G-DRIVE PROJECT – 8TB
G-DRIVE PROJECT – 8TB
8TB Thunderbolt 3 Desktop Hard Drive With Ultrastar 7200rpm HDD
The Western Digital G-DRIVE PROJECT 8TB is a professional desktop hard drive built for large creative projects, backups and long-term media storage. It combines an enterprise-class 7200rpm Ultrastar HDD with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility.
Sequential performance is rated up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write for demanding desktop workflows.
- 8TB desktop storage capacity.
- Up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write.
- Thunderbolt 3 (40Gb/s) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s).
- 7200rpm Ultrastar enterprise-class HDD.
- 5-year limited warranty.
Category: Desktop Hard Drives & RAIDs
Brand: G-Drive
Original price was: £ 599.00.£ 524.95Current price is: £ 524.95. | £ 629.94 inc VAT
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G-DRIVE PROJECT – 8TB – Product Overview
The Western Digital G-DRIVE PROJECT 8TB is designed for professional creative workflows that need high-capacity hard drive storage with fast host connectivity.
Ultrastar Enterprise-Class Storage
A 7200rpm Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drive sits inside the enclosure for demanding desktop storage, project backup and archive workloads.
Thunderbolt 3 And USB-C
Thunderbolt 3 provides a 40 Gb/s host interface and supports daisy-chaining, while USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility provides 10 Gb/s connectivity with suitable USB-C systems.
Up To 250MB/s
This 8TB model is rated for sequential transfer speeds up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write. Actual performance varies with host hardware, workload and operating conditions.
Desktop Production Design
The anodized aluminium enclosure is designed for workstation use and includes adjustable LED brightness. The drive ships with a Thunderbolt 3 cable, power cable and 19VDC power adapter.
G-DRIVE PROJECT – 8TB – Key Features
- 8TB professional desktop hard drive.
- 7200rpm Ultrastar enterprise-class HDD.
- Sequential performance up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write.
- Thunderbolt 3 interface up to 40 Gb/s.
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility up to 10 Gb/s.
- Daisy-chain support through Thunderbolt 3.
- Premium anodized aluminium enclosure.
- Adjustable LED brightness modes.
- APFS formatted for macOS; Windows use requires reformatting.
- 5-year limited manufacturer warranty.
G-DRIVE PROJECT – 8TB – Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Western Digital / G-DRIVE |
| Product | G-DRIVE PROJECT |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SDPHG1H-008T-MBAAD |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Drive | 7200rpm Ultrastar enterprise-class HDD |
| Sequential Read | Up to 250MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 250MB/s |
| Primary Interface | Thunderbolt 3, up to 40 Gb/s |
| USB Compatibility | USB 3.2 Gen 2, up to 10 Gb/s |
| Dimensions | 210 x 133 x 51 mm |
| Formatting | APFS |
| Compatibility | macOS 11+; iPadOS 14+; Windows 10+ via reformat |
| Power | 19VDC external power adapter |
| Package Contents | G-DRIVE PROJECT, Thunderbolt 3 cable, quick start guide, power cable, 19VDC power adapter |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
G-DRIVE PROJECT – 8TB Product Downloads
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