2 Tb External Hard Drive Usb 3.0

Glyph Technologies 2 Tb Blackbox Mobile Hard Drive

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The 2 TB BlackBox Mobile Hard Drive from Glyph Production Technologies is a bus-powered, USB 3.0 compatible mobile hard drive featuring a 2 TB storage capacity allowing you to easily store a variety of files including HD video, movies, photos, music, documents, and more. You can also create system backups as this drive comes pre-formatted for Mac and is compatible with Apple Time Machine. The BlackBox mobile hard drive can also be used with Windows PCs after a simple reformat.

2 TB Storage Capacity USB 3.0 Interface Bus-Powered Preformatted HFS+ for Mac Must Be Reformatted for Use with PC

Key Specs
Total Installed Storage	2 TB
Drive Type	Unspecified HDD
Default OS Support	Mac *Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
System Connection	Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Parameters
Drive Type	Unspecified HDD
Read Speed	Maximum: 124 MB/s
Write Speed	Maximum: 124 MB/s
Default OS Support	Mac *Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
Encryption Support	No
External Enclosure
System Connection	Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Security Features	No
Material	Aluminum
Fan Cooled	No
Impact Resistance	No
Environmental Resistance	No
Electrical
Power Source	Bus Powered
General
Dimensions	4.7 x 3.2 x 0.6" / 11.9 x 8.1 x 1.5 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight	0.7 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.2 x 4 x 1.8"

The BlackBox is designed to simplify the process of taking your data with you on the go. Simply plug the bus-powered BlackBox drive into your PC or Mac and begin accessing all of your stored data.

Transfer data up to three times faster than previously available through USB 2.0. Whether backing up your computer, transferring files, or just accessing the BlackBox for additional storage, you benefit from enhanced performance and mobility.

BlackBox is bus-powered by the included USB 3.0 SuperSpeed cable and your computer.

The BlackBox comes ready for use with Mac so you can plug in and begin storing your files immediately. It's also Time Machine compatible, so you can begin backing up your computer right away. A simple reformat is required to use the BlackBox with a PC.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this compatible with Windows 7?

A: Agreed

Q: 2. MacOS, High Sierra, 13.1.2. Need a backup HD for Apple Time Machine. Will this be a good choice?

A: Yes, the Glyph Technologies 1 TB BlackBox Mobile Hard Drive is fully compatible with Mac and can be used as a Time Machine backup destination.

Q: 3. Is the power adapter required when plugging into a Macbook or is it USB-powered via Thunderbolt 3 USB-C?

A: what are the voltage & Amperage requirements if I lose the power supply cable and plug?

Q: 4. can i use thunderbolt connection ?

A: no thunderbolt.... this is new USB Type C

Q: 5. The 12 TB model is listed as "Enterprise" in the title, however is the internal HDD itself (not the casing unit) being included as part of the enterprise-quality claim too (i.e. regarding warranty and MTBF)?

A: The reference to the enterprise is about the drive itself.

Q: 6. will this work with RAID 5 for video editing?

A: A RAID 5 setup requires at least 3 disks. The Glyph Technologies 40TB Blackbox PRO RAID Desktop Drive (2 x 20TB, Thunderbolt 3), B&H # GLBBPR40RDT3, has 2 disks. You can still use it for video editing, but it can only work in RAID 0, 1, JBOD, and SPAN modes. If you are looking for a RAID 5 array, I would recommend looking into the Oyen Digital Fortis 5C 50TB 5-Bay External Drive Array with SoftRAID 8 Premium Kit, B&H # OY5FU3C50TV8, which does support RAID 5.

Q: 7. Will this drive work with original Thunderbolt connection?

A: I havn't found any adapter cable for it yet. But I'm sure it will come soon. It is still super fast read/write with USB.

Q: 8. how does this differ from a glyph 1tb studio mini mobile hard drive?

A: The Black Box model has only a USB 3.0/2.0 interface and spins @ 5400 rpm. The Studio Mini has, USB 3.0, Firewire 800 and eSATA interfaces and spins along @ 7200 rpm. So the Studio mini is the better choice for medium-to-heavy video editing and the Black Box is better suited for general storage. That said, I have edited hi-res footage (Avid DNxHD145) with the Black Box and had no issues whatsoever. But I might have just gotten lucky, too.

Q: 9. will this drive work with a router network of two computers ?

A: Your router would need to USB to have a hard drive connect to it. Then the computers can connect via your network.

Q: 10. Does it come with a USB cable?

A: Yes. You can see it on the picture if you zoom in. It's also in the product description, USB 3.1 Type-C Connectivity . By the way, USB 3.1 is backwards compatible if your computer uses a USB 2.0.

Kevin	22/09/2024
Easiest and fastest hard drive I've ever used 5

Timothy	18/09/2024
Came fast in the mail. Good experience. 5

David	07/09/2024
Amazing portable hard drive. Super fast. I use it on MacBook Pro retina. The speeds are great. Transfers large files (7gb+) and it's great. I know from friends Glyph has amazing customer service too so that's great to know. 5

Patricia	01/08/2024
I bought this to replace a G-Technology drive. I have always been uncomfortable with the G drive, the first copy I received was faulty right out of the box. (B&H was great with the exchange!!) And, the second copy has always acted weird (in my opinion). It started getting really slow and was constantly shutting off even with trying to change the settings on my computer. So, in fear of losing everything, I bought this Glyph drive. It has been great right out of the box. Set up was a breeze, transferring files was a breeze. I use an external hard drive to keep my thousands of images, so if the G-Technology drive crashed, I would not have been happy! While I have only had it a few days, I can tell the tremendous difference in the two. Even though the G drive was Thunderbolt this Glyph drive is much more responsive. It's always a crap shoot when buying new gear, so I was a little afraid that I was going to experience the same issues. But, this drive works like a dream! I would totally recommend it. 5

Jim	15/07/2024
Although the 2TB version only has a somewhat slow 5400rpm drive, it's perfect for backing up important files, or anything else that doesn't need super-fast speed. 5

Doug	03/07/2024
This is my 4th Glyph hard drive. Solid, reliable, and with speeds true to spec. I purchased this for Time Machine backups, so this 5400 rpm model, compared to the more expensive 7200 rpm, is plenty fast and quiet. Glyph uses the same drives as everyone else, what you are also paying for is reliable hardware, interface, and warranty/customer service. 5