Rocket XTRM 5

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Fastest Portable SSD

There’s fast, and then there’s Rocket XTRM 5 fast. Our newest portable SSD uses Thunderbolt 5 technology for the fastest transfers possible, all in a portable and durable package with everything you need to get started.

Thunderbolt Speed

With Thunderbolt 5 technology, the Rocket XTRM 5 can connect at up to 80Gbps with transfer speeds up to 64Gbps. It’s also backward compatible with TB3, TB4, and USB4, at 10/20/40Gbps depending on the host port’s capabilities.

USB Fallback

Share the Rocket XTRM 5 between your devices with its USB fallback mode. Designed for up to 20Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2), it gracefully falls back to 10Gbps (Gen 2x1) and 5Gbps (Gen 1x1) when automatically detected through the port.

Durable

With the success of our previous Thunderbolt portable drives, we’ve gone with aluminum construction for high durability and to help sink heat during sustained operation. The silicone sleeve also provides drop and environmental protection.

Sabrent Quality

The best portable SSD on the planet just got better. Our Rocket XTRM 5 takes what you love about our Thunderbolt SSDs and makes things even better. Thanks to Thunderbolt 5 technology, the Rocket XTRM 5 can connect at up to 80Gbps with transfers as fast as 64Gbps. You can future-proof with it if your system is older, since it’s backwards compatible with TB3, TB4, and USB4 devices at 10, 20, or 40Gbps depending on host port support. We’ve included a quality Thunderbolt cable to make sure you always have the best experience in terms of performance and connection reliability. It’s plug & play, bus-powered, and ready to go.

If you plan to use this with a wider range of devices, including older ones, that’s no problem. The USB fallback mode can gracefully negotiate speeds of 20Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2), 10Gbps (Gen 2x1), or 5Gbps (Gen 1x1) as needed. No matter where you take or use it, this drive will also last. We continue to use an aluminum construction for enhanced durability and superior heat dissipation to handle sustained workloads. The optional silicone sleeve also protects against drops and environmental hazards. We want this to be a drive you keep for life, and we have used your feedback to make a good drive even better with the Rocket XTRM 5.

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Tech Specs

SKU

SB-XTM5-4TB

UPC

8-40025-27303-0

System Requirement

● Windows
● macOS
● Linux

Dimensions

Lenght
4.13 in

Width
1.77 in

Height
0.57 in

Weight
3.35 oz

Package Content

● Rocket XTRM External Thunderbolt 5 NVMe SSD
● Thunderbolt 5 cable (50cm)

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Warranty

1 year warranty without registration.

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Registration of your Sabrent product enables us to offer you the best service through important recall notifications and proof of ownership. Registering within 90 days of your purchase makes sure you don’t forget this important step, and it allows us to extend your warranty. A 1-year warranty will be extended to a 2-, 3-, or 5-year warranty depending on the product type.

What are the maximum possible transfer speeds for this drive? Actual transfer speeds are dependent on a wide range of factors. The first is connection speed, which can be anywhere from 80Gbps with Thunderbolt 5 to 5Gbps with USB 3.2 Gen 1x1. As Thunderbolt uses PCIe lanes for data, the actual maximum transfer speed would be 64Gbps. The transfer speeds may be subject to encoding and overhead such that the real world transfer speeds will be lower. Some operating systems may also report data sizes in different ways due to binary and decimal differences for storage. Beyond this, transfer speeds are also contingent on the workload type and other system parameters. For example, smaller files may transfer at lower speeds. Or, doing multiple transfer streams at once could increase performance in some cases. Speeds may be impacted by limits of the source drive or file system. The host system may also have other performance limitations. Lastly, solid state drives may have an eventual decline in performance from wear, SLC caching, and in some cases thermal throttling.: Actual transfer speeds are dependent on a wide range of factors. The first is connection speed, which can be anywhere from 80Gbps with Thunderbolt 5 to 5Gbps with USB 3.2 Gen 1x1. As Thunderbolt uses PCIe lanes for data, the actual maximum transfer speed would be 64Gbps. The transfer speeds may be subject to encoding and overhead such that the real world transfer speeds will be lower. Some operating systems may also report data sizes in different ways due to binary and decimal differences for storage.
Beyond this, transfer speeds are also contingent on the workload type and other system parameters. For example, smaller files may transfer at lower speeds. Or, doing multiple transfer streams at once could increase performance in some cases. Speeds may be impacted by limits of the source drive or file system. The host system may also have other performance limitations. Lastly, solid state drives may have an eventual decline in performance from wear, SLC caching, and in some cases thermal throttling.
What is the recommended file system for this drive? ExFAT provides the best overall compatibility across multiple operating systems. NTFS might be preferable if you are primarily a Windows user. Apple PCs with macOS generally use APFS and, on older hardware, HFS+. Ext4 is common and recommended for Linux, but is not natively readable in Windows or macOS. If and when formatting the drive, decide on the best filesystem for personal usability.: ExFAT provides the best overall compatibility across multiple operating systems. NTFS might be preferable if you are primarily a Windows user. Apple PCs with macOS generally use APFS and, on older hardware, HFS+. Ext4 is common and recommended for Linux, but is not natively readable in Windows or macOS. If and when formatting the drive, decide on the best filesystem for personal usability.
What’s the best way to test performance and quickly check drive health? We recommended CrystalDiskInfo and CrystalDiskMark for basic performance and health testing, respectively.: We recommended CrystalDiskInfo and CrystalDiskMark for basic performance and health testing, respectively.
Is there anything else I should know? For the optimal experience, a high-quality Thunderbolt cable - which we provide - should always be used with the drive. The drive should have enough power through TB power delivery to allow the drive to hit its maximum performance level. If you are using an older system, this drive can still be useful as it is backward compatible and will work with future devices with TB5+ support.: For the optimal experience, a high-quality Thunderbolt cable - which we provide - should always be used with the drive. The drive should have enough power through TB power delivery to allow the drive to hit its maximum performance level. If you are using an older system, this drive can still be useful as it is backward compatible and will work with future devices with TB5+ support.