When it comes to external or portable storage there is just about any option you may be able to think of available. But because they are external, the enclosure takes up a lot of extra space and you are limited to the connection option that it comes with originally. SanDisk recently introduced a new lineup to their professional lineup that they call Pro-Blade and with that, they have M. 2-based SSDs in compact mags and then multiple dock options depending on how you are planning to use it. I’ve been looking for external backup options for our main server and these stood out as a good option paired up with the Pro-Blade Transport and today I’m going to put them to the test to see how they perform.
Product Name: SanDisk Professional Pro-Blade Transport
Review Sample Provided by: WD/SanDisk
Written by: Wes Compton
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Pro-Blade Transport Specifications |
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Product Numbers and Capacities |
0 TB - SDPM2NB-0000-GBAND 1 TB - SDPM2NB-001T-GBAND 2 TB - SDPM2NB-002T-GBAND 4 TB - SDPM2NB-004T-GBAND |
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Dimensions (L x W x H) |
5.13 x 2.82 x 0.63 in | 130.4 x 71.5 x 16 mm |
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Weight |
0.46 lbs | 0.21 kg |
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Operating Temperature |
41F - 95F | 5C-35C |
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Interface |
SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps | 20Gbit/s (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) |
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Disk |
NVMe SSD |
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Data Transfer Rate |
Up to 2000MB/s read and write |
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Compatibility |
macOS 10.13+ (Time Machine compatible) Windows® 10+ (via reformat) |
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In The Box |
SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE TRANSPORT USB-C 20 Gbps Cable Quick Start Guide |
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Warranty |
5-Years |
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PRO-BLADE SSD Mag Specifications |
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Product Numbers and Capacities |
1 TB - SDPM1NS-001T-GBAND 2 TB - SDPM1NS-002T-GBAND 4 TB - SDPM1NS-004T-GBAND |
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Interface |
PRO-BLADE Interface |
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Disk |
NVMe SSD |
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Data Transfer Rate |
Up to 2000MB/s read speed with PRO-BLADE TRANSPORT and up to 3000MB/s read speed with PRO-BLADE STATION; write speeds lower. PRO-BLADE TRANSPORT and PRO-BLADE STATION sold separately. |
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Operating Temperature |
41F - 95F | 5C-35C |
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Size (LxWxH) |
4.32 x 1.10 x 0.30 in | 109.8 x 28.0 x 7.5 mm |
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Weight |
0.10 lbs | 0.045 kg |
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System requirement |
macOS 10.13+ (Time Machine compatible) Windows® 10+ (via reformat) |
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Box Contents |
PRO-BLADE SSD Mag Quick Start Guide |
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Warranty |
5-Years |
