Product details

Seagate 4TB HDDs provide substantial, reliable, and cost-effective storage solutions for desktops, laptops, and NAS systems, commonly featuring USB 3.0/3.2 for external portability or SATA 6Gb/s for internal performance. Available in 7,200 RPM for high-speed data access or 5,400 RPM for power-efficient, quiet operation, these drives are optimized for backups, media storage, and gaming.

Key Features and Variations:

Capacity: 4 TB (4000 GB) allows storage for thousands of photos, hours of high-definition video, or over 100+ games.
Types:
- Portable/External (e.g., One Touch, Portable Drive): Compact, USB-powered, ideal for on-the-go storage (often 5400 RPM).
- Desktop External (e.g., Expansion): Larger, mains-powered for higher performance and capacity, typically 3.5-inch drives.
- Internal (e.g., BarraCuda, SkyHawk, Enterprise): 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives for NAS, surveillance, or gaming, featuring high cache sizes (64MB–256MB).
Performance: 7,200 RPM drives offer faster data transfer, while 5,400 RPM drives are generally more power-efficient.
Interface: USB 3.0 (or 3.2 Gen 1) for external; SATA 6Gb/s for internal.
Reliability: Many models include 24/7 operation capabilities (SkyHawk), RV sensors for multi-bay, and Rescue Data Recovery Services.