Description
✅ Key Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 8 TB |
| Model Number | STKP8000400 |
| Interface | USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) |
| Form Factor / Drive Type | External Desktop, 3.5-inch HDD, AC powered |
| Power Supply | Comes with its own power adapter (needs external power) |
| Included Cable | USB 3.0 cable (18-inch / 45.7 cm) |
| Warranty & Extras | Includes Rescue Data Recovery Services; warranty length varies by region
(e.g. 3 years in APAC) |
| Weight | 1.17 kg |
| Dimensions | 178.75mm × 41.90mm × 125mm (≈ 7.04″ × 1.65″ × 4.92″) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10 or higher; Mac OS (High Sierra / macOS 10.12+) etc.; may need reformatting for Time Machine backup compatibility |
⚠ Pros & Cons
Pros
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Very large capacity — good for backups, archives, storing large files (media, etc.).
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USB 3.0 gives decent transfer speeds for external HDDs; backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
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Comes with Rescue Data Recovery, which can be a safety net if something goes wrong.
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Plug-and-play out of the box; works with both Windows & Mac (with minor setup).
Cons
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Being a desktop-drive, it needs external power; less portable than a 2.5-inch USB drive.
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Mechanical HDDs are slower than SSDs; for many small files or frequent transfers, performance will lag.
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“USB 3.0 / micro-USB 3.0” connector is okay but not as future-proof or convenient as USB-C or Thunderbolt.
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Warranty/services may vary by country; Rescue might not be usable in all regions.
💡 Practical Tips & Usage
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If using with a Mac for Time Machine backups, you’ll probably need to reformat it to HFS+ or APFS since the drive comes exFAT or NTFS by default.
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To get full USB 3.0 speeds, ensure you’re connecting to a USB 3.0 port on your computer (blue port or marked SS). USB 2.0 will be much slower.
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Place the drive somewhere with good ventilation — external desktop drives generate heat during use.
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Make regular backups even though the drive is good; hardware can fail. The Rescue service helps, but having multiple copies is safer.
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If you move large files often, defragmentation might help on Windows, though HDDs don’t need it super frequently.
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