Q: Is the Seagate Expansion 2TB plug-and-play?
A: Yes, it works out of the box with Windows. For Mac users, reformatting may be required.

Q: Is it compatible with Mac computers?
A: Yes, but you’ll need to reformat it to HFS+ or exFAT using Disk Utility on macOS.

Q: Can I use this hard drive with Xbox or PlayStation?
A: Yes, it’s compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (for older games), and PlayStation 4. The console will format it for use.

Q: What kind of USB cable does it use?
A: It uses a USB 3.0 Micro-B to USB-A cable, included in the box.

Q: Is this an SSD or HDD?
A: This is a mechanical hard disk drive (HDD), not a solid-state drive (SSD).

Q: Can I use it for backups?
A: Yes, it supports manual and automatic backups via Windows File History, macOS Time Machine (after reformatting), or third-party software.

Q: What are the typical data transfer speeds?
A: Speeds are up to 120 MB/s via USB 3.0, depending on system performance.

Q: Does it need external power?
A: No, it’s powered entirely through the USB connection.

Q: What comes in the box?
A: The package includes the Seagate Expansion 2TB drive, a USB 3.0 cable, and a quick start guide.

Q: Is there a warranty?
A: Yes, it comes with a 1-year limited warranty