Product Description
Thunderbolt technology is a revolutionary interface supporting high-resolution display and high-performance data devices through a single port. At 10Gbps, the Thunderbolt adapter is up to 20x faster than USB 2.0 and up to 12x faster than FireWire 800. Transferring high-definition movies and other large files now takes seconds versus minutes when compared with older interface technologies. Taking advantage of the Backup Plus design, the Seagate Thunderbolt Desktop adapter turns any Backup Plus Desktop drive into a blazing-fast Thunderbolt device for your compatible computer. With dual Thunderbolt ports, it can support daisychaining up to 6 Thunderbolt devices, minimizing clutter on your desktop. Connect multiple devices to turn your computer into a powerful workstation with just one interface. System Requirements: Backup Plus or GoFlex Desktop drive, Mac OS X operating system 10.6.8 or higher, available Thunderbolt port, Thunderbolt cable. Inside the Box: Seagate Thunderbolt Desktop adapter, Quick start guide, Power supply.
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Product Details
- Brand: Seagate
- Model: STAE129
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 2.40" h x 4.50" w x 4.76" l, .58 pounds
- Hard Disk: 0GB
Features
- Take advantage of the revolutionary, high performance speed of Thunderbolt connectivity
- Tranfers occur at 10Gbps, which is up to 20x faster than USB 2.0 and 12x faster than FireWire 800
- Transfer HD movies and other large files in seconds with Thunderbolt's ultra-fast performance
- The STAE129 turns any Backup Plus Desktop Drive into a blazing-fast Thunderbolt device for your compatible computer
- Connect multiple devices to turn your computer into a powerful workstation with just one interface
From the Manufacturer
Satisfy your need for speed. Designed to meet the demands of professional media creators, Thunderbolt technology allows users to unleash their creativity using high-bandwidth audio- and video-capturing devices, while transferring data at up to 10 gigs-per-second--up to 20x the speed of USB 2.0 and 12x the speed of FireWire 800.
Now this technology is available to you to address your growing storage needs with Seagate's new, flexible Thunderbolt adapters. Simply connect your Backup Plus drive and Thunderbolt adapter to your computer using your Thunderbolt cable to instantly begin transferring high-speed data and high-definition (HD) video on a single interface.
Speed with Precision
Built for accuracy, capacity and speed, Thunderbolt technology precisely moves vast amounts of data at up to 20x the speed of USB 2.0 and 12x the speed of FireWire 800.
Compatibility
Connect the Desk Thunderbolt adapter directly to your computer, or to displays and other Thunderbolt devices. With dual ports, you can daisy chain up to six devices. Works with any Backup Plus desktop drive.
Or take the Thunderbolt Portable adapter on the go--you can connect it directly to your computers Thunderbolt port. When you get home, attach it to the end of your Thunderbolt daisy chain. Works with any Backup Plus portable drive.
Data and Display Daisy Chains for When You're At Home
Thunderbolt technology supports two separate channels--one for high-speed data transfer and one for high-definition (HD) display on a single interface. Take advantage of this cutting-edge technology by connecting high-end displays to a Seagate Thunderbolt adapter and realize the benefits of maximum performance with minimal desktop clutter.
From Work Station to Train Station--No Outlet Required
The Seagate Thunderbolt Portable adapter is entirely bus powered, meaning you don't have to be tethered to a power outlet. That means that you have high-speed access to your data no matter where you are.
The Seagate Backup Plus Thunderbolt Family
| Backup Plus Desk for Mac | Backup Plus Portable for Mac | Backup Plus Desk Thunderbolt Adapter | Backup Plus Thunderbolt Adapter |
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Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful.
By Joe Crescenzi
What makes this a great adapter is that although it was designed from the ground up to work with Seagate's line of drives, it can be used with just about any SATA III device. I've used this adapter with a variety of 2.5" and 3.5" drives, including SSDs and the performance was always super fast.
Since you can easily daisy chain these, I ended up buying 3 of them so far, and I'm considering a fourth.
Two key things to keep in mind. Seagate previously had the same exact device under the name "GoFlex", but as far as I can see, they are identical. Also, they have another version that is portable, which needs no power supply and is designed for 2.5" drives. I must point out that I have both, and that the speeds I measured with the desktop model were faster. I am assuming this may be because they may be using SATA II in the portable version, because the results I got with an SSD were under 300MB/S.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
By D. Parvin
The Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Thunderbolt Adapter is a specialty device for users who don't have a USB 3.0 connection, who want to daisy chain multiple drives, or who want to do substantial video capture and transfer. A star off for not including a cable along with an interface that's not really necessary for the actual Backup Plus hard drive leaves this at 4 stars.
Thunderbolt is a really neat interface that is at this point somewhat overbuilt for current computers; it's somewhat reminiscent of SCSI 20 years ago, where the impressive capability of the specs rapidly became obsolete with alternate and cheaper technology advances. In this case, the alternate technology, USB 3.0, is already available.
USB 3.0 is more than capable of handling the maximum read/write speed of the fastest SSD drives currently on the market, currently topping around around roughly 500-550 MB/s. For mechanical drives, most 7200 rpm drives top out around 160-190 MB/s; 5400 rpm drives average anywhere between 90-120 MB/s.
As such, using Thunderbolt for those drives is somewhat overkill, and the 7200 rpm drive on the Backup Plus series barely begins to use the Thunderbolt bandwidth as it tops out a little over 160 MB/s on sustained transfers. It's a very easy swap from a Backup Plus USB 3.0 base to the Thunderbolt base and the external drive fits nicely, but when the adapter itself is priced higher than the 7200 rpm drive inside the standard Backup Plus drive, the value proposition here is really problematic.
Where this does make more sense is if you simply don't have a USB 3.0 port available, if you'd like to daisy chain multiple SATA drives, or if you want to work on HD video with something like Blackmagic or Matrox adapters. Unlike the cheaper portable adapter, this does include 2 ports instead of one so it can be part of a chain. However, the portable adapter is a much more stable fit for a 2.5" SSD, as it lays flat on the adapter. A bare drive mounted on the SATA adapter with this unit is going to perch precariously upright. Unless you come up with a Rube Goldberg solution of rubber bands or tape, it's not something you'd want to leave unattended for any length of time.
Finally, this doesn't include the Thunderbolt adapter cable, meaning you're looking at close to $200 for a complete setup - or more than what you're actually paying for a 256 GB SSD nowadays. It's something to consider before purchasing, but if you need multiple external drives or are doing specialty video editing, this is worth a look.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
By L. Irish
After trying a Pegasus J4 Thunderbolt Drive Enclosure (didn't work at all with a late 2012 iMac 27"; worked on Mac OSX ML on an Option Boot but DIDN'T work at all with Windows 7), I tried the Seagate Backup Plus Adapter, and it worked perfectly in an external SSD setup... with every SSD I threw at it, a Samsung 840 (256 & 500 Gb) and a Crucial M4 256 gb. Also works with HDDs. Option boot works for both my iMac and for my late 2011 MacBook Pro, for both Mountian Lion and Windows 7. If you're in the market for a REALLY fast boot for your Thunderbolt-equipped iMac or MBP, try one of these with an SSD.
NOTES:
1. You can stick a bare SSD or HDD drive on the Sata connector... it's not a secure setup. You'll need to either buy an empty enclosure to put the drive in (search the web, they're out there, I got a couple at auction cheap) OR just work out some blocks to support it (someone used blocks of sticky notes and a rubber band to secure the drive to the adapter to keep it from wobbling)
2. I wish they'd supplied a cable... they're not cheap.
3. I tested with the Black Magic Disk Test app, and the Seagate wasn't quite as good... but in realworld use, I think you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference. Besides, it's relatively cheap, it will daisy chain to most other Thunderbolt devices (including Mini-display port into my Dell U3011, and (to borrow a phrase) It Just Works.
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