Detail 01
Up to 220 MB/s transfer rate
The drive is rated for transfer speeds up to 220 MB/s.
Product detailSKU #1500000047673
GlyphBlackbox Pro USB External Desktop Hard Drive 8 TB 7200 RPM
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Glyph’s Blackbox Pro is an 8 TB desktop external hard drive with a 7200 RPM drive and transfer rates of up to 220 MB/s. USB-C 3.1 is joined by compatibility with USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt 3. It arrives formatted HFS+ with Journaling and works with Time Machine out of the box; Windows use requires a reformat. Fan-less heat dissipation and the included international power adaptor support its desktop setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Mac-based backup setups that use Time Machine without needing to reformat the drive first.
- Desktop creative workflows needing an 8 TB external drive with USB-C 3.1 connectivity.
- Windows systems after reformatting the drive for Windows use.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Windows users who need a drive ready without reformatting.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
USB-C 3.1; compatible with USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt 3
It can connect across the listed interface standards.
Detail 03
HFS+ with Journaling
It arrives Mac-formatted and works with Time Machine out of the box.
Detail 04
Fan-less heat dissipation
Cooling is specified without a fan.
Detail 05
1.7 x 5.1 x 8.2 in.
Use these dimensions when planning desktop space.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Windows systems require a simple reformat.
- 02The drive uses an included international power adaptor.
- 03Confirm space for its 1.7 x 5.1 x 8.2 inch desktop footprint.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will it work with Windows?
Yes. The Blackbox Pro is compatible with Windows after a simple reformat.
02Is it ready for Time Machine?
Yes. It is pre-formatted HFS+ with Journaling and Time Machine compatible out of the box.
03Which connections are listed?
It uses USB-C 3.1 and is compatible with USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt 3.
04What warranty coverage is listed?
It includes a three-year hardware warranty, two years of level 1 recovery, and one year of advance replacement.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Power
- Included international power adaptor
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions
- 1.7 x 5.1 x 8.2 in.
6 detailsOther
- Transfer Rate
- Up to 220 MB/s
- Drive Speed
- m 7200 RPM
- Cooling
- Fan-less heat dissipation
- Warranty
- 3-year hardware, 2-year lvl 1 recovery, 1-year adv replacement
- Mac Windows
- Formatted for MAC, compatible with Windows
- Interface
- USB-C (3.1), (Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0), (Compatible with Thunderbolt 3)
