Mac Os X Seagate Goflex Hard Drive Usb Cable

  

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Seagate (NASDAQ: STX) today unveiled the newest addition to its GoFlex ™ family of hard drives—the GoFlex™ Home network storage system. When this easy-to-use device is connected to a wireless router, an entire household can centrally store, easily access and continuously back up files wirelessly from both Windows® and Mac OS® X operating systems on the home network¹.

  1. Q: Question Seagate 1 TB package inclusionsI am looking at the 'Seagate - FreeAgent GoFlex 1TB External USB 2.0/3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black' model online. It does not clearly state that the whole package includes a 2.0 USB cable. I have a MacBook (OS X-5.8) & will need that cable.
  2. . PC or Mac® computer running Windows® 8, Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP or Mac OS® X 10.5.8 or later operating system for loading media on to GoFlex Satellite™ mobile wireless storage device via USB. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds) or USB 2.0 port: Dimensions: 4.72'(L) x 3.54'(W) x 0.87'(D.
  3. “When Seagate first introduced the GoFlex line of external hard drives in 2010, it was with the foresight and understanding that technology changes are rapid, including those associated with data transfer interfaces and external hard drives. To address this growing and evolving need for more data and faster performance, Seagate GoFlex storage devices were purpose-built to enable people with.
  4. A: Aside from the GoFlex eco system and the ability to take advantage of all the tools available from the Mac OS, the GoFlex for Mac drives can also be used interchangeably with PCs without reformatting the drive. Simply install the HFS+ driver, available for download, on the PC and use the drive.
  5. GoFlex ultra-portable drive formatted for Mac, GoFlex FireWire 800 adapter with 18-inch (46 cm) cable, GoFlex USB 2.0 adapter with 18-inch (46 cm) cable, quick start guide, warranty. Seagate GoFlex for Mac Ultra-Portable Drive Specifications.
  6. This USB dual power cable is perfect for connecting a PC to a bus-powered external USB device which has power consumption requirements up to 1.4A. It is ideal for use with USB 3.0 devices such as a USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure. It features two USB Type A connectors, one of which is a U SB 3.0 Type A, the.


I am now using a USB 2.0 interface with my GoFlex enabling it to mount, but the 3.0 connection is simply not working!


Any comments, tips or suggestions? I will of course be buying a new HD and trying to get my $ back for the GoFlex but any help would be greatly appreciated.

Mac os x seagate goflex hard drive usb cable adapter


Mac Os X Seagate Goflex Hard Drive Usb Cable Adapter

Has anyone found a solution to this problem?


Are there other suggestions for a 3.0 portable external that will 100% certainly work with the new mac USB 3.0 ports? I have a sordid and hellish history with WD so I'm apt to opt away from them. They have a history of sudden failure that I'm aware of by way of personal experience.


SeagateDrive

What about Iomegas?


Or am I better off building my own?

Mac Os X Seagate Goflex Hard Drive Usb Cable Drive


I think it's the drivers etc that are getting in the way, so maybe a very simple 2.5' HD with a seagate esata to 3.0 cable in a generic enclosure would do the trick?

Mac Os X Seagate Goflex Hard Drive Usb Cable Replacement


Thoughts anyone?

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Aug 21, 2012 12:42 PM