Samsung Launches T9 USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Up to 4TB Portable SSD

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced the T-series, the Portable SSD T9.

With its stylish and portable design, the T9 is built to keep data safe while on-the-go, empowering users with fast transfer speeds and ample storage, and providing the reliability and convenience they need.

“With advances in high-resolution photos and the rising popularity of 4K videos, professional content creators now face the necessity of transferring large amounts of data on a frequent basis,” said Hangu Sohn, VP, memory brand product biz teams. “The T9 offers a solution for professionals to alleviate the challenges that come with managing their data, and Samsung will continue to provide optimized memory solutions that enable professionals to fully concentrate on achieving their creative potential.”

Performance and storage capacity
The T9 offers maximum sequential read/write speeds of 2,000MB/s on the USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface. Approximately 2x faster than the previous model T7, speeds of this level allow users to transfer a 4GB Full HD video in nearly 2s.

The T9 comes in 3 different capacity options to fit the needs of creators. With 1, 2 and 4TB varieties, it makes it possible to complete quick and frequent transfers while providing ample storage for large volumes of data. Its compact size, similar to that of a credit card, allows creators to carry their inspiration wherever they go with the least of limitations on their creative process.

Luxury added to ruggedness
The T9 delivers the functional advantages, and also design benefits under the concept of ‘luxury added to ruggedness’ based on the ‘rugged’ design concept of the T7 Shield. The curved diagonal lines and reverse carbon patterns on the surface of T9 gives the rubber a fabric-like feel for the user, like a luxurious wallet.

Reliability and thermal control
Professional creators push the boundaries of what’s possible, and their data is invaluable. Resistant to drops of up to 3m high and guaranteed with a 5-year limited warranty, the Portable SSD T9’s sturdy design is built to keep data safe with the reliability that users need and empowers them to pursue their projects.

For creators who require fast and efficient large file transfers without slowdowns, the T9 is a companion. With the company’s Dynamic Thermal Guard, it efficiently minimizes the performance drops that can be caused by overheating, ensuring consistent and fast transfer speeds. Moreover, the T9 is designed in compliance with the international safety standard IEC 62368-1, making it a choice for a range of demanding tasks with minimal heat transfer.

Manage T9 with Samsung Magician software 8.0

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The Samsung Magician software provides an enhanced experience for users through features such as performance benchmark, security functions, firmware updates and real time health status check. Firmware update is an important feature for memory products, and Magician software is ready to solve any field issues that might occur. With the 8.0 version released in September 2023, all the firm’s software such as Data migration, PSSD software, Card authentication tool, will be integrated to Magician software and the OS support range will be expanded, for Windows, Mac and Android user convenience.

Compatibility
With experience in Portable SSD compatibility, the company has designed the T9 to meet the USB Type-C power spec and to support the workflow of professional creators. This has enhanced compatibility across OSs such as Windows, macOS, smartphones and tablets, gaming consoles and professional high-resolution cameras. The T9 also comes with USB Type C-to-C and USB Type C-to-A cables.

With the MSRP of $139.99 for the 1TB, $239.99 for the 2TB and $439.99 for the 4TB, the Portable SSD T9 will be available to consumers WW on October 3, 2023.

Samsung Portable SSD T9 product specs
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gb)
Hardware information	Capacities 1		1TB	2TB	4TB
	Dimensions 2		88x60x14mm
	Weight 2		122 grams
Performance	Sequential read 3		Up to 2,000MB/s	Up to 2,000MB/s	Up to 2,000MB/s
	Sequential wWrite 3		Up to 1,950MB/s	Up to 1,950MB/s	Up to 2,000MB/s
Durability	Drop resistant 4		Up to 3m
Security	Encryption		AES 256-bit hardware encryption
	Software5		Samsung Magician Software
Compatibility	OSs 6		Windows, macOS, Android
	Device 6		PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones
Reliability	Temperature 7	Operating	0°C to 60°C
		Non-operating	-40°C to 85°C
	Humidity		5% to 95% non-condensing
	Shock	Non-operating	1,500G, duration: 0.5ms, 3 axis
	Vibration	Non-operating	20~2,000Hz, 20G
Certifications			CE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, RCM, FCC, IC, UL, TUV, CB, EAC, UKCA, BIS
RoHS compliance			RoHS 2
Warranty 8			5-year Limited Warranty

¹ 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes, 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Lower capacity may be demonstrated by your computer due to use of a different measurement standard.
² The actual product weight and size may vary depending on the product’s capacity and measurement method.
³ Performance may vary depending on host configuration, cable and user system environment. To reach maximum sequential R/W speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s, respectively, the host device and connection cables must support USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 and the UASP mode must be enabled.
* Test system configuration: ASUS ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING WIFI, Intel i9-10900K CPU @ 3.70GHz, 3,696 MHz, 10 Core(s), 20 Logical Processor(s) / DDR4 8GB DRAM frequency1132.3 MHz / Win 11 Pro
⁴ Based on an internal free fall shock test conducted under controlled conditions. Drop resistance may vary depending on the actual environmental conditions. Damage caused by drop is not covered under warranty.
* Test condition: Device was dropped free-fall to a metal plate from 3-meter height.
** No warranty is provided for any physical damage.
⁵ Samsung Magician software is available in Windows, macOS and Android. It requires Windows 7 and higher, macOS High Sierra (10.13.6) and higher, or Android 5.1 (Lollipop) and higher. Older versions of the Windows, macOS and Android OSs may not be supported.
⁶ Compatibility with host devices may vary. Some OSs may require T9 reformatting. It is backward compatible with USB 3.2, USB 3.1, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.
⁷ Tc is measured at the hottest point on the case. Sufficient airflow is recommended to be operated properly on heavier workload within device operating temperature.
⁸ The LED component of the T9 is warranted for 5-years of typical use, typical use for the purposes of this warranty defined as 4h of operation/day at temperatures of 40℃ or below. Information on the warranty.