Maxtor 4TB High Performance Plug-and-Play USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive

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Identifiers
MPN Seagate STSHX-M401TCBM
Model Seagate STSHX-M401TCBM
Dimensions / Weight
Key Features
Bundled backup software
Indicates whether the product includes backup software that is pre‑installed or bundled with it, such as utilities for creating backups, restoring data, or managing backup schedules.
Yes
BUS Powered
Indicates whether the device receives its power supply through a bus connection such as USB, eSATA, or another standard interface. A value of "Yes" means the product can be powered directly from the bus port, while "No" indicates it requires an external power source.
Yes
Bus powered
Indicates whether the device receives its power supply through a bus connection such as USB. A value of "Yes" means the product can be powered directly from the USB port, while "No" indicates it requires an external power source.
USB
Capacity
The total amount of space or volume that a product can hold, expressed in an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, TB for digital storage or L, ml, cl for liquid capacity. This attribute helps users compare how much content a device or container can accommodate.
4096000 MB
Card reader
A list of the card reader capabilities supported by a device. Each entry describes a specific type of memory card or interface that the product can read, such as SD, microSD, MMC, or USB On‑The-Go. If a device has no card reader, the list is empty.
No
Case colour
The colour or combination of colours that a product’s outer shell or enclosure is available in, expressed as common names such as "Black", "Silver" or comma‑separated lists like "Black, White". It indicates the visual appearance of the case for consumers.
Black
Connectivity technology
The network and data interface technologies supported by the product, such as Wired, Wireless, USB, Bluetooth, or combinations thereof. Each value represents a distinct technology that can be used for communication or power delivery.
Bedraad
Depth
The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
118.2 mm
Disk Capacity
The total amount of digital storage that a disk drive—whether internal or external—can hold, expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, or TB. This attribute helps users understand how much data can be stored on the device and compare different drives.
4 TB
Disk form factor
The physical size or shape of a storage disk, indicating the dimensions and mounting format used in computers and other devices. Common values include standard sizes such as "3.5" in., "2.5" in., and form‑factor codes like "M.2 2280" or "mSATA". This attribute helps users identify which drives are compatible with a given enclosure, motherboard, or system.
2.5
Drive interface
The physical or logical interface used by a hard drive to connect with other components, such as SATA, SAS, USB, or PCI Express. It indicates the technology that enables data transfer and power delivery between the device and its host system.
USB 3.0
E-sata
Indicates whether the product includes an E‑SATA interface for external storage devices. A value of "Yes" means the device has a dedicated E‑SATA port, while "No" indicates it does not.
No
Edition
A brief statement indicating the edition or version of a product, such as "Reprint", "New Edition", or a numeric edition number like "2nd edition". It identifies which specific release of the item is being referenced.
Maxtor M3 Portable
Enclosure Type
The form or mounting style of a hardware component, such as internal, portable, desktop, rack‑mountable, or external. It indicates how the device is physically housed and where it can be installed.
External
External Connectivity
A comma‑separated list of the physical connector types that are available on the exterior of a product, such as USB (various versions), HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet (RJ‑45), Thunderbolt, SATA, eSATA, SD card reader, audio jacks, and other common interfaces. The list helps users identify which ports they can use for data transfer, video output, power delivery or expansion.
1 x USB 3.0
File format system
A list of file system formats that the product can read or write, such as NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, HFS+, and others. Each value represents a distinct format supported by the device’s storage controller.
NTFS
FireWire 400
Indicates whether the product has any FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports available for connecting compatible devices, specifically at the 400 Mbps speed.
No
FireWire 800
Indicates whether the product has any FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports available for connecting compatible devices.
No
HDD Capacity
The total amount of digital storage that an internal hard drive can hold, expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, or TB. This attribute helps users understand how much data the device’s built‑in hard drive can store and compare storage options across products.
4000 GB
Height
The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
19.9 mm
Network ready
Indicates whether the product can connect to a network, either wired or wireless, and is capable of transmitting and receiving data over that connection.
No
Operating Systems Supported
A list of operating system names and versions that the product can run or support, including specific architectures when relevant. Each value represents a distinct OS that is compatible with the hardware or software.
Windows 10/8/7/Vista, Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later
Package depth
The linear measurement from front to back or top to bottom of a product’s packaging, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the packaged item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
185 mm
Package Height
The vertical dimension of a product’s packaging measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and helps customers assess how tall the package will be when stored or shipped.
38.5 mm
Package width
The horizontal measurement of a product’s packaging, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the package is from one side to the other and helps customers assess fit for storage, shipping, or display.
137 mm
Power source
The type of electrical supply that powers the device, such as mains electricity, batteries, USB power, or a combination of these options.
USB Powered
RJ45
The total count of RJ45 Ethernet connectors available on the product. A value of "No" indicates that the device has no RJ45 port, while numeric values represent the number of ports present.
No
Solid state drive
The total amount of data that can be stored on a solid‑state drive (SSD) installed in the product, expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, or TB. This attribute indicates how much information the device can hold and helps users compare storage options across products.
No
Thunderbolt
The total count of Thunderbolt interfaces available on the product, indicating how many separate Thunderbolt connections it supports.
No
Thunderbolt technology
Indicates whether the product includes a Thunderbolt interface, which allows high‑speed data transfer and power delivery in a single cable.
Nee
Type
The general category or style of the product, such as laptop, printer cartridge, or cooling fan. It helps buyers quickly identify the nature of the item and compare similar products.
HDD
USB 2.0
The total number of USB 2.0 (high‑speed) ports available on the device. This count includes all external and internal connectors that support the USB 2.0 standard, regardless of whether they are used for data transfer or power delivery.
No
USB 2.0 / USB3.0
Indicates whether the product is compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interfaces, allowing it to connect to devices that use either standard.
No
USB 3.0
Represents the count of available USB 3.0 ports on a product. The value is an integer indicating how many individual USB 3.0 connectors are present, regardless of their orientation or function (e.g., charging, data transfer). This attribute helps users compare connectivity options across devices.
Yes
USB data transfer rates
The highest theoretical speed at which a device can send or receive data over its USB interface, expressed in bits per second (bps) or multiples such as kbps, mbps, gbps, etc. It represents the upper bound of throughput under optimal conditions and is useful for comparing performance across devices and USB versions.
5000 Mbit/s
USB Version
The generation and version of the USB standard supported by a product, expressed as a numeric revision followed optionally by descriptive suffixes such as "Gen 1" or "Gen 2". This attribute indicates the maximum data transfer rate and compatibility with USB devices.
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
User guide
The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping, handling, or user information purposes.
Yes
Weight
The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
236 g
Wi-Fi
Indicates whether the product has built‑in Wi‑Fi capability, allowing it to connect to wireless networks without requiring external adapters or dongles.
No
Width
The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
82 mm
WiFi
Indicates whether the product supports wireless networking and, if so, which Wi‑Fi standards are available (e.g., 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax). The value is a free‑text description of the supported protocols and any additional features such as dual‑band or hotspot mode.
No
Seagate

Seagate is a brand of computer hard drives and storage solutions. The company produces a wide range of products for both personal and business use, including external hard drives, solid state drives, and storage systems. Seagate is one of the leading providers of storage solutions in the world, and its products are known for their quality and reliability.