SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 22TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black
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- Storage Capacity22000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDRotational Speed7200 revolutions per minuteMaximum Read Speed280 megabytes per secondMaximum Write Speed280 megabytes per secondInterface(s)USB Type C (USB 3.2 Gen2)
- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 22000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 280 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 280 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Interface(s): USB Type C (USB 3.2 Gen2) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: SanDisk Professional
- Model Number: SDPHF1A-022T-NBAAD
- Product Name: G-DRIVE 22TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive
- Color: Black
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 22000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 280 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 280 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: External
- External Hard Drive Type: Desktop (Physical characteristics of the hard drive, including size, weight and how you connect to your device.)
- Interface(s): USB Type C (USB 3.2 Gen2) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Mac, Windows
- Minimum System Requirements: Formatted APFS macOS 10.15+ (Time Machine compatible Windows® 10+ (via reformat)
- Features
- Usage: Backup
- Lighting Type: Single color
- Power
- Power Source: AC adapter
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.61 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 8.27 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 2.91 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Other
- UPC: 718037899251
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 280MB/s read and 280MB/s write2 (22TB1 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.
- 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 280MB/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.
- 22TB 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.
Whats Included
- SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE 22TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive
- USB-C to USB-C Cable
- Power cable
- Power adapter
- Owner's manual
Q: Can I adjust the brightness of the LED lights on this hard drive?
A: Yes, you can turn off the LED lights or choose from three brightness modes: off, default, and bright.
Q: What is the warranty on this hard drive?
A: This hard drive is backed by a three-year limited warranty.
Q: What is the storage capacity of this hard drive?
A: This hard drive has a storage capacity of 22 terabytes.
Q: Does this hard drive work with Mac computers?
A: Yes, this hard drive is compatible with Mac computers and is ready for use with Apple Time Machine backup right out of the box.
Q: How fast are the data transfer rates on this hard drive?
A: This hard drive has data transfer rates up to 280MB/s.
Q: What kind of interface does this hard drive use?
A: This hard drive uses a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C interface.
Q: What type of drive is inside this G-Drive?
A: This G-Drive utilizes a 7200RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drive.
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| Pros for SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 22TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Storage Capacity, Overall Performance, Drive Speed, Connectivity | Storage Capacity, Reliability, Price, Ease of use, USB | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 22TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Noise Level | Noise, Heat, Power Button | There were no cons for this product— |
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Hopefully paying a premium is worth it!
I hate it when hard drive reviews do not mention R/W speeds - it's the one thing we're all looking to learn lol. Blackmagic reports 263/264mb as APFS Volume via USBC-Thunderbolt port on back of Studio Display. this is very close to advertised speed, great to see and hope it sustains these speeds as drive fills up. this will be an on-going review, for there is a *lot of conflicting info on these particular drives; usage: pro photo and video passive storage/RAID relocation drive/redundancy. concern: there are a lot of nightmare stories online about this HD, several stating they have lost 10s of terabytes of information randomly with this newer breed of G-Drives : [ goal: achieve usable read/write speeds throughout capacity of drive. my 22tb WD Book drives become pretty much useless after 75-80% capacity, and sometimes have to wait overnight to xfer 100gb to SSD when i recall something from the archives. this is not acceptable. Also, I've determined the USB WD Book drive to be the absolute source of horrid slowness in Lightroom; I never use this drive in the catalog, yet as it comes and goes from sleep state, my LR would seize up and become unusable for 15-20 sec at a time - this might not sound like a lot but it's the worst when you're trying to get images out the door. I've also seen similar impact in Finder, when clicking to an SD card or something (not the WD drive) system comes to a crawl and can be 30-60 for it to become alive again. After seeing a high-volume studio put the 22tb g-drives thru their paces the last two years without issue, i decided to integrate one of these to my workflow and see how it goes. Have read a LOT of heart-crushing reviews, time will tell if this was a good idea on my part. For now, this will not hold any critical data. Arrived today with quick shipping from BB (thank you!). The box could have been packaged better, never comforting hearing clunks when you pick up box from patio. But, ordering online from BB has been a real pleasure last couple years - perfect amount of notifications, no real curveballs, and Prime-like arrival times if i'm being honest (these particual drives on Amazon for my location indicated ~week to arrive fwiw). so keep up the great work BB! To address some of the key points a lot of reviews mention: (1) for me so far, the drive mounts nearly immediately. It's plugged into my Studio Display, when i dock my laptop, it was available within 4-5 seconds. This is great, and hope it continues. My WDs can take a minute or two - this isn't necessarily about the time, but more so the uncomfortable feeling while you wait for it to mount. (2) hard drive space is 2.8mb shy of 22tb; i read several times this drive occupied 1tb+ and could not allocate the full 22tb. This is APFS, straight out of the box; will be reformatting this, and will update accordingly if this changes. (3) the light on the front is not annoying to me. So far this drive is off to a good start; will throw 7-8tb at it overnight and see how it performs. One specifc thing i'm hoping to see with this upgrade, is the ability to scrub archived 4k footage with ease. I use preview/spacebar very often in finder, and my prev WD drive would choke every time with this command. 5-10 sec for playback is not okay when you're going thru a multi-day shoot. I just tested this on the ~500gb test folder and preview/playback was near immediate - this makes sense based on the r/w speeds reported, but more so hoping over time as this thing fills up that it stays responsive and usable. few observations: after xfer 500gb from SSD (this took 36 minutes), I deleted these files and got the dreaded pinwheel. Finder was unresponsive for about 30 sec while it thought about this command. little sluggish to empty the trash as well. dont love this ... drive is def audible; can hear the reading needle work on this drive. some folks are sensitive to this, and would not be unnoticable if this drive is centralized to your workstation. Can say for sustained xfer, it's prob 5-8x more quiet than my WD 22tb though, which is great. The drive does seem to sleep/wake in a similar pattern as my WD drives. Can see some sluggishness when initially clicking on it, but once awake this drive seems to cook along pretty well. Overall, hoping this works out. This seems to be one of the only solutions for single large external storage that is USB-C, and confirmed 7200rpm. Most externals out there are 5400rpm and really cramps up a working pro. It's really nice not having to utilize USB hub (and potential bottlenecking), and keep everything native USBC/Thunderbolt. Time will tell, but so far so good
This review is from SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 22TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black
Posted by rayray
- Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Don't waste your money wait for it to be 50% off.
I buy a 22TB and it only has 20TB Terrible. If I wanted to spend $660 dollars for a 20TB I would rather get the WD 20TB for $320. I paid for a 22TB and expect to have that much hard drive space for the price spent for it. Not only calling the Sandisk help line they didn't want to address the fact I am missing 2 Terabytes and I needed help to get it to be seen on my computer. But where it was able to be seen on my X-Box Series- X and not PC is terrible. Also note: buy a USB-C to USB adapter to hook it up to your X-BOX or PC as the USB -C can easily disconnect from your PC or consoles.
This review is from SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 22TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black
Posted by Blackthorntk
- Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Useful but Scary.
It's nice to use and easy, but the noise while loading and using it for 24 hours is kind of scary to me. The grinding sound makes me more anxious while using it, unlike other products are silent while using. I'm not sure if most SanDisk drives are like that.
This review is from SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 22TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black
Posted by LourdesD
