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G-Technology 8TB G-SPEED eS PRO External Hard Drive Array - mini-SAS Interface

SKU: GTEGSP8TB
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G-Technology GSPESPRO8TB 8TB G-Speed eS Pro Hard Drive Specifications

  • Storage Capacity

    8TB

  • Array Type

    mini-SAS

  • Bays

    4x

  • Drive Types Supported

    SATA II

  • Channels

    1x

  • Sustained Data Transfer Rate

    4-Drive: RAID 0: 405.7MB/sec (Read), 423.6MB/sec (Write), RAID 5: 302.5MB/sec (Read), 311.3MB/sec (Write)
    8-Drive (Requires 2 G-SPEED eS PRO units): RAID 0: 782.6MB/sec (Read), 831MB/sec (Write), RAID 5: 678.3MB/sec (Read), 730.4MB/sec (Write), RAID 6: 584.9MB/sec (Read), 619.2MB/sec (Write)

  • Video Stream Playback

    ProRes 422 HQ, Uncompressed 10-bit HD (Single Unit RAID 0); Dual Stream Uncompressed 10-bit HD, Single Stream 2K DPX (Dual Unit RAID 3 or 5)

  • Array Configuration

    RAID via optional controller card

  • RAID

    Type: RAID
    Levels Supported: 0, 1, 3, 5, 6

  • Desktop/Rackmount

    Desktop

  • Status Indicator

    LED

  • Input and Output Connectors

    1x mini-SAS

  • Fan

    2x Removable Smart Cooling Fans

  • System Requirements

    Operating System: Mac OS X; Windows 2000, XP, Vista
    Host Adapter: G-Technology mini-SAS RAID Controller

  • Electrical Requirements

    AC: 100-240VAC
    Power Consumption: 200W

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    4.9 x 6.5 x 8.25in / 12.4 x 16.5 x 21cm

  • Weight

    12.5lbs / 5.7kg

About G-Technology GSPESPRO8TB 8TB G-Speed eS Pro Hard Drive

The 8TB G-SPEED eS PRO External Hard Drive Array from G-Technology is an external hard drive array, designed for use in mission-critical applications. As configured, the array offers an impressive 8TB of storage spread across 4 physical drives.

The array features no internal hardware RAID controller and as such requires a dedicated mini-SAS RAID controller to function. G-Technology's optional PCI Express x8 controller card can host 2 G-SPEED eS PRO units. It is capable of RAID 0, 1, 3, 5 and 6 configurations.

G-Technology GSPESPRO8TB 8TB G-Speed eS Pro Hard Drive Features

  • High-speed, low-cost RAID designed specifically for professional content creation applications
  • Whisper quiet aluminum enclosure features (4) hot-swappable drives and 12Gbps mini-SAS connectivity
  • Supports multi-stream SD, ProRes 422, uncompressed HD & 2K DPX workflows
  • Requires an optional mini-SAS RAID controller card for operation, this unit is perfect for anyone who already has a G-SPEED eS PRO system and would like to add a 2nd array to their existing controller card
  • Four hot-swappable Hitachi Deskstar 7200rpm, 3.5" 3Gbps SATA drives each with up to 32MB cache
  • Storage capacities up to 8TB per unit -- scalable to 16TB
  • Web-based configuration and management
  • Auto-rebuild and email notification
  • Removable "smart" cooling fan ensures quiet, reliable operation and data integrity
  • Unique industrial design, compact all aluminum enclosure
  • Compatible with Mac and Windows systems

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What's in the box:

  • G-Technology 8TB G-SPEED eS PRO External Hard Drive Array
  • 4 x Removable Disk Modules
  • AC Cables
  • 6' (2 m) Locking mini-SAS Cable
  • Software CD-ROM with User Manual and Drivers
  • G-Technology Warranty