Name: G-Technology - G-DRIVE 8TB External USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt Hard Drive - Silver
Brand: G-Technology
SKU: 5657958
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)

Key Specs
- 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.)
- Interface(s): USB 3.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
General
- Brand: G-Technology
- Model Number: 0G04996
- Product Name: G-DRIVE 8TB External USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt Hard Drive
- Color: Silver
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.)
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 3.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Apple MacOS X 10.9 or later, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10
Features
- Security Features: None
Memory
- Cache Buffer Size: 64 megabytes (The data capacity of the cache buffer (or disk buffer) that acts as temporary memory for the drive. The cache holds the most recently and frequently used data to save the drive the extra step of pulling it from permanent storage every time it's needed, which helps increase the drive's overall speed.)
Power
- Power Source: AC adapter
Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.9 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: 5.1 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: 47.6 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
Other
- UPC: 705487202595

Back up all your irreplaceable data with this G-Technology G-DRIVE external drive. The 8TB storage capacity provides plenty of space for your files, and the four 7200 rpm drives deliver transfer rates of up to 245MB/sec. This G-Technology G-DRIVE external drive comes wrapped in a sturdy all-aluminum package for durability.

8TB storage capacity: Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces: Enable versatile connectivity for ease of use. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer.
Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0, 10 Gbps via Thunderbolt: Enable a rapid response when updating files.
Time Machine compatible: Back up your entire system directly to the drive.
Compatible with Mac and PC: For flexible installation options.
8TB storage capacity: Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces: Enable versatile connectivity for ease of use. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer.
Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0, 10 Gbps via Thunderbolt: Enable a rapid response when updating files.
Time Machine compatible: Back up your entire system directly to the drive.
Compatible with Mac and PC: For flexible installation options.