WD Launches Fast SanDisk Pro SSD With Dual Thunderbolt/USB Port

Consumer Tech WD Launches Fast SanDisk Pro SSD With Dual Thunderbolt/USB Port Mark Sparrow Senior Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and photography Following New! Follow this author to stay notified about their latest stories. Got it! Oct 5, 2022, 08:00am EDT | New! Click on the conversation bubble to join the conversation Got it! Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The new Western Digital PRO-G40 SSD that supports both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.

2 Gen 2 interfaces. Western Digital Videographers and photographers will be excited to hear about Western Digital’s latest addition to its SanDisk Professional storage solutions with the launch of the new PRO-G40 SSD that supports both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3. 2 Gen 2.

Designed for creators who often need to share large data files, this SSD is Western Digital’s most rugged drive to date and has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. The PRO-G40 SSD is aimed at creative professionals who need to ingest, edit, render and transfer large amounts of mission-critical data as quickly as possible. The portable drive is sufficiently durable to withstand heavy usage on location.

Compatibility with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3. 2 Gen 2 through a common interface eliminates the need to have two different drives when collaborating with people using different standards. The new SSD is Western Digital’s most rugged drive to date and has an IP68 rating for water and dust .

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Western Digital Western Digital claims the PRO-G40 SSD is fast enough for real-time 4K/8K editing straight off the drive and for smooth AR/VR rendering or transferring daily workloads quickly. Whether for a business professional or creative pro, the PRO-G40 SSD is fast and efficient. Creators who ingest, edit, render, and transfer large amounts of mission-critical content need portable storage that is powerful enough to eliminate unnecessary downtime, as well as being able to withstand heavy usage.

Using a dual Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3. 2 Gen 2 interface removes the need to have two different drives for each interface. The PRO-G40 SSD offers extreme speeds and can move 50GB of data in 30 seconds or less.

The drive is also sufficiently durable for real-time editing 4K/8K straight off the drive, smooth AR/VR rendering, or transferring daily workloads quickly. MORE FOR YOU Juan Soto Contract Rejection Could Make Orioles A Better Buy Than Nationals Reshaping Health Education Leads To Growing Venture Blockchain-Powered Digital Assets And What It Means For Fintech Pricing & Availability: The PRO-G40 SSD is available now with a starting price of $379. 99 / £414.

99 / €469. 99. The new drive will be available in 1TB and 2TB capacities at launch and is covered by a five-year limited warranty.

Available from WD Store or through authorized SanDisk Professional retailers, e-tailers and distributors. More info: Western Digital Store Tech Specs: Through a single port, dual-mode compatibility with Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) and USB 3. 2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).

Super-fast speeds up to 2700MB/s read and 1900MB/s write with a Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) interface. Aluminum core for optimized cooling. Pro-grade enclosure with IP68 dust and water resistance 4000-pound crush resistance 3-meter drop resistance Follow me on LinkedIn .

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