Samsung Unveils New Portable SSD T5 EVO That Offers 8TB Capacity in a Compact Design – Samsung Global Newsroom

Delivers as much as 3.8 occasions the switch speeds of exterior HDD, and protects knowledge from drops of as much as two meters

Samsung Electronics, a world chief in superior semiconductor know-how, right now unveiled the T5 EVO, a light-weight moveable Strong-State Drive (SSD) that gives as much as 8 terabytes (TB) of capability, which is the most important capability measurement at the moment supplied by moveable SSDs obtainable available on the market. Together with its capability, the T5 EVO delivers ultra-fast speeds in a compact, sturdy design as a cutting-edge, versatile SSD resolution.

“For customers who’re on the lookout for substitutes for conventional arduous disk drives (HDDs), the T5 EVO — providing the largest-available capability together with velocity and sturdiness in a compact design that matches within the palm of your hand — is an modern, new exterior storage choice,” mentioned Hangu Sohn, Vice President of the Reminiscence Model Product Biz Group at Samsung Electronics. “The T5 EVO is constructed to meet the wants of a variety of customers with numerous existence. Its capability of as much as 8TB, quick speeds, compact design and knowledge safety from exterior shocks are well-suited for customers who wish to retailer and entry knowledge anyplace, anytime.”

Based mostly on USB 3.2 Gen 1, the T5 EVO transfers knowledge as much as 3.8 occasions quicker than exterior HDDs and delivers most efficiency by way of sequential learn and write speeds of as much as 460 megabytes per second (MB/s), making it simpler to switch giant information.

Enhanced Portability and Ergonomic Design

The design idea of T5 EVO is “Compact and Mild Ergonomic.” The moveable SSD is engineered to supply a brand new expertise with an ergonomic design that deviates from the dimensions of a enterprise card for the primary time whereas nonetheless sustaining compact and light-weight options. It measures 95mm in width, 40mm in size and 17mm in thickness, that means customers can have an 8TB moveable storage machine that’s sufficiently small to carry in a single hand. This mix of compact measurement and huge reminiscence gives customers with quicker speeds, equal capability and a smaller, lighter physique — when in comparison with an exterior HDD. At 102 grams, the rigorously designed weight of the product creates a way of belief in its sturdiness as effectively.

The T5 EVO additionally has a black physique and a titan grey ring, giving it a premium and modern feeling with related colours, and blends in naturally when positioned with different host units which can be grey in coloration. The T5 EVO could be simply mounted to any bag or piece of baggage due to its metallic ring design. Moreover, its metallic physique and rubberized floor present further safety towards exterior shocks — together with from drops of as much as two meters.

Retailer Hundreds of thousands of Images and Songs With Pace and Ease

Even with its handy design, the T5 EVO doesn’t compromise capability. With storage capabilities of as much as 8TB of information, the T5 EVO can accommodate giant information, high-resolution movies, pictures and video games, making it appropriate for work and play. An 8TB T5 EVO can retailer greater than 2 million 3.5-megabyte (MB) pictures, 1.8 million 4MB music information, or 3,500 2-gigabyte (GB) movies.

Prioritizes Security By way of Thermal Guard Safety

The brand new Transportable SSD prioritizes security by way of thermal guard know-how and safety with {hardware} knowledge encryption. Samsung’s Dynamic Thermal Guard know-how safeguards towards overheating and maintains optimum working temperatures, in compliance with worldwide security normal IEC 62368-1. Furthermore, the moveable SSD helps Superior Encryption Commonplace (AES) 256-bit {hardware} knowledge encryption, giving customers assurance and confidence when storing knowledge.

In depth Compatibility for a Large Vary of Customers

The T5 EVO is suitable with a variety of working techniques and host units, comparable to macOS^®, Home windows^®, smartphones/tablets, and gaming consoles. The T5 EVO additionally options Samsung Magician software program, which gives a complete set of drive administration options, together with real-time drive well being test, real authentication test characteristic, efficiency benchmark and firmware updates.

The T5 EVO — obtainable in 2TB, 4TB and 8TB sizes — comes with a USB Kind-C-to-C cable and features a three-year restricted guarantee. The producer’s advised retail costs (MSRP) are $189.99 for the 2TB, $349.99 for the 4TB and $649.99 for the 8TB. The T5 EVO is accessible worldwide beginning right now. For extra info, go to https://samsung.com/portable-ssd.

¹ 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes, 1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Decrease capability could also be demonstrated by your laptop due to make use of of a unique measurement normal.
² The precise product weight and measurement could fluctuate relying on the product’s capability and measurement methodology.
³ Max knowledge switch velocity is measured based mostly on Samsung’s inner testing requirements with the enclosed cable. Efficiency could fluctuate relying on host configuration, cable and person system surroundings.
⁴ Based mostly on an inner free fall shock take a look at carried out underneath managed situations. Drop resistance could fluctuate relying on the precise environmental situations. Harm attributable to drop will not be coated underneath guarantee.
* Take a look at situation: Gadget was dropped free-fall to a metallic plate from 2-meter peak.
** No guarantee is supplied for any bodily harm to the product together with bending or deformation of the ring.
⁵ Samsung Magician software program is accessible in Home windows^®, macOS^® and Android™. It requires Home windows^® 7 and better, macOS^® Excessive Sierra (10.13.6) and better, or Android™ 5.1 (Lollipop) and better. Older variations of the Home windows^®, macOS^®, and Android™ working techniques might not be supported.
⁶ Compatibility with host units could fluctuate. Some working techniques could require T5 EVO reformatting. T5 EVO is backward suitable with USB 3.1, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
⁷ Tc is measured on the hottest level on the case. Adequate airflow is really helpful to be operated correctly on heavier workload inside machine working temperature.
⁸ For extra info on the guarantee, please go to https://semiconductor.samsung.com/consumer-storage/support/warranty