Model: A25-3PL256-S16TBF
from $6,249.99
Storage: 16TB
4 configurations available
Keep your data safe on the go with the 16TB Aegis Fortress FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Secure USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable SSD from Apricorn . Equipped with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.1 Gen 1/3.0) interface, data transfer rates up to 5 Gb/s, and an integrated 10-digit keypad, this 16TB portable solid-state drive meets U.S. federal government FIPS 140-2 Level 2 standards for cryptographic security, and it also boasts AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking. Available from $6,249.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
Common Failure Modes
SSDs have no moving parts, making them immune to physical shock. Failures occur through flash memory wear-out from writing massive amounts of data or sudden controller death.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking.
SSDs have a finite number of write cycles, usually measured in Terabytes Written (TBW). For average consumers, this limit takes many years to reach.
The Apricorn 16TB Aegis Fortress FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Secure USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable SSD is available at cdw, bhphoto, starting at $6,249.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
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