The Glyph Atom EX20 2TB USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Rugged Portable NVMe SSD is a bus-powered external drive that moves data at up to 2,100 MB/s over USB-C. The A20EX2000 stores 2TB in a fanless aluminum body with a MIL-STD 810F rating and a removable rugged cover.
The drive connects over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and is backward compatible with USB 3.1, USB 3.0, and Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 hosts. It is formatted for macOS and works on Windows after a reformat, which makes it a fit for filmmakers, photographers, and music producers who work across platforms.
Power comes from the host over the included 15 cm USB Type-C to Type-C cable, so no adapter is needed. Glyph backs the drive with its 3-2-1 warranty: three years of hardware coverage, two years of Level-1 data recovery, and one year of advance replacement.
Glyph Atom EX20 Features
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 at up to 2,100 MB/s. The 2TB Atom EX20 uses a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gb) interface rated up to 2,100 MB/s read and write on a Gen 2x2 port. That speed suits offloading camera cards, scrubbing 4K edits, and moving large project folders without waiting.
- Slower, still fast, on Thunderbolt and USB4. Glyph lists 1,050 MB/s on Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 Macs and PCs, on USB4 ports, and on 10Gb USB-C ports. You only reach the full 2,100 MB/s on a Gen 2x2 port, so check the host before you plan transfer times.
- Bus-powered with no power brick. The drive draws power from the USB-C connection, so a laptop, desktop, or compatible tablet runs it with the included 15 cm Type-C to Type-C cable alone. That keeps a field or edit-bay kit small, though longer cable runs need your own cable.
- Solid aluminum core and shell, no fan. Glyph builds the Atom EX20 around an aluminum core and outer shell that pull heat away from the NVMe drive without a fan. Cooling that way supports higher sustained speeds during long copies, and it keeps the drive silent next to microphones.
- MIL-STD-810F rated for shock, vibration, and dust. The enclosure carries a MIL-STD 810F rating for shock, vibration, and dust resistance, and a soft composite bumper wraps the aluminum exoskeleton. It is built for travel and set use, but the rating is not a claim of water resistance.
- Removable rugged cover is included. A rugged external cover ships in the box and can be taken off. Leave it on for transport, location shoots, and loaded camera bags, then remove it when you want the bare aluminum body for desk use or better contact with a cooling surface.
- Formatted for macOS, reformat for Windows. The drive arrives formatted for macOS and works on Windows after you reformat it. Glyph publishes a PDF guide for the Windows reformat. Reformatting erases the drive, so do it before you copy any footage onto it.
- 3-2-1 warranty with data recovery. Glyph covers the drive and cable with three years of full hardware coverage, plus two years of Level-1 data recovery and one year of advance replacement. For a drive that holds client footage, the recovery coverage is the practical part.
Where the Atom EX20 Fits
Video editing on location: Offload and edit 4K footage from a laptop with a single bus-powered cable, then carry the drive in its rugged cover.
Photography backup: Back up high-resolution image libraries in the field with a drive built to take knocks, dust, and vibration.
Music production: Keep sessions and sample libraries on a silent, fanless drive that sits next to microphones and monitors.
Studio and venue workflows: Move project files between ingest stations, edit suites, and Thunderbolt or USB4 workstations using one portable 2TB drive.
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Glyph Atom EX20 2TB Specifications
- Model: A20EX2000
- Product Type: Portable external NVMe SSD
- Capacity: 2 TB
- Interface: USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gb)
- Maximum Transfer Speed: Up to 2,100 MB/s read and write on a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port
- Speed on Other Ports: 1,050 MB/s on Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5, USB4, and 10Gb USB-C ports
- Backward Compatibility: USB 3.1, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5
- Power: Bus-powered
- Cooling: Fanless; solid aluminum core and outer shell
- Durability: MIL-STD 810F rated for shock, vibration, and dust; soft composite bumper
- Included Cable: USB Type-C to Type-C, 15 cm
- File System: Formatted for macOS; Windows after reformatting
- Warranty: 3 years hardware, 2 years Level-1 data recovery, 1 year advance replacement
- UPC: 691450005709
- Drive Dimensions: 2.2 x 4 x 0.6 in (W x L x H)
- Retail Box Dimensions: 4.1 x 6.2 x 1.65 in
- Weight: 0.795 lb (dealer package weight, includes packaging)
What's in the Box
- 1 x Glyph Atom EX20 2TB NVMe SSD (A20EX2000)
- 1 x USB Type-C to Type-C cable, 15 cm
- 1 x Rugged removable external cover
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How to Format Your Glyph to Be Used on Windows (PDF)
Need the Atom EX20 quick start guide? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722) and we will help you find it.
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What interface does the Glyph Atom EX20 2TB use?
The A20EX2000 uses a USB-C connector with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gb) signaling. It is also backward compatible with USB 3.1, USB 3.0, and Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 ports.
How fast is the Atom EX20 2TB SSD?
Glyph rates it up to 2,100 MB/s read and write on a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port. On Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5, USB4, and 10Gb USB-C ports, Glyph lists 1,050 MB/s.
Does the Atom EX20 need external power?
No. The drive is bus-powered and runs from the USB-C port of the host computer, so no power adapter is needed.
Is the Atom EX20 2TB drive rugged?
Yes. It carries a MIL-STD 810F rating for shock, vibration, and dust resistance, with an aluminum exoskeleton and a soft composite bumper. Glyph does not list a water-resistance rating.
Does the Atom EX20 have a fan?
No. It is fanless and uses a solid aluminum core and outer shell to dissipate heat, so it runs silently.
Can I use the Atom EX20 with Windows?
Yes. The drive ships formatted for macOS and works on Windows after you reformat it. Glyph provides a PDF guide for formatting, and reformatting erases the drive.
Does the Atom EX20 work with Thunderbolt 5 and USB4 ports?
Yes. Glyph lists compatibility with Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 and USB4 ports, at 1,050 MB/s. The full 2,100 MB/s needs a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port.
What comes in the box with the A20EX2000?
The box contains the 2TB Atom EX20 drive, a 15 cm USB Type-C to Type-C cable, and a rugged removable external cover.
What warranty comes with the Glyph Atom EX20 2TB?
Yes, it is covered. Glyph's 3-2-1 warranty gives you three years of full hardware coverage including the cable, two years of Level-1 data recovery, and one year of advance replacement.
Is the 2TB the right capacity for me?
It depends on your workload. The Atom EX20 is sold in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB capacities, and this page is the 2TB model, A20EX2000. Choose by how much footage or how many project files you carry at once.
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The Atom EX20 connects over USB-C and works with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, USB 3.1, USB 3.0, USB4, and Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 ports on Mac and Windows 10 or later systems.
Why not buy this Glyph Atom EX20 2TB SSD today?
This Glyph Atom EX20 2TB SSD includes a 3-year manufacturer warranty, with two years of Level-1 data recovery and one year of advance replacement. Questions? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722).
