The Glyph Blackbox Plus 4TB USB-C 10Gbps Bus-Powered Rugged Portable SSD is a 4TB solid-state drive in a rugged aluminum and silicone shell, built for moving large media files over a single USB-C cable.
Model BBPLSSD3800 connects through USB-C at USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds of 10Gb/s and is compatible with USB 3.0, USB 3.1, and Thunderbolt 3 ports. Glyph rates SSD versions at up to 560 MB/s, which suits camera offloads, editing from the drive, and portable backups.
It ships formatted for macOS with Time Machine support and can be reformatted for Windows. Glyph includes USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables and a removable rugged outer cover.
Glyph Blackbox Plus 4TB SSD Features
- Up to 560 MB/s over USB-C. The 4TB SSD model uses a USB-C port running USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gb/s, and Glyph rates SSD versions at up to 560 MB/s. That is fast enough to offload camera cards and scrub proxy media directly from the drive, though real speeds depend on your computer and cable.
- Bus-powered with no power brick. The Blackbox Plus draws power from the USB-C port, so there is no external supply to carry or plug in. That keeps a field kit simple for DITs, photographers, and editors, as long as the host port supplies enough bus power for an SSD of this size.
- Rugged aluminum shell with padded silicone protection. Glyph builds the Blackbox Plus in an aluminum shell wrapped in padded silicone, and ships it with a removable rugged outer cover. The cover absorbs knocks in transit and on set. Glyph does not publish a drop or ingress rating for this drive.
- Fanless cooling through the aluminum body. The aluminum shell acts as a heatsink, so the drive cools passively with no fan noise. Glyph says this helps hold sustained transfer speeds during long copies, and it makes the drive a good fit for quiet studios and edit suites.
- 4TB capacity in a pocketable footprint. The 4TB SSD holds a deep library of footage, sessions, or photo catalogs in a body that measures about 3.7 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches and weighs roughly 1.1 pounds. That lets one drive stand in for several smaller ones in a go-bag.
- Works across USB generations and Thunderbolt 3 ports. The USB-C port is compatible with USB 3.0, USB 3.1, and Thunderbolt 3 hosts, so the drive connects to a wide range of laptops and desktops. Connection speed will match the slowest link, so an older port will not reach the full 10Gb/s.
- Formatted for Mac, reformattable for Windows. The drive ships formatted for macOS and works with Time Machine out of the box. If you work on Windows, you can reformat it, which erases the contents, so do it before you copy any media onto the drive.
- Both cables included. Glyph packs a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A cable, so the drive connects to new USB-C computers and to older USB-A ports without buying adapters. The hardware warranty covers the cables as well as the drive.
- Warranty with data recovery and advance replacement. Glyph backs the drive with a 3-year hardware warranty that includes the cables, 2 years of Level-1 data recovery, and 1 year of advance replacement. That coverage matters when the drive holds irreplaceable footage from a single shoot.
Where the Blackbox Plus 4TB SSD Fits
On-set media offload: Copy camera cards to the bus-powered drive at the cart or the DIT station without hunting for an outlet.
Field and travel editing: Carry a 4TB project library in a bag and edit from it on a laptop over USB-C.
Photo and music studios: Keep catalogs, sessions, and backups on a quiet, fanless drive that sits on the desk.
Mac backups: Use the macOS-formatted drive with Time Machine for local backups right out of the box.
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Glyph Blackbox Plus 4TB SSD Specifications
- Model: BBPLSSD3800
- Product Line: Glyph Blackbox Plus Rugged Portable Drive
- Type: Portable solid-state drive (SSD)
- Capacity: 4TB
- Interface: USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s)
- Backward Compatibility: USB 3.1, USB 3.0, and Thunderbolt 3
- Speed: Up to 560 MB/s (SSD models)
- Power: Bus-powered
- Cooling: Fanless; aluminum shell acts as a heatsink
- Enclosure: Aluminum shell with padded silicone protection; removable rugged outer cover
- Formatting: Formatted for macOS and Time Machine compatible; reformattable for Windows
- UPC: 691450003125
- Warranty: 3-year hardware (including cables), 2-year Level-1 data recovery, 1-year advance replacement
- Dimensions: 3.7 x 5.6 x 0.7 in (as listed by Glyph)
- Weight: 1.1 lb (499 g, per Glyph store data)
What's in the Box
- 1 x Glyph Blackbox Plus 4TB Rugged Portable SSD
- 1 x USB-C to USB-C cable
- 1 x USB-C to USB-A cable
- 1 x Removable rugged outer cover
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The Blackbox Plus 4TB SSD user manual will be posted here soon. Need it now? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722) and we'll email it to you.
Why not buy this Glyph Blackbox Plus 4TB SSD today?
What interface does the Glyph Blackbox Plus 4TB SSD use?
It uses a single USB-C port running USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gb/s. Glyph also lists compatibility with USB 3.1, USB 3.0, and Thunderbolt 3 ports.
How fast is the Blackbox Plus BBPLSSD3800?
Glyph rates its SSD models at up to 560 MB/s. Real-world speed depends on your computer, port, cable, and the files you copy, so treat 560 MB/s as the ceiling.
Does the Blackbox Plus 4TB SSD need external power?
No. The drive is bus-powered through the USB-C port, so no power adapter is needed. Use a host port that supplies full bus power.
Is the Blackbox Plus 4TB SSD formatted for Windows?
No. It ships formatted for macOS and is Time Machine compatible. You can reformat it for Windows, which erases anything on the drive.
Does the BBPLSSD3800 have a fan?
No. It is fanless, and the aluminum shell acts as a heatsink to help hold sustained speeds. The drive runs silently.
Is the Blackbox Plus 4TB SSD rugged?
Yes, within limits. It has an aluminum shell with padded silicone protection and a removable rugged outer cover. Glyph does not publish a drop, shock, or water-resistance rating for it.
Which cables come with the Blackbox Plus 4TB SSD?
Both a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A cable are included. Glyph's hardware warranty covers the cables as well as the drive.
What warranty does the Glyph Blackbox Plus 4TB SSD have?
Glyph provides 3 years of hardware coverage including cables, 2 years of Level-1 data recovery, and 1 year of advance replacement. Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722) with questions.
Is this the 4TB SSD or a hard-drive version of the Blackbox Plus?
This is the 4TB SSD, part number BBPLSSD3800. Glyph also makes Blackbox Plus hard-drive models and other SSD capacities with different part numbers, so match the SKU when you order.
Can I get help choosing a Glyph drive for my workflow?
Yes. Call HDTV Supply at 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722) and we will help you match capacity, interface, and ruggedness to your camera, edit, or backup workflow.
Why not buy this Glyph Blackbox Plus 4TB SSD today?
HDTV Supply supplies rugged portable SSDs for film sets, photo shoots, music studios, edit suites, and field production teams.
The Blackbox Plus 4TB SSD connects over USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and is compatible with USB 3.0, USB 3.1, and Thunderbolt 3 ports. It ships formatted for macOS and can be reformatted for Windows.
Why not buy this Glyph Blackbox Plus 4TB SSD today?
This Glyph Blackbox Plus 4TB SSD includes a 3-year manufacturer hardware warranty, plus 2 years of Level-1 data recovery and 1 year of advance replacement. Questions? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722).
