Sporting 10 Gb/s USB-C, the bus-powered 8TB Blackbox Plus USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External SSDfrom 8TB Blackbox Plus USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External SSDcan easily be plugged into systems running Windows Vista or later and macOS 10.4 and later without the need for an external power source. In addition to USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility, the Blackbox Plus also supports Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, making it both rugged and versatile.

Once connected, this solid-state drive supports data transfer rates of up to 560 MB/s to enhance workflows and transfer important files to and from the drive quickly and efficiently. Once files are stored, the Blackbox Plus can be taken with you out into the field, as its rubber housing helps to protect against the elements. The Blackbox Plus comes formatted for Mac and may be used with Windows after a simple reformat. Included with this drive is a USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A cable. Protection is provided by a limited 1-year advanced replacement warranty and a limited 3-year hardware warranty.

8TB Storage Capacity    USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface    Up to 560 MB/s Data Transfer Speed    Bus Powered    Fanless Design    Preformatted for macOS    Windows Compatible with Reformatting    Includes 1-Year Advance Replacement    Includes 2-Year Level 1 Data Recovery

Blackbox Plus features USB-C technology, optimized passive cooling, integrated health monitoring, and its tough outer shell is built to take a beating. Rugged professional storage designed to go everywhere you do. Small enough to fit in your pocket, yet powerful enough to take its rightful place in your workflow.

The Glyph Blackbox Plus comes preformatted HFS+ with Journaling and is Time Machine compatible out of the box. A simple reformat is all it takes for the Blackbox Plus to work with Windows systems.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this compatible with MacBook Pro?

A: Yes, the Samsung 8TB T5 EVO USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable SSD, (B&H # SAMUPH8TOSAM), is compatible with Apple computers.

Q: 2. External Power Adapter for Glyph BlackBox Pro - does this include alternative international plug fitting (eg)?

A: The AC Adapter for Glyph BlackBox Pro has multiple connectors for EU and UK.

Q: 3. What is the write speed?

A: The SanDisk 8TB Desk Drive SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Drive has a peak write speed of 900 MB/s.

Q: 4. Does this slow down to super slow speeds when its 75% full?

A: It is common for drives, such as the Samsung 8TB T5 EVO USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable SSD, to slow down when nearing full capacity. However, we can't say how much the drive would slow down nor at what capacity level this would happen.

Q: 5. Can I formate this for an iMac? Does it work with an iMac?

A: Yes, this Crucial 4TB X9 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD is compatible and does not need formatting to use with an Apple iMac.

Q: 6. Can I use it to remotely boot a Mac computer?

A: The SanDisk 8TB Desk Drive SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Drive can be used to boot to a Mac, however it must be physically connected.

Q: 7. Is the upcoming 16TB model a single 16TB drive or a RAID?

A: The Glyph Technologies 16TB Blackbox Plus USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD is a single drive and not a RAID.

Q: 8. How warm does this SSD get, do you leave it running while your computer is on or just when retrieving a file or saving a file?

A: The SanDisk 8TB Desk Drive SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Drive will get warm when in use. It is best to only leave the drive running when being used.

Q: 9. Will Glyph Technologies work on a Windows 10 system?

A: The Glyph Technologies 16TB Blackbox Plus USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD comes preformatted for macOS; however, it can be reformatted for Windows 10 compatibility as long as the host PC has Thunderbolt connectivity.

Q: 10. Is this backward compatible with USB 2 (with a USB A to C cable)?

A: The Crucial 2TB X9 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD can be used with a USB 2.0 port, as USB is backward compatible, but doing this will drastically lower transfer speeds.