Question 1

What kind of USB cable does this use?

Accepted Answer

USB 3.0 micro B on the drive and USB3.0 A on the other end of the cable.

Question 2

Will this drive work for storage on consoles like ps4 and xbox one?

Accepted Answer

Yes i use this drive solely for my PS4. I have a Gen 1 that has a tiny onboard HDD and i run ALL my games off this little drive, have it Velcro'd to the top of my PS4. =)

Question 3

What is the sustained data transfer rate?  I.e. how fast can it write to the HDD platters, assuming large file operations and not random I/O.

NOTE:  I *know* that the USB bus can do 5 Gb/s.  That's not the answer to my question.

Accepted Answer

I measured the following bandwidths (for Sequential Read/Verify):
[a] Outside Diameter (empty): 142 MB/sec
[b] Middle Diameter (half full): 130 MB/sec
[c] (about 3/4 full): 100 MB/sec
[d] Inside Diameter (almost full): 67 MB/sec
As with all hard disk drives, the sequential data rate drops as the disk drive fills (i.e. you store more data on the drive).

Question 4

HOW DO I FREE UP SPACE ON MY EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE?

Accepted Answer

Free up space on an external hard drive the same way you would free up space on any other drive. Find files and folders that you no longer need and delete them. On some computers deleted files are moved to the recycle bin, so remember to empty the recycle bin to free up space.

Question 5

is this compatible with Mac?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this device is compatible with Mac.  However, you will need to perform a reformat of the drive before use, or use NTFS software on your Mac.

Question 6

Does this drive work with Linux using the Ext4 format?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does. Partition with fdisk
and mkfs.ext4

Question 7

Can i use this hard drive with my Ubuntu Linux computer?

Accepted Answer

I don't see why not, as long as you have a USB 2.0/3.0 port with a working USB driver.  I've never had a hard drive not work on Ubuntu.

Brand	TOSHIBA
Series	Canvio Basics
Model	HDTB410XK3AA

Color	Charcoal Black
Interface	USB 3.0
Capacity	1TB

Features	Easy to use Discover one of the easiest ways to add storage to your computer with Toshiba's Canvio Basics portable hard drive, offering simple plug-and-play operation. Ready to use with your PC4 and no software installation required. Intuitively drag and drop files to and from your PC or laptop. All You Need, Wherever You Go Canvio Basics offers the space to collect in a size you can take anywhere. Introducing a new sleek, matte-black design that is more compact than ever, the Canvio Basics is a true portable hard drive - easy to carry and store in any pocket or bag. Store with Confidence The Canvio Basics is built to Toshiba's world-class quality standards, offering time-tested reliability, so you can feel confident and collect at ease.
System Requirements	Formatted NTFS for Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 Requires reformatting for Mac OS v10.15 / v10.14 / v10.13 Available USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 Port

Dimensions	0.55" x 3.10" x 4.30"
Weight	0.33 lb.

Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 Black - HDTB410XK3AA

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