In Issue 011 of UNREDACTED Magazine, I devoted an article to the importance of drive specifications in regard to the disk speed which can be achieved. The purpose of the article was two-fold. I wanted to explain how important protocols were, such as Thunderbolt 3/4/5, USB 2/3.2 Gen 2/3.2 Gen 2x2/4, PCIe Gen 2/3/4/5, and SATA I/II/II, when we considered drives for our daily use, but I also wanted t...
**Steelman:** The narrative presents a compelling case for the value of cutting-edge storage technology when paired with compatible hardware. The author’s hands-on testing demonstrates that 80Gbps enclosures can outperform even high-end internal drives, offering tangible benefits for professionals who frequently transfer large datasets. The piece thoughtfully acknowledges the cost barrier and limited applicability, avoiding hype while still celebrating technological progress. The historical cont...