Lexar’s new modular card reader and knowledge storage system is a professional’s dream

Lexar has introduced a brand new modular file switch system: Skilled Workflow. The guts of the brand new vary is the Lexar Skilled Workflow Dock. With six bays that may home a wide range of completely different card readers or moveable SSD modules, it connects to your laptop by way of a super-fast Thunderbolt 4 connectivity for switch speeds of as much as 40Gbps.

The premium aluminium development permits improved warmth dissipation, plus there’s an built-in fan for extra cooling. Along with its module bays, the dock additionally presents additional USB-A and Sort-C ports to broaden your laptop’s I/O, and it helps simultaneous knowledge switch from a number of modules, accelerating your workflow.

The Skilled Workflow Dock is being launched at the side of a number of appropriate modules. A complete of 4 completely different card reader modules can be accessible: two USB 3.2 Gen 2 readers (an SD + microSD reader, or a reader with twin full-size SD slots. Each readers assist UHS-II SD playing cards), and two USB4 CFexpress readers (one Sort A, one Sort B. Each assist the quickest CFexpress 4.0 playing cards).

The 2 SD readers allow simultaneous switch from each card slots, at switch speeds of as much as 312MB/s, whereas the CFexpress readers’ USB4 connection permits speeds of as much as 40Gbps – theoretically quick sufficient to max out even the quickest CFexpress 4.0 Sort A and B playing cards.

All 4 card readers have an aluminium development that compliments the Workflow Dock, or they can be utilized independently of the dock once you’re on location, by way of their devoted USB-C connection (a USB-C to Sort A adapter is included with the SD readers).

Along with the cardboard reader modules is a conveyable SSD module. Obtainable in 2TB and 4TB capacities, it boasts learn and write speeds of as much as 2000MB/s, together with a tricky aluminium exterior that is IP68-rated to guard towards water and dirt ingress, in addition to drops from as much as three meters.