Store important data in an ultra-portable form factor with the silver 2TB Envoy Pro Elektron USB-C External SSD from OWC. Featuring a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connection, this 2TB drive delivers transfer speeds up to 1011 MB/s. The Mac-bootable design allows you to boot from an OS or experiment with alternate operating systems stored on the drive. Furthermore, the crushproof, aircraft-grade aluminum housing provides IP67 water- and dust-resistance, as well as silent operation. The bus-powered Envoy Pro Elektron comes with a USB-C cable. Thanks to plug-and-play connectivity, this drive can be used with Mac, Windows, iPad, Android, and Chrome devices. Supported operating systems include macOS 10.12 to 10.15 and 11.x to 14.x, Windows 10 and 11, Windows Server 2016 and 2022, Linux, Chrome OS, iPadOS 13 and later, and Android 13.

2TB Storage Capacity    USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface    Up to 1011 MB/s Data Transfer Speed    Bus Powered    IP67 & Crushproof    Mac-Bootable Design    USB-C Cable & USB-A Adapter    Plug-and-Play    Supports Mac, PC, iPad, Android & Chrome

Doubling the speed of its predecessor, USB 3.2 Gen 2 features a maximum throughput of 10 Gb/s when used with compatible devices and is synonymous with both USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.1.

Since the earliest days of mobile computing, there's been a common user desire mantra: "make it smaller, faster, lighter, and rugged." Pocket-sized tiny, the crushproof, dustproof and waterproof Envoy Pro Elektron puts massive sized personal and work files in the palm of your hand while pushing USB-C's bandwidth to the max so you can edit and save wherever, whenever with virtually any Windows or Mac system.

Edit large format video footage in the field. Take your favorite games and music with you to play anywhere. Back up that work or classroom project. Whatever your data storage need, the Envoy Pro Elektron lets you do it all up to twice as fast as other portable SSDs in a reliably rugged solution that's half the size of a smartphone.

By utilizing 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 technology, the Envoy Pro Elektron is plug-and-play compatible with a broad universe of Mac, Windows, and tablet computers. Transfer gigabytes of data in seconds to yesterday's machines, today's USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 models, and well into the future. View photos and video footage on iPad Pro and Chromebook tablets. All that and Elektron also works cross-platform with Macs and Windows using OWC's MacDrive software (sold separately) for peace between the platforms.

Big theoretical performance numbers are certainly eye-catchers, but they're realistically unattainable. That's why OWC takes the extra time to run OWC storage solutions through intensive performance testing. Truthfully listing the Envoy Pro Elektron's up to 1011 MB/s real world test results defines OWC's commitment to the "OWC Difference" which ensures you'll be completely satisfied the Elektron will handle your most demanding needs.

It's easy to get beguiled by the sleek, silent, and cool running aircraft-grade aluminum housing. More than just a pretty face, the Envoy Pro Elektron is IP67 rated so you can work in the dirtiest and wettest environments. And if you happen to drop this tiny but mighty drive onto a driveway or parking lot, the crushproof Envoy Pro Elektron can be rolled over multiple times without damage.

If you have sensitive client project files or personal information that requires access permission, the Envoy Pro Elektron is fully compatible with macOS and Windows built-in encryption so you can add peace of mind password security to your data.

All the features and "technospeak" of an external drive don't mean a thing if you don't know how much of a particular file type it can hold. For every 1TB of Envoy Pro Elektron drive capacity, you can store up to any of the following:

• 200,000 photos
• 250,000 standard quality songs
• 38,000 high quality songs
• 200 high-definition movies
• 41.6 hours of GoPro 4K footage
• 4.3 million MS Office documents
• 24+ PS4/Xbox games

OWC Innergize is the first stage of the Capture to Completion ecosystem of OWC products designed to seamlessly propel professional photographers, videographers, and content creators to the highest level of workflow performance and reliability. This OWC custom-designed app is a complete health, performance, and field upgrade management tool.

• Health: Over time and use cycles, flash memory does wear out. Innergize verifies and reports the percentage of use life remaining. Now you can work with full confidence that your OWC Envoy Pro Elektron will deliver the reliability you can trust.
• Sanitize: Writes, deletes, and formatting all take their toll on memory cards and SSDs. Innergize cleans and restores the flash memory performance of your OWC Envoy Pro Elektron so you can get the best results on every use.
• Field Upgrade: When new firmware updates are introduced, they may not work properly with flash memory. Innergize gives OWC Envoy Pro Elektron users the ability to quickly upgrade their firmware in the field for full compatibility, additional performance enhancements, and bug fixes for optimal reliability.

OWC products are loved around the world for It Just Works ease-of-use and reliability. To provide the highest performance, reliability, and ready-to-run convenience available, your solution comes formatted in the native APFS macOS and iPadOS file system. With OWC, you don't have to worry about reformatting hassles or confusion like other solutions - just plug your drive into your Mac or iPad and you're good to go.

• macOS 10.12 Sierra
• macOS 10.13 High Sierra
• macOS 10.14 Mojave
• macOS 10.15 Catalina
• macOS 11.x Big Sur
• macOS 12.x Monterey
• macOS 13.x Ventura
• macOS 14.x Sonoma

• Windows 10 (64-Bit)
• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Server 2022
• Windows 11

• Chrome OS
• Linux

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this enclose accept the original Apple SSD drive from the Mac Pro 2013? The SSD comes with a thermal pad which cannot be removed ...

A: It is compatible. It does not come with a thermal pad.

Q: 2. Will this drive work when connected via Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter?

A: Yes, it will.

Q: 3. What is the drive pin configuration of this enclosure?

A: It is Compatible with SSDs from: MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display (Early 2013) Model ID: MacBookPro10,1 2.4 GHz, 2.7 GHz, 2.8 GHz - MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display (Early 2013) Model ID: MacBookPro10,2 2.5 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 3.0 GHz MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display (Mid 2012) Model ID: MacBookPro10,1 2.3 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.7 GHz MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display (Late 2012) Model ID: MacBookPro10,2 2.5 GHz, 2.9 GHz iMac 21.5" (Early 2013) Model ID: iMac13,1 3.3 GHz i3 iMac 27" (Late 2012) Model ID: iMac13,2 2.9 GHz i5, 3.2 GHz i5, 3.4 GHz i7 iMac 21.5" (Late 2012) Model ID: iMac13,1 2.7 GHz i5, 2.9 GHz i5, 3.1 GHz i7

Q: 4. Can this drive be formatted exFat?

A: Yes, the OWC Envoy Pro FX External SSD can be formatted in any file system you wish.

Q: 5. Will this work with MacOS 10.10 Yosemite?

A: Yes, the Rocstor 1TB Rocpro D90 External SSD BH #ROG35123A1 is compatible with macOS Yosemite.

Q: 6. Would it work with my m2 max Mac Studio? Can I connect it to thunderbolt port in the back of studio display?

A: You can use the OWC 2TB Envoy Pro FX External SSD BH #OWEPFX2TB with a M2 Mac Studio.

Q: 7. can this be used as external backup to a MacBookPro?

A: The Mercury On-The-Go Pro External Solid State Drive is pre formatted for Mac, and will be ready for Time Machine backup.

Q: 8. Will this work with an Apple iPad gen 8 using a usb-c to lightning cable?

A: USB-C port will output power to the device whereas using an adapter will not do that.

Q: 9. I want to use it for heavy video editing on my M1 Max Macbook, Can it handle that ?

A: Yes you could edit video from the OWC 2TB Envoy Pro FX External SSD.

Q: 10. What is the difference between the X9 and the X9 Pro?

A: Unlike the Crucial 2TB X9 Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD, the Crucial 2TB X9 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD does not support data encryption/password protection, and the X9 Pro also has higher sustained speeds despite both drives having the same top potential data transfer rate.