Seagate Expansion STKP8000400 external hard drive 8 TB 3.5 inch 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Black

The Seagate Expansion desktop drive STKP8000400 is an external 3.5-inch hard drive with 8 TB capacity and a black enclosure, designed to add reliable storage to your PC or Mac. It uses a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (also referred to as USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1) interface for fast file transfers and ships with the necessary USB cable and power supply for plug-and-play use. The drive is automatically recognised by Windows and macOS, enabling simple drag-and-drop saving without additional software.

Advantages

Provides a large 8 TB capacity for consolidating files, storing backups and media libraries. USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface ensures higher transfer speeds when connected to a compatible port. Simple setup—connect the power and USB cable and the drive is ready to use. Includes Rescue Data Recovery Services for added data protection support.

Suitable for

• Local backups of photos, videos and documents
• Expanding storage for desktop PCs and Macs
• Archiving large media libraries and project files
• Freeing internal drive space to improve system performance

Key specifications

• Model: Seagate Expansion STKP8000400
• Capacity: 8 TB (8000 GB)
• Form factor: 3.5-inch HDD
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (compatible with USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1)
• Colour: Black
• Weight: 1.176 kg
• Includes: USB cable and external power supply

How to use

Place the drive on a stable surface and connect the included power supply to an electrical outlet. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the drive to a USB port on your PC or Mac—preferably a USB 3.2/3.0 port for best transfer speeds. The operating system will automatically detect the drive; after initial recognition you can copy files by dragging and dropping them to the drive’s folder.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, connect the Seagate Expansion drive to a USB 3.2/3.0 port and avoid moving the drive during heavy read/write operations. Regularly back up important data and consider enabling or using the Rescue Data Recovery Services if data recovery support is required.