- Palm-shaped SSD with 30TB capacity provides storage of leaving jaw in an ultra-compact aluminum shell
- Gliff Blackbox Plus U.2 is faster than any portable HDD, but PCIE Gen4 is slower than SSDs
- Cormitted for Macos, but improvement for Windows may confuse less technique-loving users
Gliff has unveiled its Blackbox Plus U.2 external SSD, a high capacity, high-speed storage solution with the aim of professional material creators, data-intensive workflows and enterprise users.
Its standout 30.72TB capacity also exceeds the largest exterior HDD model, usually top out around 24TB.
Under just five inches in length and under one inch thick, the device is about the size of a rugged smartphone and easily fits into one hand.
Blackbox Plus U.2 is still behind PCIE Gen4 internal SSDs
Blackbox Plus U.2 Enterprise-Grade is built on NVME technology and provides continuous data transfer speed of up to 1,050 MB/s, rapidly, although top-level PCI Jane 4 is particularly slow compared to internal SSD.
He said, this portable SSD 10GB USB 3.2 GEN 2 types through GEN 2 Type-C interface, which is backward with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3. It ensures widespread compatibility in various hardware setups.
Drive vessels have been prepared for Macos, but can be improved for Windows. Nevertheless, the setup can create a challenge for unfamiliar users with drive pouring or cross-platform configuration.
The cooling is handled through a fanless aluminum enclosure that doubles as a heatcrink. While this passive system eliminates mechanical noise, it may not be ideal in high -temperature environment under continuous load.
The device requires an external power supply, which affects portability. Compared to bus-operated SSD, this setup is bulk and less convenient for mobile or casual users.
The box includes USB-C cable for USB-C, USB-C to USB-A cable and three-dimensional power adapters. Buyers also get a three -year hardware warranty, two years of level -1 data recovery and one year advance replacement programs.
Blackbox Plus U.2 is available in 7.6TB, 15.36TB, and 30.72TB models, priced at $ 899.95 (with a discount of $ 899.95), $ 2,399.95, and $ 4,999.95. Open on glyph now official website,
