Removable Storage For GNU/Linux

If you are looking for high quality Blu-ray discs that are compatible with your Blu-ray writer look no further. After substantial testing we've selected some of he best discs on the market with low failure rates (assuming appropriate burn settings) for inclusion in our catalog.

• 25 high-grade, non-rewritable BD-R discs, OEM certified, with a one hundred year archival life


• Verbatim Blu-ray discs are treated with Hard Coat to prevent scratches, resist fingerprints and reduce dust build-up


• Double-layer discs offer up to 50GB of storage space to back-up your HD video, music and photos with superb resolution and amazing sound quality


• Compatible with the latest Blu-ray hardware : USB 3.0 Ultra Slim Blu-ray / DVD Writer For GNU / Linux (TPE-BLUDVUSB), 9.5mm Ultra Slim SATA Blu-ray / DVD Writer For GNU / Linux (TPE-BLUDVSATA95), and 5.25-inch Ultra-Fast 16X SATA Blu-ray Writer For GNU/Linux (TPE-BLUDVSATA)

Note: This item is only available for shipping within the United States.

If you are looking for high quality Blu-ray discs that are compatible with your Blu-ray writer look no further. After substantial testing we've selected some of he best discs on the market with low failure rates (assuming appropriate burn settings) for inclusion in our catalog.

• 50 high-grade non-rewritable BD-R discs with a one hundred year archival life and OEM drive certified


• Verbatim Blu-ray discs are treated with a super hard coat to prevent scratches, resist fingerprints and reduce dust build-up


• Single-layer Blu-ray discs offer up to 25GB of storage space to back-up your video, music, photos and can work on any writers up to 6X


• Compatible with the latest Blu-ray hardware including our GNU/Linux friendly drives: Ultra Slim USB Blu-Ray / DVD Writer, 9.5mm Ultra Slim SATA Blu-ray / DVD Writer, and 5.25-inch Ultra-Fast 16X SATA Blu-ray Writer

Note: This item is only available for shipping within the United States.

Are you looking for an easy solution to copy over data from an old computers SATA M.2 drive? Or maybe you'd like to repurpose a newer NVME drive and utilize it as a fast external drive?

In either case our USB M.2 enclosure should work perfectly out of the box on any recent GNU/Linux system as well as across systems and distributions!

Need help achieving maximum OS compatibility? Checkout our guide on formatting your drive for a variety of use cases: Including EXT4, FAT32, and NTFS.

If you've never formatted a flash drive before and want to learn how check out this great little tutorial.

Note: This includes a USB Type-C cable only. Your system must have a USB-C port for this adapter to work.

• Supports both SATA & NVME M.2 cards (both M-key and B-key)


• Supports UASP transport protocol for faster performance


• Supports USB 2.0 for backward compatibility (at slower speeds)


• M-key interface: Supports the more modern NVME protocol


• Backward compatible: B-key interface supports NGFF (SATA III) protocol


• Supports TRIM directives: Works with active garbage collection to clean up drive


• No dependencies on NDISWrapper, binary blobs, or proprietary drivers-firmware


• Supports all Linux and Linux-Libre (free) distributions with USB mass storage support


• Great documentation & easy to follow video demonstrations: Haven't formatted a disk before? Want to learn how? Check out our video demonstration on managing removable disks with GNOME disks (ships with many popular desktop distributions). Learn to format, properly utilize, dismount, backup, and repair damaged disks.


• Format a drive with ext4 and acl configured properly and use the enclosure/drive for easily performing offline backups of your data: Need a tutorial check the demonstration on how to securely perform a backup up & restore of your entire home folder using Déjà Dup even between different distributions and releases (included with many popular distributions)

Note: This item is only available for shipping within the United States or when purchased with a computer.

Looking for a high end super fast USB drive that works out of the box on GNU/Linux and across systems (no more permission issues)? Look no further than our Penguin Mini NVME USB 3.1 SSD Drive. Now with support for multiple file systems, out of the box support on GNU/Linux (cross-system), and maximum OS compatibility: select from EXT4, FAT32, or NTFS.

Containing a high quality NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 NVME SSD drive inside (the same as you would find in a modern computer) you won't be disappointed. Enclosed is a standard 2280 M.2 NVME drive like that utilized in our desktop and laptop products. We offer sizes up to 4TB and with premium NVME drives from major manufacturers these drives are significantly faster than most on the market. It's faster than a USB flash drive, traditional USB-style external hard drive, or traditional SATA-style SSD.

Users can expect to see speeds that are as much as 15x faster than a high quality USB flash drive (and 100 times faster than some cheaper drives) and 2.5x times faster than a traditional USB SATA based SSD drive. Not sure what to get? See an up close comparison and benchmarks of various USB storage options in our catalog.

If you've never formatted a USB drive before and want to learn how check out this great little tutorial.

Note: This includes a USB Type-C cable only. Don't have a USB-C port? Check out our other USB 3.1 NVME Drive.

• 250GB-2TB drives: Up to 2,400 MB/s & 1,900 MB/s write speeds (USB 3.1 Gen 2 limits this to ~1,250 MB/s)


• 4tb supports up to 3,500 MB/s read & 3,000 MB/s write (USB 3.1 Gen 2 limits this to ~1,250 MB/s)


• USB Standards Complaint: Supports up to USB 3.1 Type-C ports


• No dependencies on proprietary drivers, NDISWrapper, or other OS-loaded binary blobs


• Supports all Linux and Linux-Libre (free) distributions with USB mass storage support


• Great documentation & easy to follow video demonstrations: Haven't formatted a disk before? Want to learn how? Check out our video demonstration on managing removable disks with GNOME disks (ships with many popular desktop distributions). Learn to format, properly utilize, dismount, backup, and repair damaged disks.


• When you select our ext4 w/ acl configuration under the file system option below our drives work great for performing offline backups of your data: Check out this video tutorial on how to securely perform a backup up & restore of your entire home folder using Déjà Dup even between different distributions and releases (included with many popular distributions)

Note: This item is only available for shipping within the United States or when purchased with a computer.

Careful what you buy- Not all Blu-ray drives are the same! Many can't burn Blu-ray discs and others that can have sketchy support for playing Blu-ray media, but not our Ultra-Fast 16X Blu-ray / DVD Writer. This Blu-ray Writer can both play Blu-ray media and features support for burning Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and CDs.

If you are looking for a solid optical drive look no further as this drive is one of the best. The drive works great for anyone looking to add an inexpensive easy-to-use backup solution to their computer or for playing Blu-ray media via third party firmwares and software.

For those interested in Blu-ray for entertainment our Blu-ray writer also supports flashing of third party firmwares. This can enable playback and ripping of most Blu-ray media on the market today. The flashing of third party firmware is both possible and easier than ever thanks to the drive shipping with unencrypted stock firmware.

Looking for a low cost backup solution? With Blu-ray write speeds of up to 16x and discs capable of storing 100GB it's hard to go wrong. Discs are available in 25GB, 50GB, and 100GB capacities. The drive is also compatible with many popular burning applications for GNU / Linux such as K3B and media / video players such as VLC.

• 5.25" drive designed for a traditional desktop system and offers faster speeds than other drives on the market


• Burn Discs Fast: Supports burning Blu-ray discs at up to 16x, DVD±R discs at up to 16x, & CD-Rs at up to 48x


• Firmware Flashable: With third party firmware our drives can play most Blu-ray discs including 4k UltraHD


• Plug & Record: Up to 100GB of files, photos, & documents can be recorded onto a BD-XL disc


• With Third Party Firmware & Appropriate GNU/Linux Software: Play & Even Rip 4K Ultra HD Video


• Best Supported Blu-ray Drive For GNU/Linux & Free Software: In-house & third party documentation


• Includes drive, but requires SATA cable sold separately (see optional SATA cable below)

Fast shipping: Most customers will receive this item within 1-5 business days when selecting our "Standard Shipping" option or our USPS shipping option if within the US. Most others in populated regions will generally get it within 6-10 business days.
Category	Specification
Face-plate Color	Black
Read Speed (max)	BD-ROM : 12X BD-R(SL, M-DISC) : 12X BD-RE : 10X DVD-ROM : 16X DVD+R : 16X DVD-R : 16X DVD+R(SL, M-DISC) : 12X DVD+RW : 12X DVD-RW : 12X DVD+R(DL) : 12X DVD-R(DL) : 12X DVD-RAM : 5X CD-ROM : 48X CD-R : 48X
Write Speed (max)	BD-R : 16X BD-R(SL, M-DISC) : 4X BD-R(DL) : 12X BD-R(TL) : 8X BD-R(QL) : 6X BD-RE : 2X DVD+R : 16X DVD-R : 16X DVD+R(SL, M-DISC) : 4X DVD+RW : 8X DVD-RW : 6X DVD+R(DL) : 8X DVD-R(DL) : 8X DVD-RAM : 5X CD-R : 48X CD-RW : 24X
Interface	SATA
M-DISC	Yes, designed for archival-quality storage for up to 1,000 years
O/S Compatibility	Linux MS Windows® 11 MS Windows® 10 MS Windows® 8 / 8.1 (Note: ThinkPenguin, Inc does not offer end-user support for MS Windows)
System Requirements	CPU: Intel® Pentium® D 945(3.4 GHz) or higher RAM: 1 GB or more is recommended HDD: 10 GB or more HDCP compatible screen for some high definition digital content
Power Requirement (internal drive)	DC+5V ±2.5%, DC+12V ±3%
Bundled Software	NA (see documenation for info on apps and burning tips)
Dimensions	170 x 146 x 41 mm (L/W/H)
Drive Weight	650 ± 50 g
Includes	Drive (request SATA & power cables in comment section at check out if you need them)
Have questions? E-mail support or call us at: 1-888-39-THINK (84465)

The drive is supported across all recent distributions and releases. If you have any questions feel free to contact sales.

Please note: We only provide direct support for select functionality and documenation as is posted to our web site. We do not support third party documention nor functionality pertaining to: Third party firmwares, flashing of third party firmwares, ripping of audio/video discs, or playback of commercially produced video discs.

Don't go with any card reader, but a high quality high speed aluminum USB reader that supports micro SD card formats. This discrete portable Micro SD card reader supports Micro SD and Micro SDHC.

• Memory card reader supports Micro SD/Micro SDHC


• Works with every flavor of GNU/Linux: No proprietary components


• Support for all popular and libre (free) distributions


• Size: 1.12 x .73 x .33 inches (28.6 x 18.7 x 8.4 mm)

The microSDXC PNY PRO Elite Class 10 U3 V30 SD Flash Memory Cards offer extreme performance for photography and videography professionals. Featuring Class 10, U3 technology and read speeds of up to 100MB/s and write speeds of up to 90MB/s, users can easily shoot, store, and share high resolution digital content. The PRO Elite microSDXC Flash Memory Cards are ideal for capturing stunning 4K Ultra HD video and burst mode HD photography on point & shoot cameras, DSLR cameras, and standard & advanced HD-enabled video cameras. The V30 Video Speed ensures users can capture uninterrupted 4K Ultra HD video at 4096x3072 format on the latest 4K Ultra-HD devices. The PRO Elite Class 10 U3 V30 SD Flash Memory Cards feature top notch speeds, making them the ideal card to capture digital memories that will last a lifetime.​

• Class 10, U3 rating delivers speed and performance for HD photography & 4K Ultra HD


• V30 video speed rating to capture uninterrupted 4K Ultra HD video at 4096x3072


• Great compatibility: Point & shoot, DSLR, and advanced HD-enabled video cameras


• Reliable & Durable: Magnet Proof, Shock Proof, Temperature Proof, Waterproof​


• Fast flash memory: Read speeds up to 100MB/s and write speeds up to 90MB/s​


• Included: microSDXC and free microSDXC to SDXC adapter for use in SDXC devices

The PNY PRO Elite Class 10 U3 V30 SD Flash Memory Cards offer extreme performance for photography and videography professionals. Featuring Class 10, U3 technology and read speeds of up to 100MB/s and write speeds of up to 90MB/s, users can easily shoot, store, and share high resolution digital content. The PRO Elite SD Flash Memory Cards are ideal for capturing stunning 4K Ultra HD videography and burst mode HD photography on point & shoot cameras, DSLR cameras, and standard & advanced HD-enabled video cameras. The V30 Video Speed ensures users can capture uninterrupted 4K Ultra HD video at 4096x3072 format on the latest 4K Ultra-HD devices. The PRO Elite Class 10 U3 V30 SD Flash Memory Cards feature top notch speeds, making them the ideal card to capture digital memories that will last a lifetime.​

• Read speeds up to 100MB/s & write speeds up to 90MB/s​


• Class 10, U3 rating delivers speed and performance for burst mode HD photography and 4K Ultra HD video


• V30 video speed rating to capture uninterrupted 4K Ultra HD video at 4096x3072 format​


• Compatible with point & shoot cameras, DSLR cameras, standard & advanced HD-enabled video cameras, and more


• Reliable & Durable: Magnet Proof, Shock Proof, Temperature Proof, Waterproof​

Looking for a high end super fast USB drive that works out of the box on GNU/Linux and across systems (no more permission issues)? Look no further than our Penguin Mini NVME USB 3.1 SSD Drive. Now with support for multiple file systems, out of the box support on GNU/Linux (cross-system), and maximum OS compatibility: select from EXT4, FAT32, or NTFS.

Containing a high quality NVMe PCIe M.2 2242 NVME SSD drive inside (the same as you would find in a modern computer) you won't be disappointed. Smaller than a traditional USB hard drive and a standard 2280 M.2 SSD drive and significantly faster than either a USB flash drive, traditional USB-style external hard drive, or traditional USB connected SATA-style SSD drives.

Users can expect to see speeds that are as much as 15x faster than a high quality USB flash drive (and 100 times faster than some cheaper drives) and 2.5x times faster than a traditional USB SATA based SSD drive. Still not sure which drive to get? See an up close comparison and real-world benchmarks of the different USB storage options in our catalog.

If you've never formatted a USB drive before and want to learn how check out this great little tutorial.

• Sequential read speeds of up to 1700-2500 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 1550-2100 MB/s. (1700 MB/s, for 512GB, 2500 MB/s, for 1 & 2TB models, but note that there is some amount of overhead and USB 3.1 Gen 2 maxes out at 1,250 MB/s)


• USB Standards Complaint: Works with USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports (2.0 @ reduced speeds)


• No dependencies on proprietary drivers, NDISWrapper, or other OS-loaded binary blobs


• Supports all Linux and Linux-Libre (free) distributions with USB mass storage support


• Great documentation & easy to follow video demonstrations: Haven't formatted a disk before? Want to learn how? Check out our video demonstration on managing removable disks with GNOME disks (ships with many popular desktop distributions). Learn to format, properly utilize, dismount, backup, and repair damaged disks.


• When you select our ext4 w/ acl configuration under the file system option below our drives work great for performing offline backups of your data: Check out this video tutorial on how to securely perform a backup up & restore of your entire home folder using Déjà Dup even between different distributions and releases (included with many popular distributions)

Note: This item is only available for shipping within the United States or when purchased with a computer.

The The Penguin NAS 2 Bay Mini Server For GNU / Linux packs a lot of power in a small package. It's fast, upgradeable (CPU/RAM), and based on the 10th generation Intel processor technology (LGA1200). Unlike many NAS devices on the market this one has proper support for free software operating systems (as do all our other products in the catalog) ensuring that it'll work today, tomorrow, and far into the future. This Network Area Storage device works great for the home office and small business user.

• Expandable: Two hot swap 3.5" bays with support for up to 32TB of storage


• Included: Fast 250GB NVME boot drive


• Expandable: Up to 64GB of DDR4 ram


• Support for most popular and libre (free) Linux distributions


• Not dependent on proprietary drivers or other OS-loaded binary blobs/firmwares


• Want an up close and personal shot of the NAS? Check out the demo!


• Unsure how to use a NAS? Check out the manual


• Looking for documentation on setting up network file sharing on GNU/Linux? Check out our tutorial

International Order? We stock US/Canadian, [censored] ("UK" style plug type G), [censored] ("Europlug"), Japan, New Zealand, and Australian AC adapters/plugs. For other countries please inquire. Shipping to most international destinations takes 3-5 business days. Taxes/duties not included. If the configuration you want is not an option below please contact support with your regional requirements. All laptops, desktops, and servers are assembled at our US facility. This means taxes are not included in the prices shown. The taxes depend on the final destination of the goods rather than where the order was assembled. Orders going outside the US will therefore have any local taxes collected on delivery. To get an idea about the local tax rate in your country check out this wikipedia article. Category Specification North Bridge Chipset Intel H410 Graphics G5920: Intel® UHD Graphics 610 i3-10100: Intel® UHD Graphics 630 i5-10600: Intel® UHD Graphics 630 i7-10700: Intel® UHD Graphics 630 i9-10900: Intel® UHD Graphics 630 Memory 2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dimensions 8.68" x 10" x 6.10" (inches) 220.4(W) x 242.5(D) x 154.2mm(H) Graphics Ports 1 x HDMI 1.4b 1 x D-Sub (ie VGA) Power Built-in 300 Watt Flex ATX Power Supply Peripheral interfaces & Specs Rear USB Port ( Total 4 ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) port(s)(2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A) Front USB Port ( Total 1 ) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) port(s) Realtek® ALC887 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio - Supports : Jack-detection, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback Realtek® RTL8111H, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), support LANGuard 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) (note: case has only 2 x 3.5" bays) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode) 1 x HDMI 1.4b 1 x D-Sub 1 x Intel® Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Processors (Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU) 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 3 x Audio jack(s) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 1 x WOL by PME, PXE Default distribution Most recent version of Open Media Vault Audio Realtek ALC233 Compatible with GNU/Linux, Windows® 10 64-bit (OS not included, no technical support included), FreeBSD 12+, TrueNAS 12+, OpenBSD 7.1+ Have questions? E-mail support or call us at: 1-888-39-THINK (84465) Out Of Warranty & Other Support Services Available Price For Mail-In Service Add (Per Computer) $39 USB Peripherals Setup/Tutorial (Printers, Portable Audio Players, etc.) $39 Operating System Installs $65 Software Installations $39 Networked Peripherals Setup/Tutorial (Printers, etc.) $39 Data Transfers of up to 4TB $59 Data Transfers of up to 8TB $99 Diagnostics (this is only if no repairs are made) $65 Upgrades/Repair (per half hour; if no others apply) $65 Phone Support (per half-hour / non-warranty) $65 OS Media $39 Discounted blocks of phone support are available for purchase. It's US $230 for 5 half hour blocks and US $400 for 10.

Partial List Of Supported Releases:

Parabola GNU/Linux-libre 2020.09+
Trisquel 9, 10, 11
Open Media Vault 6, 7
Debian 11, 12
Ubuntu 18.04.5, 19.10, 20.04, 20.10, 21.04, 21.10, 22.04, 22.10, 23.04, 23.10, 24.04, 24.10
Fedora 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41
Linux Mint 20, 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 21, 21.1, 21.2, 21.2 Edge, 21.3, 21.3 Edge, 22
Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 5, 6
Kubuntu 19.10, 20.04, 20.10, 21.04, 21.10, 22.04, 22.10, 23.04, 23.10, 24.04, 24.10
Lubuntu 19.10, 20.04, 20.10, 21.04, 21.10, 22.04, 22.10, 23.04, 23.10, 24.04, 24.10
openSUSE Leap 15.5+
openSUSE Tumbleweed
AlmaLinux 9 Series 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4
Rocky Linux 9 Series 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9 Series 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 Series 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 8.10
CentOS Stream 8, 9
CentOS 8 Series 8.2, 8.3, (discontinued)
Arch 2019.10.1, 2019.11.1, 2019.12.1, 2020.01.1, 2020.02.1, 2020.03.1, 2020.04.1, 2020.05.1, 2020.06.1, 2020.07.1, 2020.08.1, 2020.09.1, 2020.10.1, 2020.11.1, 2020.12.1, 2021.01.1, 2021.02.1, 2021.03.1, 2021.04.1, 2021.05.1, 2021.06.1, 2021.07.1, 2021.08.1, 2021.09.1, 2021.10.1, 2021.11.1, 2021.12.1, 2022.01.1, 2022.02.1, 2022.03.1, 2022.04.1, 2022.05.1, 2022.06.1, 2022.07.1, 2022.08.1, 2022.09.1, 2022.10.1, 2022.11.1, 2022.12.1, 2023.01.1, 2023.02.1, 2023.03.1, 2023.04.1, 2023.05.1, 2023.06.1, 2023.07.1, 2023.08.1, 2023.09.1, 2023.10.1, 2023.11.1, 2023.12.1, 2024.01.1, 2024.02.1, 2024.03.1, 2024.04.1, 2024.05.1, 2024.06.1, 2024.07.1, 2024.08.1, 2024.09.1, 2024.10.1, 2024.11.1
Manjaro 19.0, 20.0, 20.1, 20.2, 20.2.1, 21.0, 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 21.0.4, 21.0.5, 21.0.6, 21.0.7, 21.1.0, 21.1.1, 21.1.2, 21.1.3, 21.1.4, 21.1.5, 21.1.6, 21.2.0, 21.2.1, 21.2.2, 21.2.3, 21.2.4, 21.2.5, 21.2.6, 21.3.1, 21.3.2, 21.3.3, 21.3.4, 21.3.5, 21.3.6, 21.3.7, 22.0, 22.0.1, 22.0.2, 22.0.3, 22.0.4, 22.0.5, 22.1.0, 22.1.1, 22.1.2, 22.1.3, 23.0, 23.0.1, 23.0.2, 23.0.3, 23.0.4, 23.1.0, 23.1.1, 23.1.2, 23.1.3, 23.1.4, 24.0, 24.0.1, 24.0.2, 24.0.3, 24.0.4, 24.0.5, 24.0.6, 24.0.7, 24.0.8, 24.1.0, 24.1.1

Most recently released distributions are compatible out of the box or with kernel upgrades. Contact us for details about support for your preferred distribution.