Samsung Portable SSD X5 1TB, Portable SSD X5 500GB User manual

Samsung Portable SSD X5

User Manual

MU-PB500B MU-PB1T0B MU-PB2T0B

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Samsung Portable SSD X5
User Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................................	1
Getting Started.............................................................................................................................	2
What’s In the Box ................................................................................................................................................	2
How to Connect / Disconnect ...........................................................................................................................	2
System Requirements........................................................................................................................................	3
Operating System Requirements ....................................................................................................................	3
File Formats .........................................................................................................................................................	4
Capacity of X5 Displayed on the System........................................................................................................	4
Using X5 .........................................................................................................................................	5
Connecting X5......................................................................................................................................................	5
Disconnecting X5 ................................................................................................................................................	5
LED behavior by product status.......................................................................................................................	6
Installing Samsumg Portable SSD Software .................................................................................................	6
Caution .........................................................................................................................................	15
Back Up Important Data ..................................................................................................................................	15
Safeguard User Password ...............................................................................................................................	15
Connect to Certified Devices; Compliance with Safety Standards .........................................................	15
Avoid Shock, Vibration.....................................................................................................................................	15
Do Not Disassemble, Damage, or Remove Label .......................................................................................	15
Use Genuine Accessories.................................................................................................................................	16
Use in Appropriate Temperature and Humidity .........................................................................................	16
Use No Excessive Force in Unplugging the Cable ......................................................................................	16
Perform Virus Scans and Updates .................................................................................................................	16
Clean the Product .............................................................................................................................................	16
Keep Away from Children, Infants and Animals.........................................................................................	16
Product Specifications and Certifications.............................................................................	17
Product Specifications ......................................................................................................................................	17
Certifications .....................................................................................................................................................	18

Introduction

Samsung Portable SSD X5 is a revolutionary external storage with integrated cutting-edge NVMe™ and Thunderbolt™ 3 technologies. The X5 is designed for content creators and high-tech professionals who need fast and secure access to data in a lightweight and compact storage solution. The X5 also leads the industry with a 2TB capacity option.

Its lightning-fast speed, high capacity and data protection allows content leaders to handle high-resolution contents faster and more securely on-the-go workplace

Unrivaled Speed

Samsung Portable SSD X5 leverages technological synergies between NVMe™ and Thunderbolt™ 3 technologies, offering a remarkably fast interface of up to 40Gbps bandwidth.

X5 delivers read/write speeds of up to 2,800/2,300MB/s respectively, which is more than five times faster than current USB 3.1 PSSD (SATA-based) and more than twenty-five times faster than an external HDD1).

Revolutionary Design and Well-Engineered Reliability

Inspired by a supercar, the X5’s dynamic design is optimized for performance and reliability. Using a durable yet light magnesium full metal body and internal structure, the X5 withstands drops of up to two meters (6.6 feet)2).

The X5 integrates the latest thermal management technologies. The Dynamic Thermal Guard technology safeguards against overheating by automatically maintaining optimal operating temperatures, while a heat sink - a mechanical solution - minimizes the overall heat generation internally.

Strong Data Protection

The X5 offers powerful data protection through Samsung Portable SSD software. You can conveniently manage access to your X5 using password protection based on AES 256-bit hardware encryption.

1)Based on internal test results (Read performance)

2)The internal free fall shock test was conducted under controlled conditions.The NVM Express® design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc.

Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Samsung Portable SSD X5 1TB, Portable SSD X5 500GB User manual

Getting Started

Before using the Samsung Portable SSD X5 (referred to as “X5”), please read this User Manual thoroughly so that you may know how to use the product in a safe and appropriate manner.

What’s In the Box

•Samsung Portable SSD X5

•Thunderbolt™ 3 (40 Gbps) USB-C cable

•Quick Start Guide & Warranty Statement

Thunderbolt™ 3 connection port

How to Connect / Disconnect

Connect the drive to the Thunderbolt™ 3 port on your Mac or Windows PC.

Always use “Eject”, “Unmount” or “Safely Remove Hardware” when disconnecting the X5 to protect your data.

System Requirements

Mac and Windows PCs with Thunderbolt™ 3 ports3) 4)

Thunderbolt™ 3 Interface Support

Thunderbolt™ 3 is a hardware interface that enables high-speed data transfer of up to 40Gbps bandwidth which is two times faster than the previous Thunderbolt™ 2 and eight times faster than USB 3. By integrating USB-C connector5), Thunderbolt™ 3 delivers the most convenient versatile connection to data devices, docks, displays, etc.

Operating System Requirements

macOS Sierra (version 10.12) or higher

Windows 10 64bit RS2 or higher

How to find OS information in Windows 106)

1.Go to Start , type about, and then select About your PC.

2.Look under PC for Version to find out which version of Windows 10 your PC is running.

Or press Windows logo key + R, type winver, then select OK.

→ RS2 (Redstone 2) is identified as “Version 1703” on Windows 10 systems.

3.Look under PC for System type to see if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.

3)Not backward compatible/does not work on PCs that only support USB.

4)Always update the system bios, driver, and performance measurement tool to the latest version.

5)Thunderbolt™ 3 has a USB-C connector, but the X5 must be used on a Mac or Windows PC with a Thunderbolt™ 3 port and does not work on USB-c ports that do not support Thunderbolt™ 3.

6)Source: Microsoft™ website (Support) (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13443/windows-which-operating-system)

File Formats

X5 is pre-formatted in using exFAT file system which is supported by Windows OS and Mac OS. Whether data formatted to a certain format may be read or written to your computer vary depending on the OS, as specified in the table below. If you use X5 on a single OS, it is recommended that you format the X5 using the appropriate file format for that OS. (e.g.) Read/write restrictions for file systems by each operating system

File Formats	Windows OS	Mac OS

exFAT	Both read and write	Both read and write

NTFS	Both read and write	Read only

HFS	Not recognizable	Both read and write

* When using exFAT across multiple operating systems, data writing may become locked and you may only be able to read data. If such problem occurs, you can restore write access by following the instructions below.

Mac OS: Connect X5 to your Mac again, and perform Eject.

Windows OS: When the notice pops up saying that write access is disabled, click “Scan and fix” to perform Check Disk (CHKDSK). If you did shut down the notice without performing Check Disk, you may do it byselectingthedrive→Right-click → Properties → Tools → click Check.

Capacity of X5 Displayed on the System

The capacity reported by the system to which X5 is connected may differ from the labeled capacity, due to the difference between the decimal and binary systems of measurement and other factors including the drive’s partitioning and blocking.

* e.g.: Windows OS: 1 GB = 1024MB, Mac OS: 1GB = 1000MB Labeled capacity uses decimal system and is convertible as below: 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes, 1 TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes

Lower capacity may be demonstrated by your computer due to use of a different measurement standard.

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