2021
Rocket XTRM-Q 8TB
A high-capacity external SSD with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity, housed in a premium aluminium enclosure. The XTRM-Q targets videographers and data hoarders who need fast, large-capacity portable storage.
External SSD

Compatible Standards & Components

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PCI Express 5.0 (PCIe 5.0)
PCI Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG)
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PCI Express 4.0 (PCIe 4.0)
PCI Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG)
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M.2 2280 Form Factor
PCI Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG) / JEDEC
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PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD
PCI Special Interest Group / NVM Express Inc.
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3D TLC NAND Flash
Samsung / SK Hynix / Micron / Kioxia
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SLC Write Cache (Dynamic NAND Cache)
Storage Device Manufacturers
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M.2 NVMe Heatsink (Thermal Throttle Prevention)
Motherboard Manufacturers

Technical Specifications

TypeExternal SSD
Capacity8 TB
InterfaceThunderbolt 3 / USB 3.2 Gen 2
Form FactorAluminium portable enclosure
Nand TypeQLC
Seq Read2,700 MB/s
Seq Write2,500 MB/s
Warranty1 year
Msrp$899.99

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