Storage: 2TB
2 configurations available
Leverage the 40 Gb/s bandwidth of USB4 to move large files in seconds, all in a small, portable device with the 2TB EX400U USB4 External SSD from Corsair . This compact, portable SSD features a storage capacity of 2TB and delivers sequential read speeds of up to 4000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3600 MB/s. Preformatted exFAT, it may be used right out of the box with Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, and other devices compatible with USB-C. Thanks to an integrated MagSafe ring, the EX400U may be magnetically attached to compatible devices, such as your iPhone. Included is a 40 Gb/s USB-C to USB-C cable that also provides up to 60W of bus power.
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 $279.99.
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 CORSAIR 2TB EX400U USB4 External SSD is available at bhphoto, starting at $279.99.
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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