From out in the wild to back in the studio, trust your photos, footage, and important files SanDisk 4TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB-C External Hard Drivefrom SanDisk Professional. Built to be as relentless as you are, the rugged, all-terrain G-DRIVE ArmorATD gives you pro-grade durability with an anodized aluminum enclosure, easy-to-grip protective rubber bumper, internal shock mounts, IP54 rain/dust resistance, a crush resistance of up to 1000 pounds, and shock resistance when dropped from up to 3.3' on a carpeted, concrete floor. With read speeds of up to 130 MB/s, you can quickly back up your content from almost anywhere.

This G-DRIVE ArmorATD connects to your host system using a 5 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface and bus power. It may also be used with Thunderbolt 3 ports, but will operate at 5 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds. It is preformatted for macOS 11 and later, but may be used with Windows 10 and later via a simple reformat. Included are a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A cable.

4TB Storage Capacity    5 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Interface    Read Speeds up to 130 MB/s    Bus Powered    IP54-Rated for Water and Dust Resistance    Crush-Resistant up to 1000 Pounds    Shock Resistance up to 3.3'    Aluminum Enclosure with Rubber Bumper    Preformatted for macOS 11 and Later    Windows 10+ Compatible with Reformatting

• 5 Gb/s USB-C drive for quick file backups and storage
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Thunderbolt 3 compatible
• Read of up to 130 MB/s read
• Premium, anodized aluminum enclosure for strength
• Built tough with an easy-grip bumper for pro-grade durability
• Triple-layer shock resistance for added protection
• Rain and dust-resistant (IP54) enclosure with a 1000 pound crush resistance
• Up to 6TB of reliable storage and backup for critical photos, videos, and files

This versatile 5 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0) drive provides reliable plug-and-play storage and backup that's also compatible with Thunderbolt 3. Read speeds of up to 130 MB/s let you quickly back up your content wherever you are.

The rugged G-DRIVE ArmorATD drive helps shield your photos, footage, and files from accidental drops with a premium aluminum enclosure, internal shock mounts, and an easy-grip rubber bumper for durability you can trust.

With an IP54 rain/dust rating and crush resistance of up to 1000 pounds, your critical content can brave the elements on the way to your next destination.

With a capacity of 6TB, the rugged and portable G-DRIVE ArmorATD hard drive gives you plenty of room to expand your laptop storage or back up your photos, footage, and files wherever your adventure takes you.

Works with macOS 11+ right out of the box and Windows 10+ via a simple reformat.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this connect to the iPad Pro 2018 version?

A: If you have IOS 13 or later and the following adapter, you would be able to. https://bhpho.to/2NSDLhX

Q: 2. Is this a CMR drive?

A: The manufacturer doesn't state specifically whether or not the WD 6TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is a CMR drive, but it's highly likely that it is as most HDD drives these days are.

Q: 3. Can this be used to backup a PS4? Thanks.

A: You can use the WD 4TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive with a PS4 as external storage. Just choose the format as " Extended Storage" through the PS4 settings.

Q: 4. Hi! I don’t understand if the disk has USB 3.0 or 3.1/3.2. Are these compatible? Which would i need?

A: I apologize for any confusion. This is a USB 3.0 drive but can also plug to computers with a USB 3.2 or USB 3.1 port.

Q: 5. Does this hard drive have an on/off switch?

A: The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive is bus-powered (via Thunderbolt or USB 4), so there is no on/off switch.

Q: 6. can this be used a plex drive on a Nvidia shield?

A: Yes, the WD 4TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive BH #WEBU6Y0040BW is compatible with the NVIDIA Shield.

Q: 7. will this work with Mac OS X 10.11.6?

A: Yes, the WD 1TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive works with Mac OS X 10.11.6. It would require you to reformat the WD 1TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive using disk utility and selecting the "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)" option.

Q: 8. Are the files compressed when backed up on this drive?

A: This drive does not come with backup software. The drive will use whatever backup software you choose. The features of the backup software will be what can or cannot be done.

Q: 9. Where is it made?

A: The country of origin for this Hard drive is the country of Thailand

Q: 10. Can files be removed...ie deleted...to make room for more data?

A: You would be able to write and or remove any files you want, as with any other hard disk.