2TB portable USB-C solid state drive
Crucial X9 Pro 2TB Portable SSD – CT2000X9PROSSD9
The Crucial X9 Pro 2TB is a compact USB-C portable SSD rated up to 1,050MB/s read and write, with sustained performance up to 1,050MB/s read and 975MB/s write, IP55 protection and a five-year limited warranty.
- Capacity
- 2TB
- Performance
- 1,050MB/s read / write
- Interface
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gb/s)
- Warranty
- 5-year limited warranty
Sustained portable performance for photo and creative work
The Crucial X9 Pro 2TB CT2000X9PROSSD9 combines peak read and write speeds up to 1,050MB/s with sustained figures up to 1,050MB/s read and 975MB/s write. Its compact IP55-rated aluminium body supports compatible photo, file-transfer and mobile creative workflows.
1,050MB/s read and write
The drive is rated up to 1,050MB/s for both sequential reads and writes on a suitable USB 10Gb/s host.
Sustained performance
Crucial publishes sustained performance up to 1,050MB/s read and 975MB/s write across the drive's capacity.
Micron TLC NAND
The X9 Pro uses Micron TLC NAND for its professional portable-storage positioning.
IP55 protection
The enclosure is rated IP55 for water and dust resistance but must not be submerged.
Compact aluminium body
The 65 × 50 mm anodised-aluminium enclosure includes a rubberised base, activity light and lanyard hole.
Platform security tools
Password protection works through BitLocker To Go on Windows and FileVault on macOS.
Who is the Crucial X9 Pro 2TB best for?
A strong choice for
- Photographers and creative professionals
- Editing and organising media from compatible hosts
- Fast portable project storage
- Travel where IP55 protection is useful
- Users wanting a five-year warranty
Consider another model if you need
- You need faster than USB 10Gb/s-class performance
- You need submersion protection
- You require a USB-A adapter in the box
- Your host cannot support USB 10Gb/s
Key specifications
- Model
- CT2000X9PROSSD9
- Capacity
- 2TB
- Drive type
- Portable solid state drive
- Sequential read
- Up to 1,050MB/s
- Sequential write
- Up to 1,050MB/s
- Sustained performance
- Up to 1,050MB/s read / 975MB/s write
- Interface
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gb/s)
- Connector
- USB Type-C
- Protection
- IP55 water and dust resistance
- Drop resistance
- Up to 2 m on a carpeted floor
- Dimensions
- 65 × 50 mm footprint
- Warranty
- 5-year limited warranty
Full technical specifications
Capacity, connection and performance
| Model | CT2000X9PROSSD9 |
|---|---|
| Product family | Crucial X9 Pro |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Drive type | Portable solid state drive |
| Sequential read | Up to 1,050MB/s |
| Sequential write | Up to 1,050MB/s |
| Sustained read / write | Up to 1,050 / 975MB/s |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gb/s) |
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| Included cable | USB Type-C to Type-C cable (10Gb/s) |
| USB-A connection | Adapter required and sold separately |
Durability and physical design
| Drop resistance | Up to 2 m on a carpeted floor |
|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | IP55; do not submerge |
| Enclosure | Anodised aluminium with rubberised soft-touch base |
| Dimensions | 65 × 50 mm footprint |
| Activity light | Included |
| Lanyard provision | Integrated lanyard hole |
Format, compatibility and support
| Factory file system | exFAT |
|---|---|
| Listed platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPad, PC, PlayStation and Xbox |
| Mobile requirement | Compatible mobile hosts require USB Mass Storage over OTG |
| Reformatting | Can be reformatted to NTFS, APFS, HFS, HFS+J and other formats |
| Password protection | Supported through compatible platform tools |
| Encryption tools | BitLocker To Go on Windows and FileVault on macOS |
| Package contents | X9 Pro Portable SSD, USB-C cable and Quick-Start Guide |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
| Performance condition | Actual performance varies with host hardware, cable, software and workload |
| Capacity note | Usable capacity is lower after formatting and other functions |
Frequently asked questions about the Crucial X9 Pro 2TB
What is the CT2000X9PROSSD9?
The CT2000X9PROSSD9 is the 2TB Crucial X9 Pro portable USB-C SSD.
What capacity does the CT2000X9PROSSD9 provide?
It provides 2TB rated capacity, with lower usable capacity after formatting.
What read speed does the CT2000X9PROSSD9 support?
Crucial rates it for sequential reads up to 1,050MB/s on suitable host hardware.
What write speed does the CT2000X9PROSSD9 support?
Crucial rates it for sequential writes up to 1,050MB/s, with sustained writes up to 975MB/s.
Which connection does the CT2000X9PROSSD9 use?
It uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gb/s) through a USB Type-C connector.
Is the CT2000X9PROSSD9 resistant to drops?
Yes. Crucial rates it for drops up to two metres on a carpeted floor.
What environmental protection does the CT2000X9PROSSD9 provide?
It has IP55 water and dust resistance, but it must not be submerged.
Which platforms are listed for the CT2000X9PROSSD9?
Crucial lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPad, PC, PlayStation and Xbox, subject to host and formatting requirements.
What comes with the CT2000X9PROSSD9?
The package includes the Crucial X9 Pro Portable SSD, a USB-C to USB-C cable and Quick-Start Guide.
What warranty applies to the CT2000X9PROSSD9?
Crucial specifies a five-year limited warranty.
- Maximum speed requires a host and cable that support USB 10Gb/s.
- Compatibility can depend on host capability, operating-system support and file-system format.
- IP55 does not mean the drive can be submerged.
- Actual performance and usable capacity vary with host, workload and formatting.
