Designed to provide flexibility and reliability for demanding applications, the G-RAID 2 8TB 2-Bay RAID Array from SanDisk Professional is a fast, high-capacity storage solution that supports multi-stream HD, 2K, 4K, and HDR video workflows. Equipped with an overall capacity of 8TB that is made of up 2 x 4TB 7200 rpm Ultrastar Enterprise-class hard drives, the G-RAID 2 delivers data transfer speeds of up to 360 MB/s. In terms of connectivity, this array is equipped with two 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 ports, one 10 Gb/s USB Type-C port, and one HDMI port. While host connectivity is achieved using one of the Thunderbolt 3 ports, or the USB Type-C port, the second Thunderbolt 3 port remains available for daisy-chaining up to five additional devices, including drives, 4K displays, and more, all through a single cable connection.
SanDisk Professional built the G-RAID 2 with a hardware RAID controller that supports RAID 0, which provides enhanced performance, and RAID 1, which supports 1:1 drive mirroring, although this halves the total capacity. For those who do not need a RAID, JBOD is also available. The system comes preconfigured as RAID 0 and formatted for macOS 10.12 and later, although the system may be reformatted for Windows 10. Included is a 20 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 cable, a USB Type-C to Type-A cable, a power cable, and an AC power adapter, while protection is provided by a limited 5-year warranty.
Capacity | 8TB, 12TB, 24TB, 36TB |
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Number of Bays | 2 x 3.5" |
Connections | 2 x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s)), 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s)) |
Compatible Drive Interface | SATA IIIs |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Maximum RAID Transfer Rate | 360 MB/s |
RAID Modes | RAID 0, 1, JBOD |
Operating System Support | Windows, macOS/OS X |
OS Compatibility | macOS 10.12 or Later, Windows 10 or Later |
Rotational Speed | 7200 rpm |
Power Source | AC Adapter |
Cooling | 1 x Fan |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 11.93 x 6.81 x 8.9" / 30.3 x 17.3 x 22.6 cm |
5-year Limited Warranty