Seagate Basic external hard drive 5 TB 2.5 inch 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Silver

The Seagate Basic external hard drive (STJL5000400) provides up to 5 TB of portable storage in a compact 2.5" silver enclosure with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface. Designed for simple drag-and-drop use, this lightweight drive is ready to connect to Windows systems out of the box and can be reformatted for Mac compatibility.

Advantages

The drive offers large capacity in a small, lightweight form factor, enabling easy transport of files, photos and videos. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity delivers fast data transfers compared with USB 2.0, and the plug-and-play design requires no additional software for Windows users. The drive’s silver finish provides a neutral, modern appearance suitable for everyday use.

Suitable for

• Expanding storage for laptops and desktops
• Portable backups and file transport
• Storing photos, videos and large file collections
• Users who prefer simple drag-and-drop operation

Key specifications

• Model: STJL5000400
• Capacity: 5000 GB (5 TB)
• Form factor: 2.5" HDD
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
• Colour: Silver
• Weight: 0.27 kg
• EAN: 3660619408207

How to use

Connect the Seagate Basic drive to a computer using the included USB cable. On Windows the drive is ready for immediate drag-and-drop file transfer and simple backup without installing extra software. To use the drive with a Mac, reformat the drive to a Mac-compatible file system (for example APFS or HFS+) before transferring files. Safely eject the drive from the operating system before disconnecting the cable.

Recommendations

For reliable everyday use, keep one copy of important files on the Seagate Basic drive and consider an additional backup solution for critical data. Avoid exposing the drive to strong impacts, extreme temperatures or moisture, and use the included cable or a certified USB 3.x cable for best transfer performance.