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500GB

Seagate Archive HDD 500GB, 500 GB, 2.0, Blue

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Key specs
Capacity
500 GB
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Body
Weight
9.9 oz (281 g)
Colors
Blue
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Weight9.9 oz (281 g)
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Full specifications

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On/off switch
Yes
Type
HDD
Bus powered
USB
Usb Version
2.0
Wifi Version
Yes
Capacity
500 GB
Fingerprint
No
HDD capacity
500 GB
Manufacturer Sku
STDC500400
Colors
Blue
Connectivity technology
Wired & Wireless
Cables included
Micro-USB
Package weight
383 g
Package height
166 mm
Package depth
51 mm
Package width
153 mm
Height
125.4 mm
Depth
24.5 mm
Width
125.4 mm
USB connector
USB
Password protection
No
Led Indicators
Yes
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