G-Tech G-RACK 12 User guide

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Storage solutions designed for every stage of your creative workflow.
G-Technology® designs premium external storage solutions with creative performance and capacity needs in mind. Our complete portfolio delivers unmatched throughput, reliability, and best-in-class durability for Mac and PC users alike. From our ever-expanding offerings, you can choose the solution that is best for you — whether you’re capturing footage or data, transferring it, editing it, or sharing it. From general storage for photos and music to high-performance RAID solutions for intensive video editing, G-Technology offers storage for every stage of your creative workflow.
Pg Product Thunderbolt USB FireWire eSATA mini-SAS RAID Enabled
6 NEW G-RACK 12
7 NEW G-RACK 12 EXP
10 G-SPEED Shuttle XL with Thunderbolt
G-SPEED Studio XL with Thunderbolt
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12 G-SPEED Studio with Thunderbolt
13 G-RAID Studio with Thunderbolt
16 G-SPEED Shuttle XL with ev Series Bay Adapters
16 G-SPEED Studio XL with ev Series Bay Adapters
18 G-DOCK ev with Thunderbolt
19 G-DRIVE ev 220
21 G-DRIVE ev ATC with Thunderbolt
21 G-DRIVE ev ATC
22 G-DRIVE ev RaW SSD
23 G-DRIVE ev RaW
24 ev Series Reader RED MINI-MAG® Edition
25 ev Adapter SATA-to-FireWire®
26 G-DOCK ev Solo
27 ev All-Terrain Case
30 G-SPEED eS PRO
31 G-SPEED Q
32 G-RAID with Thunderbolt
33 G-RAID with removable drives
34 G-RAID USB with removable drives
35 G-DRIVE PRO with Thunderbolt
36 G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt
37 G-DRIVE
38 G-DRIVE USB
39 G-DRIVE mobile with Thunderbolt
40 G-DRIVE mobile USB-C
41 G-DRIVE mobile USB
42 G-DRIVE slim
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ev Series Enterprise-class1 HDD NAS
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Used in extreme “enterprise” environments such as multiuser computer systems, server applications, and tiered storage arrays.
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Network-Attached Storage Solutions
We’ve been there for your production needs from small portable drives to large, multi-bay RAID solutions. And now we’re making collaborating with your team a breeze with the G-RACK Line. The G-RACK Line integrates with popular non-linear editing suites and provides a central storage location for all your digital content.
It’s what’s next in centralized video storage.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE NAS
NLE INTEGRATION BEST IN CLASS
24X7 RELIABILITY
USER-FRIENDLY
GUI
High-Performance, Centralized Storage
for Media and Entertainment Workflows
12-Bay Enterprise-class Expansion Chassis
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MAC WIN 7200RPMNAS
Performance: up to 1700MB/s
Capacities: 48TB, 72TB, 96TB, 120TB
MAC WIN 7200RPMNAS
Capacities: 48TB, 72TB, 96TB, 120TB
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Studio Line
The Studio Line meets the workflow needs of today’s most demanding and productive creatives. Styled after the smooth, ebony contours of Apple®’s top workstations, all Studio models feature backward-compatible, 20 Gbps Thunderbolt 2 connectivity for next-generation, high-throughput content. Internally, Studio solutions rely on high-capacity, Enterprise-class hard drives that can be user-configured into a wide range of RAID options weighted toward speed or additional data protection.
Engineered to run fast, quiet, and around the clock, the Studio Line can tackle every workflow need.
Transportable, Hardware RAID
8-Bay Thunderbolt 2 Storage Solution
Configurable in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and JBOD
Hardware RAID 8-Bay Thunderbolt 2 Storage Solution
Configurable in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and JBOD
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MAC THUNDERBOLT 2WIN 7200RPM
Performance: up to 1350MB/s
Capacities: 24TB, 32TB, 48TB, 64TB
HARDWARE RAID
MAC THUNDERBOLT 2WIN 7200RPM
Performance: up to 1350MB/s
Capacities: 24TB, 32TB, 48TB, 64TB
HARDWARE RAID
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Hardware RAID 4-Bay Thunderbolt 2 Storage Solution
Hardware RAID 2-Bay Thunderbolt 2 Storage Solution
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Configurable in RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and JBOD
WIN 7200RPM
MAC THUNDERBOLT 2
Performance: up to 800MB/s
Capacities: 12TB, 16TB, 24TB, 32TB
HARDWARE RAID
Configurable in RAID 0, 1, and JBOD
WIN 7200RPM
MAC THUNDERBOLT 2
Performance: up to 440MB/s
Capacities: 6TB, 8TB, 12TB
HARDWARE RAID
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Evolution Series
Evolution Series drives and accessories include a range of performance and rugged hard drive and SSD modules that can be used alone, with G-DOCK ev docking solutions and the G-SPEED Studio XL with 2 ev Series Bay Adapters for ultra-fast transfer.
No other storage line offers this much workflow freedom and efficiency.
Now configurable with 2 ev Series Bay Adapters to easily swap Evolution Series- compatible drives
Now configurable with 2 ev Series Bay Adapters to easily swap Evolution Series­compatible drives
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Transportable, Hardware RAID 8-Bay Thunderbolt 2 Storage Solution
Configurable in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD
MAC THUNDERBOLT 2WIN 7200RPM
EV SERIES-COMPATIBLE
Performance: up to 1200MB/s
Capacities: 18TB, 24TB, 36TB, 48TB
HARDWARE RAID
Hardware RAID 8-Bay Thunderbolt 2 Storage Solution
Configurable in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD
MAC THUNDERBOLT 2WIN 7200RPM
EV SERIES-COMPATIBLE
Performance: up to 1200MB/s
Capacities: 18TB, 24TB, 36TB, 48TB
HARDWARE RAID
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Expandable, Hot-Swappable Dual-Bay Docking Solution
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Seamlessly transfer and store digital content
MAC WIN THUNDERBOLT
EV SERIES-COMPATIBLE
High-Performance Drive
MAC
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EV SERIES-COMPATIBLE
Performance: up to 220MB/s
Capacity: 2TB
5400RPMUSB 3.0/2.0
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Rugged Gear
Rugged, All-Terrain Thunderbolt
or USB 3.0 Drive Solution
& Accessories
MAC WIN 7200RPM
THUNDERBOLT
EV SERIES-COMPATIBLE
Performance: up to 136MB/s
Capacity: 1TB
USB 3.0/2.0
Rugged, Lightweight
USB 3.0 Solid-State Drive
Rugged, Lightweight
USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Bumper
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SSD USB 3.0/2.0
WIN
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EV SERIES-COMPATIBLE
Performance: up to 425MB/s
Capacities: 500GB, 1TB
MAC WIN
Performance: up to 136MB/s
USB 3.0/2.0
EV SERIES-COMPATIBLE
Capacities: 500GB, 1TB
7200RPM
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Optimize and Simplify RED Camera Workflow
Enables FireWire 800
Connectivity to Your Computer
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USB 3.0/2.0
WIN
MAC
EV SERIES-COMPATIBLE
FW
WIN
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EV SERIES-COMPATIBLE
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Shared Workspace Docking Solution
Tethered Thunderbolt
Tethered USB 3.0
Evolution Series
Watertight Protection Case
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USB 3.0/2.0
WIN
MAC
EV SERIES-COMPATIBLE
MAC WIN THUNDERBOLT
EV SERIES-COMPATIBLE
USB 3.0/2.0
Available in both USB and Thunderbolt versions
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Desktop & Portables
Whether you need a multi-bay RAID solution, a high-performance desktop drive, or external storage you can take on-the-go,
G-Technology has you covered.
Highly Versatile Multi-Interface
4-Bay RAID Storage
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High-Performance, Fail-Safe RAID
Solutions for HD/2K Production
WIN 7200RPM
MAC
Performance: up to 800MB/s
Capacities: 8TB, 12TB, 16TB, 24TB, 32TB
mini-SAS
Supports RAID 0 for maximum performance
or RAID 5 for data protection
MAC
USB 3.0/2.0 FW eSATA
WIN
Performance: up to 252MB/s
Capacities: 8TB, 12TB, 16TB, 24TB, 32TB
HARDWARE RAID
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High-Performance Dual Bay
Removable Drive Storage System
Removable Dual-Drive Storage System
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Choose between RAID 0 (performance),
RAID 1 (protected), or JBOD
MAC
WIN
THUNDERBOLT 2
Performance: up to 440MB/s
Capacities: 8TB, 12TB, 16TB
USB 3.0/2.0
HARDWARE RAID
Choose between RAID 0 (performance),
RAID 1 (protected), or JBOD
MAC WIN
USB 3.0/2.0 FW eSATA HARDWARE RAID
Performance: up to 400MB/s
Capacities: 4TB, 8TB, 12TB
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Removable Dual-Drive Storage System
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Choose between RAID 0 (performance),
RAID 1 (protected), or JBOD
MAC WIN
Performance: up to 400MB/s
Capacities: 8TB, 12TB, 16TB
HARDWARE RAIDUSB 3.0/2.0
High-Speed Transportable RAID Solution
SSD-like performance; spinning disk capacity
WIN 7200RPM
MAC
THUNDERBOLT
Performance: up to 480MB/s
Capacities: 2TB, 4TB
HARDWARE RAID
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High-Performance Storage Solution
with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0
High-Speed USB 3.0, eSATA and
FireWire External Hard Drive
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MAC WIN 7200RPM
THUNDERBOLT
Performance: up to 226MB/s
Capacities: 3TB, 4TB, 6TB
USB 3.0/2.0
MAC WIN 7200RPM
USB 3.0/2.0 FW eSATA
Performance: up to 165MB/s
Capacities: 2TB, 3TB, 4TB
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Compact, High-Performance Storage
Portable Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Drive
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USB 3.0/2.0
WIN 7200RPM
Performance: up to 226MB/s
Capacities: 2TB, 3TB, 4TB, 6TB
WIN 7200RPM
MAC
THUNDERBOLT
Performance: up to 136MB/s
Capacity: 1TB
USB 3.0/2.0
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Silver
Space Gray*Gold*
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Portable Drive Featuring USB Type-C Port
USB TYPE-C
Performance: up to 136MB/s
Capacity: 1TB
* Apple Store® Exclusive
USB 3.0/2.0
7200RPMMAC WIN
Portable USB Drive
USB 3.0/2.0
WIN 7200RPM
MAC
Performance: up to 136MB/s
Capacity: 1TB
Portable USB Drive
USB 3.0/2.0 5400RPM
WIN
MAC
Performance: up to 115MB/s
Capacity: 1TB (Apple Store Exclusive), 2TB, 3TB
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Top ten reasons to invest in G-Technology storage
1 Offers maximum performance and reliability
2 Integrated hard drive cooling technology
3 Stylish product designs
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Ultra-Slim USB Drive
MAC WIN 7200RPM
Performance: up to 125MB/s
USB 3.0/2.0
Capacity: 500GB
4 Several solutions built with Enterprise-class hard drives for ultimate 24/7 reliability
5 Features high-performance hard disk drives
6 Designed for creative content pros and suited for everyone
7 Optimized for business-class data throughput
8 Comprehensive product offerings – storage solutions that support HDV to 4K
9 Plug and play on Mac OS®; easily reformatted for PCs
10 Ideally suited for unique and evolving workflows
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One gigabyte (GB) is equal to 1 billion bytes, and one terabyte (TB) equals 1,000 GB (1 trillion bytes). Accessible capacity will vary
from the stated capacity due to formatting and partitioning of the hard drive, the computer’s operating system, and other factors.
G-Technology, G-RACK, G-DRIVE, G-DOCK ev, G-RAID and G-SPEED are trademarks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the United States
and/or other countries. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Apple, Mac, MacBook Pro, Time Machine and the Mac logo
are trademarks of Apple, Inc. RED and MINI-MAG are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red.com, Inc. in the USA and other countries. Other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2016 G-Technology, a Western Digital Corporation brand. All rights reserved. R17 03/16
Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
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