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Glyph Atom EX40 – 8TB
Glyph Atom EX40 – 8TB
High-Intensity USB4 NVMe SSD with Up to 4,000 MB/s Read/Write Speeds and 8TB Capacity
The rugged, professional-grade drive built for the most intense workflows.
With the latest USB4 connectivity, speeds up to 4,000 MB/s, increased thermal capacity, and real time integrated health monitoring,
Atom EX40 delivers the highest levels of sustained performance and reliability, keeping pace with your high-res video, photo and audio editing needs.
- 8TB capacity for high-volume storage needs.
- MIL-STD rugged aluminum enclosure for field reliability.
- Real-time health monitoring via integrated tools.
- Backward compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4/5 and prior USB standards.
Category: Portable Hard Drives & RAIDs
Brand: Glyph Technology
£ 1,530.95 | £ 1,837.14 inc VAT
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Glyph Atom EX40 – 8TB – Product Overview
The Glyph Atom EX40 is a high-intensity portable NVMe SSD engineered for demanding creative professionals who need sustained performance during long shoots, large file transfers, and intensive editing sessions.
With USB4 connectivity offering up to 4,000 MB/s read and write speeds, it handles 8K multi-stream footage, oversized RAW images, and massive VFX timelines without thermal throttling or slowdowns.
Design and Build Quality
Featuring a solid aluminum core and outer shell, the EX40 boasts an increased thermal ceiling that disperses heat efficiently from internal components.
This rugged, MIL-STD construction ensures durability in real production environments, from on-set card dumps to fieldwork backups.
Performance Under Pressure
Unlike drives that peak briefly then falter, the EX40 maintains throughput hour after hour, terabyte after terabyte, ideal for continuous writes in high-stakes workflows.
It's optimized for video pros tackling 8K/12K, RAW photo/video, VR, and multicam setups where speed consistency is non-negotiable.
Connectivity and Compatibility
USB4 Type-C (40Gbps) interface provides backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 3, 4, 5, and earlier USB protocols, ensuring broad device support.
Ships formatted for macOS; simple reformat enables Windows use, making it versatile across platforms.
Power and Portability
Fully bus-powered, no external adapters needed, so it's ready for mobile creators on the go.
Compact design fits seamlessly into bags for location shoots or studio desks.
Monitoring and Reliability
Real-time integrated health monitoring tracks drive status, alerting to potential issues before they impact your deadline.
Glyph's 3-2-1 warranty offers 3 years hardware coverage, 2 years level-1 data protection, and 1 year replacement for total peace of mind.
Glyph Atom EX40 – 8TB – Key Features
- USB4 Type-C interface delivering up to 4,000 MB/s sustained read and write speeds for high-intensity workflows.
- Capacities from 1TB to 8TB, accommodating massive datasets like 8K footage and VFX projects.
- Rugged MIL-STD aluminum enclosure with enhanced thermal management to prevent throttling during extended use.
- Bus-powered operation for ultimate portability without cables or adapters.
- Backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 3/4/5 and USB 3.x/2.0 for cross-device flexibility.
- Pre-formatted for macOS with easy Windows reformatting support.
- Real-time drive health monitoring for proactive maintenance.
- 3-2-1 warranty: 3 years hardware, 2 years data protection, 1 year replacement.
Glyph Atom EX40 – 8TB – Technical Specifications
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Interface | USB4 Type-C (40Gbps) |
| Max Read Speed | Up to 4,000 MB/s |
| Max Write Speed | Up to 4,000 MB/s |
| Power | Bus-powered |
| Compatibility | macOS (pre-formatted), Windows (via reformat); Thunderbolt 3/4/5 compatible |
| Enclosure | Solid aluminum core and shell, MIL-STD rugged |
| Thermal Design | Increased thermal ceiling for sustained performance |
| Health Monitoring | Real-time integrated drive health status |
| Warranty | 3-2-1: 3 years hardware, 2 years level-1 data protection, 1 year replacement |
| Dimensions | Compact portable form factor (exact dimensions not specified in sources) |
| Weight | Lightweight rugged design (exact weight not specified in sources) |
| File System | macOS native; reformattable for others |
Glyph Atom EX40 – 8TB – Product Videos
Glyph Technology Delivery Information
Generally, next working day delivery services (UK Mainland) are available on standard Glyph Technology Delivery orders placed before 2 pm (subject to stock availability).
Non-timed deliveries should be delivered between 9 am and 6 pm.
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If urgent, please call one of our helpful account managers so they may double check everything for you, enabling you to place your order with confidence.
Please note: these product details are for guide purposes only, and may contain errors.
We always recommend double-checking the product specs and features on the the manufacturer website, or contact us if unsure before ordering.
