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SanDisk Professional 6TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive

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SanDisk Professional 6TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive
Key Features
  • 6TB Storage Capacity
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports
  • Read Speeds up to 250 MB/s
  • Write Speeds up to 240 MB/s
Designed primarily for professional content creators, the 6TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive from SanDisk Professional allows you backup and save your projects, footage, and other large files. Connect this external drive to your Thunderbolt 3 port for up to 40 Gb/s transfer speeds while using second port for daisy chaining.
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SanDisk Professional PROJECT Overview

Designed primarily for professional content creators, the 6TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive from SanDisk Professional allows you backup and save your projects, footage, and other large files. Connect this external drive to your Thunderbolt 3 port for up to 40 Gb/s transfer speeds while using second port for daisy chaining.

Inside the anodized aluminum housing is an enterprise-grade Ultrastar 7200 rpm hard drive with a maximum read speed of 250 MB/s and a maximum write speed of 240 MB/s. The enclosure also includes a PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot that allows you to add high-speed storage without increasing the device's footprint.

Features
  • Up to 6TB of space to back up and save your valuable project work
  • Reliable 7200 rpm Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drive inside for long-term storage and transfer speeds of up to 250 MB/s
  • PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot (10 Gb/s) to easily add SSD capacity and performance for fast transfers, editing, and backup without adding to your workspace
  • High-performance 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 interface with 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility
  • Color-coded cable indicators to connect the right cables and get the most out of your device performance
High Capacity and Fast Data Transfers
Quickly backup or add extra storage to your computer for your HD photos, videos, and music with high-speed data transfers of up to 250 MB/s.
Enterprise-Class Hard Drive
For your demanding workloads and mission-critical content, you can rely on the power and enhanced reliability of the 7200 rpm Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drive inside.
PRO-BLADE SSD Mag Slot
Add a separately purchased PRO-BLADE SSD Mag to the 10 Gb/s expansion slot to offload, make copies, or edit, content.
Color-Coded Cable Connectors
Easily identify each port type with the color identifying system from SanDisk Professional. Match the color around the port to the color on the corresponding cable to quickly connect your devices.
Premium Enclosure
With a premium, anodized aluminum housing, the G-DRIVE PROJECT pairs with your high-end computer and gives you durable strength.
Pairs Well with iPad
The G-DRIVE PROJECT works well with compatible iPad tablets that have a USB-C and iPadOS 14 or later to enable efficient creative workflows when using your favorite production apps.
Premium Enclosure
With a premium, anodized aluminum housing, the G-DRIVE PROJECT pairs beautifully with your computer and gives you durable strength you can feel.
Brightness Customization
Choose between three modes of brightness to easily brighten, dim, or turn off the power saving LED light with the push of a button.
UPC: 718037899336

SanDisk Professional PROJECT Specs

Key Specs
Total Installed Storage
6 TB
Drive Type
3.5" HDD 
Default OS Support
Mac
*Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
System Connection
USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
Additional Inputs/Outputs
1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
Accessible Bays/Slots
1x PCIe PRO-BLADE SSD Mag (Available)
Drive Type
3.5" HDD 
Read Speed
Maximum: 250 MB/s
Write Speed
Maximum: 240 MB/s
RAID Support
Yes
Default OS Support
Mac
*Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
Encryption Support
No
External Enclosure
System Connection
USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
Additional Inputs/Outputs
1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
Accessible Bays/Slots
1x PCIe PRO-BLADE SSD Mag (Available)
Security Features
Kensington Security Slot
Material
Aluminum
Fan Cooled
No
Impact Resistance
No
Environmental Resistance
No
Electrical
Power Source
Included AC Adapter
General
Operating Conditions
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C 
Dimensions
8.27 x 5.24 x 3.01" / 210.06 x 133.1 x 76.45 mm
Weight
3.68 lb / 1.67 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.565 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.4 x 8.7 x 5.6"

SanDisk Professional PROJECT Reviews

Dead after 15 months

By Thomas
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-17

This drive did very light duty as a 2x/week backup Time Machine for my Mac. Died after 15 months. Would not recommend.

works as advertised

By Charles
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-06-10

Hard drive works as advertised. Delivered quickly.

See any errors on this page?

OK, at one point you're talking about 40Gb/s, and ...

OK, at one point you're talking about 40Gb/s, and then 250 Mb/s r/w speeds. I don't get how they reconcile?
Asked by: Roderick
Thunderbolts 3 and 4 have a 40Gbps pipe. You can daisy chain up to 5 additional devices and all those devices use that 40Gbps pipe. The Pro-blade also gets 1000MB/s, so it uses more of that performance too. Interface vs disk speed is tricky stuff!
Answered by: Matthew
Date published: 2024-09-08

Will this work with Mac OS Catalina? Mac Mini ...

Will this work with Mac OS Catalina? Mac Mini Late 2012?
Asked by: Michael
Yes, the SanDisk Professional 6TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive will be fully compatible with your older Apple devices.
Answered by: Michael M
Date published: 2024-06-20

Why does the Pro-Blade slot on the G-Drive ...

Why does the Pro-Blade slot on the G-Drive Project transfers only 1000MB/S while the Pro-Blade Station reads/writes at 3000MB/S?
Asked by: Brett
The internal connection to the problade is at usb 3 speeds (its probably a cheaper and creates less heat), where as the Problade dock is a deadicated dock for the blades with a faster thunderbolt interface/pipeline. Its a shame, but 1000Mbs is still quite fast and good enough most of the time.
Answered by: kevin
Date published: 2024-07-27

Is the drive Raid 0?

Is the drive Raid 0?
Asked by: Robert
No, there is no RAID as this SanDisk Professional 22TB G-DRIVE is a single drive.
Answered by: Sagi C
Date published: 2023-11-20

Can this be connected to a network?

Can this be connected to a network?
Asked by: Larry
External hard drives like this SanDisk Professional 22TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 model will not be able to connect to a network directly. They will need to be connected to a computer directly, using a Thunderbolt 3 cable in this case. For a similar solution that allows for connection to a network, I would recommend considering an NAS like this one: https://bhpho.to/3YyqwFt
Answered by: Jordan K
Date published: 2024-08-06

Anyone have a review of this new design? The ...

Anyone have a review of this new design? The recent review is from the beginning of the year & has pictures of the old design.
Asked by: Amanda
The SanDisk Professional 12TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive is a reliable large capacity storage unit for Mac and Windows computers. If you have specific product questions you can reach out to our product specialists via email, live chat, or phone call to 800.606.6969.
Answered by: Paige K
Date published: 2023-11-07

Does this Drive have Daisy Chain for other G ...

Does this Drive have Daisy Chain for other G Drives?
Asked by: Christian
Yes, the SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive has an extra Thunderbolt 3 port for daisy chaining to other Thunderbolt devices.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2023-08-21

How is the performance supposed to be different ...

How is the performance supposed to be different than the cheaper "Enterprise class" version of the same drive?
Asked by: Andrew
same performance, no daisy chaining with USB-C. Thunderbolt drive gives you daisy chaining + the pro blade slot. if you dont daisy chain or need the pro blade slot, the USB-C only drive is more than enough.
Answered by: Matthew
Date published: 2024-05-22
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