G-Technology (Now WD): Thunderbolt RAID-0 Available in the UK and France

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:

• 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.

The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the 8TB drive is £769.99, 6TB is £654.99 and 4TB is £539.99 in the UK.

In France prices are respectively €1,029.90, €864.90€ and €719.90. 

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