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SanDisk® Extreme PRO 128GB External USB 3.0 Portable Flash Drive Item # 820332
Description
Easily share and transfer large media files without the long wait
- Features 128GB of storage so you can transfer photos, movies, and other files up to 60 times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives.
- A stylish aluminum metal casing guards against daily wear.
- Offers read speeds up to 260Mbps and write speeds of up to 240Mbps.
- Software included for 128-bit AES file encryption and password protection.
Product Details
| Item # | 820332 |
| OfficeMax # | 25189019 |
| Manufacturer # | VL0440 |
| software included | yes |
| device connector type | USB 3.0 |
| storage capacity | 128 GB |
| height | 0.8 in |
| Features | Encryption Support; Password Protection |
| width | 0.4 in |
| Product Line | Extreme PRO |
| depth | 2.8 in |
| Product Name | Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive |
| manufacturer | SanDisk |
| Maximum Write Speed | 240 MB/s |
| brand name | SanDisk |
| length | 0.5 in. |
| Maximum Read Speed | 260 MB/s |
| operating system compatibility | Windows XP; Windows Vista; Windows 7; Windows 8; Mac OS X v10.5+ |
| form factor | External |
| color | silver |
| warranty length | limited lifetime |
| model name | VL0440 |
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Overview
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SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive, 128GB
The SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive features read speeds of up to 260MB/s (1). Pro-grade performance that’s up to 60X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives (1), plus a sizable 128GB (3) of storage let you easily take your video and photo collections with you. With write speeds of up to 240MB/s (1), you can transfer a full-length movie in seconds (2). The sophisticated design and durable aluminum metal casing help to protect against every day wear and tear on the outside, while the included SanDisk SecureAccess software provides 128-bit AES file encryption and password protection (4) on the inside for your private files. The SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive is backed with a lifetime limited warranty (6).
SanDisk products are constructed to the highest standards and rigorously tested. You can be confident in the outstanding quality, performance and reliability of every SanDisk product. -
At a Glance:
- Write speeds of up to 60X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives (1)
- Read speeds of up to 260MB/s; write speeds of up to 240MB/s (1)
- High-speed USB 3.0 performance
- Password protection and 128-bit AES encryption software (4)
- RescuePRO Deluxe data recovery download (5)
What's in the Box:
- SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive
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High-speed Write Performance of up to 240MB/s
With write speeds of up to 240MB/s (1), the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive is 60X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. Transfer a full-length movie in seconds or 1,000 photos in less than 35 seconds (2).
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Storage Capacity of 128GB for Massive Files
Take your entire digital media library with you in your pocket using the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive. A generous 128GB of storage space (3) makes it great for storing all of your photos, movies, music, and other large media files.
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SanDisk SecureAccess Software Protects Your Privacy
Create a private folder on your drive with SanDisk SecureAccess software (4). This 128-bit AES encryption software makes it easy to password-protect critical files. Drag and drop files into the vault, and they'll be protected.
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Easy File Recovery with RescuePRO Deluxe Software
The card comes with a RescuePRO Deluxe data recovery software download offer (5). This software makes it easy to recover files that have been accidentally deleted (download required).
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Compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0 Ports
The SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive is backward-compatible with USB 2.0, so you can plug it into any USB 2.0 or 3.0 port.
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Choose the Amount of Storage You Need
The amount of capacity you need depends on the types of files you have, how big they are, and how many there are. The chart above gives you an idea of how many photos, videos, music and office files you can store for each capacity.
Shopper Answers
- How do I recover missing files or accidentally deleted files? What if my camera showed an error and all my pictures are missing? Also, can I recover my data if my memory card or flash drive stopped working? Can I 'undelete' files?
NOTICE: SanDisk warranty does NOT provide reimbursement for data recovery services. This is specifically stated in our warranty. The SanDisk warranty covers the product itself, but does NOT cover any damages due to data loss. It is recommended to make regular backups of all your data and pictures.
For functional memory cards and flash drives
If your memory card or flash drive is still functional, you can try using a data recovery program. There is a high probability that your data can be recovered after you get an error while using the card, accidentally format it or delete files.SanDisk recommends using Rescue Pro and Rescue Pro Deluxe. These programs are very reasonably priced.
You can download a demo version of Rescue Pro and Rescue Pro Deluxe. These demo versions will show you what files can be recovered and provide a preview of the files for some common picture file types. The demo versions will require purchase of a license key to enable the feature to save the files. This is an excellent way to see if the program will work before you purchase.
After you recover your data, you can reformat your memory card or flash drive and use it again.
For Non-functional memory cards and flash drives
If your memory card or flash drive is no longer functional or cannot be accessed by your computer, then you will need to send it to a data recovery company. They will attempt to recover data on your memory card or flash drive. SanDisk recommends LC Technologies for this. LC Technologies specializes in SanDisk products.
Please refer to LC Technology Data Recovery for service description and current pricing.- My USB flash drive is NOT detected when plugged in to my PC. What do I do?
SOLUTION 1 - Verify if minimum operating system requirements are met.
SOLUTION 2 - Try other USB ports if the light on the flash drive does NOT illuminate when plugged in.
If the USB is not receiving ample amount of power from the USB port, it will not function properly.
If the LED does NOT illuminate on multiple computers, contact SanDisk Support to check warranty status.
SOLUTION 3 - Check status of the USB under Device Manager.
STEP 1 - Connect the USB to the PC
If you receive a "USB Device Not Recognized" error on the computer, the flash drive is most likely failed. Additional troubleshooting is unlikely to correct the problem.
STEP 2 - Check under Device Manager
NOTE: An administrator right to your computer may be required to perform below steps.
1. Open the Computer Management Console
2. Click Device Manager on the left pane.
NOTE: The USB might show up under several places under Device Manager such as:
1. Disk Drives
2. DVD/CD-ROM drives
3. Universal Serial Bus controls as USB Mass Storage.
If there is a yellow exclamation point (!) or question mark (?) beside the device, try to refresh the drivers.
STEP 3 - Refresh the drivers
1. Right-click on the entry with the error mark, select Uninstall.
2. On the top menu, click Action then select Scan for hardware changes.
STEP 4 - Verify if the flash drive is detected
1. Double-click My Computer.
2. Look for the USB under devices with removable storage.
SOLUTION 4 - There might be a conflict in drive letters, see Resolving drive letter conflict.- Why can't my USB flash drive be detected by my Mac computer?
- Mac OS 9.0 and above does NOT require special drivers to detect USB flash drives.
The USB flash drives will NOT be detected if the USB Mass Storage driver was modified or deleted. Remove all USB devices from the system, download the USB driver from Apple's website, then install it.
Also try to plug the USB flash drive directly into the Mac computer, instead of plugging it to USB port on the keyboard. - How do I format my USB Drive with third party tools?
There are several free PC applications available online for formatting USB drives such as HP USB Disk Format Tool , 2Tware Fat32Format , and miniAide Fat32 Formatter.
These tools will allow you to format 64GB flash drives into the Fat32 file system for use in enviroments that are not compatible with the exFat file system.
Note: Formatting deletes all data on the drive, be sure to back up your data before formatting.
- How do I delete files on my Cruzer USB flash drive using a Mac?
- 1. Plug your Cruzer USB drive into the USB port. A USB drive icon will appear on the desktop.
2. In the sample image below(as a representation, yours may vary), our USB drive is named Cruzer Drive.
3. Double-click on Cruzer Drive.
4. Select the files or folders you want to delete by clicking on them.
NOTE: To select multiple files or folders, hold down the APPLE key while you click and select the files or folders you want.
5. Drag the selected files or folders to the Trash.
NOTE: You MUST empty the trash bin after you deleted files on your USB flash drives in order to re-gain the capacity.
6. Hold down the Ctrl key while you click on Trash, and then select Empty Trash.
7. Click OK.
Note: If the amount of free space remains the same after you emptied the trash bin, re-format your device. - Why can't I transfer a 4GB or larger file to my USB flash drive or memory card (PC & Mac)?
PC:
This is due to FAT32 limitation. Files larger than 4GB can NOT be stored on a FAT32 volume. Formatting the flash drive as exFAT or NTFS will resolve this issue.
WARNING: Backup your data. Formatting will delete all the data in your device.
SOLUTION 1 - Format in exFAT
exFAT file system that allows a single file larger than 4GB to be stored on the device. This file system is also compatible with Mac.Windows 7 and Mac OS 10.6.6 and higher are compatible with exFAT out of the box. Older operating systems may need a patch installed for exFAT compatibility.
NOTE: exFAT file system is NOT compatible with some host devices such as TV, game systems, older operating systems, car stereos etc.
Formatting a drive in exFAT
1. Double-click on My Computer.
2. Right-click on the flash drive or memory card, then select Format.
3. In the File System list, click exFAT.
4. Click Start.
5. Click OK to start formatting.
SOLUTION 2 - Format in NTFS
WARNING:
- Formatting the device as NTFS will make it unwriteable on a Mac computer. Most Mac computers can read NTFS, but not write.
- NTFS is a journaled file system, this creates more read/write activities. Therefore, it MAY decrease life expectancy of your device.
- Once the device is formatted as NTFS, you MUST use "Safely Remove Hardware" to remove your device.
STEP 1 - Optimize the flash drive for performance
1. Plug in the device to the PC.
2. Open The Computer Management Console
3. On the Left side select Device Manager
4. On the right side expand Disk Drives
5. Right-click on the flash drive, then select Properties.
6. Click the Policy tab.
7. Select Optimize for performance, then click OK.
STEP 2 - Format the flash drive
1. Double-click My Computer.
2. Right-click on the flash drive, then select Format.
3. In the File system list, click NTFS.
4. Click Start.
5. Click OK to start formatting.
Mac:WARNING: Formatting will erase all data on the device. Back up all your data before proceeding.
NOTE: When using a memory card, it is recommended to reformat the card in the camera instead of formatting it through your computer.
To format a device on your Mac OS X:
1. Double-click on Macintosh HD - or in the Finder menu click File > New Finder Window
2. Click the Applications folder - if using a Finder Window Applications will be in the left side menu.
3. Click the Utilities folder.
4. Double-click Disk Utility.
5. On the left side of the window are the drives connected to the computer. Select the capacity of the drive respective to the one containing the device you wish to format then click the Erase tab.
Example: If the drive is called "NO NAME", directly above that, you should see the drive capacity of "XXXX". Select this capacity.
6. Verify Volume Format is set to MS-DOS file system or exFAT, then click Erase.NOTE: exFAT can be used on flash drives to transfer files larger than 4GB. exFAT is used on SDXC card (64GB and higher).
NOTE: MAC OS 10.6.2 or higher is required for exFAT file system. Some older operating systems must have a patch installed before they can use the exFAT file system
- How do I format my drive or device using Disk Management?
- NOTE:
For legacy U3 Smart Cruzers - Formatting will not uninstall U3.
For MP3 players - the player has to be in MSC mode before connecting to the PC.
For miniSD/microSD cards - The cards must be used with a compatible reader before it can be read in the computer.
STEP 1 - Connect your flash drive, MP3 player (in MSC mode), memory card or card reader to the PC
STEP 2 - Open the Computer Management Console
1. Open the Computer Management Console
2. Under Storage, click Disk Management on the left pane.
STEP 3 - Format the device / MP3 player
1. Right-click on the drive / device you want to format then select Format.
2. Occasionally, a warning may come out concerning active partition, click Yes.
3. You can leave the formatting options such as the Volume label and File system to default.
4. Click OK to format.
Thank you for submitting your question
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| Capacity | 128GB | 16GB - 64GB | 16GB - 128GB | 16GB - 128GB | 16GB - 256GB |
| Transfer speed (up to) | 260MB/s | 245MB/s | 150MB/s [32GB-128GB]; 130MB/s [16GB] | 130MB/s | 100MB/s |
| Write speed (up to) (7) | 240MB/s, 60X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives | 50MB/s, 12X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives [16GB]; 100MB/s, 25X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives [32GB]; 190MB/s, 45X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives [64GB] | 15X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives [32GB - 128GB] | 10X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives [32GB - 128GB] | 10X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives [32GB - 256GB] |
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| Operating temperature | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) |
| Storage temperature | 50°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C) | 50°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C) | 50°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C) | 50°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C) | 50°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C) |
| Warranty | Lifetime limited | Lifetime limited | 5-year limited | 5-year limited | 5-year limited |
Legal Disclaimers + Warranty
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(1) Up to 240MB/s write speed to drive, up to 60 times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives (4MB/s); up to 260MB/s read speed. USB 3.0 port required. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.
(2) Based on 1.2GB video transfer (MP4) and 3.6GB transfer of photos (avg. file 3.8MB) with USB 3.0 host device. Results may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors.
(3) 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.
(4) Password protection uses 128-bit AES encryption and is supported by Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Mac OS X v10.6+ (Software download required for Mac, see SanDisk website for more details).
(5) Registration required; terms and conditions apply.
(6) 30 year warranty in Germany, Canada and regions not recognizing lifetime warranty.
(7) Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device.





