WD presents external SSD with 368 TB storage

If 1 or 2 TB of storage space is too small for an external SSD, the WD Ultrastar Transporter may be the right solution for you. It offers a whopping 368 TB of storage space and can be carried around like a metal briefcase.

WD Ultrastar Transporter presented in Las Vegas

NAB, a trade fair for video production, is currently taking place in Las Vegas. Naturally, data storage media also play a major role here. WD was able to score points with a model that is more suited to the data center than the home. The Ultrastar Transporter is a 15 kg storage device with a maximum capacity of 368 TB.

So that it can be carried from A to B and can really pass as external storage, WD has fitted it with a practical carrying handle. This makes the model look more like a metal briefcase than a storage device. The storage is managed by a 12-core processor. But what are the advantages of this in the context of video production?

Data transmission via cable will still be significantly faster than wireless in 2024. This is particularly well known in areas where as much data as possible needs to be transferred as quickly as possible. For example, on the set of television or film productions. Before recording data is sent wirelessly here, it may be more expedient to transfer it to the next location using data carriers.

Price and availability

In order to be able to transfer data quickly and easily, WD relies on a total of 2x 200GbE LAN ports. These should ensure that the entire 368 TB can be completely written to or read from within just two hours.

It is still uncertain when the WD Ultrastar Transporter will go on sale. However, it is in any case a storage gadget that is more suitable for professional use than for domestic use. The price is also still uncertain. However, in view of the large storage capacity, a five-figure sum can be expected in any case.