Glyph Technologies 2TB Blackbox Plus 5400 rpm USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive

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Glyph Technologies 2TB Blackbox Plus 5400 rpm USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive
Key Features
  • 2TB Storage Capacity
  • USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
  • Up to 140 MB/s Data Transfer Speed
  • 5400 rpm
Sporting USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity, the bus-powered 2TB 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.
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Glyph Technologies Blackbox Plus External HDD Overview

Sporting USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity, the bus-powered 2TB 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.

General Features
Rugged Storage On-the-Go
Blackbox Plus features USB Type-C technology, optimized passive cooling, integrated health monitoring, and its tough outer shell is built to take a beating. Rugged professional storage designed to go everywhere you do. Small enough to fit in your pocket, yet powerful enough to take its rightful place in your workflow.
Time Machine Compatible
The Glyph Blackbox Plus comes preformatted HFS+ with Journaling and is Time Machine compatible out of the box. A simple reformat is all it takes for the Blackbox Plus to work with Windows systems.
UPC: 691450002395

Glyph Technologies Blackbox Plus External HDD Specs

Key Specs
Total Installed Storage
2 TB
Drive Type
2.5" HDD
Default OS Support
Mac
*Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
System Connection
USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
Total Installed Storage
2 TB
Drive Type
2.5" HDD
Performance
Read Speed
Maximum: 140 MB/s
Write Speed
Maximum: 140 MB/s
Default OS Support
Mac
*Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
Encryption Support
No
External Enclosure
System Connection
USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
Security Features
No
Material
Aluminum
Fan Cooled
No
Impact Resistance
No
Environmental Resistance
No
Electrical
Power Source
Bus Powered
General
Dimensions
5.6 x 3.7 x 0.7" / 14.2 x 9.4 x 1.8 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.11 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.5 x 6.95 x 1.4"

Glyph Technologies Blackbox Plus External HDD Reviews

Essential!

By Jennifer
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-12-21

Must have for any media, content, etc creator or enthusiast.

unexpected ejections

By Felicia
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-14

I loved this fast drive initially, and still do, however it will eject mid project by the slightest bump of the table or shift or movement. If it doesn't move at all it is ok, but that is near impossible.

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question

Does it come with a type-c to type-c USB 3.1 cable?
Asked by: Peter T.
Yes it does!
Answered by: Matthew D.
Date published: 2020-11-20

question

Will the 1tb be faster at 7200rpm than this 2tb version at only 5400rpm?
Asked by: Neil D.
For me look like it is faster. Depends of your needs. Music PictureFiles..
Answered by: Sandy S.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

What does it mean that this is bus-powered
Asked by: Michael K.
Thanks everyone
Answered by: Michael K.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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