Boost your workflow with the SanDisk Professional 6TB G-DRIVE Enterprise-Class USB 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive, which offers a versatile design in addition to high capacity and reliable performance. Housed inside the stackable anodized aluminum enclosure is a 6TB Ultrastar 7200 rpm hard drive with a maximum read and write speed of 250 MB/s. Connecting the G-Drive to an available 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port allows you to quickly backup and access your photos, 4K videos, music, and other important files. Two anchor points allow you to attach the external drive onto a DIT cart, mounting plate, or other surface to fully customize your workstation.

You can also adjust the LED light brightness or turn them off altogether. The SanDisk Professional G-Drive is pre-formatted for macOS 11 and later and is Time Machine compatible. However, the drive may be reformatted for use with Windows 10 and later. A USB-C cable is included alongside a dedicated AC power adapter.

6TB Storage Capacity    USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface    Up to 250 MB/s Data Transfer Speed    AC Powered    7200 rpm Enterprise-Class Ultrastar HDD    Stackable Aluminum Enclosure    Dual Anchor Points    Plug-and-Play    Preformatted for macOS 11 and Later    Windows 10+ Compatible with Reformatting

• 10 Gb/s USB-C drive for fast backups with read and write speeds of up to 250 MB/s
• 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
• Anchor points to attach to a DIT cart, mounting plate, or other gear

Back up and access more of your HD photos, videos, and other high-value content. With high-speed data transfers of up to 250 MB/s using the 10 Gb/s USB-C port, you'll be able to focus on what's important.

For all your demanding workloads and high-value content, you can rely on the power and reliability of the 7200 rpm Ultrastar Enterprise-class hard drive.

With a stackable, anodized aluminum enclosure, the G-DRIVE desktop hard drive pairs well with your high-end computer and gives you durable strength you can feel.

Choose between three modes of brightness - off, default, and bright - to easily adjust the LED lights.

Ready to go with Mac computers and Apple Time Machine right out of the box, the G-DRIVE is Apple Time Machine compatible and may be easily reformatted for use with Windows.

Created for workstation customization, the SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE features two anchor points on each side so you can attach to a DIT cart, mounting plate, or other gear to support your production needs.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this hard drive have an on/off switch?

A: The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive is bus-powered (via Thunderbolt or USB 4), so there is no on/off switch.

Q: 2. is the 8TB a thunderbolt 2 or thunderbolt 3?

A: The LaCie 8TB d2 Professional USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C External Hard Drive is USB-C. It is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports.

Q: 3. does this unit come with a bracket/stand to stand on it's side ?

A: The SanDisk Professional 12TB G-DRIVE Enterprise-Class USB 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive does not come with any stand or bracket to allow it to stand on its side.

Q: 4. Will this work with a standard USB-A port on a PC with a USB-C to USB-A cable?

A: Yes, you can connect this SanDisk Professional 22TB G-DRIVE Enterprise-Class USB 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive with a USB-C to USB-A cable.

Q: 5. How is this drive different from exactly the same one here? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1641574-REG/sandisk_professio

A: The SanDisk Professional 5TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive (BH #SAARMORATD5T) is the newer version which has a slightly higher Read/write speed compared to the older SanDisk Professional 5TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive (BH #SAGDA5TB)

Q: 6. Is the AC adapter 100-240V worldwide compatible?

A: The manufacturer has not published the voltage supported by the AC adapter included with the SanDisk Professional 4TB G-DRIVE Enterprise-Class USB 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive.

Q: 7. I realize I can't use the Toolkit software with Linux, but can I still use the drive?

A: Yes, the LaCie 18TB d2 Professional can still be used with Linux.

Q: 8. I understand that this drive cannot be daisy-chained with other drives because it has just one port. But I assume I could connect it to just one other external hard drive in order to back up files from that drive to the D2. In other words, the D2 does not have to be connected directly to the computer. Correct?

A: The LaCie 4TB d2 Professional USB 3.1 Type-C External Hard Drive BH #LASTHA400080 will only work when connected to a computer.

Q: 9. Does this drive come with backup software?

A: This drive does not come with backup software.

Q: 10. Can I daisy chain this drive with a Thunderbolt 3 drive?

A: Yes, the SanDisk Professional 12TB G-DRIVE Enterprise-Class USB 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive can be daisy chained into a compliant Thunderbolt 3 storage device with pass through.