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OWC Thunderblade X12 – 48TB
Thunderbolt 5 NVMe RAID SSD With 12 x 4TB NVMe Drives Fitted, Carry Case & 3-Year SoftRAID Premium Licence Included
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G-DRIVE – 8TB
G-DRIVE – 8TB
8TB Desktop USB-C 10Gb Hard Drive With 7200rpm Ultrastar HDD
The Western Digital G-DRIVE 8TB is a professional desktop hard drive for high-capacity creative storage, backup and archive workflows. It combines an enterprise-class 7200rpm Ultrastar HDD with USB-C connectivity over USB 3.2 Gen 2.
This 8TB model is rated for sequential performance up to 260MB/s read and 260MB/s write, with a stackable anodized aluminium enclosure designed for dependable workstation use.
- 8TB desktop storage capacity.
- Sequential performance up to 260MB/s read and 260MB/s write.
- USB-C connection with USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10Gb/s.
- 7200rpm Ultrastar enterprise-class HDD.
- 3-year limited manufacturer warranty.
Category: Desktop Hard Drives & RAIDs
Brand: G-Drive
Original price was: £ 495.52.£ 332.95Current price is: £ 332.95. | £ 399.54 inc VAT
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G-DRIVE – 8TB – Product Overview
The Western Digital G-DRIVE 8TB is a high-capacity desktop hard drive built for professional creative workflows, project storage, backup and archive use.
Ultrastar Enterprise-Class Storage
A 7200rpm Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drive sits inside the enclosure, providing a robust mechanical storage platform for demanding desktop workloads and valuable media.
USB-C 10Gb Connectivity
The drive connects through USB-C using USB 3.2 Gen 2 with up to 10Gb/s interface bandwidth, providing straightforward direct-attached storage for compatible Mac and Windows systems.
Up To 260MB/s Read And 260MB/s Write
This 8TB model is rated for sequential transfer performance up to 260MB/s read and 260MB/s write. Actual performance varies with host hardware, workload and operating conditions.
Premium Desktop Design
The stackable anodized aluminium enclosure is designed for workstation use and includes adjustable LED brightness. G-DRIVE is supplied with a USB-C to USB-C cable, power cable and AC power adapter.
Mac Ready, Windows Compatible
The drive is formatted APFS for macOS and is Apple Time Machine compatible. It can be reformatted for Windows 10 and later.
G-DRIVE – 8TB – Key Features
- 8TB professional desktop external hard drive.
- 7200rpm Ultrastar enterprise-class HDD.
- Sequential performance up to 260MB/s read and 260MB/s write.
- USB-C host connection.
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface up to 10Gb/s.
- Stackable anodized aluminium enclosure.
- Adjustable LED brightness.
- APFS formatted for macOS and Time Machine compatible; Windows use requires reformatting.
- Externally powered desktop design.
- 3-year limited manufacturer warranty.
G-DRIVE – 8TB – Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Western Digital / G-DRIVE |
| Product | G-DRIVE |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SDPHF1A-008T-MBAAD |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Storage Type | Desktop external hard drive |
| Drive Mechanism | 7200rpm Ultrastar enterprise-class HDD |
| Number of Drives | 1 |
| RAID | Single disk; no RAID |
| Sequential Read | Up to 260MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 260MB/s |
| Host Connection | USB-C |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2, up to 10Gb/s |
| Dimensions | 133.1 x 210.06 x 40.89 mm |
| Formatting | APFS |
| Compatibility | macOS 11+; Windows 10+ via reformat |
| Power | External AC power adapter |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C |
| Package Contents | G-DRIVE Desktop Hard Drive, USB-C to USB-C cable, quick start guide, power cable, AC power adapter |
| Warranty | 3-year limited manufacturer warranty |
G-Drive Delivery Information
Generally, next working day delivery services (UK Mainland) are available on standard G-Drive Delivery orders placed before 2 pm (subject to stock availability).
Non-timed deliveries should be delivered between 9 am and 6 pm.
Orders placed after 2 pm on Fridays and weekends will be processed as normal the following Monday.
Orders placed on Bank Holidays will be processed the next working day.
If urgent, please call one of our helpful account managers so they may double check everything for you, enabling you to place your order with confidence.
Please note: these product details are for guide purposes only, and may contain errors.
We always recommend double-checking the product specs and features on the manufacturer website, or contact us if unsure before ordering.
