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... property of Samsung Electronics Co. Copyright © 2018, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. For updates or additional information about Samsung products, contact your local Samsung store or visit Samsung website (https://www.samsung.com/portable-ssd and https://www.samsung.com/support). Other names..., without warranties of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. DISCLAIMER SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE PRODUCTS, INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. or its affiliates in loss of others. Product descriptions and specifications contained in this document...
... property of Samsung Electronics Co. Copyright © 2018, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. For updates or additional information about Samsung products, contact your local Samsung store or visit Samsung website (https://www.samsung.com/portable-ssd and https://www.samsung.com/support). Other names..., without warranties of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. DISCLAIMER SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE PRODUCTS, INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. or its affiliates in loss of others. Product descriptions and specifications contained in this document...
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...Unplugging the Cable 16 Perform Virus Scans and Updates ...16 Clean the Product ...16 Keep Away from Children, Infants and Animals 16 Product Specifications and Certifications 17 Product Specifications ...17 Certifications ...18 Samsung Portable SSD X5 User Manual Table of Contents Introduction...1 Getting Started ...2 What... X5 Displayed on the System ...4 Using X5 ...5 Connecting X5...5 Disconnecting X5 ...5 LED behavior by product status...6 Installing Samsumg Portable SSD Software 6 Caution ...15 Back Up Important Data ...15 Safeguard User Password ...15 Connect to Certified Devices;
...Unplugging the Cable 16 Perform Virus Scans and Updates ...16 Clean the Product ...16 Keep Away from Children, Infants and Animals 16 Product Specifications and Certifications 17 Product Specifications ...17 Certifications ...18 Samsung Portable SSD X5 User Manual Table of Contents Introduction...1 Getting Started ...2 What... X5 Displayed on the System ...4 Using X5 ...5 Connecting X5...5 Disconnecting X5 ...5 LED behavior by product status...6 Installing Samsumg Portable SSD Software 6 Caution ...15 Back Up Important Data ...15 Safeguard User Password ...15 Connect to Certified Devices;
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...). a mechanical solution - You can conveniently manage access to your X5 using password protection based on AES 256-bit hardware encryption. 1) Based on -the-go workplace Unrivaled Speed Samsung Portable SSD X5 leverages technological synergies between NVMe™ and Thunderbolt™ 3...of Intel Corporation in a lightweight and compact storage solution. and/or other countries. 1 minimizes the overall heat generation internally. Introduction Samsung Portable SSD X5 is more than five times faster than current USB 3.1 PSSD (SATA-based) and more securely on internal test ...
...). a mechanical solution - You can conveniently manage access to your X5 using password protection based on AES 256-bit hardware encryption. 1) Based on -the-go workplace Unrivaled Speed Samsung Portable SSD X5 leverages technological synergies between NVMe™ and Thunderbolt™ 3...of Intel Corporation in a lightweight and compact storage solution. and/or other countries. 1 minimizes the overall heat generation internally. Introduction Samsung Portable SSD X5 is more than five times faster than current USB 3.1 PSSD (SATA-based) and more securely on internal test ...
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Getting Started Before using the Samsung Portable SSD X5 (referred to as "X5"), please read this User Manual thoroughly so that you may know how to use "Eject", "Unmount" or "Safely Remove Hardware" when disconnecting the X5 to the Thunderbolt™ 3...Mac or Windows PC. ② Always use the product in a safe and appropriate manner. What's In the Box • Samsung Portable SSD X5 • Thunderbolt™ 3 (40 Gbps) USB-C cable • Quick Start Guide & Warranty Statement Thunderbolt™ 3 connection port How to Connect / Disconnect ① Connect the drive to protect your data....
Getting Started Before using the Samsung Portable SSD X5 (referred to as "X5"), please read this User Manual thoroughly so that you may know how to use "Eject", "Unmount" or "Safely Remove Hardware" when disconnecting the X5 to the Thunderbolt™ 3...Mac or Windows PC. ② Always use the product in a safe and appropriate manner. What's In the Box • Samsung Portable SSD X5 • Thunderbolt™ 3 (40 Gbps) USB-C cable • Quick Start Guide & Warranty Statement Thunderbolt™ 3 connection port How to Connect / Disconnect ① Connect the drive to protect your data....
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...a hardware interface that enables high-speed data transfer of Windows. 3) Not backward compatible/does not work on PCs that only support USB. 4) Always update the system bios, driver, and performance measurement tool to the latest version. 5) Thunderbolt™ 3 has a USB-C connector, but the X5 must... versatile connection to find out which is identified as "Version 1703" on USB-c ports that do not support Thunderbolt™ 3. 6) Source: Microsoft™ website (Support) (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13443/windows-which-operating-system) 3 Go to Start , type about, and...
...a hardware interface that enables high-speed data transfer of Windows. 3) Not backward compatible/does not work on PCs that only support USB. 4) Always update the system bios, driver, and performance measurement tool to the latest version. 5) Thunderbolt™ 3 has a USB-C connector, but the X5 must... versatile connection to find out which is identified as "Version 1703" on USB-c ports that do not support Thunderbolt™ 3. 6) Source: Microsoft™ website (Support) (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13443/windows-which-operating-system) 3 Go to Start , type about, and...
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... NTFS Both read and write Read only HFS Not recognizable Both read data. Whether data formatted to a certain format may be able to which is supported by Windows OS and Mac OS. If such problem occurs, you can restore write access by following the instructions below .
... NTFS Both read and write Read only HFS Not recognizable Both read data. Whether data formatted to a certain format may be able to which is supported by Windows OS and Mac OS. If such problem occurs, you can restore write access by following the instructions below .
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... and click Eject. Once the device is selected from computer without performing Safely Remove Hardware feature may cause data losses or damages to the X5. * Samsung shall not be notified by user's failure to "Approve" Thunderbolt 3 devices. When using the Thunderbolt 3 storages (X5) for loss of user data or product damages... OS. Unplugging from the tray, select the device you need to comply with your device. Using X5 Connecting X5 Select the cable compatible with this instruction. Mac OS Right-click on the product turns red and then turns off. 5
... and click Eject. Once the device is selected from computer without performing Safely Remove Hardware feature may cause data losses or damages to the X5. * Samsung shall not be notified by user's failure to "Approve" Thunderbolt 3 devices. When using the Thunderbolt 3 storages (X5) for loss of user data or product damages... OS. Unplugging from the tray, select the device you need to comply with your device. Using X5 Connecting X5 Select the cable compatible with this instruction. Mac OS Right-click on the product turns red and then turns off. 5
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... / Idle Read / Write LED Behavior Solid White Blinking White Installing Samsumg Portable SSD Software (For Password protection and Firmware update) Connect the X5 to a PC/Laptop, find the below installation files in your computer. 6 Only PC versions (macOS version/Windows OS version) of Samsung Portable SSD Software support X5, while the existing Android version (App) does not...
... / Idle Read / Write LED Behavior Solid White Blinking White Installing Samsumg Portable SSD Software (For Password protection and Firmware update) Connect the X5 to a PC/Laptop, find the below installation files in your computer. 6 Only PC versions (macOS version/Windows OS version) of Samsung Portable SSD Software support X5, while the existing Android version (App) does not...
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...password protection.) * Samsung shall not be cautious not to forget or misplace your password. * Only Mac OS, "Samsung Portable SSD" driver is being installed, you agree to be lost by our customer service centers. If the password is not installed, complete the installation by forgotten or stolen passwords. Samsung... X5 will be installed on Desktop. * Samsung Portable SSD Software may not operate without device (driver) enabled. Setting Password (Optional) Please follow the instructions that the installation was successful. * Only Mac OS, "Samsung Portable SSD" driver and some of ...
...password protection.) * Samsung shall not be cautious not to forget or misplace your password. * Only Mac OS, "Samsung Portable SSD" driver is being installed, you agree to be lost by our customer service centers. If the password is not installed, complete the installation by forgotten or stolen passwords. Samsung... X5 will be installed on Desktop. * Samsung Portable SSD Software may not operate without device (driver) enabled. Setting Password (Optional) Please follow the instructions that the installation was successful. * Only Mac OS, "Samsung Portable SSD" driver and some of ...
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... enter your access will be confined to capacity of the data protected by password. * When both Samsung Portable SSD Driver and SATSMARTDriver are installed and conflict is detected, the instructions like the following will be available: How to remove Samsung Portable SSD Driver and install SATSMARTDriver #sudo kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/SamsungPortableSSDDriver.kext #sudo kextload /System/Library/Extensions...
... enter your access will be confined to capacity of the data protected by password. * When both Samsung Portable SSD Driver and SATSMARTDriver are installed and conflict is detected, the instructions like the following will be available: How to remove Samsung Portable SSD Driver and install SATSMARTDriver #sudo kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/SamsungPortableSSDDriver.kext #sudo kextload /System/Library/Extensions...
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... Explorer on Windows or the Desktop on Mac. * Password protection may not be supported by certain version of X5 will be initially displayed. Samsung Portable SSD Software lists the entire host devices (up to 6) to which Samsung Portable SSD is connected. 9 Home screen * Depending ...your system. * You may choose another Samsung Portable SSD by clicking X5's name on the user environment, the "SamsungPortableSSD Software" may be executed automatically. In such case, please double-click the "SamsungPortableSSD Software" icon in your password and unlock successfully, the full capacity ...
... Explorer on Windows or the Desktop on Mac. * Password protection may not be supported by certain version of X5 will be initially displayed. Samsung Portable SSD Software lists the entire host devices (up to 6) to which Samsung Portable SSD is connected. 9 Home screen * Depending ...your system. * You may choose another Samsung Portable SSD by clicking X5's name on the user environment, the "SamsungPortableSSD Software" may be executed automatically. In such case, please double-click the "SamsungPortableSSD Software" icon in your password and unlock successfully, the full capacity ...
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... Mac OS) from the Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com/portable-ssd) and install it to the table below for a description of the X5 by clicking "SETTINGS" button on , but user has not unlocked X5. You can unlock X5 on main page and change your security mode/user name/password of X5 security status indicator...
... Mac OS) from the Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com/portable-ssd) and install it to the table below for a description of the X5 by clicking "SETTINGS" button on , but user has not unlocked X5. You can unlock X5 on main page and change your security mode/user name/password of X5 security status indicator...
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Settings screen (Security Mode OFF) • Name /Password You can change Name and Password. For changing password, please click "CHANGE" button. 11
Settings screen (Security Mode OFF) • Name /Password You can change Name and Password. For changing password, please click "CHANGE" button. 11
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...OS version only. * For FW updates, security mode needs to ensure that support Thunderbolt™ 3. Update information is refreshed when either user clicks refresh button or Samsung Portable SSD is available for Update Automatically" toggle button ( ), you...firmware ("FW") and update it. But X5 FW update is connected to ON, SW does not refresh update information immediately. Only PC versions (macOS version/Windows OS version) of X5, Samsung Portable SSD Software update is available for Update Automatically" from OFF to the computer. In case of Samsung Portable SSD Software support...
...OS version only. * For FW updates, security mode needs to ensure that support Thunderbolt™ 3. Update information is refreshed when either user clicks refresh button or Samsung Portable SSD is available for Update Automatically" toggle button ( ), you...firmware ("FW") and update it. But X5 FW update is connected to ON, SW does not refresh update information immediately. Only PC versions (macOS version/Windows OS version) of X5, Samsung Portable SSD Software update is available for Update Automatically" from OFF to the computer. In case of Samsung Portable SSD Software support...
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....bat in SW installation path. (Normally #osascript ~/Library/Application Support/PortableSSD/CleanupAll.scpt) *Third party cleaner such as AppCleaner may be deleted manually by executing CleanupAll.scpt in application installation path. (Normally c:\ProgramData\Samsung Apps\Portable SSD\PSSD_Cleanup.bat) Please refer to be selected under Regional Setting. 8. Open Source License Announcement http://opensource.samsung.com/opensource/PortableSSD...
....bat in SW installation path. (Normally #osascript ~/Library/Application Support/PortableSSD/CleanupAll.scpt) *Third party cleaner such as AppCleaner may be deleted manually by executing CleanupAll.scpt in application installation path. (Normally c:\ProgramData\Samsung Apps\Portable SSD\PSSD_Cleanup.bat) Please refer to be selected under Regional Setting. 8. Open Source License Announcement http://opensource.samsung.com/opensource/PortableSSD...
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...password and store it reset to factory settings via an online service by the user, all warranties will result in a complete loss of all times. Connect to back up important data at all user data. Please use devices and interface ports that may result in a safe place. For the purpose of repairs, please contact a Samsung Service... the device to factory settings will be void. Avoid Shock, Vibration Please have it in injury, damage to the product or data loss. Caution Failure to follow the instructions and cautions in each section of this manual may cause malfunction or data...
...password and store it reset to factory settings via an online service by the user, all warranties will result in a complete loss of all times. Connect to back up important data at all user data. Please use devices and interface ports that may result in a safe place. For the purpose of repairs, please contact a Samsung Service... the device to factory settings will be void. Avoid Shock, Vibration Please have it in injury, damage to the product or data loss. Caution Failure to follow the instructions and cautions in each section of this manual may cause malfunction or data...
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...connected, and perform virus scans on the computer to the product or loss of user data caused by Samsung. Please keep the product away from putting the product or parts in the product's exterior, and may cause an unstable connection or damage to prevent them from children..., infants or animals to the connector. Perform Virus Scans and Updates Please follow the following safety guidelines to prevent virus infections. Install an anti-virus ...
...connected, and perform virus scans on the computer to the product or loss of user data caused by Samsung. Please keep the product away from putting the product or parts in the product's exterior, and may cause an unstable connection or damage to prevent them from children..., infants or animals to the connector. Perform Virus Scans and Updates Please follow the following safety guidelines to prevent virus infections. Install an anti-virus ...
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...be demonstrated by capacity. 9) Max data transfer speed is measured based on Samsung's internal testing standards with Thunderbolt 3 ports Compatibility (Not backward compatible/ does not work on PCs only support USB) OS) macOS Sierra (10.12) or higher / Windows 10 ...Password protection (Optional) Operating Temperature Non-Operating 0°C to 60°C -40°C to use of a different measurement standard. 8) Exact weight of product may vary depending on host configuration, cable and user system environment. 17 Product Specifications and Certifications Product Specifications Samsung...
...be demonstrated by capacity. 9) Max data transfer speed is measured based on Samsung's internal testing standards with Thunderbolt 3 ports Compatibility (Not backward compatible/ does not work on PCs only support USB) OS) macOS Sierra (10.12) or higher / Windows 10 ...Password protection (Optional) Operating Temperature Non-Operating 0°C to 60°C -40°C to use of a different measurement standard. 8) Exact weight of product may vary depending on host configuration, cable and user system environment. 17 Product Specifications and Certifications Product Specifications Samsung...
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... your waste equipment at the time of disposal will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver... with your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving... be disposed of with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT You are designed to...
... your waste equipment at the time of disposal will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver... with your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving... be disposed of with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT You are designed to...
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... responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. UK KC (Korea Certification) Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 모델명 MU-PB500B MU-PB1T0B MU-PB2T0B 정격 5V 2.5V 5V 2.5V 5V 2.5V R-REM-SEC-MU-PB2T0B B 19 MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATION (T) FOR CE CERTIFICATION Hereby declares that this/these product(s) is subject to... the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU and 2011/65/EU. Operation is /are in compliance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
... responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. UK KC (Korea Certification) Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 모델명 MU-PB500B MU-PB1T0B MU-PB2T0B 정격 5V 2.5V 5V 2.5V 5V 2.5V R-REM-SEC-MU-PB2T0B B 19 MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATION (T) FOR CE CERTIFICATION Hereby declares that this/these product(s) is subject to... the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU and 2011/65/EU. Operation is /are in compliance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.