Parallels on external hard disk?

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by StefanoZ5, Oct 9, 2023.

  1. StefanoZ5

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    Hello I am using Parallels on a Mac Mini M2. Since it has only 256Gb I would like to know if it is possible to install Parallels on an external hard disk.

    Thank you!
     
    StefanoZ5, Oct 9, 2023
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  2. MatthewR20

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    The parallels app itself is always installed on the boot drive but parallels VMs can be moved to external storage.
    You should use a high speed SSD for external storage (ideally thunderbolt). An HDD might work but it will be very slow.
    https://kb.parallels.com/en/122874
     
    MatthewR20, Oct 9, 2023
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    Thank you for your reply! What is the speed od the SSD you would recommend?
     
    StefanoZ5, Oct 10, 2023
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  4. MatthewR20

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    I have a Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 2TB in an OWC Envoy Express and it works really well.
     
    MatthewR20, Oct 10, 2023
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