Alternatively, you could reformat it into the HFS+ file system if you only want use it with a Mac. The Seagate Backup Plus Hub delivers a big bang for buck. You must log in or register to reply here. Copy from one HD to another via LAN (Drivepool at both ends) transfer rate is between 110 and 115MBs on fairly large files (1GB to 5GB).
It includes Paragon Driver for Mac that lets it work with a Mac computer without a reformat. Once it finishes Ill benchmark them and report back.
I was expecting a monster of a drive, but I would say that it is about 2x the thickness of a standard 1 TB portable hard drive. 16 Off: Seagate 5TB Backup Plus Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black.
Out of the box, the drive is formatted in NTFS and should work right away when connected to a Windows computer. Portable hard drives have gotten smaller, faster, quieter, and more power efficient than ever, and the Seagate Backup Plus 5TB portable drive is a great example of it. And like all desktop drives, it requires its own power adapter (included) to function. It measures just 4.6 by 1.6 by 7.8 inches (118 by 41 by 198 mm) with a weight of 2.3 pounds (1.1 kg). The Backup Plus Hub is compact for a desktop external drive. Seagate Backup Plus 5TB STDR5000101 Have one of these on order and will use as a portable drive, but curious if they can be shucked Amazon Edit: this is the 2.5' portable drive. Notes: Longer bars mean better performance