SAMSUNG external SSD drive T7 2 TB Blue (MU-PC2T0H/WW) USB 3.2 Gen2


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  • I have just bought the T7. The main purpose is to keep disk images for restoring my laptop, Asus S16 S5606 running on Windows 11 homen formatted NTFS.
  • I read that T7 comes preformatted in exfat and with a firmware.
  • Iplan to create in T7 a folder for a disk backup made by Hasleo and another folder to backup my files. Then I would also store in the root of T7 a disk image for recovery made by windows.
  • So, how should I best proceed to ensure an eventual restore success? I do not plan to use the encryption.
  • Just use T7 as it comes, with ex fat format even when my C:drive is formatted NFTS, and use the firmware as it comes, just updating it?
  • I format T7 NTFS and then use it without any firmware? Or use it with what firmware exactly (link please)?

  • Many thanks
 

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I have the same question. I have a Samsung T5 which is a great drive. I use Macrium for backups. However, if I boot from my Macrium rescue usb then how do I decrypt the T5 to restore the image ? At the moment I use the T5 for file backup and have another drive formatted NTFS for system images. I think the answer is to reformat your T7 as NTFS.
 

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Asus S5606 said:
Just use T7 as it comes, with ex fat format even when my C:drive is formatted NFTS, and use the firmware as it comes, just updating it?
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I’m not a fan of exFAT. If it were me, unless you’re going to use the drive for cross-platform use (like macOS, and Linux) I’d format it to NTFS, don’t worry about anything else and start you backup.

However, using exFAT will cause no issues to my knowladge.

exFAT:
  • Pros:
    • Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works well on Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it ideal for sharing data between different operating systems.
    • Lightweight:Designed for portable storage devices, offering faster performance and better memory management.
      • No File Size Limit: Supports very large files, exceeding the 4GB limit of FAT32.
    • Cons:
        • Lacks Advanced Features: Doesn't have journaling, security features, or encryption like NTFS.
        • Not Native to macOS: While macOS can read exFAT drives, it requires third-party software to write to them.
NTFS:
    • Pros:
        • Advanced Features: Includes journaling, file-level security, and compression, making it suitable for internal drives and data integrity.
        • Faster Performance: Generally faster than exFAT for internal drives.
        • Default for Windows: The standard file system for Windows operating systems.
    • Cons:
        • Limited Compatibility: Primarily designed for Windows, with limited support on other operating systems.
        • Requires Third-Party Software: macOS requires third-party software to write to NTFS drives.
In Summary:
    • Use exFAT for:
      Portable drives, external hard drives, USB sticks, and SD cards that need to be used across different operating systems.
    • Use NTFS for:
      Internal drives, Windows-only storage, and when advanced features like journaling and security are needed.
 

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I have a 4TB Samsung T7 Shield.

The Samsung T7 comes with built-in firmware. It needs the firmware to communicate with Windows 11.

To check for the firmware version and update it if needed you use the Samsung Magician Software.

1. If you run Magician then you should see the T7 SSD. If not then click on SAMSUNG Magician at the upper left. Magician should then re-scan the drives.

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2. You should then see the T7 SSD. Just click on its tab to select it. Click on Update at the lower left to check for Software/Firmware updates.

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3. If there is a firmware update for the T7 SSD then click on Update to download and install it.

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The Security for the T7 SSD is disabled by default. You can change that if you want. BTW, I have never used this.

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If you want to enable the Security Mode you can select it.

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    ASUS Blu-ray Burner BW-16D1HT (SATA) || Western Digital Easystore 20TB USB 3.0 external hard drive used with Acronis True Image 2025 backup software || HP OfficeJet Pro 6975 Printer/Scanner
So best options:;
I format T7 NTFS,
I must download & install the magician software (installer version 8.2.0.880) because without any firmware I will not be able to use properly the T7 for the purposes above in my question, right?
I do not need to use anything of magician apart from update firmware, I just do the images using windows and Hasleo. For backups I just copy/paste folders, right?
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 11 home ver 24H2 Build 26100 2894
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus S5606
    CPU
    Ultra 7 155H
    Motherboard
    S5606MA
    Memory
    16 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Arc 8 cores
    Hard Drives
    1, 1 Tera
    Internet Speed
    6E
    Browser
    FF
    Antivirus
    Windows security
    Other Info
    HDMI 2.1, 2 USB A 3.2, 2 Thunderbol 4
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