G-Technology G-DRIVE USB G1 8TB (130841)
- 8TB Capacity
USB 3.0 Type-B Port (USB 3.1 Gen 1) - Up to 205 MB/s Data Transfer Speed
- AC Powered
- 7200 rpm
- Aluminum Enclosure
- Apple Time Machine Compatible
- Preformatted HFS+ for Mac OS 10.9+
- Windows Compatible with Reformatting
Designed for storing and working with intensive multimedia files including video, photos, audio, and music libraries, the 8TB G-DRIVE USB G1 USB 3.0 Hard Drive from G-Technology lets you store up to 8TB of your data and transfer it to or from your computer using USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) technology. Housed in an aluminum enclosure, the G-DRIVE USB G1 features data transfer rates of up to 205 MB/s and a rotational speed of 7200 rpm, both of which allow for quick file access and fast data transfer speeds. The G-DRIVE USB G1 natively supports USB 3.0 and includes a USB 3.0 cable, and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
While the G-DRIVE USB G1 is compatible with both Windows 10, 8.1, and 7, and Mac OS 10.9 and later,, it comes formatted HFS+ for Mac OS and supports Apple's Time Machine software, allowing your Mac to be backed up to this drive. To use this drive with Windows, it will need to be reformatted. Also included with the G-DRIVE USB G1 is a power adapter.
General Features
- 8TB capacity
- Transfer rates up to 205 MB/s
- Solid, all-aluminum case for durability
- Apple Time Machine compatible
- High-performance 7200 rpm SATA III drive
G-UTILITIES
G-Tech is excited to introduce their Compatibility Solutions for Windows 10, 8.1 and 7. To improve the experience for Windows users, they have added a G-UTILITIES folder with compatibility solutions, which can be downloaded from their Windows landing page.
G-UTILITIES Include
Instructions File
Explaining what each of the installers are and step-by-step instructions on how to install the HFS+ driver for Windows by Paragon or G-Technology Format Wizard.
HFS+ Driver for Windows by Paragon Install
By installing the HFS+ driver for Windows by Paragon on their Windows 10, 8.1 or 7 system, customers will be able to read/write to their G-Technology HFS+ formatted drive(s) from such PC, in addition to their Mac computer.
G-Technology Format Wizard
By installing the G-Technology Format Wizard, users can reformat their G-Technology HFS+ formatted drive to NTFS to be used with Windows-only systems. Please be aware that reformatting the drive to NTFS will erase all current data on the drive and it will no longer be compatible with macOS. Please be sure to back up all data prior to performing this install.
Learn More
An HTML file that will direct users to G-Technology's Windows Compatibility landing page.
- MPN - 0G03908
- GTIN - 705487197563
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Specification
| Dimensions (L x W x H): | 19.6 x 12.7 x 3.2 cm |
| Weight: | 1.1 kg |
| Rotational Speed(RPM): | 7200 rpm |
| Maximum Read Speed: | 205 MB/s |
| Form Factor: | 3.5" |
| Cache Memory: | 64 MB |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Cooling System: | Passive |
| Connection Interface: | 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Type-B) |
| Pre-Format: | HFS+ |
| Internal Interface: | SATA III |
| Type: | Hard Disk Drive |
| Capacity: | 8 TB |
G-Technology G-DRIVE USB G1 8TB
- USB 3.0 Cable
- AC Power Adapter
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