Seagate - Expansion 16TB External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black
Storage Capacity
16000GB
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Specifications
- Storage Capacity16000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDInterface(s)USB-C (USB 3.0 Gen1)
- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 16000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Interface(s): USB-C (USB 3.0 Gen1) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: Seagate
- Model Number: STKP16000400
- Product Name: Expansion 16TB External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services
- Color: Black
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 16000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: External
- External Hard Drive Type: Desktop (Physical characteristics of the hard drive, including size, weight and how you connect to your device.)
- Interface(s): USB-C (USB 3.0 Gen1) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Windows® 10 or higher, Mac OS ® X 10.12 or higher operating system
- Features
- Usage: Backup, Everyday computing
- Power
- Power Source: AC adapter
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 4.921 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 1.44 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 2.593 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: Toolkit backup software
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 763649160695
Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion desktop drive offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy — just drag and drop! To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to Windows or Mac — no software required. For Apple Time Machine, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.
- 16tb storage capacity: Offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more.
- Rescue Data Recovery Services: Enjoy peace of mind with the included limited warranty and Rescue Data Recovery Services.
- PC and Mac compatible: Automatic recognition of Windows and Mac computers for simple setup (Reformatting required for use with Time Machine).
- USB 3.0 interface: Take advantage of the fast data transfer speeds by connecting to a USB 3.0 port.
- Easy file saving: Drag-and-drop file saving right out of the box.
- 16tb storage capacity: Offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more.
- Rescue Data Recovery Services: Enjoy peace of mind with the included limited warranty and Rescue Data Recovery Services.
- PC and Mac compatible: Automatic recognition of Windows and Mac computers for simple setup (Reformatting required for use with Time Machine).
- USB 3.0 interface: Take advantage of the fast data transfer speeds by connecting to a USB 3.0 port.
- Easy file saving: Drag-and-drop file saving right out of the box.
Whats Included
- Seagate Expansion desktop hard drive, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable 18W power adapter, Quick start guide, Rescue Data Recovery Services
- Seagate Expansion desktop hard drive, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable 18W power adapter, Quick start guide, Rescue Data Recovery Services
Product Manuals
Q: What is the storage capacity of this Seagate hard drive?
A: This Seagate hard drive has a storage capacity of 16 terabytes.
Q: What comes included with the Seagate Expansion desktop drive?
A: The Seagate Expansion desktop drive comes with an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable, an 18W power adapter, and Rescue Data Recovery Services.
Q: Is this Seagate Expansion desktop drive compatible with Mac computers?
A: Yes, this hard drive is compatible with Mac computers, but reformatting is required for use with Time Machine.
Q: Does this hard drive require any software for setup on a Windows computer?
A: No, this hard drive does not require any software for setup on a Windows computer, it is automatically recognized.
Q: What type of interface does this Seagate hard drive use?
A: This Seagate hard drive uses a USB 3.0 interface for fast data transfer speeds.
Q: Does this Seagate hard drive come with any data recovery services?
A: Yes, the Seagate Expansion desktop drive includes Rescue Data Recovery Services for added peace of mind.
Q: How do you save files to this external hard drive?
A: You can save files to this external hard drive by dragging and dropping them.
A: The half-life of a hard drive is about 5 to 6 years what I mean by that is if I had 100 hard drives, 50% of them would have already failed at 5 1/2 years , some sooner some later, but it’s pretty much the same for all manufacturers and hard drive types.
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Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion desktop drive offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy — just drag and drop! To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to Windows or Mac — no software required. For Apple Time Machine, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.
Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion desktop drive offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy — just drag and drop! To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to Windows or Mac — no software required. For Apple Time Machine, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.
Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion desktop drive offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy — just drag and drop! To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to Windows or Mac — no software required. For Apple Time Machine, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.
Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion desktop drive offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy — just drag and drop! To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to Windows or Mac — no software required. For Apple Time Machine, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.
| Pros for Seagate - Expansion 16TB External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black | |||
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| Storage Capacity, Overall Performance, Ease of use, Speed, Price | Storage Capacity, Overall Performance, Drive Speed, Connectivity | Storage Capacity, Overall Performance, Ease of use, Speed, Price | Storage Capacity, Overall Performance, Drive Performance, Size, Compatibility |
| Cons for Seagate - Expansion 16TB External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black | |||
| Noise | Noise Level | There were no cons for this product— | Noise Level, Speed, Connectivity |
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Customers are saying
Customers recognize the Expansion 16TB External Hard Drive as a good option for media storage and appreciate its ease of use. However, some customers have expressed concerns about its reliability, with some reporting failures. Others have noted the device can produce a significant amount of noise during operation.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quick and compact
Works great, it is a 7200RPM so it is a bit noisy if you're trying to install a large game on it or torrenting. In normal usage however it's not too bad. After downsizing to an ITX build, something like this is invaluable for storage until SSDs can get to a similar price range per TB. Also USB 3.0 is near equivalent to SATA for read/write speeds (5Gb/ps vs 6Gb/ps), so you're getting the same performance as an internal drive. I attached my CrystalDiskMark score with an old screenshot of an equivalent speed test of the same model as my internal 5TB 7200RPM from KitGuru that I replaced with this 16TB model.
Posted by Sean
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just what I needed
This external hard drive works as described. Plug and play immediately out of the box. Fast, secure, portable, branded quality. I will definitely buy one again (but not for a while...after all, it is 16 TB of storage capacity).
Posted by quandary99
- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good drive; not USB C as stated in specifications
Good drive but not USB-C as stated on bestbuy's specifications page for the product (as of 04/09/2025). Customer services only resolution was to return and replace. Seems that sending and adapter would be cheaper than spending money on return shipping and shipping another drive. Especially since i bought it based on misinformation from bestbuy's website. 4 stars for the drive, 1 star for the experience so i will give it 3.
Posted by Misinformed
