SanDisk Professional G-Drive 8TB Enterprise Class Desktop external Hard Drive, HDD up to 250 MB/s, USB-C (5Gbps), USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 7200 RPM Ultrastar, fast backup, Premium, Industrial enclosure

The SanDisk Professional 8TB hard drive is very well made. Solid construction. Very elegant on the desktop. Drives are also stackable. It plugs into the Thunderbolt connection (cable supplied) of my Apple Mac Studio and was up and running within a few minutes. Drive is pre-formatted. The drive is powered by an external power plug (also supplied). When applying power to my Mac and SanDisk the drive does not spin up but waits for the Mac to power up. Both take about the same time to initialise and be ready for use. Perfect for storing my large photo library for use with Adobe Lightroom. The drive isn’t silent as it’s a mechanical hard drive but it isn’t irritating to use. It sits under my monitor next to the Mac Studio. There is enough audible feedback to show the drive is reading/writing. It is a quiet drive compared to others I have used, and it’s certainly a lot quieter than my NAS drive. Drive temperature is slightly warm when it’s been used for a few hours. Perfectly acceptable. Windows or Apple Mac Operating Systems power down the drive by default to save energy. This can be disabled in the OS settings. It’s easy to find the step by step instructions on the SanDisk support web page.

This HDD is Rubbish! I used as Time Machine for new Mac Studio and it failed within 8 weeks. For some unexplained reason it throws up an error message which says "A problem has been detected with the disk that prevents it from being unlocked" backup data lost! Then it took three months for a refurbished replacement to be sent out to me, which has now failed again after just a few months. So in 9 months, I have had two units, one new and one refurbished, and now left without a back up solution for my Mac Studio. Frustrated and angry! Even Amazon has now noted on the item page that tis HDD has been "frequently returned" - why are Amazon selling such rubbish!

Great hard drive for what I needed. I'm a wedding filmmaker and photographer and this hard drive is fast enough for me to work straight off of. I don't really understand the noise complaints. It makes a bit of noise but nothing major. I think we've gotten so focussed on everything being silent. I certainly wouldn't say it's a distraction at all. Just a normal hard drive noise.

If you need a large and dependable desktop hard drive to store your data, you might want to check out the SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE 6TB Enterprise-Class Desktop Hard Drive. This hard drive features a 6 TB capacity, a USB-C (5Gbps) interface, a 7200 RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class drive inside, and a premium industrial enclosure. It is designed to provide fast, durable, and spacious data storage for professionals and enthusiasts who work with high-value content. Pros +The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE has a huge capacity of 6 TB, which can store plenty of HD photos, videos, music, games, and other files. You can also choose from other capacities ranging from 4 TB to 22 TB, depending on your needs and budget. +It has a fast data transfer speed of up to 250 MB/s using the USB-C (5Gbps) port, which is compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. This means you can quickly back up and access your data without wasting time. The hard drive also comes with a USB-C to USB-A cable for backward compatibility with older devices. +It has a long lifespan and reliability, thanks to its Ultrastar enterprise-class drive inside. This drive is designed for demanding workloads and high-value content, and it has a mean time between failures (MTBF) rating of 2.5 million hours. It also has a rotational vibration sensor that helps to reduce errors and improve performance in multi-drive systems. +It has a premium industrial enclosure that is made of anodized aluminum. The enclosure is stackable, durable, and stylish, and it pairs well with high-end computers. It also has adjustable brightness LED lights that indicate the power and activity status of the drive. Cons -The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE is not the cheapest desktop hard drive on the market, especially when compared to other hard drives that offer similar or slightly lower performance and capacity for a lower price. However, you might also compromise on quality and durability if you opt for cheaper hard drives from less reputable brands. -It is not the most portable desktop hard drive on the market, either. It has a large size and weight, and it requires an external power adapter to operate. If you are looking for a desktop hard drive that is easy to carry around or use without a power outlet, you might want to consider other hard drives that are more compact or use USB power. Reasons to Buy *If you need a large and dependable desktop hard drive to store your data. You will get enough speed and capacity for your data storage needs without sacrificing quality or durability. *If you are a professional or enthusiast who works with high-value content such as HD photos, videos, music, games, or other files. You will enjoy a fast, durable, and spacious data storage solution that can handle your demanding workloads and protect your valuable content. Reasons to Avoid *You should avoid it if you need a cheap or portable desktop hard drive to store your data. You might be disappointed by its price tag or its size and weight compared to other desktop hard drives that have more affordable or convenient features. *You should avoid it if you are a casual user who does not need a lot of data storage space or performance. You might find this desktop hard drive to be overkill or unnecessary for your data storage needs. Conclusion The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE 6TB is a high-capacity and reliable desktop hard drive that provides fast, durable, and spacious data storage for professionals and enthusiasts who work with high-value content. It is suitable for users who want a premium industrial enclosure that can store plenty of HD photos, videos, music, games, and other files without compromising on quality or durability. However, it is not the best choice for users who need a cheap or portable desktop hard drive that can store less data or use less power.

Good value for the money and as usual very reliable. This is the 3rd large storage device I have from Sandisk. Very happy with it. I use it as a backup of a backup drive. Performance is excellent.

I’ve bought 5 of these . The drive looks nice and is fast but on my Mac Studio they randomly eject and 2 of them failed for no logical reason. They wouldn’t mount and I had to data recovery software and almost lost an entire tv series I had made. Would y.

I’ve been looking for a large capacity external drive and the new G drive ticks the boxes. It’s mains powered and quicker read/write speeds make it more appealing than the cheaper WD my book etc. So far this drive has been great (initial back ups in first week). It’s quiet and took about 8 minutes to copy 80gb. It’s far quicker than other external drives I’ve had before but obviously not as quick as an SSD. Time will tell how it holds up

This thing idles at a minimum of 53°C, usually 57°C - in a cool flat! Even if you never used it and just switched on your computer, this will slowly crawl up to idle temperatures that are above load operating temperatures. It never sleeps, but does have a power switch. SanDisk told me it should idle at 35°C and that these temperatures are not normal. On load, it runs up to 67°C. This was just on a few hundred GBs as a test. I didn't run the 3TB transfer from an older Hitachi drive that is on its way out. This unit had the 'same', just a newer-gen, Hitachi drive in it. The old 3TB drive stays under 50°C even during long hours of read/write work; so, as it should. SanDisk assured me that it was 'this' one, and that these temperatures aren't normal for this device. But there was no bearing rumble or any noise or vibration that would suggest unusual friction. In fact, it was an extremely quiet drive. I ran the zero-ing out overnight in my one room apartment and slept very well. Speeds were good to better than advertised, with 260MB/s as standard and periods of 270GB/s on a USB-C connection. Tested fine in Western Digital's Dashboard, CrystalDiskMark & Info, as well as HD-Tune. Past all S.M.A.R.T. and surface/sector error tests, as well as a deep-dive with ChkDsk. Not so great on 4KB random access, particularly read, but - most importantly for a backup drive - had generally better write speeds (across the board) than read speeds; and by quite a margin at that. Shame about the waffle-maker effect. It didn't even feel that hot on the outside of the casing; so maybe it was just self-reported cobblers. But I'm not gonna chance it and have my old 3TB drive that's had some cluster errors outlast an overpriced new box. I didn't follow the advice to have it exchanged and shall look for other solutions, maybe a 4TB 3rd-gen SSD (as 4th gen again get too hot). Sadly went back. Second star for excellent, fast, and very friendly support from SanDisk (and then again Western Digital the next day). Dunno what all the nagging is about; most companies won't even let you call them anymore.