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The 2TB G-RAID External Hard Drive Array from G-Technology is a high-capacity external RAID that features (2) 7200rpm drives striped together in a hardware RAID 0 configuration. It can be connected to a computer via eSATA, FireWire-800, FireWire-400 (via adapter cable), or USB 2.0.
The drive is housed in a durable aluminum external casing that features a small and quiet fan for cooling. The stylish drive will look right at home sitting on top of your Mac Pro.
The array delivers transfer rates fast enough to play back multiple streams of high-definition video simultaneously, making it an ideal solution for anything for video editing. The drive will also perform perfectly in high-resolution imaging, data backup, or general storage applications.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Interface |
1x eSATA 2x 9-Pin FireWire-800 1x USB 2.0 |
| Drive Speed | 7200rpm |
| Buffer | ≤ 32MB |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | ≥ 200MB/sec via eSATA |
| System Requirements |
Windows 2000, XP, Vista; Mac OS X 10.3 eSATA, FireWire-800, FireWire-400, or USB 2.0 port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100-240VAC |
| Environmental Requirements | None |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5.125 x 2.875 x 9.25" (13 x 7.3 x 23.5cm) |
| Weight | 3.85 lb (1.75kg) |
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Reliable, quick, a multi-media workhorse
I've bought three G-Drive's in the past two years ... the first used to produce both video and still imagery of the war in Afghanistan May 2008-2009.
Now, on my second ...Read complete review
I've bought three G-Drive's in the past two years ... the first used to produce both video and still imagery of the war in Afghanistan May 2008-2009.
Now, on my second tour in Afghanistan, I've brought two more with me. I've never had an issue with any of the drives.
Quick story: I decided to purchase the first G-Drive while in the departure "lounge" of Kabul Int'l Airport the summer of 2008. At the time, a free-lance videographer/journalist was making his rounds throughout the theater covering the war and, being the ever inquisitive type, I asked what he was using for media storage. He pulled out a G-Drive.
Anyway, my initial G-Drive has been with me on trips to Afghanistan, Turkey, Thailand, Dubai, India and stateside. Zero issues!
Uses: Video and still imagery production. Used with Apple FCP, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Media Encoder etc.
Note: I use a Canon XH A1 HD camcorder and Nikon D3, capturing video and stills through my Mac Pro laptop.
Cons: I'm not sure there are any at this point.
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CAN NOT BE CONFIGURED AS A MIRROR!!!
Buyer Beware: you can NOT set this up as a mirrored RAID/RAID-1 setup. Even though it has two drives, you can NOT configure it to set it up as a mirror. <...Read complete review
Buyer Beware: you can NOT set this up as a mirrored RAID/RAID-1 setup. Even though it has two drives, you can NOT configure it to set it up as a mirror.
The ONLY reason you should buy this drive is if you need major speed, otherwise stay away. Having your data split onto 2 drives in the default RAID-0 is very risky because if one drive dies, the data on the second drive becomes useless.
It's also pretty loud.
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Used for video production. Super fast, especially with the e-sata.
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My film production company uses this as our go to drive for production days. I always count on them, they are always ready and working and never have issues with the RED Cam. B&H products always show up when promised. Great product, awesome company.
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I am very satisfied with the product. It runs great, a little loud when running but that not a problem form me. It's built like an ox. The only this I find troublesome is that power switch on the back I never know if it off or on. I always have to turn it around to see that it is off.
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Excellent storage for video and other high-capacity files. Great price. Stacks nicely atop an existing G-Tech drive
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User friendly, plug in and transfer. It's sturdy and reliable! Well worth the money.
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We got this product for our first student short film...The film that is going to Student Oscars!!!
The great features very simplified to use...
easy functionality...
Can be great if the the size is more compact for easy portability and less occupancy...Just being honest!!
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I would give this product 5 stars if it wasn't for the cost. Yes they are expensive, but the quality of the Hard drive array is astounding. And it gives you more options then the standard USB which makes transfer rates so slow, Thank you Fire Wire!
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I use this GRAID strictly for video editing and I love it. It's fast & great to work off of. Sure, it's a bit bulky and not as quiet as some but that is hardly a reason to not buy this hard drive. It transfers large files quickly and I couldn't be happier with this purchase.
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I use these drives for Windows - they don't work right out of the box, but once you format them everything is fine. They are fast with my eSATA connection. The light on the front is a bit bright though. Formatting
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I bought this drive to store video for editing jobs. You can set it up for 0 or 1 Raid. I went back and forth trying to decide whether I wanted performance over safety. I finally decided to format it for 1 Raid which gives me peace of mind but I lost a whole gig of space. It wa a big sacrifice but I think will be worth it.
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Purchased 9/12/11. As of 11/15 I had problems with the drive. The company would only replace a refurbish drive.
Plus you have to pay for packaging and shipping to return the defective product. had the drive for 2 months an I and could be you, are not entitle to a new one. I will never purchase a G-Technology again. Think before you do.
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Excellent hard drive, amazingly quiet, great looks. So far is been up to the task at hand editing HD video with a Mac Pro and storage as well. Only reason to give 4 stars is the light on the front is too big and bright unlike the one on Mac Pro.
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I use this unit for editing video/audio and it has performed very well. No slow down while working on the timeline adding effects, tiltle, etc. Plenty of storage for my needs. Very satisfied with it.
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DOES WHAT IT IS SUPPOSE TO DO
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We have many of these GRAID drives and have found them quite reliable.
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I got this drive because a colleague of mine recommended it to me. In the past i have used Lacie drives, and have recently run into problems with them. My friend recommended these drives and said he had never had a problem with them and so far so good. I just finished a 3 week boat shoot in Michigan were we shot over 500gb of raw photos. We used this drive as or master back up for all our portable hard drives and not a single file was lost. Needless to say im very pleased.
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I use it as a video source drive for Avid & FCP editing. Always a great product, never have an issue.
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During production work and video editing that go on for hours/days, having a reliable, quiet / non-obtrusive hard drive is hugely appreciated.
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I use about a dozen of these to locally back up my graphics machines. Rock solid reliable. Wham bam thank you Maam!
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I've been using the hard drive daily to store video footage. So far, the product has worked properly.
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