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title: "(Old Model) Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STCA3000101)"
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# USB 3.0 fast transfer 3TB massive storage Cross-platform NTFS Mac/PC (Old Model) Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STCA3000101)

**Brand:** seagate
**Price:** B/.837
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Backup like a boss—secure, speedy, and social-ready storage for the modern professional.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** (Old Model) Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STCA3000101) by seagate
- **How much does it cost?** B/.837 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1545614-old-model-seagate-backup-plus-3tb-desktop-external-hard-drive)

## Best For

- seagate enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted seagate brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 3TB Storage:** Store your entire digital life with room to spare—never delete memories again.
- • **Lightning-Fast USB 3.0:** Experience up to 30% faster data transfers that keep up with your busy workflow.
- • **Social Media Backup & Share:** Automatically save and share your social content with one-click ease—stay connected effortlessly.
- • **Seamless Mac & PC Compatibility:** Preloaded NTFS driver means zero hassle switching between Mac and Windows.
- • **Upgradeable Interface Flexibility:** Future-proof your setup with adapters for Thunderbolt and FireWire 800—adapt as tech evolves.

## Overview

The Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive (STCA3000101) offers a robust 3TB mechanical drive with USB 3.0 connectivity for fast data transfers. It features preloaded NTFS drivers for seamless Mac and PC use without reformatting, plus integrated software to back up and share social media content effortlessly. With upgradeable interface options and a 2-year warranty, it’s designed to protect and manage your digital life with professional-grade reliability.

## Description

Product Description               The Seagate Backup Plus desktop external hard drive simplifies backup for consumers who want to protect their entire digital life locally, in the cloud or from social networks. Via the Seagate Dashboard, use the Protect function to set up a one-click plan or customize your scheduled local backup. Keep multiple copies of your files in case disaster strikes. With the Save feature, user-generated content can be backed up from your favorite social networks. Many people now use their smartphones to capture priceless moments. While these devices are handy and readily available, storage is not their strong suit. Capture a memory, post it on a social networking site and let the Seagate Dashboard automatically back up any content posted. Even if the file gets accidentally deleted from the device, another copy can be waiting. The Share feature allows multiple files to be uploaded to social networks at once from your computer. The days of uploading individual files without creating a new album are gone! Simply select files to upload, choose where to post them and even add comments. Managing your social profile has never been easier. Install the pre-loaded NTFS driver for Mac, and use the drive interchangeably between PC and Mac computers without reformatting the drive. For even more flexibility, with the Seagate Backup Plus design, you can upgrade from the included USB 3.0 interface to Thunderbolt technology or FireWire 800 with the available additional adapter. Ships with: Seagate Backup Plus Drive, Seagate Dashboard pre-loaded on drive, NTFS driver for Mac pre-loaded on drive, USB 3.0 interface adapter with capacity gauge, 4-foot USB 3.0 cable, Power adapter, Quick start guide, 2-year limited warranty. System Requirements: System Requirements: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system or Mac OS X 10.6 or higher (reformatting for Mac may be required), 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; compatibility may vary depending upon user's configuration and operating system).                  From the Manufacturer               Back Up Your Digital LifeThe Seagate Backup Plus desktop drive delivers easy-to-use, high-capacity, flexible protection for your files. This drive also works seamlessly with your social media accounts so it's simple to back up and share your online photos, movies and more.Powered PerformanceTransfer large files at the speed of life. With up to 30% faster transfer speeds and capacities up to 2x larger than portable drives, the Backup Plus Desktop drive is everything you want. Create a backup plan with a single click for a set-it-and-forget-it solution Unique adapter lets you quickly upgrade or change the drive's interface The Seagate Dashboard makes it simple to share your files with online social networks Backup Plus desktop drive delivers easy-to-use, high-capacity, flexible protection for your files One-Click Custom Backup PlansThe Backup Plus desktop drive comes pre-loaded with premium backup software included in the easy-to-use Seagate Dashboard. Create a backup plan with a single click using the 'Protect Now' feature for a set-it-and-forget-it solution. Quickly create custom backup plans to protect your files. Easy backup scheduling options include daily, weekly, monthly or specific times.Save Your Social LifeThe Seagate Dashboard makes it simple to share or save files associated with online social networks including Flickr, Facebook and YouTube. Automatically download copies of your photos, movies and more from social networking sites to your drive, and share files by simply clicking on your social network's icon within the Seagate Dashboard. Easily share multiple files with your social networks at the same time.Powerfully FlexibleThe Backup Plus desktop drive features a unique adapter system that lets you quickly and cost-effectively upgrade or change the drive's interface. Take advantage of the newest, fastest connections--now and in the future: Choose from USB 3.0 (included), USB 2.0, Thunderbolt technology and Firewire 800.What's in the Box?Seagate Backup Plus desktop drive, preloaded Seagate Dashboard, quick start guide, USB 3.0 adapter with capacity gauge, 5-foot (150 cm) USB 3.0 cable, power supply, warranty.System RequirementsCompatible operating systems are Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit and 64-bit) and Mac OS X 10.6 or higher (reformatting for Mac may be required).There's a Seagate Backup Plus Drive that's Perfect for Every Backup NeedBackup Plus Portable DriveBig Backup. Small Package. With capacities up to 1.5TB, the Backup Plus portable drive makes it easy to take along plenty of extra storage.Backup Plus Desktop DriveSpace to spare. Capacities up to 4TB make the Backup Plus desktop drive the simple solution when your digital life goes big.Backup Plus for Mac Portable DriveReady to roll with your Mac computer. The Backup Plus for Mac portable drive is compatible with Time Machine backup software straight out of the box.Backup Plus for Mac Desktop DriveMassive Mac backup. Straight-out-of-the-box Time Machine software compatibility meets massive capacities in the Backup Plus for Mac desktop drive.

## Features

- Keep copies of your precious digital files, in case disaster strikes
- Impressive 3 TB storage capacity
- Save feature enables user-generated content to be backed up from your favorite social network
- Share feature allows multiple files to be uploaded to social networks at once from your computer
- Install the pre-loaded NTFS driver for Mac and use the drive interchangeably between PC and Mac computers without reformatting
- Features USB 3.0 for quick data transfer rates; upgrade to Thunderbolt technology or FireWire 800 with the available additional adapter
- The available storage capacity may vary.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Hard Drive | 3 TB Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Brand | Seagate |
| Series | Seagate Backup Plus |
| Item model number | STCA3000101 |
| Hardware Platform | PC;Mac |
| Item Weight | 2.38 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 6.22 x 4.88 x 1.73 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 6.22 x 4.88 x 1.73 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Computer Memory Type | 72-Pin EDO SIMM Memory |
| Flash Memory Size | 3 TB |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 1.1 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Manufacturer | Seagate |
| Language | English |
| ASIN | B00829THQE |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Date First Available | June 12, 2012 |

## Product Details

- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 3 TB
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 1.1
- **Connectivity Technology:** Firewire, Thunderbolt, USB
- **Brand:** Seagate
- **Special Feature:** Compact
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Compatible Devices:** Smartphone
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Color:** Black

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Capacity** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Anyone use this as a working hard drive rather than a backup drive?  Want to use it for Photoshop Lightroom Libraries!**
A: I have had mine (4Tb) for 3 years.  I use it as both a back-up as well as an active hard drive for my knitting videos and epatterns.  I have approximately 50 videos (DVDs) + utube videos that I watch directly from the back-up.  I have had NO problem with either.  In the beginning, I was backing up incorrectly which caused the drive to reach capacity too quickly.  Once I figured out what I was doing, all has gone smoothly.  My husband's did 'burn up' after 3 years.  (He had it lying on its side.)  Being 70 years old, I assumed this would last forever...remember the old maytags, amanas, etc....Now I am getting a back-up to transfer my  most important videos so that when this one goes the way of modern technology, I have a back-up for my back-up.  (I just don't understand cloud and am hesitant to trust it.)

**Q: IS THIS 7200 RMPS disk speed?**
A: Hello Sandra, The specs for this drive do not specify a BPS speed but it is USB 3. and FW 800 compatible which my expert said was pretty fast. I have it attached to an Airport Extreme Base Station so everything is accessible from each network location. The write speeds were pretty slow at first as I loaded files from my various network stations but, after it was loaded (3.5 TB of Data), everything was unnoticeable. Just let me say, that for the price, I am going to get a couple more so I can mirror them. Loosing data costs a lot more than these huge monster drives. I hope this helps. I you need more on the specs, I would contact Seagate directly.I did not see the RD Wolfe entry first but I am in line with him. It works and the speed is not noticeable, and I can be finicky. So, it is fast enough for me.

**Q: usb2 compatible?**
A: It is. I have it plugged into the USB2 port on my Mac Pro. One warning if you are on Mac. Do not use their bundled software called Dashboard 2. It messes up your boot and you have to reload the operating system to get rid of it.

**Q: can it be connected to a router**
A: Many of these hard drives can be used with routers contrary to what Penelina says.  Some work well, some don't.  I've had a Lacie 2tb Porsche that works perfectly fine.  Last week I bought a larger more robust Lacie drive and it didn't work.  Went to Netgears site (router R7000) and they have a small listed of "verified" HDs that work, but it's obvious they haven't done a lot of testing.  I think their "verified" is from customers saying they work. Most on the list for my router were they typical WD & Seagate drives and a few Buffalo.  Also, contrary to what Brad said it's not that difficult.  Plug in your power for the HD, plug the USB wire into the HD and router then check your network or log into your router software and if it works it's going to be there.  It will be listed in windows explorer or my computer as "readyshare" in your network.  Double click on it and you will see something about USB, double click on that and you will see the contents of your drive.  Just drag/drop or copy/paste or back up directly to it.  Not difficult at all.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Seagate Backup Plus 3 TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive (STCA3000101)
  

*by B***H on Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2013*

Wonderful product.  Gotta love it.For those who've had problems, I can understand how frustrating it is to take the chance on one of these, given that the industry is bound to have defectives in the mix, and be the one who has such problems, whatever they turn out to be.  No one expects to have such difficulties, but it seems a necessary evil in today's world of technology.  Obviously, as long as the drive works the way you expect it to work, who could complain?  High capacity, high speed and high expectations are becoming the norm for hard drives, and naturally, the problem items will nearly always manage to garner the angst of the unfortunate customer and the nay sayers who will always chime in with the 'me too' thing.  Cannot say I blame them, but without wishing to insult anyone, it often seems much a case of operator error to me as I read reviews avidly before a purchase.  Not everyone is trained enough to have a 'seat of the pants' intuition about these things, especially computers and the plethora of accessories now available for them.In the specific, Seagate markets this drive with software, some great, some not so much, and I too have completely dispensed with the included software after a few ugly moments dancing with Memeo, the dashboard, the gauge lights and some others I no longer recall, as I've long looked to Seagate as masters in this field.  So, naturally, feeling as I do about the manufacturer, I have to ask myself why such software accompanies these drives and why once introduced into your operating system, there seems no being rid of the remnants they leave behind once you decide that these items are beyond your needs and comprehension.  The lights on the modular USB are nice, but, they don't seem to meet expectations and having them work properly carries with it these other components that don't seem to do what was their intended purpose, so it's a reason for pause amongst novice and professional people.  In the case of Memeo, once installed in a Mac environment, every startup has required a manual termination rather than a switch in the software to decline it being used.  The Seagate Storage Gauge seems only controllable by a new iteration of the entire operating system, that is to say, I for one have been unable to completely terminate it by any means other than a reinstall, on a clean drive.  If my experience has been isolated, I would love to have Seagate enlighten me about the proper method for controlling this item.  And it is noteworthy, at least in my experience, that opting out of the included package, makes the 'gauge' lights a moot point because they do not seem to function without the accompanying software, and really otherwise seem to serve no purpose other than a 'look at me, I'm lit, don't you love me ?' and neither detract from nor embellish the drive's real purpose.  The Paragon driver that bridges the gap between PC and Mac, seems to work fine, and adds a couple items to the Disk Utility that is a part of all Mac OSX revisions, nice, but precludes Mac systems from utilizing the Time Machine, now a constant as well in Mac OSX, something I don't like, being somewhat a bit of a purist, and ends up being something that I have not dedicated too much time nor effort to decide if I think it worthy in my systems.  All of these recriminations are rather moot after a Mac reformat, and in my opinion, the best way for the drive to shine.  I must say, I question how a company like Seagate would even consider tarnishing an image I believe to be stellar compared alongside lesser drives available today.  It would seem, they neither care nor have dedicated enough resources to critically challenge the software issues that really do make the reader just a little cautious once he's brushed up against these issues, myself included.  I wonder if my remarks will be picked up by Seagate and given credence.Now, when the user trashes the software, as I have, the drive performs as close to perfect as any I have seen.  I have a few WD doorstops and wonder just how they, meaning Western Digital, could have landed in such an unenviable spot, and one or two failures is enough for me to say goodbye regardless of how good they 'used' to be.  Hitachi, same thing.  Samsung, now owned I believe by Seagate, no real experience upon which to base an opinion.  IOMEGA ?????? never, ever again, the worst and undoubtedly the poorest of pikers out there.  Lousy customer service and awful products.  I intend to revise my reviews of IOMEGA devices purchased in the past, but have neither had the time or inclination to do so just yet.Again, when the user trashes the software, as I have, the drive performs as close to perfect as any I have seen.I cannot speak for Windows environments any more, as I have been more than twenty years an Apple convert.  I have never looked back even though, I see many wonderful sounding and appearing things coming along nicely, or so it would seem.  I have read many a disgruntled PC users misgivings about the very same software which I've declined here, so things can only be so rosy in PC land where this software is concerned.I would remove a star for the software, if it mattered to me, but the drive, is only going to be but so good when the user employs the really shoddy software included, and mind you, the Memeo software is only a limited license, and requires one to purchase it beyond a few months of use to continue to add insult to injury with what seems little more than garbage to me.  Really sorry Seagate has hitched their wagon to this seeming junk, because it really has hurt Seagate in the long run, no doubt, but without the software, I've yet to be able to fault the drives themselves and have more than one or two upon which to base my opinions.Thank you for reading my review.  Seagate, I hope you are watching as I believe Seagate stands upon the edge of a dangerous precipice in this highly competitive business.  Speaking only of the drive, I would recommend it to anyone that has need for space and be quick to repeat these remarks.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Good Value - Buy with Eyes Open
  

*by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2013*

I have masses of storage in my system and many years of experience with numerous hard drive brands. I have to say that honestly, Seagate is not one of my current favorites - but ironically I have owned many of them.Consumer hard drives at this price point are not as robust as enterprise drives. You should expect to have problems from time to time, requiring replacing or repairing a drive, or restoring lost data. Believe it. Prepare for it. Not having backups of your important data is foolhardy and a disaster waiting to happen, no matter what brand of drives you use.As with most people in the home market today, the amount of data and its importance to our daily lives is increasing. You must plan for and prepare to protect this vital asset.Here are some tips based on my many years of experience, and trust me, I have made all the mistakes that I am warning you about:- You must have a way to restore or regenerate any computer system that you consider critical to your life. This includes the data, operating system and applications. There are software products available that allow you to make a backup "clone" of your hard drive, and several products, such as Windows Home Server, that will automatically backup all your data and all your computers. Take a look, and find a product in this category that meets your needs and price point.- You must make periodic backups of everything; all data and computer system drives. The products I just mentioned can be configured to do it automatically, or you can do it manually. The more often, the better.- You should buy the highest quality hard drives you can afford ("Enterprise" or "NAS" quality drives are the most expensive). They will last longer, have fewer errors and have the longest warranties. This is a general statistical comment. Of course any given item can be an exception.- You should have as many copies of your important data as practical for you. And store the copies in different places. At least one copy should be offline (not attached to any electronics while stored). Multiple separate copies protects you from accidental erasures. Even mirrored drives will not protect you from this.- Heat, extreme cold and other adverse conditions such as dust and moisture are prime enemies of all electronics. Even a robust hard drive can fail if it stays too hot, too often, or is subjected to undue vibration and dust.- Protect computers from power surges using the best surge protectors you can afford. Clean the airflow holes with a vacuum periodically, and if you have the skills and confidence, clean the insides of all computers of dust that impedes airflow.All that being said, what does this have to do with this product?I have found that even though Seagate is not my favorite brand, their recent pricing and product packaging have made them attractive. I just try to use them in a way, with my eyes open, that minimizes my risk - this is a good practice, regardless of the brand.Here is why I like these units:- The packaging is very clever and very useful. You can mix and match these drives across various connection methods (USB 2.0, USB 3.0, firewire, eSATA) just by switching adapters. Very handy.- The USB 3.0 units are fast. They seem to deliver the expected much faster than USB 2.0 performance.- They can be easily reformatted. I always reformat them, using the default allocation size before using.- Price point: if you catch the frequent lowball Amazon prices, you can get these drives for less than $34 / TB. Enterprise drives can sell for up to $100 / TB. The best strategy for protecting data is having multiple copies, with the copies separated from each other - not on the same computer, not on the same controller, at least one copy offline, and best of all, at least one copy in a different physical location. The low price point allows me to have multiple "Consumer grade" copies for the price of one "enterprise grade" copy. My gut feel says that the probability of two copies, one of which is offline, failing at the same time is very low.So, how do I use these units? I use them as 2nd / 3rd copy offline backups of my most important data. Their low price point affords me this luxury. And by keeping them offline, I mitigate the risks of overheating these cheap drives or subjecting them to 24x7 usage, which is not appropriate for consumer grade external drives.I hope this wordy "review" serves as a help to others who are attracted to these low price points, but have reservations about risking their data.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    It's all Good.
  

*by D***R on Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2013*

I rated this product 5 stars because it was so easy to set up and works flawlessly.  The 3.0 speed is great for transfer.  I didn't use the software that came with it so I don't know if that is or could be a problem.  I love Seagate.  I've had other external drives from them with no problems or quirks.All in all, a great product.  I would definitely recommend it.

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