- Sandisk reveals E61 8TB SSD portable
- A new device provides protection against falls up to 3 meters, with a silicone shell improving sustainability and improves tactile adhesion
- There are also quick reading / writing speeds for important file transfers
Sandisk has launched an 8 TB version of its popular portable E61 SSD, expanding its offers for users who need in -depth storage capacity.
THR New Model aims to respond to professionals such as video editors, photographers and data analysts, who often manage large files and need reliable storage solutions.
However, despite the excitement around the capacity of 8 TB, the concerns persist concerning the reliability of Sandisk’s SSDs due to a major data corruption problem that surfaced in 2024.
Bigger – but also better?
The Sandisk E61 of 8 TB comes with a compact and light factor measuring 100.8 x 52.55 x 9.6 mm, which means that it is quite portable, and has a silicone shell that offers Protection against drops up to 3 meters, as well as an IP45 note, offering resistance to resistance against dust and water, which makes it ideal for use or an outdoor trip.
Its USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 interface has reading speeds up to 1500 MB / s and writing speeds of 1000 MB / s, guaranteeing quick data transfers for bulky files. In addition, it has a Plug-And-Play functionality which means that users can start using the SSD immediately without the need for drivers or additional software. It also includes a 256 -bit material encryption, ensuring data security for sensitive information, whether for personal or professional use.
Although the new Sandisk E61 of 8 TB offers a convincing set of features, concerns remain concerning the reliability of the product. In 2023, the portable SSDs of Sandisk, including the Sandisk Extreme and Extreme Pro models, were in the grip of a major firmware problem which caused a generalized corruption of data and failures of driving. Users have said they had lost access to critical data, the discs suddenly becoming illegible. A collective appeal has been filed, accusing Western Digital (Sankisk parent company) of not solving the problem adequately.
In response, Western Digital published an update of the firmware to mitigate the problem, but the trial said that the basic problem was not resolved. Consequently, many users, in particular professionals, managing large volumes of important data, continue to worry about the long -term reliability of SANDISK SSDs.
However, with this new version of 8 TB, Sandisk has the possibility of restoring customer confidence by ensuring that the corruption problems of previous data have been fully resolved. The high price of around $ 714 makes it a premium product, especially for professionals who depend on safe, secure and reliable data storage.
