read more

"...Very cheap off load solution and it's ThunderBolt speed." Read more

"A great item to have but it becomes useless if you have 3.5 HDD to use...." Read more

7 customers mention "Ease of use"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the docking station easy to use. It's plug-and-play and works with both old and new Macs. They mention it's fast and a joy to use.

"...are using a bunch of 2.5in hard drives to store data, this is a very convenient , cheap and fast way to access them...." Read more

"...Night and day difference. The computer is now a joy to use. OS and apps are on the SSD, the internal HD is for my iTunes and Aperture libraries...." Read more

"...found it to really shorted my start up times and is generally very snappy in use. A great value with an SSD." Read more

"...sped up transfer rates and amazingly enough this little thing hooks right up and works even better with a bare 2.5 drive." Read more

6 customers mention "Weight"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the docking station's lightweight and slim design. They find it portable and easy to carry in laptop bags.

"...This helps for data recovery from another computer that has died. Very slim device that does what it says, and fast...." Read more

"the reasons i got a macbook air: 1. small size and light weight 2...." Read more

"...The product itself works like a dream and is very light weight, even when connected to the portable hard drive...." Read more

"...Fine with smaller drives (2.5) but if you are going to buy one, you better get the desktop that serves you to daisy chain Thunderbolt devices and it..." Read more

6 customers mention "Disconnect"0 positive6 negative

Customers are unhappy with the docking station's disconnect issues. They mention it disconnects at the slightest movement of the cable, and the Mac loses connection. Some also mention having to unplug and plug back in their Thunderbolt devices.

"...2. It would disconnect the drive randomly(I have used different drives, Seagate Go-Flex ,Seagate 2.5HDD, OWC SSD and Toshiba 2.5) it didn't matter...." Read more

"...hundred G of files, the Macbook Pro totally locked up and required powering off to recover...." Read more

"It works great. I just don't like that I have to unplug, then plug back in my thunderbolt cable from the computer every time before it will read the..." Read more

"...Had an issue at first with the Mac loosing the connection but was later resolved with an update." Read more

4 customers mention "Cable quality"0 positive4 negative

Customers are unhappy with the cable quality and lack of Thunderbolt cable included. They also mention that there is no second Thunderbolt connector and no separate power supply.

"...Also, no Thunderbolt cable is included so add another fifty bucks to the price." Read more

"...It does not come with a thunderbolt cable, u need to get it separately from apple directly for $49." Read more

"...There is no second thunderbolt connector and no separate power supply...." Read more

"Great product, Too bad no cable..." Read more

4 customers mention "Design"0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the docking station's design. They say the lack of a daisy chain is a flaw and the product constantly disconnects.

"...The daisy chain deficiency is a fatal design flaw. update: This product comes with zero-star support...." Read more

"...It didn't work. To me that is a poor design decision, especially with the price...." Read more

"Worked for a short time then it crapped out!!!..." Read more

"Continually disconnects - disappointing...." Read more

Works like a champ!!!
5 out of 5 stars
Works like a champ!!!
I bought this product about a month ago. It works perfect every time i use it. I haven't had any trouble with it. I can plug all my Seagate GoFlex hard drives into it. When i transfer movies from my desktop to my hard drive using the Thunderbolt. It's ridiculously fast. I recommend this product to anyone who has a mac and likes to watch movies off of their hard drives. I have ( 4 ) 1 TB hard drives that are full of movies, tv shows and music. And regular USB 3.0 isn't fast enough. My movies will freeze every 10 min or so for about 3-5 seconds. I haven't had that issue since.
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  • Martin
    5.0 out of 5 stars High Speed - Not for SSD
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2012
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    Works very well with my 2011 Macbook Pro. It is a great device for hooking bare 2.5" SATA laptop drives to. Doesnt have to be in any kind of case just a bare drive. This helps for data recovery from another computer that has died. Very slim device that does what it says, and fast.

    Only issue I had is that it does not work very well with SSD's. I still gave it 5 stars because the device works as it should, it is not really "meant" to be used in this manner to hook bare drives to. However, I wanted to put it in a comment just incase someone was wondering.

    The device as designed works perfectly.
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  • Bill Coles
    4.0 out of 5 stars Works fine
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    I used it to clone my MacbookPro's 500GB SSD to a Samsung 1TB SSD which I put on the Seagate adapter. There is some discussion about whether the Seagate adapter can handle large SSDs. It was fine with the Samsung 1TB. When I had cloned it, I put the Samsung in the laptop and the original (a Toshiba) on the sled. Both worked fine with the Seagate adapter. You need to shim the sled up about 2mm to take the strain off the connector but the connector is a sturdy unit and you don't need to be fussy. Thunderbolt adapters are not common or cheap. This is about the best I could find. If you are using a bunch of 2.5in hard drives to store data, this is a very convenient , cheap and fast way to access them. It really should come with a thunderbolt cable - but it does not.
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  • Neil R.
    1.0 out of 5 stars Worked for a short time then it crapped out!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    I have used this product intermittently to work on video files on my Macbook Pro Quad, It worked ok but not without annoying issues.
    1. It would disconnect the drive at the slightest movement of the cable.
    2. It would disconnect the drive randomly(I have used different drives, Seagate Go-Flex ,Seagate 2.5HDD, OWC SSD and Toshiba 2.5) it didn't matter. It Randomly disconnects without movement of the set-up.
    3. After a period of use, It Died...The Light is on but the drives does not appear on the Computer. The same drives mounted on the MBP via Go Flex USB 3.0 and FW 800 connectors.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Ben
    2.0 out of 5 stars Gets very hot
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2012
    Verified Purchase
    It works good but gets very hot. It is melting my case on the removable hard drive. I hope it does not affect my drive. I am running Mac and Windows on it.
    One person found this helpful
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  • RJ
    3.0 out of 5 stars Back up to 3 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2012
    Verified Purchase
    New follow up: June 27, 12

    I apologize for this review getting longer and longer but I'm trying to be as accurate and descriptive as I can.

    I received a replacement adaptor and so far it has been working well with only one problem. I'm upgrading my rating to a 3 star pending whether the problem occurs again. Incidentally, the build date was three months later than the original but the firmware was the same.

    After using the adaptor a couple of weeks I tried to rename a partion on the attached drive the standard Mac way, by clicking to select the partition, pressing return, and typing over the old partition name with the new one. I tried this three times and about a second after each attempt the name changed back to the original.

    I'd never seen a name change fail in my experience with OS X over several years. I used disk utility to verify disk permissions and verify disk on both the boot disk and the one connected with the adaptor, but neither reported a problem.

    I finally shut down the Mac, unplugged the adaptor, restarted, and plugged the adaptor back in. I was able to change the name after the reboot. I was unable to Google any similar,simple problems but the problem was not with any illegal or immoral characters in the volume name (Backup 2).

    I still have no idea what caused the problem, but it was unusual enough that I'm still hesitant to give the adaptor a 5 rating, even though I've had no other problems.

    If the problem doesn't reoccur I'll probably rate the adaptor a 4 or 5 with this one reservation.

    Follow up: I reported the problem to Seagate and sent them the system log files they requested. Their reply was quote "After reviewing your case the best course of action would be to replace the Thunderbolt adapter or return it to the place of purchase if possible." Beach Audio does not offer replacements but they will take the adapter back for refund. When I order a replacement I will comment on whether it works. Meanwhile, 5 stars to Beach for accepting the device for refund with a pre-paid mailing label offered.

    Not ready for prime time! (Or non-prime time, either)

    I originally rated the thunderbolt interface as 5 since I was having no problems with it and backup was about 2x the speed of the Seagate firewire 800 adapter. Now I join the others in removing my old rating and giving this "product" a 1.

    When I was consolidating external disks by transferring a few hundred G of files, the Macbook Pro totally locked up and required powering off to recover. The freeze was total; the file transfer indicator froze, the trackpad didn't work, and the keyboard was dead, too.

    I tried a second transfer with a different goflex hdd and the same thing happened after a little over 180 G had been transferred.

    When I changed from the thunderbolt interface to either the FW 800 or USB Seagate interfaces the problem didn't occur, and in fact, over the last several years I've never had a similar lock-up problem with these Seagate adapters.

    What was odd is that I've left the thunderbolt adapter hooked up for hours at a time, handling the time machine files with no problems.

    However, based on these incidents I'd recommend NOT buying this interface until Seagate gets it working.

    I saw in one of the comments that Seagate had told a user that it was an Apple OS X problem. I don't buy that at all, since many--if not most--thunderbolt interfaces are probably on various Mac computers. If the adapter doesn't work with OS X Lion it should have been clear in the description that the adapter was NOT for use with Apple products, and that wasn't stated by Seagate.

    I put a support request in to Seagate on this problem. I'll update this review when I get a reply, good or bad.
    39 people found this helpful
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  • Fatlad63
    5.0 out of 5 stars Now!! Thats fast
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2017
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    I am afraid I did not believe that the thunderbolt compliance hub would be that fast! Was i wrong big style! It loads in seconds! My mac is fast but now it's supersonic!!!!!
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