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BarraCuda Fast SSD User Manual Model: Click here to access an up-to-date online version of this document. You will also find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability.
Minimum system requirements Ports Your Seagate device has a USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2) interface and can be connected to a computer with a USB- C, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-A (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0) port. Opera ng system Windows®...
Use the USB-C to USB-C cable if your computer has a USB-C port. If your computer does not have a USB-C port, use the USB-C to USB-A cable. Set up Seagate BarraCuda Fast SSD The setup process lets you: Register your Seagate BarraCuda Fast Get the most from your drive with easy access to information and support.
Your computer must be connected to the internet to register your device and install Toolkit. Start here Using a file manager such as Finder or File Explorer, open BarraCuda Fast SSD and launch Start Here Win Start Here Mac.
See Optional Formatting and Partitioning details. Disconnec ng the drive In order to avoid file system corruption, it’s important to unmount Seagate BarraCuda Fast SSD’s volumes BarraCuda Fast SSD 12/13/19...
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See Safely Remove Seagate BarraCuda Fast SSD From Your Computer for details. BarraCuda Fast SSD 12/13/19...
Create a Sync Plus plan Sync Plus creates a synced folder on your Seagate BarraCuda Fast SSD that mirrors folders on your PC or Mac, so your files are available in both places. Deleted files can be automatically stored in an archive folder on BarraCuda Fast SSD in case you need them.
Op onal Forma ng and Par oning Seagate BarraCuda Fast SSD is preformatted exFAT for compatibility with both Mac and Windows computers. If you use the drive with only one type of computer, you can optimize file copy performance by formatting the drive in the native file system for your operating system.
…you connect the storage device to Mac computers, and you don’t need to allow a Windows computer to read or write to the drive. Do not use APFS if you intend to use Seagate BarraCuda Fast SSD with Time Machine, or if your computer is not running macOS 10.13 or later.
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3. From the list of storage devices in the middle of the Disk Management window, locate your Seagate device. 4. The partition must be available to format. If it is currently formatted, right click on the partition and then choose Delete.
Safely Remove Seagate BarraCuda Fast SSD From Your Computer Always eject a storage device from your computer before physically disconnecting it. Your computer must perform filing and housekeeping operations on the drive before it is removed. Therefore, if you unplug the drive without using the operating system’s software, your files can become corrupt or damaged.
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1. Select the desktop icon for your storage device and drag it to the Trash. 2. When the storage device icon is no longer visible on your desktop, you can physically disconnect it from your Mac. BarraCuda Fast SSD 12/13/19...
Frequently Asked Ques ons For help setting up and using Seagate BarraCuda Fast SSD, review the frequently asked questions below. For additional support resources, go to Seagate customer support. All users Problem: My file transfers are too slow Q: Are both ends of the USB cable firmly attached? A: Review troubleshooting tips for cable connections below: Check both ends of the cable and make sure that they are fully seated in their respective ports.
Plus (+) icon to view the full list of devices. If you’re uncertain that your storage device is listed, safely unplug it and then reconnect it. The entry that changes is your Seagate device. Q: Is your device listed next to an unusual icon? A: Windows Device Manager usually provides information about failures with peripherals.
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Q: Did you follow the correct installation steps for your operating system? A: Review the installation steps in Getting Started. BarraCuda Fast SSD 12/13/19...
Regulatory Compliance Product Name Seagate BarraCuda Fast SSD Regulatory Model Number SRD0FV2 China RoHS 2 China RoHS 2 refers to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Order No. 32, effective July 1, 2016, titled Management Methods for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products.
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CNS 15663, Guidance to reduction of the restricted chemical substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Seagate products must comply with the “Marking of presence” requirements in Section 5 of CNS 15663. This product is Taiwan RoHS compliant. The following table meets the Section 5 “Marking of presence”...