However, as a Linux user, I've gone ahead and reformatted the drive to ext4. This format can be used interchangeably between Windows and Mac, as well as Linux without the need for additional drivers.

Out-of-box the hard drive is formatted as NTFS (New Technology File System).

Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 1700X Eight-Core 3.40GHz (8 Cores / 16 Threads).

Factors affecting performance include: Capacity of the drive, interface of the host and overall system performance. Performance testing was done under Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) using an ext4 file system.

Dimensions: 113.5 x 76 x 9.6 mm (L x W x H mm).

Included is a removable USB cable, Type-A connector on one side and a Type-B micro connector on the other with an overall length of 15 inches.

That being said, the interface is USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 backward compatible) with a built-in voltage regulator allowing for a single power input from USB 5V bus power so there isn't a need for an additional power adapter or Y-cable. There doesn't appear to be any way to open the housing without damaging the unit so I couldn't identify the on-board controller. A bright white drive activity LED with a horizontal orientation is located towards the top left corner.īottom-half is less interesting with a matte black finish and embossed Seagate 'S' logo along with product information. Featuring a unique stylized top-half made of metal, the dimpled texture is available in either a gold or platinum colors. The housing is light-weight and of solid construction. Enclosed is a 2TB mechanical Hard Disk Drive (HDD) utilizing Seagate 7mm 2.5” HDD technology, this contributes to reduced height of 9.6 mm and brings weight down to just 4.75 ounces. Ultra Slim is the thinnest of all Seagate’s portable drives within the Backup Plus product line. This pricing is MSRP and each drive model can be found at online retailers for considerably less. This Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Slim Portable Drive is available in two different storage capacities, a 1TB or 2TB model - retailing for $114.99 and $144.99 respectively. The Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Slim Portable Drive is a physically small external hard drive with a moderately large 2TB storage capacity - emphasizing lightweight mobility, with a dash of visual appeal.

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