Expansion portable drive is an easy-to-use solution for instantly adding storage to Windows or Mac—and taking those files on the go. Take advantage of fast data transfer speeds with USB 3.0 and consolidate files into a single location. Free up space on your computer with a simple drag and drop—file saving is that easy. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.
Q: What is the total storage capacity of this Seagate drive?
A: This Seagate drive has a storage capacity of 5TB.
Q: How do you save files to this external hard drive?
A: This hard drive allows for easy file saving with a simple drag and drop method.
Q: What kind of interface does this external hard drive use for data transfer?
A: This hard drive uses a USB 3.0 interface for fast data transfer speeds.
Q: Is this Seagate hard drive compatible with both PC and Mac?
A: Yes, this drive is compatible with both Windows and Mac computers and offers automatic recognition for simple setup.
Q: Does this Seagate hard drive come with any data recovery services?
A: Yes, for peace of mind, this drive includes Rescue Data Recovery Services with its limited warranty.
Q: Is this external 5TB hard drive an SSD?
A: No, it is not SSD. SSD drives are better but more expensive. I've not had a problem with this or any of my Seagate portable external hard drives, and I carry one with me. Just keep it protected as much as possible.
Q: Will this work with windows 7?
A: Works with Windows 7
Q: Is this compatible with all laptops running windows
A: Yes! I use it for my windows 11 desktop PC and never had any issues with it

Expansion portable drive is an easy-to-use solution for instantly adding storage to Windows or Mac—and taking those files on the go. Take advantage of fast data transfer speeds with USB 3.0 and consolidate files into a single location. Free up space on your computer with a simple drag and drop—file saving is that easy. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.

Expansion portable drive is an easy-to-use solution for instantly adding storage to Windows or Mac—and taking those files on the go. Take advantage of fast data transfer speeds with USB 3.0 and consolidate files into a single location. Free up space on your computer with a simple drag and drop—file saving is that easy. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.

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Customers often highlight the ample storage capacity and portability of the Expansion 5TB External Hard Drive. Users appreciate its overall performance and speed, finding it easy to connect and compatible with devices like Xbox. The drive's compact size and appealing design are also noted as positive features.
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Wow! 5TB is so much space; I’m not sure why I bought two, then I realized they came with a two month trial of adobe Creative Cloud & I was sure I made the right move. One for professional use & one for my passion projects. Sometimes my laptop doesn’t recognize the device right away, but that might be on my laptop. Anyway, good stuff. (Please note I added the label myself.)
Posted by CelestieG
I bought the 5000 version twice, first on sale to extend my storage on my PC. I was so happy I wished I had done the 10000/15000 at the time but it works very well for now and likely for the next few years—I have a lot more games and spend a lot less time thinking about what games I want to keep on my PC at the moment vs what games I’d like to have in general. I liked it so much and saw it would be compatible with my PS4 so I bought another one. It’s great for the same reasons, I suggest my friends purchase this if they dont already have an extended hard drive & if they can afford it—but now it’s even more affordable than when I bought it (both times)!
Posted by greenbean
Great drive. efficient and small. Very capable and LOTS of room
Posted by JayH
