Model: BBPL5000
from $239.99
Storage: 5TB
4 configurations available
Sporting USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity, the bus-powered 5TB Blackbox Plus 5400 rpm USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive from Glyph Technologies can 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 3.1 Type-C compatibility, the Blackbox Plus also supports Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, making it both rugged and versatile. Once connected, this hard drive supports data transfer rates of up to 140 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 3.2 Gen 2 to USB-C cable and a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 to USB-A 3.2 Gen 1/2.0. Protection is provided by a limited 1-year advanced replacement warranty, a limited 2-year level 1 data recovery warranty, and a limited 3-year hardware warranty.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance. Available from $239.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
Common Failure Modes
HDDs consist of spinning platters and delicate read/write heads, making them highly susceptible to physical shock and mechanical wear. When an HDD fails, it is replaced, not repaired, unless expensive data recovery is required.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance.
Mechanical hard drives have moving parts that wear out over time. They typically function reliably for several years before mechanical fatigue sets in.
The Glyph Technologies 5TB Blackbox Plus 5400 rpm USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive is available at bhphoto, adorama, starting at $239.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
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