Introduction

Welcome to the user manual for Seagate Backup Plus Hub, a hard drive with ample capacity to store all your important files. Connect your Backup Plus Hub to a computer that supports USB 3.0 for fast transfers of all your data. You can also use its two additional USB 3.0 ports to connect more devices to your computer or, use them to power compatible devices such as mobile phones and tablets.

Review this user manual for instructions on how to manage your Backup Plus Hub. For common questions and answers about your drive, please see Frequently asked questions.

You can get the latest tips regarding your product and updated technical information at Seagate customer support.

Box content

Seagate Backup Plus Hub
USB 3.0 cable for connection to a computer (Micro-B to Type A)
Power cable
Quick Start Guide
Software: Seagate Dashboard (available for download)

Important info: Save your packaging. If you experience problems with your hard drive and want to exchange it, the hard drive must be returned in its original packaging.

Minimum system requirements

You can connect your Backup Plus Hub to a computer that meets the following minimum requirements:

Windows 7 or higher
Mac OS X 10.7 or higher

Hardware requirements

Backup Plus Hub can be connected to computers with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports. However, you can reach transfer rates up to 5Gb/s when connected to a USB 3.0 port. Connecting the Backup Plus Hub to a computer with USB 2.0 limits performance to USB 2.0 speeds.

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