--- product_id: 31869386 title: "Seagate STEL6000100 Backup Plus Hub 6TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB 3.0, 2 USB Ports, for Computer Desktop Workstation PC Laptop Mac, 2 Months Adobe CC Photography" brand: "seagate" price: "VT5201" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/31869386-seagate-stel6000100-backup-plus-hub-6tb-external-hard-drive-desktop store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # USB 3.0 high-speed transfer (160 MB/s) 4TB massive storage 2 front USB ports for charging & connectivity Seagate STEL6000100 Backup Plus Hub 6TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB 3.0, 2 USB Ports, for Computer Desktop Workstation PC Laptop Mac, 2 Months Adobe CC Photography **Brand:** seagate **Price:** VT5201 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸ’Ό Elevate your digital workspace with power, speed, and seamless backup. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Seagate STEL6000100 Backup Plus Hub 6TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB 3.0, 2 USB Ports, for Computer Desktop Workstation PC Laptop Mac, 2 Months Adobe CC Photography by seagate - **How much does it cost?** VT5201 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/31869386-seagate-stel6000100-backup-plus-hub-6tb-external-hard-drive-desktop) ## 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 - β€’ **Dual USB Hub Powerhouse:** Charge and connect two devices simultaneously, even when your computer is off or in standby. - β€’ **Blazing Fast USB 3.0 Speeds:** Transfer large files at up to 160 MB/s to keep your workflow uninterrupted. - β€’ **Massive 4TB Storage Capacity:** Store your entire creative portfolio, backups, and more without compromise. - β€’ **Seamless Mac & PC Compatibility:** Works natively with Mac Time Machine and PC with HFS+ driverβ€”no reformatting needed. - β€’ **Bonus Adobe Creative Cloud Access:** Get 2 months of Adobe CC Photography Plan to elevate your creative projects instantly. ## Overview The Seagate Backup Plus Hub for Mac is a 4TB external desktop hard drive designed for professionals who demand reliable, high-capacity storage with ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity. It features two front USB ports for charging and device connectivity, native Mac compatibility with Time Machine, and cross-platform use with an HFS+ driver for Windows. Bonus included: 2 months of Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan to boost your creative workflow. ## Description Get solid USB storage and 6TB capacity in an external desktop hard drive for Mac and Windows. Featuring dual front facing, high speed USB 3.0 ports, Backup Plus Hub makes it easy to charge mobile devices and transfer files from cameras, USB keys, and more. Even charge USB game controllers Enjoy simple, one click backups, or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backup by downloading Seagate Toolkit software. Plus, take advantage of a complimentary two month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps. Review: ... for a few days but so far I really like it. I'm using it for backups and for ... - I've only had the drive for a few days but so far I really like it. I'm using it for backups and for that role it's ideal. The information below is intended for people who really want to understand this device. If you want it to "just work", you are likely using Windows and you won't have to do very much - it comes pre-formatted with an NTFS partition that has good defaults. If you are using it that way, you will enjoy the full performance capabilities of this device. I run a 64-bit Gentoo Linux system that, among other roles, runs a Samba server (compatible with Windows File & Printer Sharing) on the LAN. You might be begging for trouble if you make a Samba server Internet-accessible (use SSH/SFTP instead), but on the local network it's great. All of my machines can easily back up files to this drive. This can be automated which is even more convenient. While the USB spec is backwards compatible (so you COULD connect this via USB2), I use USB3. I observe an average ~115-120 MB/sec speed when writing files to this drive. This is measured using the utility "iotop" while copying data several times larger than my RAM to reduce the influence of kernel caching. Read speeds from the disk as measured using "hdparm" are ~190 MB/sec (buffered) and still ~ 189-190 MB/sec using direct I/O. Read speeds just from the drive's on-board cache memory (i.e. not the spinning rust and not from buffers in RAM) are about 258 MB/sec. The spec for USB 3.0 lists a max total speed of around 625 MB/sec, though that is a raw signaling rate - accounting for protocol overhead, USB 3.0 has a real-world max of around 450 MB/sec. That's very good for an external drive designed for large capacity, not raw performance. I believe that inside the enclosure is a Seagate Archival Drive. This is an Advanced Format disk - it has a physical sector size of 4k (4096 bytes). Until recently, all (or nearly all) hard drives had a physical sector size of 512 bytes. This allows the device to transfer more data with each operation and makes sense for such a large disk. The disk will report a logical sector size of 512 bytes -- systems that don't understand Advanced Format can just treat it like any prior device and the drive's internal firmware will translate. This is known as a 512e Advanced Format device, but if your OS is modern enough, it will know the difference between the physical and logical sectors. Linux is Advanced Format aware and has been since 2009-2010. This is also an SMR drive. That's an entire research topic if you want to really understand it, but the bottom line is that there will be some write amplification. That is, if you write X MB to the drive, then internally (not visible to the system) the drive may (depending on where other data is stored) physically have to write X + Y MB. This is the trade-off of using SMR to increase storage density. So all things considered, this drive is a great balance between affordable low price-per-GB and performance, with emphasis on the former but not totally neglecting the latter by any means. To get the best performance with this disk, your filesystem (ext4 in my case) should use a 4k block size to match the physical sector size. Any partition should also begin on a sector number that is a multiple of 8 (512b * 8 = 4k). That way the drive won't have to perform extra physical operations (which would slow it down) to deal with writing data that does not correspond to its physical layout. All things considered, this drive was a bargain and I really like it. I hope that in time, I can come back here and tell everyone how incredibly reliable it is. Review: Just Great, A Big Drive for all Video Needs - I have 2 of these, it's now 3 years, they store all my video entertainment. Beyond Backup; the drives are used as primary storage for many thousands of Gigs. I'm a collector of old football games. I store seasons of shows, movies, whether moved from DVD or blu-ray; shared with me, etc. I use this drive with its plug in power and speed to watch seamlessly 720, 1080 and higher resolutions. The higher take up more space, and so external drives are the only way to go. I used to install internal drives but that's gotten more difficult to do on PCs. And the USB only drives might not have the required speed to be able to handle direct from drive viewing. The 2 extra ports are great for moving files to other drives which must be going on when you're someone who needs 8 TB of storage here. You must have smaller drives, and you want to compact things a bit, put from many places into one place, and vice versa, for sharing. It does what you expect it to do. It's a little slow on the copying; 3-4 TB might take 13+ hours, you'll have to let it run with some Air conditioner while you head to work or sleep. Since I see it doesn't have a fan. I had one fall over and damaged, but Windows Checkdisk repaired it. Be delicate with these things. Full disclosure, its been purchased 3x, once was a noisy 'lemon' I got replaced, quickly and efficiently by desertcart. Once I heard a lot of grinding as I moved the data I realized I'd better replace it. Lemons HAPPEN; with every product. Apple supposedly has the best reputation but they had IPODs bursting into flames. If you're lucky you recognize it early, before putting precious data on it. ## Features - Store and access content for years with up to 14TB in a USB drive - A great external hard drive for Mac and Windows, this hub can charge mobile devices and transfer files from USB cameras and USB thumb drives via its two USB 3. 0 ports - Use seamlessly between Windows and Mac by installing the provided NTFS driver for Mac - Complimentary four-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan’s photo and video editing apps (Must be redeemed within 1 year of drive registration. Not available in all countries) - The available storage capacity may vary. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01K4241D0 | | Best Sellers Rank | #193 in External Hard Drives | | Brand | Seagate | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (9,844) | | Date First Available | June 23, 2016 | | Flash Memory Size | 6 TB | | Hard Drive | 6 TB Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 | | Hardware Platform | PC;Mac | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.65 x 1.61 x 7.8 inches | | Item Weight | 2.34 pounds | | Item model number | STEL6000100 | | Manufacturer | Seagate | | Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 3 | | Product Dimensions | 4.65 x 1.61 x 7.8 inches | | Series | Segate Backup Plus Hub | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Seagate - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop - **Connectivity Technology:** USB 3.0 - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 6 TB - **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.0 - **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** Data Recovery Service ## Images ![Seagate STEL6000100 Backup Plus Hub 6TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB 3.0, 2 USB Ports, for Computer Desktop Workstation PC Laptop Mac, 2 Months Adobe CC Photography - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vhQZR0TEL.jpg) ![Seagate STEL6000100 Backup Plus Hub 6TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB 3.0, 2 USB Ports, for Computer Desktop Workstation PC Laptop Mac, 2 Months Adobe CC Photography - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fCTvQ5RpL.jpg) ![Seagate STEL6000100 Backup Plus Hub 6TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB 3.0, 2 USB Ports, for Computer Desktop Workstation PC Laptop Mac, 2 Months Adobe CC Photography - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XE67+FURL.jpg) ![Seagate STEL6000100 Backup Plus Hub 6TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB 3.0, 2 USB Ports, for Computer Desktop Workstation PC Laptop Mac, 2 Months Adobe CC Photography - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lbRQaVrbL.jpg) ![Seagate STEL6000100 Backup Plus Hub 6TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB 3.0, 2 USB Ports, for Computer Desktop Workstation PC Laptop Mac, 2 Months Adobe CC Photography - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QJ5hEsn9L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... for a few days but so far I really like it. I'm using it for backups and for ... *by N***Y on April 6, 2017* I've only had the drive for a few days but so far I really like it. I'm using it for backups and for that role it's ideal. The information below is intended for people who really want to understand this device. If you want it to "just work", you are likely using Windows and you won't have to do very much - it comes pre-formatted with an NTFS partition that has good defaults. If you are using it that way, you will enjoy the full performance capabilities of this device. I run a 64-bit Gentoo Linux system that, among other roles, runs a Samba server (compatible with Windows File & Printer Sharing) on the LAN. You might be begging for trouble if you make a Samba server Internet-accessible (use SSH/SFTP instead), but on the local network it's great. All of my machines can easily back up files to this drive. This can be automated which is even more convenient. While the USB spec is backwards compatible (so you COULD connect this via USB2), I use USB3. I observe an average ~115-120 MB/sec speed when writing files to this drive. This is measured using the utility "iotop" while copying data several times larger than my RAM to reduce the influence of kernel caching. Read speeds from the disk as measured using "hdparm" are ~190 MB/sec (buffered) and still ~ 189-190 MB/sec using direct I/O. Read speeds just from the drive's on-board cache memory (i.e. not the spinning rust and not from buffers in RAM) are about 258 MB/sec. The spec for USB 3.0 lists a max total speed of around 625 MB/sec, though that is a raw signaling rate - accounting for protocol overhead, USB 3.0 has a real-world max of around 450 MB/sec. That's very good for an external drive designed for large capacity, not raw performance. I believe that inside the enclosure is a Seagate Archival Drive. This is an Advanced Format disk - it has a physical sector size of 4k (4096 bytes). Until recently, all (or nearly all) hard drives had a physical sector size of 512 bytes. This allows the device to transfer more data with each operation and makes sense for such a large disk. The disk will report a logical sector size of 512 bytes -- systems that don't understand Advanced Format can just treat it like any prior device and the drive's internal firmware will translate. This is known as a 512e Advanced Format device, but if your OS is modern enough, it will know the difference between the physical and logical sectors. Linux is Advanced Format aware and has been since 2009-2010. This is also an SMR drive. That's an entire research topic if you want to really understand it, but the bottom line is that there will be some write amplification. That is, if you write X MB to the drive, then internally (not visible to the system) the drive may (depending on where other data is stored) physically have to write X + Y MB. This is the trade-off of using SMR to increase storage density. So all things considered, this drive is a great balance between affordable low price-per-GB and performance, with emphasis on the former but not totally neglecting the latter by any means. To get the best performance with this disk, your filesystem (ext4 in my case) should use a 4k block size to match the physical sector size. Any partition should also begin on a sector number that is a multiple of 8 (512b * 8 = 4k). That way the drive won't have to perform extra physical operations (which would slow it down) to deal with writing data that does not correspond to its physical layout. All things considered, this drive was a bargain and I really like it. I hope that in time, I can come back here and tell everyone how incredibly reliable it is. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just Great, A Big Drive for all Video Needs *by R***O on January 23, 2020* I have 2 of these, it's now 3 years, they store all my video entertainment. Beyond Backup; the drives are used as primary storage for many thousands of Gigs. I'm a collector of old football games. I store seasons of shows, movies, whether moved from DVD or blu-ray; shared with me, etc. I use this drive with its plug in power and speed to watch seamlessly 720, 1080 and higher resolutions. The higher take up more space, and so external drives are the only way to go. I used to install internal drives but that's gotten more difficult to do on PCs. And the USB only drives might not have the required speed to be able to handle direct from drive viewing. The 2 extra ports are great for moving files to other drives which must be going on when you're someone who needs 8 TB of storage here. You must have smaller drives, and you want to compact things a bit, put from many places into one place, and vice versa, for sharing. It does what you expect it to do. It's a little slow on the copying; 3-4 TB might take 13+ hours, you'll have to let it run with some Air conditioner while you head to work or sleep. Since I see it doesn't have a fan. I had one fall over and damaged, but Windows Checkdisk repaired it. Be delicate with these things. Full disclosure, its been purchased 3x, once was a noisy 'lemon' I got replaced, quickly and efficiently by Amazon. Once I heard a lot of grinding as I moved the data I realized I'd better replace it. Lemons HAPPEN; with every product. Apple supposedly has the best reputation but they had IPODs bursting into flames. If you're lucky you recognize it early, before putting precious data on it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast, Stable Archive Solution with Extra USB 3.0 Hub Topping 185MB/s Read *by B***N on June 3, 2017* INFO: The availability of an 8TB model is certainly a very important release for many, as data size and storage requirements continue to grow at a very fast pace. As such, the 8TB unit is ideal for professionals who deal with extremely large files and need an archive solution. The new Seagate external drive is also catered towards consumers looking to backup and protect the entire contents of their computer and on their frequented social media websites. Under the hood lays the 8TB Seagate Archive HDD, a drive used predominantly for active archives, featuring a relatively low price point as well as a very energy efficient design. Users can also install the pre-loaded NTFS driver for Mac on the Seagate Backup Plus, which allows them to use the drive interchangeably between both Windows and Mac computers without having to reformat the drive. A closer look reveals both the piano black exterior and the front mounted USB 3.0 hub. Of course, we also have some Seagate branding down the spine. PERFORMANCE: The performance of this drive is nearly spot on, topping 185 MB/s read and 180 MB/s write. One thing to note: If you use any HDD monitoring program you will notice that when the HDD reaches 50 Celsius, it will start throttle down, better use it in AC room and not on summer days. NOTE: The trotting down issue is relevant to ALL Hard drives, be it external or internal, all of them do it (even SSDs when reach certain point, usually 70 Degrees Celsius start to throttle down) when they reach 50 degrees, external reach such temperatures rather fast, its not a BUG or Broken, its just IS, its how HDDs works (motors spins metal rings in oversimplified language) so it gets hot. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/31869386-seagate-stel6000100-backup-plus-hub-6tb-external-hard-drive-desktop](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/31869386-seagate-stel6000100-backup-plus-hub-6tb-external-hard-drive-desktop) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*