The G-RAID SHUTTLE 8 208TB is a transportable eight-bay hardware RAID system for demanding video, post-production, backup and large-project workflows. Eight removable 7200rpm Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drives provide 208TB of raw capacity in a chassis designed for high-capacity studio and location storage.
It ships preconfigured in RAID 5 and supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60 and JBOD. Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports provide 40Gb/s connectivity and daisy-chain support, while USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 compatibility provides a 10Gb/s USB-C connection. Western Digital rates this 208TB model at up to 1700MB/s read and 1500MB/s write in the factory-default RAID 5 configuration.
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The G-RAID SHUTTLE 8 208TB is an eight-bay transportable hardware RAID for workflows that need very large local capacity together with flexible RAID protection and high-bandwidth host connectivity.
Its combination of removable enterprise-class drives, hardware RAID and dual Thunderbolt 3 makes it particularly well suited to multi-stream video work, large shared project sets, consolidated backup and high-capacity nearline production storage.
Eight removable 7200rpm Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drives provide the storage foundation. The removable modules simplify individual-drive servicing, while the enterprise-class mechanisms are designed for sustained professional workloads.
The enclosure ships in RAID 5 and supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60 and JBOD. This provides a wide choice between maximum usable capacity, mirrored or parity-based protection, and striped multi-array configurations appropriate to larger eight-drive workloads.
The eight-bay platform adds RAID modes that are especially useful at this scale. RAID 6 provides dual-parity protection, while RAID 50 and RAID 60 stripe data across multiple RAID groups to combine higher aggregate performance with parity-based resilience.
Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports provide a 40Gb/s host interface and support daisy-chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt devices, helping keep complex edit and post-production workstations connected through a compact cable topology.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 compatibility provides up to a 10Gb/s USB-C interface for suitable USB hosts, adding flexibility when the array needs to move between Thunderbolt and non-Thunderbolt systems.
Western Digital rates the 208TB model at up to 1700MB/s read and 1500MB/s write in the factory-default RAID 5 configuration. Actual performance varies with RAID mode, host hardware, workload and operating conditions.
The large enclosure includes an integrated carry handle for moving the array between work areas and production locations. It uses mains power and is intended as transportable professional storage rather than a lightweight portable drive.
The system supports macOS 11 or later and is Time Machine compatible. Windows 10 or later is supported after reformatting, making it suitable for mixed-platform facilities where the array format is chosen for the intended host environment.
The package includes the G-RAID SHUTTLE 8, a Thunderbolt 3 cable, IEC power cable and quick start guide. Western Digital backs the system with a 5-year limited warranty.
| Manufacturer | Western Digital / G-RAID |
| Product | G-RAID SHUTTLE 8 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SDPH48H-208T-MBAAB |
| Raw Capacity | 208TB |
| Drive Bays | 8 |
| Drives | 8 x removable 7200rpm Ultrastar enterprise-class HDDs |
| RAID Controller | Built-in hardware RAID |
| Factory RAID | RAID 5 |
| Supported RAID Modes | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, JBOD |
| Sequential Read | Up to 1700MB/s in default RAID 5 |
| Sequential Write | Up to 1500MB/s in default RAID 5 |
| Interfaces | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (40Gb/s); USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 / USB-C (10Gb/s) |
| Thunderbolt Daisy Chain | Up to 5 additional devices |
| Dimensions | 245 x 174 x 385 mm |
| Weight | 12.34 kg |
| Power | 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C |
| Operating System Support | macOS 11+; Windows 10+ after reformatting |
| Time Machine Compatibility | Yes |
| Box Contents | G-RAID SHUTTLE 8, Thunderbolt 3 cable, IEC power cable, quick start guide |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
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