Offload and edit hi-res images, 8K videos, and large documents with the 2TB XS2000 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive from Kingston, which features a 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C interface that delivers read and write speeds of up to 2000 MB/s. This SSD is powered from the USB bus and an included rubber sleeve provides an IP55 rating for water and dust resistance, as well as shock absorbance. Kingston built the XS2000 with a compact, pocket-sized form factor so it can be used almost anywhere. This drive is compatible with devices running on Windows 8.1 and later, macOS 10.14 and later, Linux 2.6 and later, and Chrome OS.

Note: To achieve maximum advertised speeds, please make sure your computer or host device is certified to support the 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connection. Apple devices, including those with Thunderbolt/USB4, do not support 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and will be limited to 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2.

2TB Storage Capacity    20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Interface    Data Transfer Speeds up to 2000 MB/s    Bus Powered    IP55 Water and Dust Resistant    Shockproof    Includes Rubber Sleeve    Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome Compatible

Small and lightweight, the XS2000 is engineered for easy on-the-go storage.

Blaze through transfers with read and write speeds up to 2000 MB/s.

A storage capacity of up to 2TB supports high-resolution images, 8K videos, and large documents.

The XS2000 boasts a metal and plastic construction, and it is IP55 dust and water resistant and shockproof when used with the included rubber sleeve.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the enclosure aluminum/metal or plastic? How does it come pare, as a heatsink to the OWC enclosure?

A: The Pioneer BDR-X13U-S External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Blu-Ray Drive with M-DISC Support is constructed mostly of a hard plastic. It handles heat well and should not get overly hot.

Q: 2. How does this Mercury Elite Pro Dock compare to a new "20TB G-Raid with Thunderbolt 3". I'm planning to put 10TB Gold drives in the OWC. OWC claims to have a higher MB/s than WD. Any experience? What about fan sound? I just tested a G-Raid and was pretty quiet.

A: The numbers are accurate in my testing. The fan is not silent though, it has to move too much air to properly cool the drives.

Q: 3. Can this unit be used with only USB connected and no AC power?

A: No, the Pioneer BDR-X13UBK External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Blu-Ray Drive with M-DISC Support does not receive power over the USB connection. The drive must be connected to power using the included power supply.

Q: 4. Can this product read DVD's from different regions? or is it limited to 4 changes of region?

A: It is limited to four changes.

Q: 5. How long is the cable ?

A: The manufacturer does not specify the length of the cable incldued with the LG GP65NB60 Portable USB External DVD Burner and Drive (Black) BH #LGGP65NB60.

Q: 6. Can two separate computers access the files on the RAID at once?

A: No, that would require networked storage.

Q: 7. Does the included USB c to c cable support 10Gbps and how long is the cable?

A: Yes the USB-C cable is included with the BH #OWCMEQCTJB00 • MFR #OWCMEQCTJB000. The manufacturer does not specify the length.

Q: 8. Does anyone know how this compares to the BDR-XD05S? I'm considering an upgrade to improve the reading of damaged media.

A: The Pioneer BDR-X13U-S External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Blu-Ray Drive is overall a faster drive compared to the Sony. But if your primary purpose is to read damaged media, the success rate of the Pioneer would be more or less the same as the Sony.

Q: 9. Do the hard drives have to be identical to support Raid 1 or can they be the identical amount of storage? If one fails and I don't have a spare drive of the same model can I add one of the same capacity?

A: It's always best to have the identical HDD's across all the bays, for best performance and compatibility. If the HDD gets discontinued, try to match the capacity and the MB cache for best performance.

Q: 10. is there a warranty on on the LG GP65NB60?

A: It has a 1-year USA limited warranty.