G-Technology 2TB G-Drive Professional Hard Drive 0G02529

The 2TB G-DRIVE USB 3.0 External Desktop Hard Drive by G-Technology is a spacious 2TB capacity external hard drive that features a generous 64MB cache, a fast 7200 RPM spindle speed, and hi-speed USB 3.0 and FireWire connectivity.

It also features a SATA II 3Gbps Interface for smooth transfer and reliable operation on the inside. On the outside, the USB 3.0 port can deliver maximum transfer rates of 5Gbps. If you're a Mac-based user, you still get the convenience of FireWire 800 (backwards compatible to FireWire 400). The fanless drive has its own internal heatsink built into the unit which offers improved cooling and quiet operation.

The G-DRIVE can be used for Professional Video and Sound editing, or to simply store your essential data. Either way, you can rest assured that the hi-speed connectivity and high capacity of this external drive will suit your needs. The unit includes all necessary cables, and is Formatted for Mac (HFS+ Journaled) right out of the box. It's also Time Machine compatible. With a simple reformat, it can be used with Windows as well.

Features

Can store up to 150 hours of DV Digital video, 425 4.7GB DVD video discs, or 500,000 MP3 files

Connects via USB 3.0/2.0, or Firewire-800 (or 400 via cable)

Fan-less cooling system for near-silent operation

Connects to FireWire-400 systems using included Adapter cable

Compatible with Mac and Windows systems / Compatible with OS X Time Machine

The G-Technology G-DRIVE series is formatted at the factory HFS+ with Journaling and is Time Machine ready right out of the box. A simple initialization is all it takes to prepare the G-Technology G-DRIVE series for use with Windows systems.

Built-in heat sink silently dissipates heat to ensure reliability and data integrity

Mac OS X bootable

Specifications

Capacity: 2TB

RPM: 7200 RPM

Interface: 1x USB 3.0 and 2x FireWire 800

Shock protection: 70G operating, 300G non-operating

Compatible Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 + or Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7

Size (LxWxH): 9.25" x 5.125" x 1.82" / 235 x 130 x 46 mm

Weight: 2.98 lbs / 1.352 kg

In the Box

G-Tech 0G02529

Universal AC Power Supply

USB Cable (USB 3.0/2.0)

2 x FireWire Cables (FireWire 800 and 800 to 400 Cable)

Quick Install Guide