Western Digital expands its SanDisk range with a desktop SSD from 8 TB

Designed for digital creators, the new SanDisk Desk Drive 8 TB of Western Digital offers a secure solution, Flexible and high capacity to store large amounts of files.

The new desktop SSD from 8 TB It is the largest capacity of its kind so far. Western Digital, especially indicated to offer to content creators and professionals in this environment an easy way to make backup copies in a single place, from which they can quickly access their photos, high resolution videos and files.

Con SanDisk Desk Drive de 8 TB wants to respond to the demand for digital creators, video professionals, photograph… to flexibly and securely store the large amounts of content they generate in their activity.

This is how he explains it Susan Park, vp. Western Digital consumer solutions: “as digital content creation continues to increase, There is a greater need for high-performance storage solutions and the ability to manage it. Expanding our SSD portfolio is the first step in offering creators solutions that provide the speed and flexibility they need to unleash their creativity.”.

The development of this external desktop SSD is the first in a range that will grow. “Our idea is to double the capacity of SanDisk Desk Drive of 8 TB to 16 TB next year”, Park assures.

Technical characteristics

• Ability: of 4 TB and 8 TB for photo and video galleries; CAD files or 3D renderings; large files generated by AI; music libraries or important documents.
• Performance: allows faster access to content, even for the largest files, like 8K videos, and offers read speeds of up to 1.000 MB/s, Up to four times faster than a desktop hard drive, according to company data.
• Backups: of photos, videos and files with SSD speeds using Apple time machine, as well as automatic backups with downloadable Acronis true image for Western Digital software, that is included with the product.
• Design: compact and modern style, Red dot design award winner 2024, maximizes desk space and fits into any professional environment.
• Compatibility: Automatically works with exFAT-formatted Windows or macOS with the included USB Type-CTM cable.
• Warranty: three years.