Storage: 8TB
4 configurations available
The Rocstor 8TB Rocpro D90 External SSD is a high-capacity, portable storage solution designed for users needing fast and reliable data access. Housed in a durable aluminum casing, this 8TB SSD connects via USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2, offering maximum read speeds of 391.8 MB/s and write speeds of 412.6 MB/s. Weighing just 0.3 lbs and measuring 5.1 x 3.1 x 0.5 inches, it's ideal for professionals and creatives who require substantial external storage for their Mac systems, with alternate OS support available via re-format.
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 $879.95.
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 Rocstor 8TB Rocpro D90 External SSD is available at bhphoto, starting at $879.95.
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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