The Glyph Atom EX40 8TB USB4 40Gbps Rugged Portable NVMe SSD with Removable Cover is a bus-powered external drive that moves data at up to 4,000 MB/s over a single USB4 Type-C port, built for offloading and editing video, photo, and audio projects away from the studio.
The A40EX8000 packs 8 TB into a 2.8" x 4.5" x 0.8" aluminum-core enclosure. It connects over USB4 (40Gb) and is backward compatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 ports, so it works with current Mac and PC workstations as well as older machines at reduced speed.
A removable rugged cover wraps the drive, and Glyph rates it to MIL-STD 810F for shock, vibration, and dust resistance. It ships formatted for macOS and can be reformatted for Windows.
Glyph Atom EX40 8TB Features
- Up to 4,000 MB/s read and write. The A40EX8000 is rated for 4,000 MB/s over USB4 (40Gb), which is fast enough to offload large camera cards quickly and to scrub high-bitrate footage straight from the drive. Real speed depends on the port and host you connect to.
- 8 TB on one bus-powered drive. The 8 TB capacity holds a full shoot's camera originals, proxies, and project files on a single device. It draws power from the host over the same USB4 Type-C cable, so you carry no power brick and need no wall outlet on location.
- USB4 with Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 compatibility. One USB4 Type-C port connects to USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 ports at full 40Gb speed. Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C 10Gb ports also work but cap throughput at about 1,050 MB/s, so match the port to your workflow.
- Apple Silicon speed guidance. Glyph lists up to 4,000 MB/s on a Mac with Apple Silicon and Thunderbolt 5, and up to 3,500 MB/s on a Mac with Apple Silicon and Thunderbolt 3 or 4. Plan for that difference when you spec edit stations and field laptops.
- Aluminum core and shell for heat. A solid aluminum core and outer shell pull heat away from the internal components, and the drive is fan-less, so it makes no fan noise on a quiet set. Glyph says this helps hold performance during long, sustained transfers.
- MIL-STD 810F rated rugged build. The aluminum exoskeleton, soft composite bumper, and removable external cover are rated MIL-STD 810F for shock, vibration, and dust resistance. That suits drives that ride in camera bags, trucks, and flight cases between locations and edit suites.
- Real-time health monitoring. The Atom EX40 includes integrated health monitoring so you can watch the drive's condition. For a drive that holds irreplaceable camera originals, an early warning gives you time to copy data off before a problem becomes data loss.
- macOS-formatted, Windows-ready. The drive ships formatted for macOS and works on Windows after you reformat it. Glyph publishes a Windows formatting guide, so a mixed Mac and PC post house can set up drives without guessing. Reformatting erases the drive.
- 3-2-1 warranty. Glyph covers the drive with three years of full hardware coverage including cables, two years of Level-1 data recovery, and one year of advance replacement. That adds protection for a drive that holds a client's footage.
Where the A40EX8000 Fits
On-set media offload: Copy camera cards to the 8 TB drive in the field and hand off a rugged, bus-powered backup without carrying a power supply.
Mobile editing and color: Cut or grade high-bitrate footage directly from the drive on a laptop with USB4 or Thunderbolt, using the full 4,000 MB/s where the host allows it.
Post-production hand-offs: Ship project archives between facilities in a drive built to survive shock and vibration in transit.
Broadcast and live production: Carry recorded programs, graphics packages, and audio sessions between trucks, studios, and control rooms.
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Glyph Atom EX40 8TB Specifications
- Model: A40EX8000
- Product line: Glyph Atom EX40 High-Intensity USB4 NVMe SSD
- Type: Portable external NVMe SSD
- Capacity: 8 TB
- Interface: USB4 Type-C (40Gb), backward compatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5
- Transfer speed: Up to 4,000 MB/s read and write
- Speed by connection: Up to 4,000 MB/s on USB4 (40Gb) ports, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and Apple Silicon Macs with Thunderbolt 5; up to 3,500 MB/s on Apple Silicon Macs with Thunderbolt 3 or 4; up to 1,050 MB/s on Thunderbolt 3 ports on Intel Mac or PC and on USB-C (10Gb) ports
- Power: Bus-powered
- Enclosure: Solid aluminum core and outer shell, aluminum exoskeleton with soft composite bumper, removable rugged external cover
- Cooling: Fan-less heat dissipation
- Durability: MIL-STD 810F rated for shock, vibration, and dust resistance
- Monitoring: Real-time integrated health monitoring
- Formatting: Formatted for macOS; compatible with Windows after reformatting
- UPC: 691450005761
- Warranty: 3 years full hardware (including cables), 2 years Level-1 data recovery, 1 year advance replacement
- Dimensions (drive): 2.8" x 4.5" x 0.8"
- Dimensions (retail box): 4.1" x 6.2" x 1.65"
- Weight: 499 g (1.1 lb)
What's in the Box
- 1 x Glyph Atom EX40 8TB USB4 NVMe SSD
- 1 x USB4 Type-C to Type-C cable (30 cm)
- 1 x Rugged removable external cover
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How to Format Your Glyph for Windows (PDF)
Need the A40EX8000 manual or setup help? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722) and we'll email it to you.
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How fast is the Glyph Atom EX40 A40EX8000?
Up to 4,000 MB/s read and write over a USB4 (40Gb) connection. Speed drops on slower ports: Glyph lists up to 3,500 MB/s on Apple Silicon Macs with Thunderbolt 3 or 4, and up to 1,050 MB/s on 10Gb USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 ports on Intel Mac or PC.
Does the A40EX8000 need external power?
No. The Atom EX40 is bus-powered and draws power over its USB4 Type-C cable, so it needs no power adapter.
Does the Atom EX40 8TB work with Thunderbolt ports?
Yes. It is backward compatible with Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 ports, and with USB 3.0. Thunderbolt 4 ports run it at USB4 (40Gb) speed, and Thunderbolt 3 ports on Intel Mac or PC run it at up to 1,050 MB/s.
Does the Glyph A40EX8000 work on Windows?
Yes. It ships formatted for macOS and works on Windows after you reformat it. Glyph publishes a formatting guide for Windows. Reformatting erases the drive, so do it before you copy data on.
Is the Atom EX40 rugged?
Yes. Glyph rates it MIL-STD 810F for shock, vibration, and dust resistance, and it has an aluminum exoskeleton, a soft composite bumper, and a removable rugged cover. Glyph does not list a water or drop-height rating.
Does the A40EX8000 have a fan?
No. It is fan-less. A solid aluminum core and outer shell dissipate heat from the internal components.
What cable comes with the Atom EX40?
A 30 cm USB4 Type-C to Type-C cable ships in the box with the drive and the removable external cover. Glyph's warranty covers cables as part of the three-year hardware coverage.
What is the warranty on the Glyph A40EX8000?
Three years. Glyph's 3-2-1 warranty includes three years of full hardware coverage, two years of Level-1 data recovery, and one year of advance replacement.
How much does the Atom EX40 8TB weigh?
Glyph lists 499 g, about 1.1 lb, for the A40EX8000 in its store data. The drive measures 2.8" x 4.5" x 0.8", small enough for a camera bag or laptop sleeve.
Is this the 8TB model of the Atom EX40?
Yes. A40EX8000 is the 8 TB capacity, UPC 691450005761. Glyph also makes the Atom EX40 in 1 TB (A40EX1000), 2 TB (A40EX2000), and 4 TB (A40EX4000), so check the model number when you order.
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The A40EX8000 connects over USB4 Type-C (40Gb) and is backward compatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5. It ships formatted for macOS and works with Windows after reformatting.
Why not buy this Glyph A40EX8000 Atom EX40 SSD today?
This Glyph A40EX8000 Atom EX40 SSD includes a 3-year manufacturer warranty, plus two years of Level-1 data recovery and one year of advance replacement. Questions? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722).
