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Glyph Technologies 500GB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 External Solid-State Drive

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Glyph Technologies 500GB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 External Solid-State Drive
Key Features
  • 500GB Capacity
  • Thunderbolt 3 Port
  • Read Speeds up to 2800 MB/s
  • Write Speeds up to 2600 MB/s
Take your files on the go with the 500GB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 External Solid-State Drive from Glyph. A rugged portable drive that's ideal for handling 4K, 8K, and VR workflows, the Thunderbolt 3-equipped Atom Pro SSD operates using bus power and is capable of read speeds up to 2800 MB/s, write speeds of up to 2600 MB/s, and meets MIL-STD-810F standards for resistance to shock, vibration, dust, and sand. The drive has been preformatted with the HFS+ file system for Mac, and it can also be reformatted for Windows. A rugged removable cover and a Thunderbolt 3 cable are included.
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Glyph Technologies Atom Pro External SSD Overview

Take your files on the go with the 500GB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 External Solid-State Drive from Glyph. A rugged portable drive that's ideal for handling 4K, 8K, and VR workflows, the Thunderbolt 3-equipped Atom Pro SSD operates using bus power and is capable of read speeds up to 2800 MB/s, write speeds of up to 2600 MB/s, and meets MIL-STD-810F standards for resistance to shock, vibration, dust, and sand. The drive has been preformatted with the HFS+ file system for Mac, and it can also be reformatted for Windows. A rugged removable cover and a Thunderbolt 3 cable are included.

General Features
Quality Assurance
Atom Pro has been designed from the ground up to provide fast performance, reliability, and a simple, elegant experience. The drive is assembled and tested in a U.S. factory with high-quality components.
Easy Setup
Atom Pro comes pre-formatted with the HFS+ file system with journaling and is Time Machine-compatible out of the box. The drive can be reformatted to work with Windows systems.

Glyph Technologies Atom Pro External SSD Specs

External Enclosure
Power Source
Thunderbolt Bus Power
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.2 x 5.1 x 0.79"

Glyph Technologies Atom Pro External SSD Reviews

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can I use it with USB 3 cable?

can I use it with USB 3 cable?
Asked by: Muhannad
No this will work only with a Thunderbolt 3 cable.
Answered by: Daniel
Date published: 2021-03-02

Will this drive work when plugged into a USB 3.1 ...

Will this drive work when plugged into a USB 3.1 Gen 2 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB C port? Or can it only receive power from a Thunderbolt 3 port?
Asked by: Peter
This hard drive is only compatible with computers that have a Thunderbolt 3 port not a USB Type-C port and speed.
Answered by: jessica
Date published: 2021-03-02

Can this be coverted with the Apple tb3 to tb2 ...

Can this be coverted with the Apple tb3 to tb2 adaptor to work witha 2014 Macbook Pro?
Asked by: Alan
Someone else who tried it said that wdn’t work. See review with a 2 out of 5 ranking.
Answered by: Keith
Date published: 2021-03-02

Does this use QLC NAND?

Does this use QLC NAND?
Asked by: Waleed
Drive X reports that the Glyph 8TB uses the 8TB Sabrent Rocket Q, the same SSD used in the Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 enclosure. (Sabrent 8TB Rocket Q M.2 2280)
Answered by: James
Date published: 2021-03-02

Can this drive be formatted APFS?

Can this drive be formatted APFS?
Asked by: Ron
Yes, any SSD that can connect and be mounted to a Mac can be formatted APFS.
Answered by: Gregorio M.
Date published: 2021-07-09

will this drive work with a mid 2014 mac book pro ...

will this drive work with a mid 2014 mac book pro with thunderbolt 1 ports?
Asked by: Abraham
This drive would not be compatible with your Mac.
Answered by: Geoffrey
Date published: 2021-03-02
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