G-Technology 500GB G-RAID mini2 Quad Interface Portable Hard Drive
The 500GB G-RAID mini2 Quad Interface Portable Hard Drive from G-Technology is a high-capacity portable RAID system that uses high-performance 5400rpm hard disks. The disk can transfer data via eSATA, FireWire-800, FireWire-400, or USB 2.0. It is capable of transfer speeds of up to 114.7MB/sec when connected via eSATA.
The drive is housed in a durable titanium external casing that features a small and quiet fan for cooling. It can be bus-powered via FireWire; an AC adapter is included for those times when a FireWire port is not available. Formatted for the Mac file system out of the box, its design will perfectly match your MacBook Pro.
- Pre-configured as a RAID 0 array for the ultimate in performance
- Configure as a RAID 1 for true data redundancy at half-capacity, perfect for offloading irreplaceable footage from the latest digital video cameras
- 5400rpm storage system delivers transfer rates in upwards of 100MB/sec when configured as a RAID 0 and connected via eSATA
- Plays back multiple streams of video in HDV, DVCPro HD, XDCAM HD, ProRes 422, and uncompressed formats
- Connects via eSATA, FireWire-800, FireWire-400, or USB 2.0
- Bus-powered via FireWire; AC adapter included for systems without FireWire
- Cooling fan and integrated heat sink help to keep components cool and in good working order
- Includes all necessary cables and leather carrying case
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Interface |
2x 9-Pin FireWire-800 1x eSATA 1x USB 2.0 |
| Drive Speed | 5400rpm |
| Buffer | None |
| Average Seek Time | Not Applicable |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate |
Write: 114.7MB/sec Read: 122.5MB/sec |
| Drivers | |
|---|---|
| Supported | Not Required |
| Included | Not Required |
| System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Mac | Mac OS X 10.3.x for FireWire-800; Mac OS 9.2 for FireWire-400 |
| Windows | Windows 2000, XP, Vista |
| Hardware | eSATA, FireWire-800, FireWire-400, or USB 2.0 port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Portable |
| Power Requirements |
Bus-powered via FireWire AC: 100-240VAC |
| Environmental Requirements | None |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.25 x 1.5 x 5.875" (8.3 x 3.8 x 14.9cm) |
| Weight | 1.2 lb (0.5kg) |
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about G-Technology 500GB G-RAID mini2 Quad Interface Portable Hard Drive:
I have the RAID 640GB, excellent.
I have returned several RAID 500GB ones due to DOA and fan failures.
Looks like they are cutting corners. :-(
Like I said, get the 640GB one, lot more expensive but workhorse for years.
- Primary use:
- Business
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Cables & Adapters
- Price: $11.95
Host Adapters
- Price: $75.16
Hubs & Adapters
- Price: $24.88
USB Device
- Price: $28.00
What's in the Box
- 3' (1 m) eSATA Cable
- 3' (1 m) FireWire-800 Cable
- 3' (1 m) FireWire-800 to FireWire-400 Cable
- 3' (1 m) USB 2.0 Cable
- Universal Power Supply
- Leather Travel Pouch
- Software CD-ROM with Manual
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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