Hello guys,
Looking for some advice need a external ssd and think best to go with samsung t7 are these any good?
Also as using with timeshift etc what format and how best to do this?
Thanks
khan
Z12 Ultra and samsung T7 ssd
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June 30, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Hello,
Yes, they are good. Use Ntfs.
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Sure, each ssd, even the cheapest is for such box fast and good enough.
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Hello,
Yes, they are good. Use Ntfs.
As previously mentioned that NTFS formatted by Rufus was the way to go. I was unable to get my Sandisk Portable SSD to work with Time shift when I formatted with NTFS. I then tried formatting SSD with Fat32 and it works on my Z12 for storage for Backups and Time shift. Just wanted to mention that in case others can't get their storage to work with Time shift
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As previously mentioned that NTFS formatted by Rufus was the way to go. I was unable to get my Sandisk Portable SSD to work with Time shift when I formatted with NTFS. I then tried formatting SSD with Fat32 and it works on my Z12 for storage for Backups and Time shift. Just wanted to mention that in case others can't get their storage to work with Time shift
Thanks for that will help me and others for sure!
I take it formatting is done via windows pc
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Sure, each ssd, even the cheapest is for such box fast and good enough.
Thank you for your assistance
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Thanks for that will help me and others for sure!
I take it formatting is done via windows pc
Yes, Windows PC (laptop) using Rufus Formating software using the parameters set out by Formuler (except Fat32 instead of NTFS). I only use this SSD for Timeshift and Backups. On the Z12 I have Recordings set to store on the internal storage. All works well now.
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Fat32 goes to max filesize 4 gigabyte.
Use ntfs with rufus. Is advice.
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Fat32 goes to max filesize 4 gigabyte.
Use ntfs with rufus. Is advice.
Lucky, NTFS is recommended by Formuler. My SSD would not work for Timeshift when NTFS was used to format it. I advised I used FAT32 and it worked for Timeshift. If you read my post I said I only use the SSD for Timeshift and backup. Internal storage is used for Recording that may require a larger file size. I would suggest anyone try NTFS 1st and if it works for Timeshift, great. If it does not I just advised what I did (FAT32) and what worked for me.
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Lucky, NTFS is recommended by Formuler. My SSD would not work for Timeshift when NTFS was used to format it. I advised I used FAT32 and it worked for Timeshift. If you read my post I said I only use the SSD for Timeshift and backup. Internal storage is used for Recording that may require a larger file size. I would suggest anyone try NTFS 1st and if it works for Timeshift, great. If it does not I just advised what I did (FAT32) and what worked for me.
Yes i readed your post. If it works out for you, great.
Exfat should also work my friend. Maby better as fat32😃
Goodday my friend
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Can anyone provide me the exact settings etc i need for refus please , this is more confusing than i thought it would be as need to enter a whole load of information etc into the programme i have the refus portable version downloaded from main site.
Select above your usb.
Select "Non bootable" in Rufus, or right-click the drive in File Explorer, choose Format, select your desired file system (e.g., NTFS or fat32, and click Start
Goodluck my friend
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Thank you guys for your assistance tested 5 mins of instant recording and time shift also works. Will look to do full programmers also.
I had this on ntfs on Samsung t7 portable ssd.
Before formatting turned off password by logging into the software before you get this option you must update the software the ssd comes with. This will allow to remove pasword before the format step!!
Well done my friend. Good job!
