Seagate One Touch Desktop w HUB 12TBUSB 3.0 SED external hard drive 12 TB USB Type-A / USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Black

The Seagate One Touch Desktop external hard drive provides 12TB of portable storage with USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity and both USB-C and USB-A ports for broad compatibility. Designed as part of the One Touch family, this compact desktop HDD combines high capacity with a compact black enclosure and an integrated hub to simplify connecting and charging multiple devices while offering reliable backup for large photo, video and file collections.

Advantages

This 12TB One Touch Desktop drive offers large-capacity storage in a space-saving design and supports fast transfers over USB 3.2 Gen 1. The front-facing USB-C and USB 3.0 (Type-A) ports expand connectivity for charging and attaching additional devices. Optional password protection with AES-256 hardware encryption is available for secure data storage, and the drive is compatible with Windows and Mac systems. A complimentary 6-month subscription to Mylio Photos+ is included to help organise and preserve photo and video libraries.

Suitable for

• Backing up large photo and video collections
• Archiving documents and work projects
• Extending storage for desktops and laptops
• Charging and connecting multiple USB devices via the integrated hub

Key specifications

• Capacity: 12 TB (12000 GB)
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (also marketed as USB 3.1 Gen 1)
• Ports: Front-facing USB-C and USB 3.0 (Type-A)
• Colour: Black
• Weight: 1.25 kg
• Model / MPN: Seagate STLC12000402

How to use

Connect the One Touch Desktop to your computer using the supplied USB cable (USB-C or USB-A depending on your host). Initialise or mount the drive if required by your operating system, then copy or move files to the drive to create backups or free space on your primary storage. Use the front-facing ports to attach and charge other USB devices while the drive is connected. For encryption, enable password protection and follow the Seagate setup instructions to configure AES-256 hardware encryption.

Recommendations

Store the drive on a stable, dry surface and avoid exposing it to strong magnetic fields or extreme temperatures. Regularly update backups and verify files after transfer. Keep the password and recovery information secure if you enable encryption; without them encrypted data may be unrecoverable.