Will this adapter work for this Segate 4TB USB 3.0 drive? (Old Model) Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STCA3000101) Will this adapter work for this Segate 4TB USB 3.0 drive? (Old Model) Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0... » Read More Will this adapter work for this Segate 4TB USB 3.0 drive? (Old Model) Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STCA3000101) « Show Less
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No. I tried hooking up a 3 TB drive and you have to format it NTSF which doesn't go up to 3 TB.Tech support said you can format the drive with two partitions. But that didn't work for me.
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I am using this dock with my Seagate BackUp Plus 3TB unit. I took my 3TB hard drive from the "Back Up Plus's" base and directly plugged it to the Home Base NAS Dock and it fitted correctly. I was using my BackUp Plus connected to my Asus RT-AC66U Router's USB port and can easily access to it via internet anywhere inthe world, and now I can do the same with connecting it to my lovely Asus Router's WAN/LAN port. This way you can setup a new Seagate GoFlex Access account and secure your files while they are all accessible via internet. Nice job with the interchangeable docks and drives Seagate.. well done. I am using this dock with my Seagate BackUp Plus 3TB unit. I took my 3TB hard drive from the "Back Up Plus's" base and directly plugged it to the Home Base NAS Dock and it fitted correctly. I was using my BackUp Plus connected to my Asus RT-AC66U Router's USB port and can easily access to it via internet anywhere inthe world, and now I can do the same with connecting it to my lovely Asus Router's WAN/LAN port. This way you can setup a new Seagate GoFlex Access account and secure your files while they are all accessible via internet. Nice job with the interchangeable docks and... » Read More I am using this dock with my Seagate BackUp Plus 3TB unit. I took my 3TB hard drive from the "Back Up Plus's" base and directly plugged it to the Home Base NAS Dock and it fitted correctly. I was using my BackUp Plus connected to my Asus RT-AC66U Router's USB port and can easily access to it via internet anywhere inthe world, and now I can do the same with connecting it to my lovely Asus Router's WAN/LAN port. This way you can setup a new Seagate GoFlex Access account and secure your files while they are all accessible via internet. Nice job with the interchangeable docks and drives Seagate.. well done. « Show Less
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Yes. It works with both drive types. I have about 25 left over 2.5" drives and have used them many times.This Plugable device is really just a hub for connecting SATA hard drives. Plugable is a great company too. Since I first ordered from them about 6 months ago, they are where I get all my 'generic' device needs. Always better than 'Made in China' type quality that we're used to.
1250397
I hope so. It works with 4TB Hitachi drives and older 1TB drives when in a USB-3 external drive case.
84406
It does however work natively (w/o requiring enclosure tear down or drive removal) w/ the 1st Gen Seagate Backup Plus Portables. This is what the "sled" was designed for, as those drives feature (Seagate's proprietary system) a removable 1/4 inch from the end/edge eSATA connector, allowing for greater compatibility & the ability to upgrade (USB 2-3.0/USB 3-TB) via Seagate's line of adapters.
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USB 3.0, so it works for 2.0, too. The cable that comes packaged is a little different than a micro-USB on the end that connects to the hard drive. Not as easily replaceable.
508478
It should work just fine. Totally backwards compatible. I partitioned mine, my wife and I share 3TB, 2.0 USB for both. Works great! Enjoy!
1111982
My Seagate FreeAgent external hard drive had a USB2.0 connector on the base. I purchased this to replace the base so that the external hard drive has now USB 3.0 connection.Usually devices you purchased should have USB2.0. ANd USB3.0 can talk to USB2.0 devices. So you do not need to buy this. You only need to buy this when you want to change the USB2.0 connection on your FreeAgent external hard drive to USB3.0 connection.Hope this answered your question.
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I installed 2 "Seagate Backup Plus 4TB USB 3.0 Black Desktop Hard Drive STCA4000100" and it seems to be working fine. I found it cheaper to pull them from the housings.
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I have used the NewerTech USB 3.0 many times connecting a "raw" 3.5" desktop or 2.5" laptop drive to either a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port on running XP, Vista, Win 7 or Win 8/8.1 system. To belabor a point, by "raw" I mean a drive not in an enclosure. I have never had a problem using the adapter.
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Not sure what you want to know. I have used it to clone my new SSD from my old hard drive. The important thing is that you have a computer hard drive that has a SATA connection. The adapter doesn't care if it is SATA or SATA II connection. The reason I bought this adapter was because it was USB III, which is much faster than USB II. Your computer must have a USB III port on your computer to take advantage of the extra speed, however should be backwards compatible with USB II. Hope this helps.
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adapter works great, but the only issue I had was when I tried another brand of hard drive not a seagate on it, it crawled at a snails pace. Switched it to even an old internal 2.5 from a macbook and it flew. It must look for a seagate firmware drive too.
1968232
I believe so, there is an USB 2.0 port in the back. Note: I only use the STAK100 for my two Seagate 1.5TB 2.5 portable drives. I use an Seagate FreeAgent Home 1TB to connect my 1.5TB FreeAgent Goflex Desk or any brand of USB storage device, even and usb powered hub to add more drives.
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All SATA is backward compatible AFAIK. I think that's why Seagate doesn't mention it in their specs. I've never had a problem -- I'm using two of these (3GB each) in a NAS that only supports 3gbs.
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It comes with a USB 3.0 adapter and cable. Does your old one support USB 3.0? The female connector is different than previous. The adapter aspect is more like I'm not computer literate but the L shape power and sata data input. Hope that helps
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yes, but check at the seagate website. beware, it is a 5400 rpm drive, not 7200, does defeat the purpose of usb 3.0 somewhat.
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If your question is whether it will plug into an older, USB 2.0 port and work, the answer is yes. They say the connection will be slower than it would be with updated hardware, but I still noticed about a 2-3x transfer speed increase when using this new HDD/cable versus my old one with the same laptop. And yes, it comes with a USB 3.0 cable as well, although it's stupidly short...barely long enough to hang off the side of my 32" flat screen and have the HDD sit flat. You'd have to buy a longer USB 3.0 cable if you wanted one, as this HDD is incompatible with the old, 2.0 cables.
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Yes, this will work. It should work nomatter what - since it's SATA - which is a version reverse compatible protocol. There are different SATA versions, but any older protocol drive should work with any newer controller - just the way things are designed. That comment aside, which is general knowledge. I used this case for an old Seagate 7200.10 drive actually. I have an older (same series as yours) 500GB drive where the controller board on the enclosure stopped working. So, I bought this to replace the malfunctioning enclosure. Worked fine. It's a pretty nice little case, and the price is right. I'd say buy it. Yes, this will work. It should work nomatter what - since it's SATA - which is a version reverse compatible protocol. There are different SATA versions, but any older protocol drive should work with any newer controller - just the way things are designed. That comment aside, which is general knowledge. I used this case for an old Seagate 7200.10 drive actually. I have an older (same series as yours) 500GB drive where the controller board on the enclosure stopped working. So, I bought this to replace the malfunctioning enclosure. Worked fine. It's a pretty nice little case, and... » Read More Yes, this will work. It should work nomatter what - since it's SATA - which is a version reverse compatible protocol. There are different SATA versions, but any older protocol drive should work with any newer controller - just the way things are designed. That comment aside, which is general knowledge. I used this case for an old Seagate 7200.10 drive actually. I have an older (same series as yours) 500GB drive where the controller board on the enclosure stopped working. So, I bought this to replace the malfunctioning enclosure. Worked fine. It's a pretty nice little case, and the price is right. I'd say buy it. « Show Less