from $309.99
Storage: 4TB
3 configurations available
The Crucial X9 Pro Portable SSD is a compact and robust external solid-state drive, offering 4TB of storage for your digital needs. Encased in durable aluminum, this drive weighs just 1.3 oz and measures 2.6 x 2 x 0.4 inches, making it highly portable. It connects via USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, delivering impressive sequential read and write speeds of up to 1050 MB/s, with sustained write speeds of 975 MB/s. Designed for universal computer and mobile OS support, it features IP55 dust and water resistance, drop resistance, and password protection with encryption, making it ideal for securely storing and accessing large files on the go.
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 $309.99.
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 Crucial 4TB X9 Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD is available at bhphoto, starting at $309.99.
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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