TerraMaster D1 SSD High-Speed Enclosure With Zero-Noise And Passive Cooling

Last month I wrote about the new F4 SSD Network Attached Storage from TerraMaster. This month, I’m reporting on the brand’s new direct storage device in the form of the TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus enclosure for NVMe SSDs.

The TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus is a USB4 enclosure designed for creative professionals, gamers and mobile office users who need high-speed portable SSD storage. Supporting transfer speeds up to 40Gbps and with highly efficient thermal performance, the new enclosure is suitable for 4K/8K video editing or can be used as a macOS boot drive and expansion storage for a Mac mini.

The D1 SSD Plus takes 2280 M.2 NVMe SSDs such as Samsung 990 PRO or WD Black SN850X. It can handle SSDs up to 8TB capacity and the USB 40Gbps interface works with USB4, Thunderbolt 3/4/5 and USB-C interfaces with macOS, Windows, Linux and PS5s.

The USB4 40Gb/s interface supports read speeds up to 3,853MB/s and write speeds up to 3,707MB/s. For example, the D1 SSD can transfer a 3GB video in around one second, making it a suitable choice for 4K/8K video editing as well as large-scale data transfers and running applications.

Efficient Cooling and Zero-Noise

Although SSDs can run cooler and are more efficient than mechanical hard drives, they still need efficient cooling. The D1 SSD Plus is manufactured from an aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with a massive cooling fins on each side of the enclosure for optimal thermal efficiency.

Thanks to this massive heatsink, the D1 SSD Plus can maintain optimal temperatures without the need for a fan. By keeping the temperatures low, the enclosure prevents the SSD from suffering performance throttling or being damaged by overheating. Excessive temperatures can damage the NAND memory chips used in an SSD so having efficient passive cooling is essential for reliable performance.

Because there’s no fan inside the D1 SSD, it is totally silent in operation, which is important for use in a professional recording studio or anywhere else that demands complete silence.

Aerospace Grade Aluminum

With a case made from robust and aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, TerraMaster says the D1 SSD Plus is up to 300% stronger than standard metal. The case has a seamless, CNC-machined design featuring smooth edges and a high degree of precision. The sandblasted surface makes it a good match for used with both Macs and PCs.

SSD activity is indicated on the D1 SSD by a micro-perforated LED indicator which makes it suitable for use in low-light areas such as a video edit suite. The enclosure makes it easy to instal an NVMe SSD which can be swapped out within two minutes suing nothing more than a screwdriver.

On the base of the enclosure are anti-slip silicone footpads which reduce the chance of slippage on surfaces and helps protect the enclosure from drops and knocks. The D1 SSD also has a two-year global warranty and comes lifetime technical support.

The D1 SSD Plus includes the TDAS Mobile app for iOS and Android systems, which provides one-tap backup of photos, videos and data. The free TPC Backupper software supports scheduled, incremental and differential backups on Windows 8/10/11, while Mac users can use macOS Time Machine for backing up their Mac.

Pricing and Availability:

The TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus is now available through the TerraMaster official website and through authorized channels and Amazon. It’s priced at $119.99 / £109 / €119,99 without any SSD and comes with a two-year global warranty as well as lifetime technical support.

Tech Specs:

• Drive bays: 1 x M.2 NVMe.
• Interface: 40Gbps USB Type C.
• SSD: 1 x M.2 2280 NVMe
• Max. storage: 8TB.
• Read speed (max.): 3,853MB/s.
• Write speed (max.): 3,707MB/s.
• RAID mode: No.