SanDisk Professional 8TB G-Drive Enterprise-Class External Desktop Hard Drive - 7200RPM Ultrastar HDD Inside USB-C 10Gbps USB 3

The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE enterprise-class hard drive with a USB-C (10Gbps) interface delivers ultra-reliable, high-capacity storage in a premium, stylish design. The 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside features powerful performance with speeds up to 280MB/s read and 280MB/s write (22TB capacity) that is perfect for fast backup and access to your HD videos, photos, music, and other high-value content. The stackable, anodized all-aluminum enclosure offers premium durability and anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, a cheese plate, or other gear for your production needs. The G-DRIVE desktop hard drive also offers LED light brightness customization with three modes to choose from, comes ready for Mac outside the box, and is easily reformatted for Windows. Note: 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment. 1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.

Highlights: USB-C (10Gbps) drive for fast backup with up to 260MB/s read and 260MB/s write (1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.) High-capacity, enterprise-class Ultrastar 7200RPM drive inside Mac Ready, Apple Time Machine compatible; easily reformatted for Windows Stackable, anodized aluminum enclosure offers premium durability Three modes of brightness to adjust the LED lights

Key details: Hard Drive: 8 TB Mechanical Hard Disk | Customer Reviews: 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (1,209) 3.7 out of 5 stars

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Customer feedback: 3.7/5 average rating.

Customers say: Customers find the external hard drive to be well-built and of good quality.

Review snippets: I have two of these and only on ordering the second did I notice that there were a lot of reviews mentioning random "disconnects". Most seem to be using Macs, but at least one complained that it would "vanish" from / I was very happy with this drive for 5 months--right up until yesterday when it failed. I have the 6TB version formatted APFS and I've been using it as a Time Machine backup drive on my Mac. While performing an

From the manufacturer High-capacity and fast backups Back up and access more of your HD photos, videos, and other high-value content. With high-speed data transfers up to 280MB/s read and 280MB/s write(1) (26TB capacity) using the USB-C (10Gbps) port, you’ll be able to focus on what’s important. 7200RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drive inside For your demanding workloads and high-value content, you can rely on the power and enhanced reliability of the 7200RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drive inside. Premium, industrial enclosure With a stackable, anodized aluminum enclosure, the G-DRIVE desktop hard drive pairs beautifully with your high-end computer and gives you durable strength you can feel. Mac ready, Apple Time Machine compatible Ready to go for Mac computers and Apple Time Machine backup right out of the box. Easily reformat for Windows. G-DRIVE Add to Cart G-DRIVE PRO Buying Options G-RAID 2 Add to Cart G-RAID SHUTTLE 4 Add to Cart G-DRIVE PRO STUDIO SSD Add to Cart Customer Reviews 3.7 out of 5 stars 1,209 3.7 out of 5 stars 1,209 3.6 out of 5 stars 219 3.8 out of 5 stars 27 4.4 out of 5 stars 294 Price $549.96 $ 549 . 96 — $1,800.00 $ 1,800 . 00 $2,610.60 $ 2,610 . 60 $1,399.99 $ 1,399 . 99 Read/Write Speeds(2) Up to 280MB/s, 280MB/s Up to 260MB/s, 260MB/s Up to 500MB/s, 500MB/s Up to 1000MB/s, 1100MB/s Up to 2600MB/s, 1900MB/s Interface USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Thunderbolt 3, USB-C Thunderbolt 3, USB-C Thunderbolt 3, USB-C Thunderbolt 3 Capacity(3) Up to 26TB Up to 20TB Up to 40TB