Designed for storage-intensive and pro-grade applications like audio/video editing or digital photography, the space gray 18TB G-DRIVE PRO External HDD from SanDisk Professional features an Ultrastar Enterprise-class hard drive with a capacity of 20TB encased within a durable aluminum enclosure. This 7200 rpm drive connects to your host system using either Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C. One of the Thunderbolt 3 ports may also be used to daisy-chain up to 5 additional devices. All in all, the G-DRIVE PRO delivers read speeds of up to 260 MB/s and write speeds of up to 260 MB/s.

• 20TB Storage Capacity
• Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
• Read Speeds up to 260 MB/s
• Write Speeds up to 260 MB/s
• AC Adapter Included
• Aluminum Enclosure
• Thunderbolt 3 Cable Included
• Preformatted APFS for macOS 10.12+
• Windows Compatible with Reformatting

 

 

Enterprise-Class 7200RPM Ultrastar Drive Inside

For all your demanding workloads and mission-critical content, you can rely on the power and enhanced reliability of the 7200RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drives inside.

 

 

 

Daisy-Chaining for up to Five Additional Devices

With dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, you can conveniently daisy-chain for up to five additional devices, keeping you connected to multiple drives, 4K displays, and more, through a single connection to your computer.

 

 

 

Premium, All-Aluminum Enclosure

With a premium, anodized aluminum enclosure, the G-DRIVE PRO pairs beautifully with your high-end computer and gives you durable strength you can feel.

 

 

 

High-Speed Data Transfers

Quickly move your HD images and 4K footage so you can spend less time waiting and more time creating with high-speed data transfers up to 260MB/s read and 260MB/s write(1) (18TB(2) capacity). Ready to go with Mac (HFS+). Works with Windows via reformat.

 

 

Specification

Host Connection	USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 or USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
Inputs/Outputs	2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) 1 x USB-C (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1)
Storage Capacity	Total: 18 TB SATA III (6 Gb/s) 3.5″ HDD (7200 rpm)
Read Speed	Maximum: 260 MB/s
Write Speed	Maximum: 260 MB/s
Pre-Format	APFS

External Enclosure

Security Features	Kensington Security Slot
Material	Aluminum
Cooling System	Passive

Electrical

Power Source

Included AC Adapter