Portable SSDs can be reliable backup solutions due to their durability, speed, and compactness. They are designed to withstand shocks, drops, and vibrations, which makes them suitable for portable use. Their solid-state technology also provides fast read and write speeds, making backups quick and efficient.
The reliability of any backup solution depends on various factors including how it's used, environmental conditions, and the quality of the device itself. It's essential to ensure regular backups, preferably with redundancy (having multiple backups), and periodically checking the integrity of the backups.
IP65 is a rating used to describe the degree of protection provided by an enclosure or device against intrusion from water and dust.
The "IP" stands for "Ingress Protection".
The "6" indicates the level of protection against solid objects (like dust), and the "5" indicates the level of protection against water.
For IP65:
The "6" in IP65 means the device is "dust tight", meaning it's effectively sealed against dust and other solid particles. This level of protection ensures that dust cannot enter the device in a quantity that would interfere with its operation.
The "5" in IP65 means the device is protected against low-pressure jets of water from all directions. This means it can withstand water projected by a nozzle (6.3 mm) against the enclosure from any direction without harmful effects. However, it's important to note that IP ratings are not indicative of waterproofing for immersion in water.
So, a device with an IP65 rating is well-protected against dust and can handle light splashes of water or low-pressure jets, making it suitable for outdoor or rugged environments where exposure to dust and water is a concern.
Get NVMe solid state performance with up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds in a portable, high-capacity drive(1) (Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device & other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.)
Up to 3-meter drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance mean this tough drive can take a beating(3) (Previously rated for 2-meter drop protection and IP55 rating. Now qualified for the higher, stated specs.)
Use the handy carabiner loop to secure it to your belt loop or backpack for extra peace of mind.
Help keep private content private with the included password protection featuring 256‐bit AES hardware encryption.(3)
Easily manage files and automatically free up space with the SanDisk Memory Zone app.(5)
Date published: 03 May 2024
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