/* ========================================================================== DIYSSD Navigation Menu Styles Scoped with 'diyssd-' prefix to prevent conflicts ========================================================================== */ /* Reset and base styles */ .diyssd-nav-container * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; } /* Main navigation container */ .diyssd-nav-container { width: 100%; background-color: #f4f3f2; position: relative; z-index: 1000; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Inter, Roboto, Ubuntu, sans-serif; } /* Navigation bar */ .diyssd-nav { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; } /* ========================================================================== LOGO STYLES ========================================================================== */ .diyssd-logo { flex-shrink: 0; transition: opacity 0.2s ease; } .diyssd-logo:hover { opacity: 0.8; } .diyssd-logo img { height: auto; width: auto; max-height: 40px; max-width: 250px; display: block; padding-right: 8px; } /* ========================================================================== DESKTOP MENU STYLES ========================================================================== */ .diyssd-desktop-menu { display: none; align-items: center; list-style: none; gap: 0; } .diyssd-menu-item { position: relative; margin: 0; } .diyssd-menu-link { display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem; text-decoration: none; color: #374151; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem; transition: all 0.2s ease; border-radius: 4px; white-space: nowrap; } .diyssd-menu-link:hover { background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); color: #1f2937; } /* Dropdown arrow */ .diyssd-menu-link.has-dropdown::after { content: "▼"; font-size: 0.7rem; margin-left: 0.5rem; transition: transform 0.2s ease; color: #6b7280; } .diyssd-menu-item:hover .diyssd-menu-link.has-dropdown::after { transform: rotate(180deg); } /* Menu dividers for desktop */ .diyssd-menu-divider { width: 1px; height: 20px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); margin: 0 0.5rem; } /* ========================================================================== DROPDOWN MENU STYLES ========================================================================== */ .diyssd-dropdown { position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; background-color: white; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); min-width: 200px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-10px); transition: all 0.2s ease; z-index: 1001; overflow: hidden; } .diyssd-menu-item:hover .diyssd-dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); } .diyssd-dropdown-link { display: block; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; text-decoration: none; color: #4b5563; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: all 0.15s ease; border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6; } .diyssd-dropdown-link:last-child { border-bottom: none; } .diyssd-dropdown-link:hover { background-color: #f9fafb; background-color: #f2f4f5; color: #1f2937; color: #381f2f; font-weight: 400; } /* ========================================================================== MOBILE TOGGLE BUTTON (INDENTED LINES LIST ICON) ========================================================================== */ .diyssd-mobile-toggle { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; transition: all 0.2s ease; } .diyssd-mobile-toggle:hover { background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); border-radius: 4px; } /* Indented list lines */ .diyssd-hamburger { position: relative; width: 24px; height: 2px; background-color: #374151; transition: all 0.3s ease; border-radius: 1px; } .diyssd-hamburger::before, .diyssd-hamburger::after { content: ""; position: absolute; height: 2px; background-color: #374151; transition: all 0.3s ease; border-radius: 1px; } /* Top line - full width */ .diyssd-hamburger::before { top: -6px; left: 0; width: 24px; } /* Bottom line - full width */ .diyssd-hamburger::after { bottom: -6px; left: 0; width: 24px; } /* Middle line (the hamburger element itself) - indented */ .diyssd-hamburger { width: 18px; margin-left: 6px; } /* Active state animation - transform to X */ .diyssd-mobile-toggle.active .diyssd-hamburger { background-color: transparent; transform: translateX(-3px); } .diyssd-mobile-toggle.active .diyssd-hamburger::before { top: 0; left: 0; width: 24px; transform: rotate(45deg); } .diyssd-mobile-toggle.active .diyssd-hamburger::after { bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 24px; transform: rotate(-45deg); } /* ========================================================================== MOBILE MENU STYLES ========================================================================== */ .diyssd-mobile-overlay { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: all 0.3s ease; z-index: 1001; } .diyssd-mobile-overlay.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; } .diyssd-mobile-menu { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 100%; background-color: white; transform: translateX(-100%); transition: transform 0.3s ease; z-index: 1002; overflow-y: auto; box-shadow: 2px 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); } .diyssd-mobile-menu.active { transform: translateX(0); } /* Mobile menu header */ .diyssd-mobile-header { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; align-items: center; padding: 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background-color: #f9fafb; } .diyssd-mobile-close { background: none; border: none; font-size: 1.25rem; color: #6b7280; cursor: pointer; padding: 0.5rem; border-radius: 4px; transition: all 0.2s ease; width: 36px; height: 36px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; } .diyssd-mobile-close:hover { background-color: #e5e7eb; color: #374151; } /* Mobile navigation */ .diyssd-mobile-nav { padding: 1rem; } .diyssd-mobile-section { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; } .diyssd-mobile-heading { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1f2937; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; } .diyssd-mobile-divider { height: 1px; background-color: #e5e7eb; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; } .diyssd-mobile-link { display: block; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; padding: 0.25rem 1rem; text-decoration: none; color: #4b5563; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; border-radius: 4px; transition: all 0.2s ease; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Inter, Roboto, Ubuntu, sans-serif; } .diyssd-mobile-link:hover { background-color: #f3f4f6; color: #1f2937; } /* ========================================================================== RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS ========================================================================== */ /* Mobile: 640px and below */ @media (max-width: 640px) { .diyssd-nav { padding: 0.5rem 1rem; } .diyssd-logo img { max-height: 32px; max-width: 160px; max-width: 250px; padding-right: 0; } .diyssd-mobile-menu { width: 100%; } .diyssd-mobile-toggle { display: flex; } } /* Mobile Landscape: 641px to 844px */ @media (min-width: 641px) and (max-width: 844px) { .diyssd-mobile-menu { width: 75%; max-width: 450px; } .diyssd-mobile-toggle { display: flex; } } /* Tablet: 845px to 1080px */ @media (min-width: 845px) and (max-width: 1080px) { .diyssd-mobile-menu { width: 75%; max-width: 500px; } .diyssd-mobile-toggle { display: flex; } } /* Desktop: 1081px to 1280px */ @media (min-width: 1081px) and (max-width: 1280px) { .diyssd-desktop-menu { display: flex; } .diyssd-mobile-toggle { display: none; } } /* Large Desktop: 1281px and above */ @media (min-width: 1281px) { .diyssd-desktop-menu { display: flex; } .diyssd-mobile-toggle { display: none; } .diyssd-nav { padding: 0.75rem 2rem; } } /* ========================================================================== ACCESSIBILITY & FOCUS STYLES ========================================================================== */ /* The outline will only be applied when a keyboard is used for navigation. */ body.diyssd-using-keyboard .diyssd-menu-link:focus, body.diyssd-using-keyboard .diyssd-dropdown-link:focus, body.diyssd-using-keyboard .diyssd-mobile-link:focus, body.diyssd-using-keyboard .diyssd-mobile-toggle:focus, body.diyssd-using-keyboard .diyssd-mobile-close:focus { outline: 2px solid #3b82f6; outline-offset: 2px; } /* Prevent body scroll when mobile menu is open */ .diyssd-nav-container.mobile-menu-open { overflow: hidden; } /* High contrast mode support */ @media (prefers-contrast: high) { .diyssd-menu-divider { background-color: #000; } .diyssd-dropdown { border: 2px solid #000; } .diyssd-mobile-divider { background-color: #000; height: 2px; } } /* Reduced motion support */ @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .diyssd-nav-container * { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; } }

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

^{Unprecedented 8TB Capacity | Enhanced Physical Durability | Cross-Platform Encryption}

Introduction

The Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO represents a strategic entry in the high-capacity external storage market, targeting users requiring expansive portable storage without compromising durability. Launched in late 2023, this drive leverages QLC NAND flash and SATA-based architecture to deliver up to 8TB of storage—a first for portable SSDs—while maintaining backward compatibility with legacy USB systems. Its positioning as a hard drive replacement for creative professionals and data hoarders reflects evolving demands for shock-resistant, high-density storage solutions in content creation and field work environments.

Product Overview

Designed as a successor to mechanical portable hard drives, the T5 EVO combines Samsung’s QLC NAND technology with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) interface. The drive targets:

Photographers/videographers managing 4K-8K raw media
IT professionals requiring encrypted backups
Gamers storing large libraries on external drives
Raspberry Pi/Steam Deck users needing expandable storage

The rubberized enclosure (102g weight, 40x95x17mm dimensions) incorporates a carabiner loop for physical security during transport, while AES 256-bit hardware encryption protects data integrity.

Key Features

Feature One: Unprecedented 8TB Capacity

As the first portable SSD breaking the 4TB barrier, the T5 EVO’s 8TB model provides 60% more storage than largest portable HDDs while eliminating mechanical fragility. This enables direct editing of 400+ hour 1080p video libraries or 1.6 million RAW photos without cloud dependencies.

Feature Two: Enhanced Physical Durability

The shock-resistant rubber shell withstands 2-meter drops onto metal surfaces—a critical advantage over platter-based drives in mobile use cases. Samsung’s dynamic SLC caching ("Intelligent TurboWrite") maintains consistent performance across 80%+ capacity utilization.

Feature Three: Cross-Platform Encryption

Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption works natively across Windows (BitLocker), macOS (FileVault), and Linux (LUKS) without requiring proprietary software. The security implementation meets TCG Opal 2.0 standards for enterprise-grade data protection.

Performance Analysis

Sequential Speeds

Benchmarks confirm sustained 460MB/s reads/writes across all capacities—matching SATA III limits. While slower than NVMe-based portables (e.g., T7 Shield’s 1,050MB/s), this outperforms 5,400RPM HDDs by 4x in sustained transfers. Large file workflows (8K video editing, disk imaging) benefit most from the consistent throughput.

Random Performance

4KB random performance reaches 12,000 IOPS (read) and 35,000 IOPS (write) in CrystalDiskMark tests. The QLC architecture shows moderate latency spikes (1.8ms to 4.2ms) during sustained write bursts exceeding 150GB, though typical office/document workloads remain unaffected.

Thermal Management

Passive cooling maintains surface temperatures below 45°C during continuous operation. The aluminum unibody construction dissipates heat effectively, avoiding the throttling issues common in compact NVMe solutions. Ambient temperature operation range: 0°C to 60°C.

Compatibility

Steam Deck and Handheld PCs

The T5 EVO’s USB-C interface works natively with Steam Deck’s USB 3.2 Gen 2 port. Formatting as exFAT allows direct game library storage, though 4K random read limitations may affect loading times in AAA titles compared to internal NVMe storage.

Raspberry Pi

Fully compatible with Raspberry Pi 4/5 via USB 3.0. The drive’s low power draw (1.8W active) makes it suitable for headless NAS builds using samba or NFS shares. Users should implement UASP-enabled controllers for optimal IOPS performance.

Desktops and Laptops

Universal compatibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. The included 40cm USB-C to C cable supports direct motherboard connections, while USB-A adapters enable legacy port integration. NTFS/exFAT formatting recommended for cross-platform use.

Advantages and Limitations

Strengths

Capacity Scaling: 8TB model stores 40% more data than largest competing portable SSDs
Physical Security: IP68-equivalent dust/water resistance when paired with aftermarket enclosures

Constraints

Interface Bottleneck: USB 3.2 Gen 1 limits throughput versus modern NVMe solutions
QLC Endurance: 600TBW rating for 8TB model trails TLC-based competitors by 35%

Conclusion

The T5 EVO establishes itself as the premier solution for capacity-focused portable storage, particularly for media professionals requiring terabytes of secure, durable storage. While not ideal for high-intensity database or gaming applications due to interface limitations, it excels in archival, backup, and large media workflows. Recommended for:

DITs managing on-location video dailies
Photographers requiring encrypted client galleries
Retro gaming enthusiasts building portable ROM libraries

Works Cited

"Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Data Sheet." Samsung Semiconductor. semiconductor.samsung.com/consumer-storage/support/documents.

"Samsung T5 Evo Portable SSD Review: QLC Sets Sane Expectations." AnandTech. www.anandtech.com/show/21135/samsung-t5-evo-portable-ssd-review-qlc.

"Samsung’s T5 Evo Portable SSD Review: Spacious but Slow." Tom’s Hardware. www.tomshardware.com/reviews/samsung-t50-evo.

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