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SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 12TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black

Model: SDPHF1A-012T-NBAAD
SKU: 12565163
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The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE enterprise-class hard drive with a USB-C (10Gbps) interface delivers ultra-reliable, high-capacity storage in a premium, stylish design. The 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside features powerful performance with speeds up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write2 (12TB1 capacity) that is perfect for fast backup and access to your HD videos, photos, music, and other high-value content. The stackable, anodized all-aluminum enclosure offers premium durability and anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, a mounting plate, or other gear for your production needs. The G-DRIVE desktop hard drive also offers LED light brightness customization with three modes to choose from, comes ready for Mac, and is easily reformatted for Windows.

Storage Capacity

12000GB
Features

  • Customize your workstation

    G-DRIVE features two anchor points on each side so you can attach to a DIT cart, cheese plate, or other gear to support your production needs.

  • Adjustable brightness

    Turn off or choose from three modes of brightness (off, default, and bright) to easily adjust the LED lights.

  • Data transfer rates up to 250MB/sec.

    Enable a rapid response when updating files.

  • 7200 rpm enterprise-class Ultrastar drive

    Perfect for all your demanding workloads and mission-critical content.

  • Three-year limited warranty

    Backed by a three-year limited warranty, so you know you have storage you can rely on.

  • Compatible with Mac and PC

    Ready for use with Mac computers and Apple Time Machine backup right out of the box. Easily reformat for Windows.

  • Anodized aluminum enclosure

    Pairs beautifully with your high-end computer and gives the durable strength you can feel.

  • 12TB storage capacity

    Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C interface

    Allows you to quickly move your HD images and 4K footage, so you can spend less time waiting and more time creating.

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Specifications
  • Storage Capacity
    12000 gigabytes
    Storage Drive Type
    HDD
    Rotational Speed
    7200 revolutions per minute
    Maximum Read Speed
    250 megabytes per second
    Maximum Write Speed
    250 megabytes per second
    Interface(s)
    USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2)
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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fast...but loud

    Easy to set up, nice style and ample storage space - but dinging it one star because it is VERY loud.

    This review is from SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 12TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black

    Posted by DTBB

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great, lack technical instruction guides.

    This drive works great. Large data transfer is fast. It's quiet big, so you cannot use it like a thumb drive, but at about 5 x 8", you can pack it around. It plugs directly into your USB-C thunderbolt port. The only thing I had trouble with was the set up, as there weren't any instructions. I was able to go to the manufacture's webpage and follow the instructions on formatting the drive. After that it's plug-and-play.

    This review is from SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 12TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black

    Posted by LalaLand

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty dang good for the price.

    This thing gets the job done quite well. I have filled, emptied, refilled, emptied, and repeated many times in the 10 or so months I have owned it. It can be loud, and can get somewhat slow when filled up (which is to be expected), but I have had no issues with data integrity or any unexpected behavior. Yes, it's good, buy one if you need the 12TB of storage.

    This review is from SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 12TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black

    Posted by Rayyan

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good price point. Seems long term unreliable

    Takes a while to load everything. I have to unplug it after each use because the ‘off’ button does not seem to turn it OFF.

    This review is from SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 12TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black

    Posted by iTellitCorrectly

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Craps out in 90 days

    Was going great until it wasn't. This is my second Sandisk 12TB Drive. My previous one was used to back up files from 2022 - 2023. So naturally in May I bought another drive for 2024 - 2025. Less than 90 days in and 1.6 TB used the drive crapped out on me. Sad that they changed the design of the previous drive and the quality. There appears to be an issue with the power cord / source causing the drive to no longer power on - I've found other reviews stating the same issue. Luckily I have all of my files backed up on the cloud but still very annoying as I now need to return this and find a new drive to use.

    This review is from SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 12TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black

    Posted by amara

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the storage capacity of this hard drive?

    This hard drive has a storage capacity of 12TB.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • How fast can data be transferred with this hard drive?

    This hard drive has data transfer rates up to 250MB/sec.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • Can the brightness of the LED lights be adjusted?

    Yes, the LED light brightness can be customized with three modes to choose from: off, default, and bright.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • What type of drive is inside this G-Drive?

    This G-Drive uses a 7200 rpm enterprise-class Ultrastar drive.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • What is the warranty on this hard drive?

    This hard drive is backed by a three-year limited warranty.

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