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G-Technology 8TB G-RAID with Thunderbolt 3, USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2), and HDMI, Removable Dual Drive Storage System, Silver - 0G05748-1
Digital Storage Capacity | 8 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | Thunderbolt |
Connectivity Technology | USB, Thunderbolt 3 |
Brand | G-Technology |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
Color | Silver |
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Tech Support | 3.0 | — | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.8 |
Value for money | 2.7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | — | 3.7 |
Storage Capacity | — | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Durability | 4.0 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Portability | — | 4.9 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 4.5 | — |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | GO SMART | Amazon.com | HardDrivesForSale |
storage capacity | 8 TB | 2 TB | 2 TB | 7.68 TB | 8000 GB | 8000 GB |
hardware interface | usb, thunderbolt, usb3.0 | solid state drive | usb | thunderbolt, lightning, solid state drive | usb3.0 | usb |
compatible devices | Desktop | iPhone 15, Desktop PC, Laptop, Gaming Console | iPhone 15, Desktop PC, Gaming Console, Tablet, Android Devices | Laptop, Desktop | Desktop PC, MAC, PC, Mac | Gaming Console |
form factor | Desktop | Portable | Portable | — | 3.5-inch | Portable |
write speed | — | 1950 | 1000 megabits per second | 1900 | — | 540 megabits per second |
read speed | — | 2000 megabytes per second | 1.05 gigabytes per second | 2600 megabytes per second | 120 megabytes per second | 540 megabytes per second |
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Brand | G-Technology |
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Series | G-RAID |
Item model number | 0G05748 |
Hardware Platform | PC; Mac |
Item Weight | 6.58 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 9.88 x 5.12 x 3.58 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.88 x 5.12 x 3.58 inches |
Color | Silver |
Flash Memory Size | 8 |
Hard Drive Interface | Thunderbolt |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Manufacturer | G-Technology |
ASIN | B071HKLP7K |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 7, 2017 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #637 in External Solid State Drives |
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Dual-Drive Storage
The G-RAID with Thunderbolt 3 is an ultra-fast, high-performance, dual 7200RPM Enterprise-class hard drive storage system featuring Thunderbolt 3, USB-C (supports USB 3.1 Gen 2) and HDMI connectivity for ultimate flexibility.
*As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment and RAID/JBOD configuration.
- Up to 36TB of storage for your HD photos and 4K videos
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and a single USB-C port with support for USB 3.1 Gen 2
- Daisy chaining for up to 5 additional devices
- Dual removable, Enterprise-class 7200RPM hard drives
- Hardware RAID 0 (performance), RAID 1 (mirroring), or JBOD
- HDMI port supports HDR and 4K video pass through
Daisy-chaining for up to 5 additional devices
With dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, you can conveniently daisy chain up to 5 additional devices to stay connected to multiple drives, 4K displays, and more, through a single connection to your computer.
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Dual, reliable Enterprise-class 7200RPM hard drivesFor all your heavy workloads and mission-critical data, you can depend on the power and lasting reliability of dual, removable Enterprise-class 7200RPM hard drives. |
High-speed data transfersQuickly move all your HD photos and 4K footage to spend less time waiting and more time creating with high-speed data transfers using the Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C ports. |
Solid, all-aluminum enclosureWith the solid and stylish all-aluminum enclosure, G-RAID with Thunderbolt 3 not only performs at high levels, it looks good doing it too. |
Built-in hardware RAID
For maximum performance, G-RAID with Thunderbolt 3 comes ready to go in RAID 0 and can be configured to RAID 1 (mirroring) or JBOD for ultimate flexibility.
Product Description
The G-RAID with Thunderbolt 3 is a high-performance, dual Enterprise-class 7200RPM hard drive storage system featuring Thunderbolt 3, USB-C (supports USB 3.1 Gen 2) and HDMI connectivity to quickly access, browse, edit and backup your digital library. For ultimate flexibility, choose between hardware RAID 0 (default), 1 or JBOD. With removable drives, this ultra-fast, high-capacity storage solution is designed for the most demanding creative projects, easily supporting multi-stream HD, 2K, 4K and HDR video workflows.
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Customers like the speed of the computer drive or storage. They mention it's really fast with decent transfer rates. They also appreciate the appearance. That said, some complain about the noise level. Opinions are mixed on quality, ease of use, and performance.
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Customers are satisfied with the speed of the computer drive. They mention that it is really fast, has decent transfer rates, and has no latency or issues editing HD videos. Some say that it's pretty quiet and quick with lighting or USB 3.
"...They are both fast and suitable for heavy video files...." Read more
"...About 4 years ago, I started doing video and found that the G-RAID was blazing fast, which was perfect for editing RED Digital Camera footage...." Read more
"...I use it on my Macbook Pro via USB-C connection. No latency or issues editing HD videos...." Read more
"...Reasonable speed; I moved about 1T from an external TB3 SSD to this in about an hour (~230MB/s; your mileage may vary)." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the computer drive. They mention that it's aesthetically appealing and stays cool.
"...Trustworthy and they get the job done. The industrial-looking brushed aluminum container look classy, elegant and timeless...." Read more
"...Build quality is very nice- Stays cool- Daisy chaining!Cons:- Very noisy. It's always whirring and clicking away...." Read more
"...It is well made and super fast. It also looks great. The lighted G on the front is pretty bright, though I find it serves as a usable night-light :-)" Read more
"G-Tech does it again. A really great looking drive, great value for the amount of drive space that came with it (16TB) and it works perfectly with..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the hard drive. They mention that it has great value for the amount of drive space and is reliable.
"...I use it with Premiere, Final Cut, and Avid. Worth every penny.NOTE: I would not use this as a backup drive, though...." Read more
"G-Tech does it again. A really great looking drive, great value for the amount of drive space that came with it (16TB) and it works perfectly with..." Read more
"Reliable 12TB for reasonable price..." Read more
"Worth the money..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the computer drive. Some mention it has a much better build quality than other RAID enclosures, is very reliable, and holds up well. However, others say that the drive failed within 3 years and won't be buying any G-Tech drives again.
"I have used G-Tech drives for close to 15 years. They are built solid for a desktop use and I usually don't travel with them because of how heavy..." Read more
"...That's why I trust G-Technology. Dependable. Trustworthy and they get the job done...." Read more
"...on I kept losing the connection to the G-Raid drive and it corrupted my Lightroom catalog.I have setup the drive in Raid 1...." Read more
"...and go through a TON of footage. This drive seems to hold up well. I use it with Premiere, Final Cut, and Avid. Worth every penny...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the computer drive. Some mention it's easy to configure, simple to use, and easy to reconfigure to Raid 1 from the shipped Raid 0, while others say that the guide/manual is super basic, looks like a guide from IKEA, and there are no instructions with this drive. It requires a fair degree of technical proficiency to get it to work.
"...Plug in the cables. Turn on power. Copy files onto device. Simple. Simple. Simple. 2) They don't fail...." Read more
"Be careful if you are a Windows user. Setup can be a little confusing and the directions on the G-Technology website are almost non-existent or you..." Read more
"...I like that G-Tech is MAC-first. Easy to reconfigure to Raid 1 from the shipped Raid 0...." Read more
"...Lastly, guide/manual is super basic, looks like a guide from IKEA." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the computer drive. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it never worked. The website where you create the warranty return ticked does not work, and it completely shut down on them.
"...at first, it stopped being recognized by my computer. it took me about 6 weeks to go back and forth with customer support...." Read more
"...It's been an incredible workhorse. I use it on my Macbook Pro via USB-C connection. No latency or issues editing HD videos...." Read more
"...Daisy chaining!Cons:- Very noisy. It's always whirring and clicking away...." Read more
"...It hardly created any noise for the first couple of months. It works fine, but the noise it is starting to generate is making me crazy and makes me..." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the noise produced by the computer drive. They mention that it's very noisy, and not constant or predictable when audible.
"...This 28TB tends to be loud but that's because the fans are usually always running unless it's in standby mode...." Read more
"...so I turn it off when not using it, but when using it it's so freaking loud and frustrating! contacting support, I got a reply every few days...." Read more
"...It hardly created any noise for the first couple of months...." Read more
"...The drives are little noisy, but it isn't bad. Though I'm not a good judge of noise for I fall asleep to the TV on all the time...." Read more
Customers find the computer drive complex and annoying. They say it's frustrating, irritating, and distracting.
"...off when not using it, but when using it it's so freaking loud and frustrating! contacting support, I got a reply every few days...." Read more
"...Now and again the noises are a little obnoxious, and pretty distracting...." Read more
"...I have to turn it off when it is not needed because it is so irritating." Read more
"The drive is fast but is so noisy and rackety I get a headache running it...." Read more
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The tech support has always been very responsive, friendly and knowledgeable when I needed them or had questions. I had an issue where one of the removable drives wasn't responsive when I first purchased the unit and so I filed a case with tech support and they got back to me right away. Not only was it a pleasant conversation but they troubleshoot with me why it occurred and I was back in business in no time. Saved my butt and kept my client and that's why I will always purchase products from this company.
NOTE: I would not use this as a backup drive, though. It only has two bays, and in order to get the bandwidth, I had to stripe the drives RAID-0. So, if one of the drives fails, I lose everything. That's not a big deal because I use it as a media drive only. I keep all projects on a separate drive that is backed up remotely.
I don't recommend getting any product from G-Technology. look elsewhere. otherwise, you're in for a long-lasting frustration!
In order to get Thunderbolt to work I Had to update the BIOS, the drivers and the Thunderbolt control app. If you are going to use this with a Laptop you may need change to power setting on USB Root Hub Power Management in Device Manager. I had to change it so the laptop did not control the power to save energy. When it was left on I kept losing the connection to the G-Raid drive and it corrupted my Lightroom catalog.
I have setup the drive in Raid 1. I have done multiple speed test with Thunderbolt 40 Gps, Thunderbolt 20 Gps and the USB connection and the results with Raid 1 is that there is no difference in speed on 2 different computers. My results where about 260 MB/s Read and 245 MB/s Write, no matter what cable or connection I used. So I'm not sure why you would ever use the expensive 40 Gps Thunderbolt cables. As a side note, using an Active Thunderbolt 3 cable really didn't work for me, the laptop did not like it at all, I kept getting the blue screen of death with a driver error.