Does this drive have an on/off button aka power button? Or must you physically unplug it to power it off?

No power switch. With Windows, it is always best to use the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media option in the bottom right are of the toolbar (^) before unplugging. Or simply unplug the USB when the PC is off.

Will this drive connect via usb2.0 to transfer from older computer, or does it require power from the USB3.0 connection?

The drive can connect via USB 2.0 to transfer from an older computer. It is backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports.

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Seagate Portable 5TB External Hard Drive HDD Slim - USB 3.0 for PC Laptop and Mac (STGX5000400)

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Store and access 5TB of content easily on the move with the Seagate Portable Drive
Engineered to be compatible with USB devices
Designed to work for both Windows and Mac computers allowing seamless drag and drop functionality
No software require! Simply set-up but connecting the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition
This USB drive provides plug-and-play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable
All purchases come with a one-year limited warranty

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Take terabytes of storage space anywhere you go with Seagate Portable external hard drive. It works with both Windows and Mac. Plug in via USB 3.0, and then drag and drop to enjoy high-speed data transfer.

Drag Em' and Drop Em'

Simply drag and drop photos, songs, videos, docs, and more onto Seagate Portable.

Works with Windows

To use with Mac, simply reformat it.

Plug-and-Play

High-speed USB 3.0 connectivity means the drive seamlessly plugs into PCs—no need for a wall adapter.

Extra Storage for PC

Free up computer space by adding on the extra capacity of Seagate Portable.

Terabytes of Space

Head out and embrace the day with enough space for tens of thousands of files.

Simple, compact, and PC compatible, the Seagate Portable Drive gives you additional on-the-go storage and lets you take along large files when you travel.

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Model
Brand	Seagate
Model	STGX5000400

Performance
Color	Black
Interface	USB 3.0
Capacity	5TB

Features
Features	Leverage simple drag-and-drop usability Expand your computer's capacity with a lightweight, compact solution Take advantage of instant plug-and-play PC compatibility Transfer files fast with USB 3.0 that is backward compatible with USB 2.0
System Requirements	Windows10, Windows 8, Windows 7 operating system1,2 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds or backwardscompatible with USB 2.0 ports at USB 2.0 transfer speeds)2 1 Reformatting for Mac may be required. 2 Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.

Dimensions & Weight
Form Factor	2.5"
Dimensions	0.79" x 3.15" x 4.61"
Weight	0.57 lb.

Packaging
Package Contents	Seagate Portable Drive external storage USB cable Quick start guide

Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg	July 24, 2026

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Seagate Portable 5TB External Hard Drive HDD Slim - USB 3.0 for PC Laptop and Mac (STGX5000400)

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Seagate Portable 5TB External Hard Drive HDD Slim - USB 3.0 for PC Laptop and Mac (STGX5000400)

Drag Em' and Drop Em'

Works with Windows

Plug-and-Play

Extra Storage for PC

Terabytes of Space

Learn more about the Seagate STGX5000400

Customer Reviews of the Seagate STGX5000400

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