Seagate Expansion 4TB External Hard Drive

The Seagate Expansion 4TB External Hard Drive (model STKM4000400) is a compact, bus-powered portable storage solution designed for users who need to carry large amounts of data without the bulk of a desktop drive. Whether you are a creative professional managing large video libraries, a student backing up project files, or a traveller wanting a reliable copy of your media collection, the Expansion 4TB offers a straightforward way to extend your existing storage without any complicated setup. Connecting the drive is as simple as plugging in a single USB cable. Because the drive draws its power directly from that USB connection, there is no need for a separate power adapter — making it genuinely portable and desk-clutter-free. Once connected, both Windows and macOS systems recognise the drive automatically, so there is no software to install and no drivers to configure. Files can be moved to and from the drive using the standard drag-and-drop workflow your operating system already provides. For faster file transfers, the Seagate Expansion 4TB supports the USB 3.0 interface. When connected to a USB 3.0 port, you can take full advantage of the higher bandwidth that standard offers compared with USB 2.0. The drive also remains backward-compatible with USB 2.0 ports if that is all that is available, though transfer speeds will be lower in that configuration. Seagate includes Rescue Data Recovery Services with the Expansion, providing an added layer of reassurance should the unexpected happen to your stored data. This service covers scenarios where data loss occurs due to accidental deletion or physical drive damage, subject to Seagate's terms and conditions. Verified Specifications: - Model / SKU: STKM4000400 - Series: Seagate Expansion - Capacity: 4 TB - Interface: USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 backward-compatible) - Power source: Bus-powered via USB (no external adapter required) - OS compatibility: Windows and macOS (visit seagate.com/os for specific version details) - Warranty: 3 Years - RPM: Not disclosed by manufacturer for this model - Read/Write Speed: Not specified in available product data - Colour: Black Note: RPM and precise sequential read/write speed figures are not confirmed in the available source data and have therefore not been stated. Always verify current compatibility with your operating system at Seagate's official support page before purchase