ADATA SC680 480GB EXTERNAL SSD USB-C 3.2

Description

ADATA SC680 480GB EXTERNAL SSD USB-C 3.2
480GB Black ASC680-480GU32G2-CBK 4710273772813
Color Blue / Black
Capacity 240GB / 480GB / 960GB
Dimensions (L x W x H) 86.7 x 61 x 10 mm / 3.41 x 2.4 x 0.39 inch
Weight 35 g / 1.23 oz
Interface USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
Operating system requirements Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10
Mac OS X 10.6 or later
Linux Kernel 2.6 or later
Android 5.0 or later
Op. Temperature 0°C (32°F) to 35°C (95°F)
Op. Voltage DC 5V, 900mA
Accessories USB 3.2 Type-C to C cable,USB 3.2 Type-C to A cable, Quick Start Guide
Warranty Limited 3-year
Note 1. Product includes USB-C to USB-C cable and USB-C to USB-A Cable. Connection to microUSB requires separate cable, not included.
2. Compatibility with specific host devices may vary and could be affected by system environment.
3. Please note that USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen2, and USB 3.2 Gen2 are in fact the same specification and feature the same exact performance capabilities. The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) recently rebranded USB 3.1 Gen2 to USB 3.2 Gen2. For more information about the change, please visit the USB-IF website at www.usb.org.
Lightweight (35g), sleek, and only 10mm thick, the SC680 is made to look good and great for on the go. What is more, it is shockproof, operates quietly, and consumes less power than other external SSDs. Utilizing the USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface it’s also fast too, sporting read/write speeds of up to 530/460MB/s, making it up to 6.6 times faster than external HDDs.

Transfer Files Without the Wait
Up to 6.6* times faster than external HDDs, the SC680 can transfer a 10GB 4K movie in roughly 20 seconds. Now that’s fast!

* This result was achieved in a lab environment utilizing a PC with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support and UASP driver installed. Actual performance may vary depending on host device and software configurations.

Made to Go
Weighing just 35g and measuring 10mm (Roughly the thickness of a smartphone), the SC680 slips easily into your pocket or bag for ultimate portability.

USB-C – It’s Always the Right Way
The SC680 uses a USB-C (Type C) connector, which is reversible. There’s no annoying up or down like with older USB connectors. No guessing, plug it in the first time. Every time.

Share and Enjoy Across Devices
Plug n play with Windows, Mac OS, and Android means you can move content between devices without limitations. Whether for work or enjoyment, the SC680 empowers you with simple connectivity and the convenience of USB-C.

* Please confirm that your host device supports OTG (On-The-Go) functionality. Some operating systems may require the SC680 to be reformatted when connected.

Get Gaming Faster
Do you hate the endless wait for your console games to load? With the SC680 external SSD, your games will load at the snap of a finger.

* The actual loading times may vary depending on individual games. You may need to modify the disk format before connecting to the host.

So Many Advantages over HDDs
With no mechanical components, SSDs are more resilient than HDDs. They are more resistant to shock, vibration, and therefore provide better protection for data. What’s more, SSDs also run silently.
External SSD FAQ

Q1: ?PC?How to remove the exSSD safely from PCs?
A: While most USB devices such as external hard drives, external SSDs, and Flash drives can be plugged and unplugged at will, do avoid doing so when they are active. If you unplug a storage device or a removable drive from your computer while it’s transferring or saving information, you risk data loss or corruption. If in doubt, use the Windows “Safely Remove Hardware” feature, which stops drive operations and then ends the connection between it and the host computer safely.
Q2: ?MOBILE DEVICES?Which devices ADATA exSSD can be compatible with?
A: http://www.adata.com/upload/faq/External_SSD-Compatibility_List.pdf
Q3: ?OTHER TECHNICAL QUESTIONS?Why is my device reporting the external SSD has less capacity than advertised?
A: The actual drive capacity displayed on your device will vary from external SSD physical capacity due to mandatory operating system formatting and partitioning. Typically, operating systems remove 10-20% of drive physical capacity. This means a 250GB external SSD will have around 232GB free once it is fully formatted and detected by a supported operating system
Q4: ?OTHER TECHNICAL QUESTIONS?I think my external SSD has low transfer speeds
A: Actual speeds may vary depending on your specific device configuration and the type of data being transferred. In addition, it may vary from cables and adapter types. For example, the SE730 supports maximum data speeds of 500 MB/s in a Windows PC environment with USB 3.2 Gen 2 and UASP Mode support. If you use a USB Type-C to USB 3.2 or USB 2.0 adapter, speeds will be lower. If UASP mode isn’t supported on the host device, the SE730 may also operate at lower speeds
Q5: ?OTHER TECHNICAL QUESTIONS?How to format external drives in Mac OS?
A: 1. Connect the drive to your Mac 2. Open Disk Utility. The easiest way to do that is pressing CMD and the spacebar at the same time and typing Disk Utility to find the program 3. Select the drive you want to format 4. Click Erase If you don’t plan on using the drive for Time Machine, skip steps 5 to 11 below and continue with step 12 5. Give the drive an easy to remember name and leave default settings unchanged: OS X Extended format and GUID partition map. These will format the drive in the OS X HFS+ file type for Time Machine compatibility 6. Click Erase and OS X will format the drive 7. With the drive selected in Disk Utility, click Partition 8. Enter the space you want to set aside for Time Machine. In our example, we’re using 128GB rather than the whole drive 9. Click Apply 10. Select the new untitled partition to format it as exFAT for use with both Mac OS and Windows 11. Click Erase 12. Give the partition a name and select exFAT 13. Click Erase to finish the process 14. Formatting complete Your exFAT-formatted drive or partition can be used with Windows and Mac OS. Note that moving it frequently between Windows and Mac OS may increase the risk of file corruption, so make sure you have backups of the files on drives you share between the two operating systems. Additionally, follow safe drive connect/disconnect procedures at all times
Q6: ?OTHER TECHNICAL QUESTIONS?How to format external drives in Windows?
A: 1. Connect the drive to your Windows PC 2. Open the Disk Management tool. You can do that by typing “disk format” or “disk management” in Windows search or going to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Create and format hard disk partitions 3. Right-click on the external drive partition or the unallocated space you want to format and choose New Simple Volume 4. Follow instructions to choose a volume size 5. Assign a drive letter 6. Choose the file system in the Format Partition screen 7. Give the volume a new name 8. Click Next 9. Click Finish 10. Formatting complete
Q7: ?OTHER TECHNICAL QUESTIONS?Why is the external SSD set to NTFS by default?
A: The external SSD is factory-formatted to NTFS in order to work out of the box with most PCs. This allows the drive to be instantly operable by most users. However, the external SSD is not hard-locked to any file system. If you want to use other file systems, such as Mac OS, simply re-format the external SSD.
Q8: ?OTHER TECHNICAL QUESTIONS?What’s UASP?
A: UASP stands for USB Attached SCSI Protocol. It combines SCSI commands and USB standards to accelerate data movement and make file transfers more efficient. If your device does not support UASP, you may update it from the device manufacturer website, as UASP functionality can be added via firmware or operating system update.
Q9: ?OTHER DEVICES?Can I use the external SSD with operating systems other than Windows, Mac OS, and Android?
A: You can only use the external SSD on devices running Windows 7 or later, Mac OS X 10.7 or later, and Android 5.0 or later. You may still physically use the external SSD on other operating systems and devices, but performance and functionality will be compromised. We do not recommend using the external SSD with non-supported operating systems
Q10: ?OTHER DEVICES?How to connect the external SSD to a smart TV?
A: Most new TVs support photo, music, and video playback from external storage via USB. However, not all TVs support this function and file system compatibility may vary. When connecting the external SSD to a TV, please check the following: – After connecting the external SSD to the TV USB port, check if the external SSD is recognized in the TV menu – If it isn’t recognized, please refer to the TV user manual or contact the manufacturer to check for USB support – If it is recognized, check that you can play videos and music and view photos stored on the external SSD without any issues – In case content can’t be accessed, verify which file systems are supported by your TV for external storage. The external SSD is formatted using the NTFS file system by default – Follow any prompts from your TV operating system relating to the external SSD formatting. Modern TVs will auto-format external storage to a supported file system ?Important: formatting will delete all data. Please backup your data before proceeding If the file system is supported but you still can’t access content, verify the file types and extensions supported by the TV. Some file types may not be supported, preventing video and audio playback and photo display. For additional details about your device, please refer to its user manual or contact the manufacturer
Q11: ?OTHER DEVICES?Why isn’t the external SSD recognized by non-PC devices?
A: The external SSD was developed for Windows, Mac OS, and Android. When connected to devices running any other operating system (such as Linux or Windows Phone), the external SSD may not be recognized or its functions may be restricted depending on the device.
Q12: ?ANDROID MOBILE DEVICE?Why does my mobile device OS freeze when I connect it to the external SSD while using certain security apps, such as anti-virus programs or device cleaners?
A: There may be compatibility issues with certain security programs for mobile devices that are completely unrelated to the external SSD. Most Android device manufacturers themselves do not guarantee compatibility with such apps. If the OS of your mobile device freezes, reboot the mobile device. If this fails, please contact the device manufacturer.
Q13: ?ANDROID MOBILE DEVICE?I disconnected the USB Type-C (OTG) cable after checking that file copying is complete in the status bar of the mobile device, and now I can’t open the files I just copied
A: We recommend that you use the Safely Remove Device function before disconnecting the cable between the external SSD and your Android device. Failing to do this may cause copied files to become corrupted and unreadable.
Q14: ?ANDROID MOBILE DEVICE?Why do audio files stop playing when I connect the external SSD to my Android mobile device?
A: Music may stop playing because your device mobile file manager prioritizes external SSD operation with regards to system resources. Audio playback will resume when external SSD read, write, or other operations are complete.
Q15: ?PC?The external SSD isn’t recognized by my PC
A: Make sure the external SSD is securely connected to a USB port. Detection failure may be related to a faulty USB port. If possible, try connecting the external SSD to another USB port. If detection issues persist, please contact ADATA customer service
Q16: ?PC?I can’t copy files to the external SSD from my Windows PC
A: If the external SSD loses power or is unplugged in an unsecure manner, Windows may prevent files from being copied to it. This is a Windows protective measure associated with the file system and does not mean the external SSD has a technical issue. You can try resolving this using the following steps: – Click the “Scan and Fix” notification that appears when you connect the external SSD to your PC – If you closed the notification, right-click on the external SSD icon in the system tray (notification area) and use the “Run CHKDSK” command – If the external SSD icon isn’t displayed in the system tray, open Explorer and select the external SSD, then right-click, Properties, Tools, Check
Q17: ?PC?Why does the LED indicator on the external SSD remain on when my Windows/Mac computer is in a power saving mode or completely turned off?
A: Typically the external SSD LED indicator will turn off in this situation, but this may vary based on specific USB power settings in your BIOS. With certain settings, external storage remains powered at all times.
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https://www.adata.com/upload/downloadfile/Datasheet-SE680_EN_20190920.pdf
Capacity Color Product Code EAN Code
240GB Blue ASC680-240GU32G2-CBL 4710273772783
240GB Black ASC680-240GU32G2-CBK 4710273772790
480GB Blue ASC680-480GU32G2-CBL 4710273772806
480GB Black ASC680-480GU32G2-CBK 4710273772813
960GB Blue ASC680-960GU32G2-CBL 4710273772820
960GB Black ASC680-960GU32G2-CBK 4710273772837