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The Lexar SL500 Portable SSD is a compact and robust external storage solution, offering 2TB of capacity for your digital files. Weighing just 1.5 oz and measuring 3.3 x 2.1 x 0.3 inches, it delivers impressive performance with read speeds up to 2000 MB/s and write speeds up to 1800 MB/s via its USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 connection. This bus-powered SSD is designed for universal computer and mobile OS support, making it ideal for professionals and creators who need fast, reliable, and portable storage for large files and demanding applications on the go. It also features IP54 dust and water resistance for added durability.
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 $389.99.
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 Lexar 2TB SL500 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD is available at bhphoto, starting at $389.99.
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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