External Hard Drive SanDisk 8TB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 G-DRIVE

The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE desktop hard drive with USB-C (10Gbps) interface provides reliable, high-capacity storage in a durable, anodized aluminum enclosure. Inside is a 7200RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class drive offering performance up to 280MB/s read and 280MB/s write (22TB capacity). The enclosure is stackable and includes anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, mounting plate or other production gear. LED brightness is adjustable with three modes, and the drive ships formatted for Mac with Apple Time Machine compatibility while remaining easily reformatable for Windows.

Advantages

High-capacity storage and USB-C 10Gbps connectivity enable fast backups and quick access to HD videos, photos, music and other large files. The enterprise-class 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside improves sustained performance and reliability for demanding workloads. The anodized all-aluminum housing provides a premium, stackable design with anchor points for workstation customization. Three LED brightness modes (off, default, bright) let you control indicator illumination.

Key specifications

• Interface: USB-C (10Gbps)
• Drive type: 7200RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class HDD
• Maximum sequential speeds: up to 280MB/s read, 280MB/s write (22TB model)
• Capacity: 22TB (as specified)
• Enclosure: anodized all-aluminum, stackable with anchor points on each side
• LED brightness: three modes (off, default, bright)
• Compatibility: Mac ready, Apple Time Machine compatible; reformattable for Windows

How to use

Connect the G-DRIVE to a computer using the included USB-C cable. For Mac, the drive is ready to use with Apple Time Machine; follow Time Machine setup to configure automatic backups. To use with Windows, reformat the drive using the appropriate file system (for example, NTFS or exFAT) via your operating system’s disk management utility. Adjust LED brightness using the enclosure control that cycles through off, default and bright modes. Secure the drive to a DIT cart, mounting plate or other production gear using the anchor points if required.

Recommendations

Use the drive on a stable, well-ventilated surface and back up important data regularly. For cross-platform use with large files, format the drive as exFAT; for Windows-only environments, choose NTFS. When mounting to production gear, ensure screws and attachments match the enclosure anchor points to avoid damage.