G-Tech G-Raid 8TB

Model Details

6TB of RAID Storage Capacity
• 3Gbit eSATA, Firewire 400, FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 connectivity
• High-speed, low-cost RAID designed specifically for professional content creation applications
• Supports multi-stream HDV, DVCPro HD, XDCAM HD, ProRes 422 and uncompressed SD workflows
• Unique industrial design, compact all aluminum enclosure

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Product Description

Professional High-Performance Dual-Drive Storage System: G-RAID is designed specifically for professional content creation applications like Final Cut Studio, G-RAID features a high-speed interface - 3 Gbit eSATA, FireWire 800 (FireWire 400 via cable) and USB2.0 ports - and is available in storage capacities up to an amazing 4TB! When connected via eSATA, G-RAID provides data transfers rates in excess of 200MB/second to support demanding post production environments. Easy to Setup. G-RAID is ready right out of the box for use with Mac OS X systems and appears to the system as a single, big and fast disk drive. A simple reformat is all it takes to ready G-RAID for use with Windows systems**. The Best Warranty & Support in the Business G-Tech's 3-Year WarrantyG-RAID is backed by a standard 3-year factory warranty and unlimited free technical support by representatives experienced with the latest content creation applications.

From the Manufacturer



G-Technology manufactures the industry's most comprehensive line of external disk storage solutions designed for professional content creation applications. G-Technology's USB, FireWire, eSATA, slim-SAS, and Fibre Channel systems support all levels of audio/video production. G-Technology's focus on technology, quality and design has resulted in disk storage solutions with unmatched performance, reliability and style.

The G-Technology G-DRIVE G-RAID The G-Technology G-DRIVE G-RAID
Guaranteed to support playback of multiple layers of video in real time, all in a stylish, clean design

Professional High-Performance Dual-Drive Storage System

The G-Technology G-RAID is designed specifically for professional content creation applications such as Final Cut Studio. The G-Technology G-RAID features a high-speed interface--3 Gbit eSATA, FireWire 800 (FireWire 400 via cable) and USB2.0 ports--and is available in storage capacities up to an amazing 4TB. When connected via eSATA, the G-Technology G-RAID provides data transfers rates in excess of 200MB/second to support demanding post production environments.

The G-Technology G-DRIVE G-RAID
Supports professional multi-stream video editing applications like Apple Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro

The G-Technology G-DRIVE G-RAID
Equipped with a thermo-regulated, "smart" fan to ensure quiet and reliable operation.
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Guaranteed Performance

The G-Technology G-RAID is guaranteed to support the simultaneous playback of multiple layers of video in real-time in Final Cut Pro, Premiere and Xpress. This claim is 100% guaranteed, not marketing hype--stream counts during in-house testing of the G-Technology G-RAID are calculated using a G-Technology G-RAID filled to 80% capacity and incorporate a full seek from the first file to the last file on the drive. Experience 2 simultaneous video streams for 8/10 bit SD, 4 for DVCPRO HD, 5 for HDV, and 8 for DV25--this is the minimum guaranteed performance from a G-Technology G-RAID. Stream counts will be significantly greater on a clean drive when attached via eSATA.

To unleash the ultimate performance of the G-Technology G-RAID, connect the system to your workstation using one of G-Technology's high-speed eSATA host adapters (sold separately). The low-cost PCIe x1 adapter provides up to 100MB/second while the PCIe x4 card provides an amazing 200+ MB/second on reads and writes.

Rugged and Stylish Aluminum Enclosure

The G-Technology G-RAID series is built to last, featuring a solid, all-aluminum base and enclosure that especially complements the recent line of iMacs and MacBooks. It's a rugged and dependable backup solution with a stylish and clean design.

Easy to Setup

The G-Technology G-RAID is ready right out of the box for use with Mac OS X systems and appears to the system as a single, big and fast disk drive. A simple reformat is all it takes to ready the G-Technology G-RAID for use with Windows systems (2TB model only).

The Best Warranty and Support in the Business

The G-Technology G-RAID is backed by a standard 3-year factory warranty and unlimited free technical support by representatives experienced with the latest content creation applications.

What's in the Box

G-Technology G-RAID Dual-Drive Storage System, Universal AC Power Supply, 1.6 Meter eSATA Cable (black), 1.8 Meter FireWire 800 Cable (white), 1.8 Meter FireWire 800 to 400 Cable (white), 1 Meter USB 2.0 Cable (white), CD Manual, and 3-year factory warranty.

Features:
Key Features:
• Transfer les at up to 250MB/sec when connected via USB 3.0!
• Up to 8TB, using 7200RPM hard drives
• Supports multi-stream DV, HDV, DVCPRO HD, XDCAM HD, ProRes 422 and uncompressed SD workows
• Hardware RAID 0 with high-speed interface — USB 3.0, FireWire 800 (FireWire 400 via included cable)
• Integrated “smart” cooling fan for quiet operation and reliability
• 3-year limited warranty

Specifications:

Technical Specifications

• Interface: 1x 3Gbit, eSATA, 2x FireWire 800 (9-pin), 1x USB2.0, FireWire 400 via included cable
• Disk Drives: 2 x SATA II
• RPM: 7200
• Cache: Up to 32MB per drive
• Cooling System: Thermo-regulated, quiet smart fan
• RAID Controller: Hardware RAID 0 - Oxford 936 chipset
• Size (LxWxH): 9.25" x 5.125" x 2.875" / 235 x 130 x 73 mm
• Weight: 3.85 lbs / 1.75 kg
• System Requirements: eSATA / FireWire 800 / USB 2.0: Mac OSX 10.3.x or higher, Windows 2000/XP/Vista