Seagate Expansion Desktop 12TB External HDD STLC12000402
Brand: Seagate | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: STLC12000402 | Part #: STLC12000402 | MPN: STLC12000402
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About the Seagate Expansion Desktop 12TB External HDD STLC12000402
Overview
The Seagate Expansion Desktop 12TB External HDD is designed for users requiring large-scale storage capacity with easy plug-and-play functionality. It connects via USB 3.0 for fast data transfers and broad compatibility.
Featuring a 3.5-inch form factor, this external HDD is ideal for backups, media storage, and archiving large data sets in enterprise and personal environments.
Key Features
- 12TB high-capacity storage for extensive data needs
- 3.5-inch desktop form factor
- USB 3.0 interface with backward compatibility to USB 2.0
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for faster data access
- 256MB cache for improved performance
- Plug-and-play setup with no software required
- Compatible with Windows and macOS (reformatting may be required)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Seagate |
| Model | Expansion Desktop |
| Part Number | STLC12000402 |
| Capacity | 12TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s) |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 256MB |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 160 MB/s |
| Power Supply | External AC adapter |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 139 x 112 x 41 mm |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 40°C |
| Compatibility | Windows 10+, macOS (reformat required) |
Ideal Use Cases
- Large data backups and archiving
- Media libraries and video storage
- Enterprise data overflow storage
- Desktop external storage expansion
- File sharing and transfer between systems
The Seagate Expansion Desktop 12TB HDD is perfect for users who need reliable, high-capacity external storage. Its fast USB 3.0 interface ensures quick file transfers and backups.
With a durable design and large cache, it provides smooth performance for both enterprise and personal data storage needs, making it a versatile external drive solution.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | STLC12000402 |
| Part Number | STLC12000402 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 12TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s) |
| Speed | Up to 160 MB/s |
| Capacity | 12TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s) |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 256MB |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 160 MB/s |
| Dimensions | 139 x 112 x 41 mm |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Power Supply | External AC adapter |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 40°C |
| Supported Platforms | Windows 10+, macOS (reformat required) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Seagate Expansion Desktop 12TB External HDD STLC12000402
What does the Seagate Expansion Desktop 12TB External HDD STLC12000402 do?
the Seagate Expansion Desktop 12TB External HDD STLC12000402 suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. It is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the Seagate Expansion Desktop 12TB External HDD STLC12000402?
Key specifications for the Seagate Expansion Desktop 12TB External HDD STLC12000402: new condition; brand Seagate; model Expansion Desktop; part number STLC12000402; capacity 12TB; form factor 3.5-inch; interface USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s). Manufacturer part number STLC12000402. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.