G-Technology 2TB G-DRIVE High-Performance Hard Drive
G-DRIVE storage solutions offer the ultimate in flexibility by providing high-speed 3Gbit eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 (via included cable) and USB 2.0 ports all in a single desktop unit.
- Rugged, stylish and recyclable all-aluminum enclosure
- High-Speed eSATA 3Gbit, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 connectivity
- High-performance drive with up to 32MB cache
- Time Machine ready
Features
Apple Recommends For
Audio/video editing and speedy back up of your important data using Time Machine.
G-DRIVE is the perfect high-performance solution for storage-intensive applications, including audio/video editing, digital photography, music libraries and high-speed data backup.
Peak performance
The system features a fan-less cooling system and the latest technology 7200 RPM, SATA II Hitachi hard drive with up to 32 MB of cache.
Convenient and compatible
Easy to set up with plug and play simplicity, G-DRIVE is ready out of the box for use with Mac OS X systems. It also supports professional audio/video music production tools including Final Cut Studio, Logic Studio and Pro Tools.
Highlights
- Rugged, stylish and recyclable all-aluminum enclosure
- High-speed eSATA 3Gbit, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 (via the included FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 cable) and USB 2.0 ports
- High-speed eSATA 3Gbit, FireWire 800, FireWire 400* and USB 2.0 ports
- Built-in heat sink silently dissipates heat to ensure reliability and data integrity
- Formatted for Mac (HFS+ journaled)
- Time Machine ready
- Mac OS X bootable
- Shock protection: 70G operating, 300G non-operating
Did You Notice?
G-DRIVE is Mac formatted (HFS+ w/Journaling) at the factory and is Time Machine ready right out of the box.
Technical Specs
General
- Hard Drive Type: External
- Other Features: Time Machine Compatible
Perfomance
- Maximum Transfer Rate: eSATA: up to 3Gbps, FireWire 800: up to 800 Mbps, FireWire 400: up to 400 Mbps, Hi-Speed USB 2.0: up to 480 Mbps
- Hard Drive Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
Power
- Power Source: External power supply
Dimension
- Length: 9.25 in./23.5 cm
- Weight: 2.6 lb./1.2 kg
- Height: 2.87 in./7.3 cm
- Width: 5.12 in./13.0 cm
Compatibility
Mac
- Mac OS X v.10.3 or later
- eSATA, Firewire 800, Firewire 400 or USB 2.0
Windows
- Windows XP/2000/Vista
- eSATA, Firewire 800, Firewire 400 or USB 2.0
What's in the Box?
- G-Technology G-DRIVE hard drive
- eSATA cable (1.6m, Black)
- FireWire 800 to FireWire 800 (9-pin to 9-pin) cable (1.8m white)
- FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 (9-pin to 6-pin) cable (1.8m white)
- USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible) cable (1m, white)
- Universal power supply
- Manual on CD-ROM
Manufacturer Information
Warranty
- Warranty: Three year (For more details, please visit www.g-technology.com/Legal/Legal.cfm.)
- Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
Part Number
- UPC or EAN No.: 705487181371
- Mfr. Part Number: GD4-2000
- Note: *Via the included FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 cable.
Most Useful Reviews
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G-Technology 2TB G-DRIVE High-Performance Hard Drive
I LOVE G-TECH
- Written by MA
- Nov 12, 2009
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G-Technology 2TB G-DRIVE High-Performance Hard Drive
2TB of Pleasure
- Written by KH from Irving
- Nov 15, 2009
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Awesome Drive
- Written by JL from Richmond Hill
- Nov 18, 2009
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Most Recent Reviews
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G-Technology 2TB G-DRIVE High-Performance Hard Drive
Too noisy for a music server drive
- Written by CM from Calgary
- Jan 13, 2012
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G-Technology 2TB G-DRIVE High-Performance Hard Drive
Hard Drive Failure
- Written by KM from Los Altos
- Dec 22, 2011
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G-Technology 2TB G-DRIVE High-Performance Hard Drive
5 MONTHS !
- Written by SB from Montreal
- Dec 3, 2011
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Most Interesting
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Does the hd need a power cable? Like does it need to be plugged into the wall for it to operate?
- Asked by VS from Dublin
- Jan 30, 2012
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Best Answer
Yes you can use this for Time Machine backups and general storage together. Go to applications/utilities/disk utility and you can partition your G-Drive. I have my partition at 500GB for Time Machine and 1.5TB for general storage. …More
- Answered by EB from High Point
- May 21, 2011
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How quiet is the device?
- Asked by NR from Los Angeles
- Apr 15, 2011
Answer
Under most conditions, this drive is relatively quiet. Not as quit as the WD drive it replaces, but the quality more than makes up for that (just had another WD device fail). But when I backed up another 2TB drive to it, after a while a cooling fan came on and it was rather annoying. I am fortunate to have a media/internet cabinet adjacent to my iMac workstation so I stuffed the G-Drive in there.
If you aren't having extended read/write sessions, you might not have to deal withthe fan problem. If you do, think about finding someplace to stash the drive. …More- Answered by ES from San Jose
- Jul 31, 2011
Recently Answered
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Does this drive come with a protective case, or carrying case?
- Asked by CL from Los Angeles
- May 30, 2011
Answer
No. The description states it's a "desktop unit."
- Answered by AH from Carmel
- Sep 3, 2011
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does this hard drive work with pro tools and logic
- Asked by JD
- May 29, 2011
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Can this drive be used to back up more than one Mac? I have an iMac and Mac Book Pro that I would like to back-up.
- Asked by CH from San Antonio
- Jul 15, 2011
Answer
Yes...I would think so. Just the same way you use a TimeCapsule to backup two or more Macs. It does have enough space to hold up I'd say 6 months of TimeMachine backups for at least 3 devices. …More
- Answered by JA from Guatemala
- Jul 16, 2011
Featured Question
can these drives be daisy chained?
- Asked by SG
- Dec 5, 2011
