SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 6TB External USB-C Hard Drive - Space Gray
User rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars with 32 reviews.
4.5(32 Reviews)- 7 Answered Questions
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Description
Features
USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Provides reliable plug-and-play storage and backup. The included USB Type-C to USB Type-C and a USB Type-C to USB Type-A cables allow this drive to work with all USB 3.1, 3.0, and 2.0 computers.
Data transfer rates up to 195MB/sec.
Enable a rapid response when updating files.
Up to 45W USB Type-C Power Delivery
Allows you to charge your compatible MacBook or MacBook Pro without having to take a separate charger out of your bag.
Compatible with Mac and PC
Ready to go for Mac computers and Apple Time Machine backup right out of the box. Easily reformat for Windows and Windows Backup.
6TB storage capacity
Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
Aluminum enclosure
Pairs beautifully with your high-end computer and gives you durable strength you can feel.
Three-year limited warranty
Backed by a three-year limited warranty, so you know you have storage you can rely on in the field for years to come.
What's Included
- G-DRIVE 6TB External USB-C Hard Drive
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- USB-C to USB-A cable
- Power cable
- AC power adapter
- Owner's manual
Q: QuestionIs the cord that connects it to a computer a double USB-C or is it a USB-C/USB-A combo? In other words, will I need an adapter to use this on an older computer that does not have USB-C ports?
Asked by clow.
- A:Answer Both cords come with the device
Answered by Will
Q: QuestionIs just just a plug in and use, or does is have to be formatted like some other external hard-drives that are not recognized on a PC? Also, does this work on PC AND MAC?
Asked by Lala.
- A:Answer it’s formatted to work with Mac out of the box it needs to be formatted for PC, they have directions on there websites on how to format for PC
Answered by cmgeiser
Q: Questiondoes this come with software that allows you to manage and view the backup process and files???
Asked by tb.
- A:Answer It doesn't as far as I know, at least not for PC. That being said you can probably download that software via their website. You can also setup Windows itself to run backups or you can use the free and very excellent software called "Macrium Reflect". It does quite a bit, is simple to use and is free with no ads or nonsense but there is a paid version that has a couple extra features most won't need.
Answered by d0x360
Q: QuestionAre the Ultrastar drives CMR or SMR drives?
Asked by KeepingEyesOpen.
- A:Answer CMR drives. Pro grade external storage might use SMR but to keep costs down CMR is generally used because it's older technology and cheaper to manufacture
Answered by d0x360
Q: QuestionCan a partition be built to store and operate from Windows and Mac?
Asked by Alithia.
- A:Answer Yes they can. Any drive should technically be able to do that with the proper partition software. Or you could format it as exFat which can be read by both (and Linux) however frequently switching between the 2 operating systems and accessing files on exFat can cause file corruption. It's possible this issue has been solved by Microsoft & Apple but I'm not 100% sure so I want to give the warning regardless.
Answered by d0x360
Q: QuestionCan this be used to backup photos and videos from a phone? Phone has a type c connection
Asked by Theking.
- A:Answer Short answer yes. But your phone must be OTG. You can check your phones manufacturer website and see if your model supports OTG. Most newer phones are capable. Given that the G-Drive is also powered by its own power supply, it allows you to use a higher capacity HDD like 6TB. Your phone alone wouldn’t be able to power the drive without the included power supply.
Answered by SubiSkank
Q: QuestionWill this Hard Drive work on a computer that is Windows based? I am trying to download pictures to save.
Asked by CW.
- A:Answer Absolutely but it's formatted for a Mac. So you just would need to right click on the drive and go to format. Set it to NTFS and default block size then check quick format, no need to spend hours waiting on a full format. It won't effect performance at all, it's more a security thing and even then you need to write more data than Windows does on a regular format.
Answered by d0x360