External hard drive SEAGATE STKP26000400 — 26 TB, 3.5 inch HDD, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1), Black

The Seagate Expansion desktop drive (model STKP26000400) delivers 26 TB of external storage on a 3.5" HDD with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectivity. It is designed for simple plug-and-play use on desktop computers and compatible systems, enabling backup, consolidation of files, and storage of large media libraries or archives.

Advantages

The drive offers easy setup with a power adapter and USB cable, fast transfers over USB 3.0/3.2 Gen 1, and drag-and-drop file saving straight out of the box. It automatically recognizes Windows and Mac systems (reformatting required for use with Time Machine) and includes a limited warranty plus Rescue Data Recovery Services for added reliability.

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How to use

Connect the drive to a power source using the supplied power adapter, then plug the USB cable into an available USB port on your desktop computer. The drive supports drag-and-drop file transfers immediately; on Windows it should be recognized automatically. For use with macOS Time Machine reformatting may be required—follow macOS disk utility instructions to reformat if needed.

Recommendations

Place the desktop drive on a stable, ventilated surface and ensure the USB connection is secure. Regularly back up important data and consider enabling the included Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional protection.