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Red rectangular 2.5 inch portable hard drive with textured finish and USB 3.0 cable

Toshiba

Toshiba HDTCA10XR3AA 1TB portable hard drive USB 3.0 Red

SKU CH-542J-33J9A MPN HDTCA10XR3AA

Portable 1 TB hard drive with USB 3.0 interface in a compact red 2.5 inch case

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.0
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Setup requirementsFormatted NTFS for Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1 Require
  • Product colorRed
  • Key featuresStore It All - In Style Step up your storage with up to 4 TB

Capacity 1TB

  • 1TB capacity stores large photo, music and video libraries
  • USB 3.0 interface enables fast file transfers
  • Compact 2.5 inch form factor fits in a bag
  • Weighs .33 lb for easy portability
  • Includes backup and security software for data protection

Portable 1 TB USB 3.0 drive

The Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA10XR3AA is a 1 TB portable hard drive with a USB 3.0 interface and a red textured finish. It is formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 and requires reformatting for macOS 10.13, 10.14 or 10.15. The 2.5 inch form factor measures 0.55 by 3.10 by 4.30 inches and weighs 0.33 lb.

Upgrade from USB 2.0 or smaller capacity

The drive works with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, so it replaces older USB 2.0 external drives that limit transfer speed. The jump is worth it when you need faster file copies and a larger 1 TB capacity for photos, music and videos. It is not suited for buyers who need solid-state speeds or capacities above 1 TB.

Sustained workload behaviour

The mechanical 2.5 inch drive delivers consistent throughput for long sequential transfers such as full library backups. Downloadable backup software allows scheduled intervals so the drive handles repeated write cycles without user intervention. Performance will vary with file mix and the host USB port generation.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB Hard Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $87.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 365 comparable items (median $108.99).
Total capacity 1 TB
Lower than about 70% of the 239 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $87.99 per TB
Pricier than about 74% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Product lineCanvio Advance
Model nameHDTCA10XR3AA
Total capacity1 TB
Product colorRed
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Product dimensions0.55 in × 3.1 in × 4.3 in
Product weight0.33 lb (0.15 kg)
Shipping weight0.22 kg
Package size140 × 112 × 38 mm

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Questions about this item

What are the exact dimensions of the 2.5 inch red drive so I can check if it fits my bag pocket?

The drive measures .55 inches high, 3.10 inches wide and 4.30 inches deep, weighing .33 lb.

Which cable do I plug in first, and does the drive need separate power?

Connect the supplied USB 3.0 cable to an available USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port; the drive draws power from the port and needs no external adapter.

Will the NTFS formatting work on macOS 10.15, or must I reformat before first use?

The drive ships formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1; it requires reformatting for macOS 10.15, 10.14 or 10.13.

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