External Hard Drive SanDisk 6TB USB Type-C G-DRIVE

The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE external hard drive provides reliable, high-capacity desktop storage in a stainless steel, stackable enclosure. Designed for creative professionals and demanding workloads, this 6TB drive uses a 7200RPM enterprise-class HDD and a USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2 / 10Gbps) interface to deliver fast transfers and consistent performance for backing up and accessing HD video, photos, music, and other large files. The drive includes adjustable LED brightness with three modes, comes formatted for Mac and Apple Time Machine, and can be reformatted for Windows. Anchor points on each side allow attachment to DIT carts, mounting plates, or other production gear.

Advantages

High-capacity 6TB storage combined with a 7200RPM Ultrastar-class drive offers improved performance for large files and frequent backups. The USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2 / 10Gbps) connection provides fast data transfer rates up to the product’s specified limits. The stainless steel, anodized stackable enclosure enhances durability and allows easy workstation customization via integrated anchor points. LED brightness can be switched between off, default, and bright for flexible monitoring. The unit ships ready for Mac and Apple Time Machine and can be reformatted for Windows systems.

Suitable for

• Backing up HD and 4K video projects
• Storing large photo libraries and RAW image files
• Desktop archival of music libraries and project files
• Use on Mac workstations with optional reformatting for Windows

Key specifications

• Capacity: 6 TB (6000 GB)
• Interface: USB Type-C, 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
• HDD speed: 7200 RPM (Ultrastar enterprise-class drive)
• Sequential transfer speeds: up to 250 MB/s (typical for this model)
• Enclosure: stainless steel, stackable, anodized finish
• Weight: 1.38 kg
• Compatibility: Mac (pre-formatted), Apple Time Machine; reformat for Windows
• LED: adjustable brightness (off, default, bright)

How to use

Connect the G-DRIVE to your computer using the included USB Type-C cable. For Mac, the drive is ready to use with Apple Time Machine; open Time Machine preferences to select the drive for backups. To use with Windows, reformat the drive to an appropriate file system such as NTFS or exFAT using your operating system’s disk utility. Position the drive on your desktop or attach it to production gear using the anchor points on each side. Choose the preferred LED brightness mode via the drive controls.

Recommendations

For consistent long-term performance, keep the drive in a well-ventilated area, perform regular backups, and use the included USB Type-C cable and a compatible host port (USB 3.2 Gen 2) to achieve optimal transfer speeds. Reformat only when necessary and back up any data before changing the file system.