Seagate FreeAgent® GoFlex 500GB USB 2.0 External Portable Hard Drive

The GoFlex™ ultra-portable drive makes it easy to store, back up and encrypt all your files automatically and continuously with its preloaded software. At the heart of the GoFlex™ Storage System, the GoFlex™ ultra-portable drive is the world's most versatile hard drive. Upgrade the interface and enjoy data transfer speeds up to 10 x faster than standard USB 2.0 and access remotely or via your television when paired with other GoFlex™ products.

Protect, store and do more with the world’s most upgradeable drive.

The GoFlex™ ultra-portable drive makes it easy to store, automatically and continuous backup and encrypt all your files with its preloaded software and plug-and-play USB 2.0 connectivity. But this is no ordinary external drive. As the core of the GoFlex Storage System, the GoFlex ultra-portable drive is the world’s most upgradeable external drive allowing it to deliver a truly customizable experience.

Access files with the interface of your choice.

Use the standard USB 2.0 interface or upgrade to USB 3.0, FireWire® 800 or powered eSATA by pairing the drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable (optional upgrade cables are not included in this sell).

Free your files.

With the included NTFS driver for Mac®, you can now interchangeably store and access files from PC and Mac computers without reformatting. The NTFS driver is simply installed once on your Mac computer, allowing it to access and store files in a PC compatible format*.
* Reformatting to HFS+ required to use backup software for Mac or Time Machine® software

Extend your content beyond the PC.

The GoFlex ultra-portable drive is the heart of the GoFlex Storage System, and by combining it with other GoFlex Storage System products you can enjoy your content on your TV, access files from any PC or Mac computer on your network, from a mobile device or via the internet while on-the-go.

Key Features

• USB 2.0 plug-and-play
• Easy-to-use preloaded backup software with encryption
• Upgrade to USB 3.0, FireWire® 800 or powered eSATA or access content over the network and on TV (optional cables required)
• 1-year limited warranty
• Dimensions (mm):
• Drive only: 4.39in L x 3.19in W x 0.57in D (111mm x 83mm x 14mm), Weight: 0.33lb (0.15kg)
• Drive and adapter: 4.98in L x 3.19in W x 0.57in D

System Requirements

• Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP (32-bit & 64-bit) operating system or
• Max OS X 10.4.6 Tiger or higher, 10.5 Leopard or 10.6 Snow Leopard (the 32-bit kernel).
  • Reformatting for Mac may be required.
• USB 2.0 port

Package Contents

• Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 500 GB USB 2.0 Ultra-portable External Hard Drive - Black x1
• USB 2.0 adapter x1
• USB 2.0 Cable x1
• User Manual x1