Seagate Expansion SSD

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Summary

Details on what's included in the box and the minimum system requirements for the Seagate Expansion SSD.

Instructions on how to connect the Seagate Expansion SSD using the included USB cable.

Steps to register your Seagate Expansion SSD for access to information and support.

Explanation of different file system formats like NTFS, HFS+, APFS, exFAT, and FAT32.

Guidance on selecting the right file system and performing manual formatting on Mac and Windows.

Steps to safely eject the Seagate Expansion SSD using the Windows Safely Remove tool.

How to eject the Seagate Expansion SSD from macOS using the Finder window.

How to eject the Seagate Expansion SSD from macOS by dragging its icon to the Trash.

Troubleshooting slow file transfers on the Seagate Expansion SSD.

Using the Seagate Expansion SSD with older USB 2.0 computer ports.

Connecting and using the Seagate Expansion SSD with USB hubs.

Resolving file transfer error messages, including those with invalid characters.

Troubleshooting the Seagate Expansion SSD icon not appearing in Windows Computer.

Troubleshooting the Seagate Expansion SSD icon not appearing on the macOS desktop.

Details on the product's compliance with China RoHS 2 regulations and hazardous substance marking.

Details on the product's compliance with Taiwan RoHS regulations and restricted chemical substances.

General

NVMe	-
Read speed	400 MB/s
Write speed	- MB/s
SSD capacity	500 GB
SSD form factor	2.5\
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Product color	Black
Housing material	Plastic
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Package type	Box
Package depth	29.5 mm
Package width	104.5 mm
Package height	146 mm
Package weight	131 g
Cables included	USB