Glyph Atom EX40 High-Intensity USB4 NVMe SSD, 2TB

The 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.

Built 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.

The 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.

For 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.

Every 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.

Key Features

• High-intensity portable USB4 NVMe SSD built for professional production workflows
• USB4 Type-C 40Gb connectivity for high-speed external storage performance
• Transfer speeds up to 4,000 MB/s for 8K, 12K, RAW photo and video, VR, and multicam workflows
• Available in capacities up to 8TB
• Bus-powered design requires no external power supply
• Formatted for macOS and compatible with Windows after reformatting
• Compatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5
• Solid aluminum core and outer shell help remove heat from internal components
• Fan-less heat dissipation for quiet operation
• Designed for sustained performance during long takes, large files, and continuous writes
• MIL-Standard 810F rating for shock, vibration, and dust resistance
• Aluminum exo-skeleton with soft composite bumper helps protect files and surrounding gear
• Real-time integrated health monitoring
• Rugged removable external cover included
• Backed by Glyph’s 3-2-1 warranty coverage

Technical Specifications

Storage and Performance

Product Name: Glyph Atom EX40 High-Intensity USB4 NVMe SSD
Drive Type: Portable External USB4 NVMe SSD
Connectivity: USB4 Type-C 40Gb
Connection Compatibility: Compatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5
Transfer Speed: Up to 4,000 MB/s
Capacities: Up to 8TB
Power: Bus-powered
Compatibility: Formatted for macOS; compatible with Windows via reformat
Cooling Design: Fan-less heat dissipation
Thermal Design: Solid aluminum core and outer shell help remove significantly more heat from internal components for higher sustained speeds and increased reliability
Rugged Rating: MIL-Standard 810F rating for shock, vibration, and dust resistance
Health Monitoring: Real-time integrated health monitoring

Expected Transfer Speed by Connection

Mac with Apple Silicon and Thunderbolt 3/4: Runs as USB4 40Gb; up to 3,500 MB/s
Mac with Apple Silicon and Thunderbolt 5: Runs as USB4 40Gb; up to 4,000 MB/s
USB4 40Gb Port on PC: Runs as USB4 40Gb; up to 4,000 MB/s
Thunderbolt 4 Port on PC: Runs as USB4 40Gb; up to 4,000 MB/s
Thunderbolt 3 Port on Intel Mac or PC: Runs as USB 10Gb; up to 1,050 MB/s
USB-C 10Gb Port on iPad, Mac, or PC: Runs as USB 10Gb; up to 1,050 MB/s

Dimensions

Retail Box Dimensions: 4.1" x 6.2" x 1.65"
Drive Dimensions: 2.8" x 4.5" x 0.8"

Warranty

Hardware Warranty: 3 Year Full Hardware
Data Recovery Coverage: 2 Year Level-1 Data Recovery
Advance Replacement: 1 Year Advance Replacement

Part Numbers and UPC Codes

A40EX1000: 1TB, UPC: 691450005730
A40EX2000: 2TB, UPC: 691450005747
A40EX4000: 4TB, UPC: 691450005754
A40EX8000: 8TB, UPC: 691450005761

What’s Included

• Glyph Atom EX40 External SSD
• USB4 Type-C to C 11.8" cable
• Rugged removable external cover