G-Technology 1.5TB G-RAID mini Dual-Drive External Hard Drive Array
The 1.5TB G-RAID mini Dual-Drive External Hard Drive Array from G-Technology features both RAID 0 and fail-safe RAID 1 operation, a high-speed quad interface and storage capacities up to 1.5TB. It is the ideal portable storage solution for safe-guarding content downloaded from professional tapeless video cameras. Production houses and creative studios will appreciate its small compact size and tough, all-aluminum enclosure, which make it perfect for capturing and editing on the go or while working on location. G-RAID mini is capable of delivering an unprecedented 120+ MB/second transfer rate when connected via eSATA in RAID 0 mode. It is FireWire bus-powered even when connected via eSATA. The G-RAID mini allows you to daisy-chain up to three drives.
- High-speed, portable RAID designed specifically for professional content creation applications
- FireWire bus powered - even when connected through eSATA
- Supports multi-stream HDV, DVCPro HD, XDCAM HD, ProRes 422 and uncompressed SD workflows
- 7200rpm SATA drives with up to 16MB cache
- Selectable RAID mode - RAID 0 (performance) or RAID 1 (protection)
- High-speed interface eSATA, FireWire-800 (FireWire-400 via included cable) and USB 2.0 ports
- 120+ MB/second data transfer rates via eSATA port
- Integrated fan for long life and reliable operation
- Unique industrial design, compact all-aluminum enclosure
- Mac OS X and Windows compatible
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1.5TB |
| Interface | 1x 3GB, eSATA2x FireWire-8001x USB 2.0(FireWire-400 via included cable) |
| Disk Type | 2x SATA II |
| Drive Speed | 7200rpm |
| Cache | Up to 8MB per drive |
| RAID Controller | Hardware RAID 0/1 - Oxford 936 chipset |
| Average Seek Time | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | 120+ MB/sec via eSATA |
| Cooling System | Integrated heat-sink and quiet-cooling fan |
| System Requirements | Mac OSX 10.5 or higherWindows 2000/XP/Vista/7 |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Environmental Requirements | None |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.25 x 1.5 x 5.875" (83 x 38 x 149 mm) |
| Weight | 2.2 lb (998 g) |
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Video
Comments about G-Technology 1.5TB G-RAID mini Dual-Drive External Hard Drive Array:
small, bus powered from Firewire. SATA port is fantastic.
Can be a little fragile, use the black wrapper that comes with
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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Comments about G-Technology 1.5TB G-RAID mini Dual-Drive External Hard Drive Array:
I bought this drive to use as a mirror for video work. In RAID 0 all was well but when reconfigured to RAID 1, it stopped mounting on my desktop. After a long talk with GTech's support, nothing was resolved. THe only thing the representative was able to tell me was that they don't reccommend using this drive in RAID 1 [even though that is not mentioned in the product description and there is a reconfiguration to RAID 1 download and instructions on GTech's website for this particular project. Very disappointed.
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Mac Plug-and-Play
- Portable
Cons
- Difficult To Use
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about G-Technology 1.5TB G-RAID mini Dual-Drive External Hard Drive Array:
I use this in Raid 1 configuration as a redundant backup for my photography business.
The setup is not as intuitive as it could be for PC users (Have to format the drive to NTFS before you can change the configuration to RAID 1, then you have to format it to NTFS ~AGAIN~ But it works fine.
Things to note:
- The drive is formatted in Raid 0 out of the box, and set up for Mac OS.
- The drive does not automatically power down when you power down your PC or unplug the USB/Firewire connection, you have to actually unplug the AC power adapter in order to shut the drive down. NOT GREAT FOR LONGEVITY in my opinion, but with Raid 1 I am not concerned.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about G-Technology 1.5TB G-RAID mini Dual-Drive External Hard Drive Array:
Powerful drive that runs quite smoothly. I'm currently using it to store video files for editing and it works absolutely great. The included firewire cable (along with usb 2.0 and eSATA cables) really improves the capabilities of this drive. I also really like the fact that this drive can not only store information, but it can back it up for you as well, as part of the RAID 1 option; it's really nice to have all of that security. I would recommend this over any Western Digital drives, which have given me many problems in the past.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Customize
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Reliable storage
Comments about G-Technology 1.5TB G-RAID mini Dual-Drive External Hard Drive Array:
I needed a reliable hard drive to store photos of our baby. I went with this drive because it is redundant with it's RAID 1 function. I have been very satisfied with the quality of the drive, how quiet it is, and how compact it is for a RAID system.
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- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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What's in the Box
- 1.96" (0.6 m) eSATA Cable
- 1.96" (0.6 m) FireWire-800 Cable
- 1.96" (0.6 m) FireWire-800 to FireWire-400 Cable
- 1.96" (0.6 m) USB 2.0 Cable
- Protective Carrying Case
- Universal AC Power Supply
- CD Manual
- 3 Year Standard Factory Warranty
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