The Glyph Atom EX40 2TB USB4 40Gbps Bus-Powered Portable NVMe SSD is a rugged 2TB external drive that moves up to 4,000 MB/s over a single USB4 Type-C cable, so media offloads and edit-in-place workflows stay fast on location.
The A40EX2000 is the 2TB capacity of the Atom EX40 family, which also comes in 1TB, 4TB, and 8TB. It has a USB4 Type-C (40Gb) port and works with Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 hosts and USB 3.0 ports, so it plugs into current Macs, PCs, and iPads.
The drive is bus-powered and cooled without a fan through its solid aluminum body. A soft composite bumper and a removable rugged cover protect it in transit. It ships formatted for macOS and can be reformatted for Windows.
Glyph Atom EX40 2TB Features
- Up to 4,000 MB/s read and write. The USB4 40Gb interface lets the 2TB drive reach 4,000 MB/s when the host port supports it, which shortens camera-card offloads and keeps high-bitrate editing timelines responsive. Real speed depends on the host port you connect it to.
- USB4 Type-C port with Thunderbolt 3/4/5 support. One Type-C connector handles data and power, and Glyph lists backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 hosts as well as USB 3.0. Slower ports still work, but they limit the transfer rate, so match the port to the job.
- Host-dependent speed tiers. Glyph publishes real-world figures: 4,000 MB/s on a Thunderbolt 5 Apple Silicon Mac or any USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 PC, 3,500 MB/s on an Apple Silicon Mac with Thunderbolt 3 or 4, and 1,050 MB/s on a 10Gb USB-C port. Use them to plan workflows before you travel.
- Bus-powered operation. The drive draws power from the host over the USB4 cable, so there is no power adapter to pack or plug in. That keeps a field kit small, though a host port that cannot supply enough power is a limit to check on older laptops.
- Fanless aluminum enclosure. The solid aluminum core and outer shell spread heat without a fan, so the drive runs silently next to microphones and in quiet edit suites. Glyph describes a larger thermal capacity meant to hold performance during long transfers.
- MIL-STD 810F rated rugged build. Glyph rates the Atom EX40 to MIL-STD 810F for shock, vibration, and dust resistance. An aluminum exo-skeleton, a soft composite bumper, and the included removable rugged cover add protection for drives that ride in camera bags and cases.
- Integrated health monitoring. Glyph lists real-time integrated health monitoring on the Atom EX40, which helps you watch the drive that holds irreplaceable footage. Check Glyph's documentation for the exact tools and platform support before you build a procedure around it.
- 3-2-1 warranty. Coverage includes three years of full hardware replacement including cables, two years of Level-1 data recovery, and one year of advance replacement. That support matters when a drive holds a production's only copy of a shoot day.
Where the A40EX2000 Fits
Field video and DIT work: Offload camera cards on set at up to 4,000 MB/s and carry 2TB of footage in a bus-powered drive that rides in a camera bag.
Edit suites and post-production: Cut high-bitrate video straight from the drive, then hand off a project folder to the next editor without a power brick or cabling to manage.
Live production and broadcast: Keep replay clips, graphics, and show files on a rugged drive that tolerates the shock and vibration of trucks, carts, and travel cases.
Photo and audio production: Store large photo catalogs and multitrack audio sessions on a silent, fanless drive that stays quiet next to microphones.
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Glyph Atom EX40 2TB Specifications
- Model: A40EX2000
- UPC: 691450005747
- Type: Portable external NVMe SSD
- Capacity: 2TB
- Interface: USB4 Type-C (40Gb), compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4/5 and USB 3.0
- Maximum speed: Up to 4,000 MB/s read and write
- Real-world speed: 4,000 MB/s on Thunderbolt 5 Apple Silicon Macs and USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 PCs; 3,500 MB/s on Apple Silicon Macs with Thunderbolt 3/4; 1,050 MB/s on Intel Macs or PCs with Thunderbolt 3 or a USB-C 10Gb port
- Power: Bus-powered
- Cooling: Fanless, through the aluminum body
- Enclosure: Solid aluminum core and shell with soft composite bumper and removable rugged cover
- Durability rating: MIL-STD 810F for shock, vibration, and dust
- Cable: USB4 Type-C to Type-C, 30 cm
- Format: Formatted for macOS; reformat for Windows
- Warranty: 3-2-1 (3 years hardware, 2 years Level-1 data recovery, 1 year advance replacement)
- Dimensions: 2.8 x 4.5 x 0.8 in
- Weight: 499 g (about 1.1 lb)
What's in the Box
- 1 x Glyph Atom EX40 2TB USB4 NVMe SSD
- 1 x USB4 Type-C to Type-C cable (30 cm)
- 1 x Removable rugged cover
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What interface does the Glyph A40EX2000 use?
Yes, it uses a USB4 Type-C (40Gb) port. Glyph lists it as backward compatible with Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 hosts and USB 3.0 ports.
How fast is the Glyph Atom EX40 2TB SSD?
Yes, it is rated up to 4,000 MB/s read and write. Glyph's real-world figures are 4,000 MB/s on USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 PCs, 3,500 MB/s on Apple Silicon Macs with Thunderbolt 3/4, and 1,050 MB/s on 10Gb USB-C ports.
Does the Atom EX40 need an external power supply?
No. The drive is bus-powered and draws power through the USB4 cable from the host.
Is the A40EX2000 formatted for Windows?
No. It ships formatted for macOS. Windows is supported after you reformat the drive, and Glyph publishes a PDF with the steps.
Does the Atom EX40 have a fan?
No. It is cooled without a fan through its solid aluminum body, so it runs silently.
Is the Glyph Atom EX40 rugged?
Yes. Glyph rates it to MIL-STD 810F for shock, vibration, and dust, and it has a soft composite bumper plus a removable rugged cover.
What cable comes with the A40EX2000?
Yes, a cable is included. It is a 30 cm USB4 Type-C to Type-C cable, and the box also contains the removable rugged cover.
Is this the 2TB Atom EX40?
Yes. A40EX2000 is the 2TB model. Glyph also makes the A40EX1000 (1TB), A40EX4000 (4TB), and A40EX8000 (8TB), which are separate products.
What warranty covers the Glyph Atom EX40?
Yes, it has Glyph's 3-2-1 warranty: three years of full hardware coverage including cables, two years of Level-1 data recovery, and one year of advance replacement.
Will the Atom EX40 work with my laptop or iPad?
Yes, if it has a USB-C, USB4, or Thunderbolt port. Speed depends on the port, and Glyph lists 1,050 MB/s on a 10Gb USB-C port on an iPad, Mac, or PC. Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722) to check your setup.
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The A40EX2000 connects over USB4 Type-C (40Gb) and works with Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 hosts and USB 3.0 ports on Mac, PC, and iPad. It ships formatted for macOS and can be reformatted for Windows.
Why not buy this Glyph Atom EX40 2TB SSD today?
This Glyph Atom EX40 2TB SSD includes a 3-year manufacturer warranty, plus 2 years of Level-1 data recovery and 1 year of advance replacement. Questions? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722).
