- Sandisk reveals E61 8TB SSD portable
- The new device offers fall protection of up to 3 meters, with silicone shell that improves durability and improves touch grip
- There are also rapid reading/writing speeds for large file transfers
Sandisk has launched an 8TB version of its popular portable SSD E61, expanding its offers for users who require wide storage capacity.
The new THR model aims to serve professionals such as video editors, photographers and data analysts, who often handle large files and need reliable storage solutions.
However, despite the emotion around the capacity of 8TB, concerns persist about the reliability of Sandisk SSD due to an important data corruption problem that arose in 2024.
Bigger, but also better?
The 8TB Sandisk E61 comes with a compact and light -light factor that measures 100.8 x 52.55 x 9.6 mm, which means that it is quite portable and has a silicone housing that offers protection against drops of up to 3 meters, along with an IP45 rating , providing resistance against dust and water, which makes it ideal for use or outdoor trip.
Its USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 interface has reading speeds up to 1500 MB/Sy writing speeds of 1000 Mb/s, which guarantees rapid data transfers for large files. In addition, it has a plug-and-play function, which means that users can start using the SSD immediately without the need for additional controllers or software. It also includes 256 -bit AES hardware encryption, ensuring data security for confidential information, either for personal or professional use.
While the new 8TB Sandisk E61 offers a set of convincing characteristics, there are concerns about product reliability. In 2023, the portable Sandisk SSD, including Sandisk Extreme and Extreme Pro models, were plagued by an important firmware problem that caused the generalized corruption of data and impulse failures. The users reported that they lost access to critical data, and the units suddenly became illegible. A collective claim was filed, accusing Western Digital (Sandisk’s parent company) not to address the problem properly.
In response, Western Digital issued a firmware update to mitigate the problem, but the demand said the central problem remained unsolved. As a result, many users, particularly professionals who handle large volumes of important data, continue to worry about the long -term reliability of Sandisk SSD.
However, with this new 8TB version, Sandisk has the opportunity to restore customer confidence by ensuring that previous data corruption problems have been completely approached. The high price of around $ 714 makes it a premium product, especially for professionals that depend on safe, safe and reliable data storage.
