{"product_id":"glyph-atom-ex40-high-intensity-usb4-nvme-ssd","title":"Glyph Atom EX40 High-Intensity USB4 NVMe SSD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGlyph Atom EX40 High-Intensity USB4 NVMe SSD, 2TB\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Glyph Atom EX40 High-Intensity USB4 NVMe SSD is a rugged, professional-grade portable SSD built for demanding creative workflows that require high sustained performance, fast transfer speeds, and dependable reliability. Designed for filmmakers, photographers, editors, music producers, content creators, and production professionals, the Atom EX40 delivers USB4 performance with transfer speeds up to 4,000 MB\/s, making it an excellent solution for 8K and 12K workflows, RAW photo and video editing, VR production, multicam projects, and fast media backups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for real production environments, the Glyph Atom EX40 is engineered to handle long takes, large files, continuous writes, and deadline-driven work without depending only on short peak-speed bursts. Its solid aluminum core and outer shell increase thermal capacity by helping remove heat from internal components, allowing for higher sustained speeds and improved reliability during intense workloads. Whether you are dumping camera cards on set, backing up a full day of footage, or editing directly from an external drive, the Atom EX40 is designed to keep pace with professional production demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atom EX40 features the latest 40Gb USB4 Type-C connectivity and is backward compatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5 systems. It is formatted for macOS out of the box and can be used with Windows after reformatting, giving creative professionals flexible compatibility across modern editing, production, and storage setups. The bus-powered design keeps the workflow simple by eliminating the need for an external power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor mobile production and travel, the Glyph Atom EX40 is built with a rugged design that helps protect your files in the field. It features MIL-Standard 810F-rated protection for shock, vibration, and dust resistance, along with an aluminum exo-skeleton and soft composite bumper to help keep both the drive and surrounding gear safe. The fan-less heat dissipation design allows quiet operation, while real-time integrated health monitoring supports confidence during professional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Glyph Atom EX40 includes Glyph’s 3-2-1 warranty coverage, providing three years of full hardware coverage, two years of Level-1 data recovery, and one year of advance replacement. With high-speed USB4 performance, rugged construction, broad device compatibility, and production-focused reliability, the Glyph Atom EX40 is a powerful portable SSD for serious creative professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-intensity portable USB4 NVMe SSD built for professional production workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSB4 Type-C 40Gb connectivity for high-speed external storage performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransfer speeds up to 4,000 MB\/s for 8K, 12K, RAW photo and video, VR, and multicam workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in capacities up to 8TB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBus-powered design requires no external power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFormatted for macOS and compatible with Windows after reformatting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid aluminum core and outer shell help remove heat from internal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFan-less heat dissipation for quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for sustained performance during long takes, large files, and continuous writes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMIL-Standard 810F rating for shock, vibration, and dust resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAluminum exo-skeleton with soft composite bumper helps protect files and surrounding gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReal-time integrated health monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRugged removable external cover included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by Glyph’s 3-2-1 warranty coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Glyph Atom EX40 High-Intensity USB4 NVMe SSD\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Portable External USB4 NVMe SSD\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e: USB4 Type-C 40Gb\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Compatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Up to 4,000 MB\/s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacities\u003c\/strong\u003e: Up to 8TB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bus-powered\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Formatted for macOS; 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