Designed for filmmakers working in the wild, the Exascend 2TB Gecko USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSDfrom Exascend 2TB Gecko USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSDis purpose-built to take on outdoor adventures. Built using IP67-rated aluminum, it can withstand impacts, water, and dust. Thanks to an integrated mount, it can be attached directly to a camera's hot shoe mount for greater ease of use while shooting. It also features a storage capacity of up to 2TB, a 20 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface that delivers read and write speeds of up to 1700 MB/s, an endurance rating of up to 3000TB, an UBER rating of <1 sector per 10¹⁷ bits read, is powered via USB, and uses 3D TLC NAND flash memory. Exascend also built this SSD with RAID ECC technology that aids in rebuilding corrupted data and SuperCruise technology that optimizes write performance for greater stability.

Note: To achieve maximum advertised speeds, please make sure your computer or host device is certified to support the 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connection. Apple devices, including those with Thunderbolt/USB4, do not support 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and will be limited to 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2.

2TB Storage Capacity    20 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Interface    Up to 1700 MB/s Data Transfer Speeds    Bus Powered    Endurance Rating up to 3000TB    Integrated Hotshoe    IP67 Certified    Shockproof Design    Passive Cooling System    Windows, Mac, Linux, and Unix Compatible

Powered by a 20 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface, the Exascend Gecko Portable SSD offers transfer speeds up to 1700 MB/s.

Protected against fine particles and water with Exascend's conformal coating technology and hardened casing, tough environments are no match for the Gecko Portable SSD.

Portable yet durable, the Gecko portable storage is designed with outdoor shooting in mind, safeguarding all your precious media files in all weather conditions.

RAID ECC is an advanced Exascend technology that combines the power of RAID with NAND flash block granularity, allowing the storage device to rebuild even severely corrupted data.

SuperCruise is a signature Exascend technology that optimizes write performance for stability, ensuring unbeatable stable write performance even in the most demanding applications.

Conformal coating is a rugged technology that protects the entire Exascend SSD against environmental threats by applying a water- and particle-resistant coating to the printed circuit board and all embedded components.

Exascend's factory data recovery means that you can rest easy knowing your footage is in safe hands.

Exascend is in it for the long haul and always stands behind their products. This commitment is reflected in Exascend's limited five-year worldwide warranty.

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. Does this come with any cables?

A: Yes, the Samsung T5 EVO USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable SSD drives do include a USB-C to USB-C cable in the box.

Q: 3. What real-world speeds can I expect writing to these drives? (large sustained transfer speeds, 128GB-512GB written to the drive sequentialy at a time)

A: As per the manufacture the PNY Technologies 4TB EliteX-Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Portable SSD could operate at read and write of roughly 1,500 MB/s. However the limiting factor is often the media that the PNY Technologies 4TB EliteX-Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Portable SSD is transferring from.

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 you password protect this 1TB LaCie SDD (or any other LaCie SDDs)?

A: The LaCie 1TB Portable USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C External SSD v2 can not be password protected. The LaCie 1TB Rugged USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C External SSD BH #LASTHR100080 has hardware Seagate Secure self-encrypting technology and a password system.

Q: 6. Would I have to reformat the drive to backup (Time Machine) my MacBook Pro?

A: The Samsung 4TB T5 EVO USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable SSD, B&H # SAMUPH4T0SAM, will require you to reformat the drive to use it with Apple's Time Machine.

Q: 7. We just purchased 2 of the original version of the 2TB SSD - and I was considering buying a 3rd tonight when I saw that it had been discontinued - and apparently replaced by this version 2 - other than cosmetics, what dirrerences are there between the two versions. I have already loaded about one TB into the first unit and it appears to be functioning very well indeed?

A: V2 is faster and smaller than the older version.

Q: 8. Can one use lightning to usb c adapter on the crucial cable and if so what is the compromised speed of up and download ?

A: The performance of the Crucial 2TB X9 Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD for Mac, B&H # CR2X9PRMAC9B, would be limited to USB 2.0 Speeds (480mbps) if you use it with a Lightning to USB adapter so it would be significantly slower than using it with a device that has USB C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) connection.

Q: 9. Is this able to be formatted to APFS?

A: Yes, you can reformat the LaCie 2TB Portable USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C External SSD to APFS.

Q: 10. I'm hoping to use this as a boot on my late 2015 iMac. Is there a way to connect it to a Thunderbolt 2 port?

A: Unfortunately USB 3.1 is not compatible with Thunderbolt 2, so the LaCie 2TB Portable USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C External SSD v2 cannot work with a Thunderbolt 2 port.