G-Technology (Now WD): Thunderbolt RAID-0 Available in the UK and France
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on Fri, June 1st, 2012
4TB, 6TB or 8TB (£770)
Stock of the recently launched G-Technology G-RAID Thunderbolt drive is available in UK stores.

It is available in capacities of 8, 6 and 4TB.
Aimed at the professional AV creative market, the G-RAID with Thunderbolt drive delivers speed, as well as capacity, transforming Thunderbolt-enabled laptops and desktops into video editing workstations. With this speed, it can transfer a full-length, HD, internet-ready H.264 movie in less than a minute.
By incorporating 10Gbps Thunderbolt technology by Intel and two 4TB, 7200 RPM Deskstar HDDs, the G-RAID with Thunderbolt sets a new capacity and performance standard for RAID storage. It features two Thunderbolt ports, enabling the connection of up to six Thunderbolt peripherals such as additional G-RAID drives, high-resolution displays and professional video capture devices. It also delivers up to 280MB/sec sustained throughput to handle multi-stream compressed HD workflows, including REDCODE, DVCPro HD, XDCAM HD and ProRes 422.
Highlights of G-RAID with Thunderbolt family include:
In France prices are respectively €1,029.90, €864.90€ and €719.90.
Read also:
G-Technology Adds 8TB Thunderbolt Disk Array ($1,000)
Two 4TB Hitachi HDDs in RAID-0 inside
It is available in capacities of 8, 6 and 4TB.
Aimed at the professional AV creative market, the G-RAID with Thunderbolt drive delivers speed, as well as capacity, transforming Thunderbolt-enabled laptops and desktops into video editing workstations. With this speed, it can transfer a full-length, HD, internet-ready H.264 movie in less than a minute.
By incorporating 10Gbps Thunderbolt technology by Intel and two 4TB, 7200 RPM Deskstar HDDs, the G-RAID with Thunderbolt sets a new capacity and performance standard for RAID storage. It features two Thunderbolt ports, enabling the connection of up to six Thunderbolt peripherals such as additional G-RAID drives, high-resolution displays and professional video capture devices. It also delivers up to 280MB/sec sustained throughput to handle multi-stream compressed HD workflows, including REDCODE, DVCPro HD, XDCAM HD and ProRes 422.
Highlights of G-RAID with Thunderbolt family include:
- Performance with up to 280MB/sec sustained throughput
- Two-drive RAID-0 designed for professional content creation applications
- Supports multi-stream HDV, DVCPro HD, XDCAM HD, ProRes 422 and uncompressed SD workflows
- Dual Thunderbolt ports for daisy chaining up to six Thunderbolt-compatible peripherals
- Time Machine ready, plug-and-play setup on Mac OS 8TB, 6TB and 4TB capacities
- Two, high-speed 7,200rpm Deskstar hard drives
- Solid all-aluminum case for ultimate durability
- Kensington Lock slot for security Smart-cooling fan technology for cool, quiet operation
- Three-year limited factory warranty
- Available nationwide in Apple and Jigsaw stores.
In France prices are respectively €1,029.90, €864.90€ and €719.90.
Read also:
G-Technology Adds 8TB Thunderbolt Disk Array ($1,000)
Two 4TB Hitachi HDDs in RAID-0 inside
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