Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionCan this external SSD be used with a Mac?

• A:Answer Yes, this external SSD is compatible with Mac operating systems.

Q: QuestionHow much storage does this external SSD have?

• A:Answer This external SSD has 2000 gigabytes of storage.

Q: QuestionIs this SSD resistant to dust and water?

• A:Answer Yes, this SSD is IP65 rated for dust and water resistance.

Q: QuestionWhat kind of USB connection does this SSD use?

• A:Answer This SSD uses a USB-C connection.

Q: QuestionDoes this SSD have data encryption?

• A:Answer No, this SSD does not have data encryption.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum read speed of this SSD?

• A:Answer The maximum read speed of this SSD is 2100 megabytes per second.

Q: QuestionCan it be used on Windows and Mac? I have Windows at work and a Mac at home. If possible, I dont want multiple hard drives.

Asked 7 months ago by DocTheRegulatir.

• A:Answer Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We would like to inform you that the Crucial X10 2TB Portable SSD CT2000X10SSD9 is with Windows, Mac, Android, iPad, PC, Linux and more via included USB-C connection. https://www.crucial.com/ssd/x10/CT2000X10SSD9 It ships in exFAT format which is compatible with both Windows and Mac and can be reformatted into NTFS, APFS, HFS, HFS+J or other formats. Please note that re-formatting will result in loss of data from the drive. Meanwhile, if you have any further query, please feel free to visit our contact page: https://www.crucial.com/support/contact to know about other ways to reach out to us. Regards, Crucial

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Q: QuestionWhat's the write speed?

Asked 2 months ago by Jojo.

• A:Answer Hello Jojo, Thank you for reaching out to us. We appreciate your interest in Crucial products. We would like to inform you that the Crucial - X10 2TB External USB-C SSD - Blue CT2000X10SSD9 offers Sequential Write 2000 MB/s and Sequential Read 2100 MB/s when connected to the interface USB 3.2 Gen-2 2x2 (20Gb/s) of the system/motherboard: https://www.crucial.com/ssd/x10/ct2000x10ssd9 The table given in the link below summarizes USB standards for storage devices and theoretical maximum speeds of connected devices: https://www.crucial.com/support/articles-faq-ssd/not-getting-usb-transfer-rates-expected Thank you for your patience and understanding. Meanwhile, if you have any further query, please feel free to reach out to us. You can also visit our contact page: https://www.crucial.com/support/contact to know about other ways to reach out to us. Regards, Crucial

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Q: QuestionIs this portable SSD capable of being game storage and is fast enough read speeds to use as such? I have a steam account but my laptop lacks enough storage for all the games I want to play.

Asked 2 months ago by Chris.

• A:Answer Hello Chris, Thank you for reaching out to us, Yes — the Crucial X10 portable SSD is absolutely capable of storing and running games, including Steam titles, as long as your laptop supports USB‑C 10Gbps or 20Gbps speeds (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Gen 2x2, depending on the model). The Crucial X10 supports USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 and delivers up to ~2,100MB/s read and ~2,000MB/s write speeds depending on capacity. Crucial X10 SSD is QLC ( Nand ) based SSD. General operating system use and other standard computing (web browsing, gaming, office applications) tend to be either read-centric or perform small writes for a limited time, so day-to-day use and reading previously stored data are unaffected, and general performance reading data from the drive will greatly exceed a platter hard drive. The SLC-mode cache in this drive will manage fast write speeds for general use and short burst performance. If it becomes filled, the QLC NAND in this drive will continue caching, but does not do so as fast as the SLC-mode cache, resulting in a decrease in performance. If this is a regular use case for you, consider a TLC-based drive such as the MX500 or T500, which can manage excess caching more quickly due to its TLC NAND Meanwhile, if you have any further query, please feel free to visit our contact page: https://www.crucial.com/support/contact to know about other ways to reach out to us. Regards, Crucial

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Q: QuestionIs it hard to program for beginner? In have a new Apple Air.

Asked 4 months ago by TomK.

• A:Answer Hello Tom, Thank you for reaching out to us. Crucial X10 2TB Portable SSD CT2000X10SSD9 is a portable SSD. It is a plug and play device with USB C cable out of the box. It is compatible with PC, Mac, tablet, gaming console, Android and more. The SSD will work on Apple Air: https://www.crucial.com/ssd/x10/ct2000x10ssd9 The article will guide you through the simple steps to connect your external SSD to your computer, ensuring you can start using it right away: https://www.crucial.com/articles/external-ssd/how-to-install-external-ssd Meanwhile, if you have any further query, please feel free to reach out to us. You can also visit our contact page: https://www.crucial.com/support/contact to know about other ways to reach out to us. Regards, Crucial

  Answered 4 months ago by Micron CPG Support

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Q: QuestionWhat speed and will this work with thunderbolt 4 or USB4

Asked 6 months ago by tundratrader.

• A:Answer Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us, Crucial devices are USB devices, therefore when connected to a Thunderbolt port it runs using the USB speeds supported by the system. The system must support USB 3.2 in order to operate the X10 at the full speed, even when connected to a Thunderbolt port that is rated faster, or the device will downshift to single-lane USB 3.2 Gen2 rates. Meanwhile, if you have any further query, please feel free to visit our contact page: https://www.crucial.com/support/contact to know about other ways to reach out to us. Regards, Crucial

  Answered 6 months ago by Micron CPG Support

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Q: QuestionIs it compatible with my I phone 15 pro max ?

Asked 7 months ago by EdD.

• A:Answer Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us, Crucial X10 portable SSD is compatible with the I phone 15 pro max. Meanwhile, if you have any further query, please feel free to visit our contact page: https://www.crucial.com/support/contact to know about other ways to reach out to us. Regards, Crucial

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Q: QuestionDoes the ssd come with an USB 3.2 cable?

Asked 8 months ago by dvdwilly.

• A:Answer Hello Billcook, Thank you for reaching out to us, Crucial X10 2Tb portable SSD comes with USB type C to type C cable. Meanwhile, if you have any further query, please feel free to visit our contact page: https://www.crucial.com/support/contact to know about other ways to reach out to us. Regards, Crucial

  Answered 8 months ago by Micron CPG Support

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