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Keep personal files safe from prying eyes and prevent sensitive information from being compromised with the 4TB Guardian USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD from OWC, which provides data security with smartphone-like ease of operation. It comes preformatted with Apple File System (APFS), allowing you to simply plug the Guardian into your Mac or iPad and drag and drop files and folders using its integrated color touchscreen. Data is automatically encrypted when written and decrypted when read using 256-bit AES OPAL hardware encryption. To further prevent unauthorized access, you'll be able to set up password access and attempts with a numeric PIN or passphrase.The Guardian connects to your host device using a 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connection that drives data transfers up to 1000 MB/s. It operates using bus power and an anodized aluminum body that provides heat dissipation and impact protection. If you don't have a Mac or iPad, this SSD may be used with Windows, ChromeOS, and Android via a simple reformat. Included is a USB-C cable.Secure Storage at Your Fingertips Whether you want to keep personal files safe from prying eyes or have sensitive business information that cannot be compromised, the OWC Guardian offers peace of mind data security with smartphone-like ease of operation. Just connect the bus-powered OWC Guardian to any USB-C equipped Mac or iPad Pro, enter your password, and drag and drop files and folders with a gesture on the color touchscreen. Regardless of operating system, OWC Guardian automatically encrypts your data when writing and decrypts it when you need to read it. Even if your OWC Guardian is lost or stolen and the internal SSD is removed, your data cannot be accessed without the correct password.Speed to Match its Strength While OWC Guardian is ideal for keeping your data and content protected anywhere you travel, you can utilize its impressive performance to level up your portable productivity. With up to 1,000MB/s real-world read/write speed you can transfer huge files, backup data, and edit 4K videos in a flash.Fully Configurable Access With great protection comes great responsibility. OWC Guardian gives you the power to configure multiple access settings to satisfy any data security requirement:Choice of numeric PIN or a memorable passphrase with multi-password option to set separate admin and end-user access permissionsConfigurable password lengths of 6-30 characters and 3-5 password attemptsAdjustable auto-timeout feature locks the driveRandomized touchscreen layout and secure erasure for maximum protection of important filesRead-only mode offered so existing data cannot be modified or deletedSecure-Erase the drive to wipe out all passwords and encryption capabilityData Protection That Works for Everyone WC products are loved around the world over for their ease-of-use and reliability. OWC Guardian comes Apple File System (APFS) formatted so you just plug it into your Mac or iPad Pro and are ready to go. Don't fret if you're a PC user, as OWC's free Drive Guide helps you easily reformat for Windows in seconds. Want to be able to use OWC Guardian anywhere with any computer? With OWC MacDrive (available separately) you can use OWC Guardian interchangeably with Macs and PCs, hassle-free.OWC USB-C Cable Included The OWC Guardian comes with a 19" OWC USB-C Cable but can utilize cables of any size.Mac Compatibility macOS 10.13 High SierramacOS 10.14 MojavemacOS 10.15 CatalinamacOS 11.x Big SurmacOS 12.x MontereymacOS 13.x VenturamacOS 14.x SonomamacOS 15.x SequoiamacOS 26.x TahoeWindows Compatibility Windows 10 (32-/64-bit)Windows 11Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2022Linux Compatbility YesMobile Compatibility iPadOS 13iPadOS 14iPadOS 15iPadOS 16iPadOS 17iPadOS 18iPadOS 26