This ultra–upgradable, ultra–portable hard drive makes it ultra–easy for you to store, backup, encrypt and access your files anytime, anywhere.

• Features USB 2.0 or 3.0 plug–and–play connectivity
• Includes pre–loaded easy–to–use backup software
• Lets you upgrade to USB 3.0, FireWire^® 800 or eSATA
• Allows you to access your content on your TV, network and on–the–go when combined with other GoFlex devices

As the world's most upgradable portable hard drive–and the core of the GoFlex Storage System–the GoFlex ultra–portable drive gives you the flexibility you need to extend your digital life wherever you go.

Automatic backups that are always secure

With the GoFlex ultra–portable hard drive it's easy to manage your backup schedules, encrypt your files, and view your drive's statistics.

• Ensures automatic continuous backup of your data
• Secures your backed up files and protects your privacy with powerful encryption software
• Includes the Seagate^® Dashboard management tool for easy management of backup schedules, file encryption, and at–a–glance drive statistics, including available capacity

Works interchangeably on both PC and Mac^® computers

Whether you have a PC or a Mac^® computer–or if you go back and forth between the two–you can access and save files on the same portable hard drive anytime without reformatting*.
*^{Reformatting to HFS+ required to use backup software for Mac or Time Machine® software}

System requirements

• Windows^® 7, Windows Vista^®, Windows^® XP (32–bit & 64–bit) operating system or Mac^® OS X operating system 10.4.9 or higher
• USB 2.0 or 3.0 port
• For the USB 3.0 interface: SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds or backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports at USB 2.0 transfer speeds)

Specifications
Model Number	STAA500105
Interface	USB 3.0
Capacity	500GB
PHYSICAL
Height	111mm (4.39 in)
Width	83mm (3.19 in)
Length	14mm (.57 in)
Weight (typical)	150g (.33 lb)
Shipping Weight	.28kg (0.617 lb)
Features
Encryption	192-bit Triple DES
Automatic Backup Software	PC & Mac
Warranty	2 years
14.5mm