The 1TB G-MINI External USB 2.0 and FireWire-400 Hard Drive with Hub from G-Technology is a high-capacity drive with an interface that allows it to be connected via USB 2.0 or FireWire-400, and a rotation speed of 7200rpm. The drive is housed in a durable external casing that is designed to fit directly underneath your Mac mini or AirPort Extreme base station..
The drive features quiet operation, with heat dissipation being achieved by a natural airflow between the drive and the computer. With burst data transfer rates of 60MB/sec using USB 2.0 and 50MB/sec using FireWire-400, this drive is an excellent solution for video editing, high-resolution imaging, data backup, or general storage.
1TB Capacity
1TB of capacity allows for storage of approximately 75 hours of uncompressed DV digital video, the equivalent of 212 4.7GB DVD video discs, or up to 250,000 MP3 files.
Designed for Mac mini and AirPort Extreme
The drive is designed to fit underneath a Mac mini or AirPort Extreme, giving you a compact and aesthetically pleasing way to add storage to your device. It is fully compatible with Apple's Time Machine backup application. The drive is formatted as HFS+ for OS X; it can even function as an OS X boot drive!
Dual Interface
The drive easily connects to any computer with a USB 2.0 or FireWire-400 interface, making it easy to add to most workstations.
Advanced Cooling System
The drive features an advanced hybrid cooling system. It features an integrated heat sink for passive cooling. When active cooling is necessary, the variable-speed fan kicks in. The fan only spins when it is necessary, helping to ensure quiet operation.
Hot Swappable
The drive is hot swappable and plug and play, so there is no need to turn off your computer while connecting or disconnecting it.
Compact Size
The drive's 6.5 x 6.5" footprint makes it ideal for users with limited desk space.
Built-In Hubs
The drive features a built-in 3-port FireWire-400 hub and a built-in USB 2.0 3-port hub, allowing you to add more USB or FireWire devices to your computer without having to buy a separate hub.