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Q: QuestionWhat is the write cycle endurance limit for these drives?

Asked 9 months ago by Bryan.

This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

• A:Answer Hi, the SanDisk Extreme Portable External USB-C NVMe SSD is built and designed for tough tasks like photo/video editing, backup, and large file transfers, providing great durability and performance. Although SanDisk does not publicly list the typical write endurance (TBW) for this external model, but based on NVMe drives of the same class and capacity, you can comfortably expect good write endurance. If you encounter any problems, you can always open a ticket at (https://support-en.sandisk.com/app/askweb)

  Answered 9 months ago by SanDisk Team

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Q: QuestionIs this product compatible with a PS5

Asked 11 months ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

• A:Answer Hi, Please know that the SanDisk Extreme Portable External USB-C NVMe SSD can be used with a PS5 for storing and playing PS4 games, as well as for backing up PS5 game data. However, PS5 games cannot be played directly from the drive due to system limitations—they need to be transferred back to the console’s internal storage. For expanding PS5 game storage, a compatible M.2 NVMe SSD installed in the PS5’s expansion slot is required. You may also check WD_BLACK SN850P NVMe™ Internal SSD for PS5® consoles.

  Answered 11 months ago by SanDisk Team

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Q: QuestionDoes the SanDisk - Extreme Portable 8TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black work on PlayStation 5?

Asked 1 year ago by JonnyModlin.

• A:Answer Hi Jonny, Please know that the SanDisk Extreme Portable 8TB External USB-C NVMe SSD works with the PS5 for storing PS5 and PS4 games as it is an external drive. However, PS5 games must be transferred to the internal SSD to play, while PS4 games can run directly from the external drive. But, we recommend you to checkout our WD Black game drives specifically designed for gaming purpose.

  Answered 1 year ago by SanDisk Team

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Q: QuestionCan this be used with an Xbox Series X?

Asked 1 year ago by Lhyight.

• A:Answer Hi, thank you reaching out to us. Please note that the SanDisk Extreme Portable USB-C NVMe SSD is an external drive for storing or backing up data. We recommend visiting the link (https://shop.sandisk.com/solutions/gaming/xbox-gaming-console-storage) for recommended drives such as the C50 Expansion Card and WD Black D30, which are specifically designed for Xbox Series X|S.

  Answered 1 year ago by SanDisk Team

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Q: QuestionAre there compatibility issues with Linux, in other words does it work with Linux

Asked 1 year ago by Tom000.

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• A:Answer It does work with Linux

  Answered 11 months ago by MarceloYVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this a good choice for pc gaming?

Asked 1 year ago by JJjj.

This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

• A:Answer Yes Fast transfer rate Makes it totally PC Gaming compatible

  Answered 11 months ago by MarceloYVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow do i back up my computer

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

• A:Answer It has built in back up features 
It comes with a software (WD Backup software) that allows you to do it Double click in it and it will guide you step by step

  Answered 11 months ago by MarceloYVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this drive work with windows 11 and bit locker?

Asked 1 year ago by Dale.

This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

• A:Answer Yes BitLocker can encrypt the SanDisk drive in Windows 11

  Answered 11 months ago by MarceloYVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI this the Gen 2 with the updated firmware or Gen 1

Asked 2 years ago by Wondering.

This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

• A:Answer Thank you for reaching out to us. Please allow us to inform you that the SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 4TB SSD and the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 SSDs come with the updated firmware. For any further assistance please submit a support ticket at https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb.

  Answered 2 years ago by SanDisk Team

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Q: QuestionWhat else do I need to use this with both my iPhone and the hp laptop in my cart

Asked 2 years ago by Hornyoldfart.

This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

• A:Answer The iPhone might need a dongle to go from lightning to USB-C, but as long as that's in place, an iPhone SHOULD be able to read it (cannot guarantee that though). For the HP, it just needs a USB-C port. Even then I think the device comes with a USB-C to USB-A adapter, so that isn't a requirement completely. The ports you're used to will work. I would recommend finding a USB 3 port for it if that's what is needed however.

  Answered 2 years ago by DingusPingus

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Q: QuestionCan I put karaoke files on this device?

Asked 2 years ago by Shawn.

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• A:Answer Yes, you can

  Answered 11 months ago by MarceloYVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I format this unit to storage microsoft instead of Mac

Asked 2 years ago by DDB.

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• A:Answer It comes formated and ready to use with microsoft windows or anroid.

  Answered 2 years ago by AndreyKVerified Purchase

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Q: Questioncan i make a password?

Asked 2 years ago by sonamu.

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• A:Answer yes

  Answered 2 years ago by ChhaganbhaiAVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this keep the organized albums from iPhone to this device when transferred?

Asked 2 years ago by Transferring.

This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

• A:Answer Organization is not SSD function. It’s managed by Apple , Windows or Unix. Apple does a better job.

  Answered 2 years ago by TanveermKVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this have to be formatted before I use it on a MacBook Air macOS Ventura 13.2?

Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.

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• A:Answer No, it works right away.

  Answered 2 years ago by user676203

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Q: QuestionI have photos on several external HDs that are formatted for my old PC. I want to back them up on this SSD device and need to move the SSD between my old PC and my new MacBook Pro. Will this be easily compatible with both systems?

Asked 3 years ago by Doug.

This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

• A:Answer in order foe the data files to be compatible with both a Mac and Windows system, you have to format this drive as EXFAT. Then it can go into a Windows machine and be readable.

  Answered 2 years ago by GrantPa

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Q: Questionwill it work for playstation 5 ?

Asked 3 years ago by wayne.

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• A:Answer DEFINITELY YES!!!

  Answered 11 months ago by MarceloYVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionA review says there are software compatibility issues with Mac OS Monterey, that it can’t be reformatted to APFS. Is that true? How about the 200GB drive?

Asked 4 years ago by JimmyO.

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• A:Answer I am using it with Monterey (formatted to APFS), and it is working fine.

  Answered 2 years ago by KimMVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this powered thru ANY USB ports, or only poered ports

Asked 4 years ago by itizlala.

This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

• A:Answer Any computer usb-c port should do it. Basically if it can charge your phone you’re good. It doesn’t have to be a full PD port one would need to charge a laptop.

  Answered 3 years ago by JustANerdWithOpinionsVerified Purchase

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