Designed primarily for professional content creators, the SanDisk 22TB G-DRIVE Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drivefrom SanDisk 22TB G-DRIVE Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Driveallows you backup and save your projects, footage, and other large files. Connect this external drive to your Thunderbolt 3 port for up to 40 Gb/s transfer speeds while using second port for daisy chaining.

Inside the anodized aluminum housing is an enterprise-grade Ultrastar 7200 rpm hard drive with a maximum read speed of 260 MB/s and a maximum write speed of 260 MB/s. The enclosure also includes a PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot that allows you to add high-speed storage without increasing the device's footprint.

22TB Storage Capacity    2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports    Read Speeds up to 260 MB/s    Write Speeds up to 260 MB/s    SanDisk PRO-BLADE SSD Mag Slot    AC Adapter Included    Aluminum Enclosure    Thunderbolt 3 Cable Included    Preformatted APFS for macOS 11 and Later    Windows 10+ Compatible with Reformatting

• Up to 22TB of space to back up and save your valuable project work
• Reliable 7200 rpm Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drive inside for long-term storage and transfer speeds of up to 260 MB/s
• PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot (10 Gb/s) to easily add SSD capacity and performance for fast transfers, editing, and backup without adding to your workspace
• High-performance 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 interface with 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility
• Color-coded cable indicators to connect the right cables and get the most out of your device performance

Quickly backup or add extra storage to your computer for your HD photos, videos, and music with high-speed data transfers of up to 260 MB/s.

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

Add a separately purchased PRO-BLADE SSD Mag to the 10 Gb/s expansion slot to offload, make copies, or edit, content.

Easily identify each port type with the color identifying system from SanDisk Professional. Match the color around the port to the color on the corresponding cable to quickly connect your devices.

With a premium, anodized aluminum housing, the G-DRIVE PROJECT pairs with your high-end computer and gives you durable strength.

The G-DRIVE PROJECT works well with compatible iPad tablets that have a USB-C and iPadOS 14 or later to enable efficient creative workflows when using your favorite production apps.

With a premium, anodized aluminum housing, the G-DRIVE PROJECT pairs beautifully with your computer and gives you durable strength you can feel.

Choose between three modes of brightness to easily brighten, dim, or turn off the power saving LED light with the push of a button.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Where's the fan sound? Ive been using this unit for 3 days and feels a little hot, but the fan doesnt start. Also I connected my 2nd display to the TB port of this unit and doesn't work... Am I missing something?

A: Just turned on my 8TB G-RAID TB. There is a startup sound, then it has only a very faint sound, which I assume is the fan but I'm not really sure. I searched the G-Tech support pages but couldn't find anything specific to the G-RAID fan. There was something about another model, G-Safe, having a fan that only comes on when the drive overheats. But I don't know if that applies to the G-RAID too. I have a vague memory that my drive case sometimes feels a little warm and maybe reading somewhere that that's OK. But if yours feels really hot, you might want to just return it and ask to exchange it for another one. Also, do you have at least 4 inches of free space around all sides of the drive? I think that's supposed to be especially important in the rear, in terms of good ventilation.

Q: 2. Are these drives SSD?

A: No, the SanDisk Professional 18TB G-DRIVE Enterprise-Class USB 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive BH #SAGD18TBDTHD is a normal platter based hard drive. It uses 7200 rpm Enterprise-Class Ultrastar HDD.

Q: 3. Is this Windows compatible too?

A: This drive is compatible with Windows, but it must first be reformatted.

Q: 4. How can I use this drive on a computer that only has USB and Firewire connections?

A: You cannot. It will only work on a computer that supports Thunderbolt, or Thunderbolt 2.

Q: 5. Does it support SSDs? Does this include the storage drives as well or we are expected to purchase them?

A: This is a self contained unit. There are two, 2TB drives included, and configured in a RAID 0 setup. It does not support alternate drives, Solid State or otherwise.

Q: 6. does this unit come with a bracket/stand to stand on it's side ?

A: The SanDisk Professional 12TB G-DRIVE Enterprise-Class USB 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive does not come with any stand or bracket to allow it to stand on its side.

Q: 7. What brand drive is installed?

A: The data sheet for the G-RAID only lists 7200rpm Enterprise drives. Many are HGST drives.

Q: 8. It says it comes with an eSATA cable but the picture doesn't show an eSATA port. Is there one?

A: This appears to be a web error. Thank you for pointing it out. I have sent it in for correction. There is no eSata.

Q: 9. Can I daisy chain this drive with a Thunderbolt 3 drive?

A: Yes, the SanDisk Professional 12TB G-DRIVE Enterprise-Class USB 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive can be daisy chained into a compliant Thunderbolt 3 storage device with pass through.

Q: 10. Will data on this hard drive be affected by magnets?

A: It would be highly recommended to keep the SanDisk Professional 2TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive away from any magnets.