Samsung 8TB P9 USB4 Portable SSD Listed at $2,879.99
Samsung’s 8TB P9 USB4 portable SSD has appeared on B&H Photo for $2,879.99, with 4,000 MB/s reads, 3,800 MB/s writes and AES 256-bit encryption. B&H lists the 8TB model as unavailable but offers availability alerts.
The P9 connects through USB-C and supports USB4 at 40 Gb/s. Samsung lists sequential reads up to 4,000 MB/s and sequential writes up to 3,800 MB/s under suitable operating conditions. The drive is intended for professional creators working with large RAW photo collections and high-resolution video files. Samsung says the 8TB capacity can support 12K video recording and direct capture when connected equipment supports those functions. It draws power through the host connection, so normal operation does not require a separate power supply.
Samsung says the drive is protected against drops from up to 6.5 feet, about two meters. It includes thermal controls for demanding workloads, and the enclosure resists vibration. The enclosure measures 3.54 x 2.56 x 0.33 inches, roughly comparable in length and width to a typical smartphone, and weighs 3.39 ounces, or 96.11 grams. With 8TB available, Samsung says the P9 can reduce the need to carry multiple drives for large media files.
The P9 uses AES 256-bit hardware encryption and password protection. Samsung Magician Software lets users manage password protection and control access to stored data. The drive works with Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, game consoles and tablets. It also works with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 at 20 Gb/s and earlier USB standards, though those connections cannot deliver full USB4 speeds. Samsung says sustained write performance can support tasks such as recording content directly to the SSD and editing files stored on it.
B&H currently lists the 8TB model as unavailable while offering customers the option to request an availability alert. Customers who submit that request should receive a notification when the drive becomes available, with shipping details then provided through the retailer, TechRadar reported.
Editor's Summary Samsung's 8TB P9 portable SSD has been listed by B&H Photo for $2,879.99, with USB4 speeds, 8TB capacity and AES 256-bit encryption aimed at professional creators. The 8TB model is currently listed as unavailable, but B&H offers an availability alert for the drive.