Nextorage Launches USB 40Gbps Portable SSDs

Nextorage Corporation announce its new NX-PS1PRO Series USB 40Gbps portable Solid-State Drives (SSDs).

For more information visit: www.nextorage.net


Translated press release follows:

Announcement of the release of the USB 40Gbps portable SSD “NX-PS1PRO Series”

AUGUST 19, 2024 — Nextorage Corporation (CEO: Honda Katsuyuki, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture) will begin accepting orders for the USB 40Gbps portable SSD “NX-PS1PRO Series” on Amazon from Monday, August 19th. The NX-PS1PRO Series is a portable SSD that uses USB 40Gbps (USB4 ) as its interface. It achieves both top-of-class high-speed performance and stability, dramatically improving work efficiency. [1][2]’

Equipped with a USB 40Gbps interface that brings innovation to large-capacity data transfer
By adopting USB 40Gbps (maximum transfer speed: 5,000 MB/s) as the interface, we have achieved a maximum sequential read speed of 3,900 MB/s and a maximum sequential write speed of 3,800 MB/s. [1][2] This portable SSD is also suitable for professional use cases such as backing up large amounts of data on the go and transporting high bitrate videos.

  • Comparison of file copy speed between NX-PS1PRO and USB 10Gbps SSD
    When compared to a typical USB 10Gbps portable SSD, writing is possible at approximately 5 times the transfer speed.

Unique cooling mechanism suppresses temperature rise during high-speed transfer
The cooling performance inside the main unit has been improved to meet the latest high-speed performance standards. The unit is efficiently cooled by a proprietary fanless heat sink and a case design with excellent heat dissipation. Unlike USB enclosures, the structure is optimized for the internal SSD, allowing for efficient heat processing. This minimizes the occurrence of thermal throttling*, enabling high-speed and stable data transfer. Compared to other products that use USB 40Gbps or ThunderBolt3, the write speed up to full capacity is faster, contributing to improved workflow efficiency. [2]
*Thermal throttling: A control function that attenuates the transfer speed to prevent thermal runaway .

  • NX-PS1PRO disassembled diagram
    The heat dissipation effect is improved by cooling the SSD, IC, and PCBA circuit board with their own dedicated heat sinks.
  • Comparison of file copy speed between NX-PS1PRO and other companies’ products (USB 40Gbps SSD, ThunderBolt3 SSD)


Reliable durability
The NX-PS1PRO series has passed the protection durability [4] test. It protects your important data and can be used safely in various indoor and outdoor environments. It also comes with a one-year product warranty.
Drop Resistant Drop tested from a height of 1.3 m
Shock Resistant Compliant with IEC 60068-2-27
Vibration resistance Compliant with IEC 60068-2-6
Bending resistance 50 N (Newton) pressure tested
Insertion/Removal Resistance Tested for over 10,000 cable insertions and removals
Temperature resistance 0℃ to 35℃ (operating temperature)

Product Compatibility
Nextorage is currently testing the compatibility of the NX-PS1PRO series with various PCs and devices so that it can be used in a wide range of OS environments. Information on devices that have been confirmed to work will be updated regularly on the Nextorage website.
https://www.nextorage.net/support/compatibility/ssds/ps1pro/

Price and sales information
The NX-PS1PRO series will be available for pre-order from Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Amazon Nextorage official store “Nextorage Direct.” Products are scheduled to be shipped around the end of August.
Estimated market prices are as follows. *All prices include tax.
NX-PS1PRO: 39,800 yen (1 TB) / 49,800 yen (2 TB) / 89,000 yen (4 TB)
NX-PS1PRO (Amazon)

Nextorage product specifications

seriesNX-PS1PRO series
ModelNX-PS1PRO4TBNX-PS1PRO2TBNX-PS1PRO1TB
Capacity [3]4000GB2000GB1000GB
InterfaceUSB 40Gbps (USB4® Gen 3×2)
Port Type1x USB Type-C®
power supplyUSB bus power (no external power supply)
Maximum sequential speed (read) [2]3,900MB/s
Maximum sequential speed (write) [2]3,800MB/s
Operating temperature5°C to 35°C
Operating Humidity95% or less (no condensation)
Storage temperature-20℃ to -60℃
Storage Humidity95% or less (no condensation)
External dimensions (W x L x H)59mm x 128mm x 15mm
massApprox. 190 g
What’s in the boxUSB Type-C to USB Type-C connection cable (50 cm) 
*Performance cannot be guaranteed if the included USB cable is not used.
Warranty period1 year from date of purchase

[1] To connect via USB 40Gbps (USB4), you must use a device that supports USB 40Gbps (USB4). 
[2] Based on Nextorage internal testing. Actual performance may vary depending on the environment. 
[3] Capacity is expressed as 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes and 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. The actual available space is less than the displayed amount due to the system file area. [4] 
Durability evaluation is based on Nextorage’s test conditions. Product damage and data damage are not guaranteed in all circumstances.