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I would like to use an external SSD with high speed and enough space for my East West Library, instead of using Macintosh storage for the library. Will it be compatible with my mac considering it is the year 2017, updated to Ventura 13.5.2 Processor 2,3 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5
Does anyone have different recommendations for storage considering my needs?
Thank you!
the Samsung T7 should work fine with your iMac. but please make sure to NOT use any software on the drive that supposedly makes the drive "Mac ready". when you use software from just about any manufacturer for their storage device you run the risk of that same software not being compatible with macOS updates / upgrades. it can cause the software to stop working. at best this will cause you a headache. at worst it can render your data inaccessible. it is always best to use disk utility to erase and format a drive before use to remove any preloaded software. and this appears especially true when it comes to Samsung software.
please see Erase and reformat a storage device in Disk Utility on Mac - Apple Support
the Samsung T7 should work fine with your iMac. but please make sure to NOT use any software on the drive that supposedly makes the drive "Mac ready". when you use software from just about any manufacturer for their storage device you run the risk of that same software not being compatible with macOS updates / upgrades. it can cause the software to stop working. at best this will cause you a headache. at worst it can render your data inaccessible. it is always best to use disk utility to erase and format a drive before use to remove any preloaded software. and this appears especially true when it comes to Samsung software.
please see Erase and reformat a storage device in Disk Utility on Mac - Apple Support
We have several T7 drives on models from 2015 to 2020. That all work very well on all models and with all macOS versions stating with Big Sur.
I use that drive, two Samsung T7s, one with a 2013 MacBook Air and one with a 2019 MacBook Pro. As Jeffrey indicates, do not utilize any software that does with it. Instead, first thing, run Disk Utility and reformat the drive to GUID/APFS format. I have measured mine at close to 1 GB/sec.
It is with mine.
What you use to store data on is your choice. External storage is a good idea but don't buy some off-brand discount drive.
Thank you,
well I’m looking into buying this Samsung T7 portable one currently, if it’s compatible with 2017mac it should be fine
Thank you!
you're welcome. :)
Perfect, thank you!!
Samsung T7 Portable SSD (2TB) Is it compatible with my 2017 iMac
