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SanDisk Professional G-RAID Shuttle 4 72TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (4 x 18TB)

BH #SAPH34H072TN • MFR #SDPH34H-072T-NBAAB
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SanDisk Professional G-RAID Shuttle 4 72TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (4 x 18TB)
Key Features
  • Open Box Products Have a Limited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty
  • 4 x 18TB 7200 rpm 3.5" HDDs
  • 4 x SATA III 3.5" Drive Bays
  • Dual 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 Ports
Consolidate storage and streamline your workflow with the G-RAID Shuttle 4 72TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array from SanDisk Professional. Utilizing four 3.5" drive bays, this RAID array houses a 18TB Ultrastar 7200 rpm SATA III hard drive in each bay. Preconfigured in RAID 5, this array also supports RAID 0, 1, and 10 modes. For those who do not require a RAID, JBOD is available. The Thunderbolt 3 interface provides sequential read speeds of up to 1000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 1100 MB/s in RAID 0, and may also be used with 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2. Two Thunderbolt 3 ports can be used to daisy chain up to five devices and support up to 85W of power delivery. The SanDisk G-RAID Shuttle 4 comes pre-formatted for macOS 11 and later but may be used with Windows 10 and later via a simple reformat.
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SanDisk Professional Shuttle 4 External HDD Overview

Consolidate storage and streamline your workflow with the G-RAID Shuttle 4 72TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array from SanDisk Professional. Utilizing four 3.5" drive bays, this RAID array houses a 18TB Ultrastar 7200 rpm SATA III hard drive in each bay. Preconfigured in RAID 5, this array also supports RAID 0, 1, and 10 modes. For those who do not require a RAID, JBOD is available. The Thunderbolt 3 interface provides sequential read speeds of up to 1000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 1100 MB/s in RAID 0, and may also be used with 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2. Two Thunderbolt 3 ports can be used to daisy chain up to five devices and support up to 85W of power delivery. The SanDisk G-RAID Shuttle 4 comes pre-formatted for macOS 11 and later but may be used with Windows 10 and later via a simple reformat.

You will need to install the M1 macOS chipset driver for the G-RAID SHUTTLE before using it with your Apple M1 Mac. Please visit the official WD website for more information as well as for a detailed guide on how to install the SanDisk G-RAID Driver.

Features
  • Optimized for multi-stream workflows
  • Daisy-chaining for up to 5 additional devices
  • Built-in hardware RAID
Ideal Capacity for Demanding Workflows
Boasting a 72TB capacity, the G-RAID Shuttle 4 device delivers high performance storage to save all your favorite 4K or 8K high dynamic range (HDR) and high frame rate (HFR) footage in a single location.
Removable UltraStar Enterprise-Class 7200 rpm Hard Drives
For all your demanding workloads and mission-critical footage, you can depend on the power and enhanced reliability of four removable UltraStar enterprise-class 7200 rpm hard drives.
Up to 1000 MB/s Sustained Read Speeds In RAID 0
With read speeds up to 1000 MB/s and write speeds up to 1100 MB/s in RAID 0, the G-RAID SHUTTLE 4 device delivers the performance you need to quickly ingest content and natively edit footage to make changes in real time.
Transportable Design
Built for easy travel between your on-site production location and to the studio for post-production, the G-RAID Shuttle 4 device delivers powerful, transportable storage to help improve your workflow efficiency, wherever you are.
Optimized Support for Multi-Stream Workflows
Built for multi-stream 4K and 8K production workflows, the G-RAID Shuttle 4 offers the bandwidth to support multi-camera editing in real time, render footage with multi-layer effects, and quickly export in an efficient workflow.
Built-in Hardware RAID
For maximum performance, the G-RAID Shuttle 4 device comes in RAID 5 out of the box and supports RAID 0, 1, 10, and JBOD to provide a versatile and flexible storage solution.
Daisy-Chaining for up to 5 Additional Devices
With dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, you can conveniently daisy chain up to five additional devices, keeping you connected to multiple drives, 4K displays and more, through a single connection to your computer.
USB Power Delivery
With support for up to 85W of USB Power Delivery through the USB-C port, this drive can charge your compatible MacBook or MacBook Pro without having to take a separate MacBook charger out of your bag.
UPC: 718037886978

SanDisk Professional Shuttle 4 External HDD Specs

Key Specs
Storage Capacity
72 TB
Included Drives
4x 18 TB SATA III 3.5" HDD
RAID
Yes, Supported RAID Modes: 0 / 1 / 5 / 10 / JBOD (Preconfigured in RAID 5)
Number of Bays
4x 3.5" SATA III
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s)
Drives
Storage Capacity
72 TB
Included Drives
4x 18 TB SATA III 3.5" HDD
RAID
Yes, Supported RAID Modes: 0 / 1 / 5 / 10 / JBOD (Preconfigured in RAID 5)
Transfer Rates
1000 MB/s (Read in RAID 0)
1100 MB/s (Write in RAID 0)
General
Number of Bays
4x 3.5" SATA III
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s)
Media Card Slots
No
PCI Expansion
No
Software
OS Compatibility
macOS 11 or Later
Windows 10 or Later
Default OS Support
macOS
Security
Encryption
No
Security Features
Kensington Security Slot
Electrical
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 2 to 4 A
Physical
Operating Conditions
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C at 5 to 80% Humidity
Certifications
BIS, BSMI, CE, EAC, FCC-ICES, KC, RCM, SABER, UKCA, VCCI
Cooling
1x Fan
Dimensions
10.51 x 9.76 x 6.85" / 266.95 x 247.9 x 173.99 mm
Weight
16.5 lb / 7.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
23 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.1 x 14.5 x 13.1"

SanDisk Professional Shuttle 4 External HDD Reviews

Ignore Apple Silicon Complaints

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-05-22

Have used 3 different G-Raids for years now. Use on pre-Apple silicon and now Apple M1. Zero issues. Zero drive failures. There was only one unit that had a louder fan, but SanDisk replaced the entire enclosure for free. But again, just a small noise thing. Definitely ignore the 1 star reviews. If you have a Mac, these will work beautifully. If you have a PC, well you're in the wild wild west regardless of what you go with!

Failed *right* after 30 day return window_BH refuses help

By Miriam
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2024-12-04

This drive is awful. It was working great until *right* after the 30 day return window. Now it continuously shuts off and actually crashes my whole computer system. I work on a MAC and have now read in reddit forums that this is a known issue with MACs. The forums have suggested some workaround (installing different drivers) as it seems to be a driver problem and G-RAID refuses to come up with a solution - new drivers- for MAC users. None of the work around have worked for our systems unfortunately. We have also been a loyal customer to BH for years and I need to say something about their customer service. We have spent 50k+ as our production company at BH and when we contacted them and explained the situation, they said their was nothing they were willing to do since it was out of the 30 day window. That the only thing we could do was contact the manufacturer. I would have hoped that after all the business we had given through the years, we could have worked towards a solution. We would have been happy with a replacement drive (not G-RAID) of equal value from a different manufacturer. But they simply cut off the the conversation and said there was nothing they could do. It has been incredibly disappointing and not only will I not be purchasing G-RAID products in the future, I will be purchasing all camera equipment from other camera distributors whenever I am able due to the horrible experience we had with their customer service team.

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Does B&H stock replacement caddies for this ...

Does B&H stock replacement caddies for this drive, or can a potentially faulty drive just be replaced with an Ultrastar Enterprise on the faulty drive's caddy?
Asked by: Adrian
A drive can be replaced using the original caddy included with the device.
Answered by: Michael M
Date published: 2021-06-24

Can you use 4 units WD 18TB Elements Desktop USB ...

Can you use 4 units WD 18TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive @ $350 each instead of 1 unit 48TB @ $4,800, It's a $3,500 difference ?
Asked by: Oliver
The SanDisk Professional G-RAID Shuttle 4 72TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (4 x 18TB) is pre populated from the manufacture. We do offer items like the OWC ThunderBay 4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enclosure (OOWCTB3IVKIT0) that allow you to use any 2.5"/3.5" SATA drives.
Answered by: dariusb
Date published: 2022-02-13

Are replacement drive caddies available for this ...

Are replacement drive caddies available for this drive, or can the drives just be replaced with Ultrastar Enterprise drive on an existing caddy if a drive fails?
Asked by: Adrian
Unfortunately B&H does not carry a replacement drive caddy for this enclosure. Should a drive fail, I would suggest contacting the manufacturer first for warranty service before attempting to replace the internal drive yourself.
Answered by: Geoffrey
Date published: 2021-06-24

I have an older imac with thunderbolt 2. Is it ...

I have an older imac with thunderbolt 2. Is it possible to connect this, using a dongle, to convert thunderbolt 3 to 2? Am I losing valuable performance?
Asked by: Anders
It is not recommended to use this device with any other connection aside from Thunderbolt 3. The lack of bandwidth in Thunderbolt 2 could cause a whole variety of issues, including data loss.
Answered by: Michael M
Date published: 2023-03-29

What is the drive speed when configured to Raid ...

What is the drive speed when configured to Raid 10?
Asked by: Shaun
The only speed figures provided for the SanDisk Professional 160TB G-RAID Shuttle 8 8-Bay RAID Array are for RAID 5, which provides speeds of up to 1690 MB/s (read) and 1490 MB/s (write).
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2024-03-26

Do I need to install a driver if I'm Do I need a ...

Do I need to install a driver if I'm Do I need a driver for an M2 Macbook Pro? The WD website driver is for an M1.
Asked by: Richard
The driver available on WD's website for the SanDisk Professional G-RAID Shuttle 4 96TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (4 x 24TB), B&H # SAPH34H096TN, is compatible with all Apple silicon Macs, which include the M1, M2, M3, and M4 Macs; it is not only for the M1 chip. You will need to install the driver if you are using an M2 MacBook Pro.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2025-02-11

Can you just buy the enclosure?

Can you just buy the enclosure?
Asked by: Shaun
The SanDisk Professional 160TB G-RAID Shuttle 8 8-Bay RAID Array (8 x 20TB, Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3.2 Gen 2), BH #SAGPH48H8160, is only sold with hard drives. Sandisk does not sell the enclosure only.
Answered by: Luis F
Date published: 2024-03-28

Can larger drives be used to replace the 6TB ...

Can larger drives be used to replace the 6TB included drives to increase the overall capacity?
Asked by: Aaron
The enclosure can be used with larger drives. Depending on the drives and RAID modes used will determine the capacity available.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2021-08-23
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