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The OWC 2TB Express 1M2 80G USB4 External SSD is a high-performance external storage solution designed for demanding workflows. Featuring a 2TB M.2 SSD, it delivers impressive read and write speeds of up to 6000 MB/s via its USB-C (USB4) connection. Housed in a durable aluminum enclosure, this bus-powered drive is ideal for Mac users requiring fast, portable storage for large files and applications.
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 $599.99.
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 OWC 2TB Express 1M2 80G USB4 External SSD is available at bhphoto, starting at $599.99.
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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