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G-Technology, G-RAID3 Quad Interface, Dual-Drive RAID Solutions

Professional High-Performance Dual-Drive Storage System

G-RAID is designed specifically for professional content creation applications like Final Cut Studio, G-RAID features a high-speed interface - 3 Gbit eSATA, FireWire 800 (FireWire 400 via cable) and USB2.0 ports - and is available in storage capacities up to an amazing 4TB! When connected via eSATA, G-RAID provides data transfers rates in excess of 200MB/second to support demanding post production environments.

Easy to Setup

G-RAID is ready right out of the box for use with
Mac OS X systems and appears to the system as a single, big and fast disk drive. A simple reformat is all it takes to ready G-RAID for use with Windows^® systems**.

The Best Warranty & Support in the Business

G-Tech's 3-Year Warranty G-RAID is backed by a standard 3-year factory warranty and unlimited free technical support by representatives experienced with the latest content creation applications.

Quick Facts

	High-speed, low-cost RAID designed specifically for professional content creation applications
	Supports multi-stream HDV, DVCPro HD, XDCAM HD, ProRes 422 and uncompressed SD workflows
	High-speed interface – eSATA, FireWire 800 (FireWire 400 via cable) and USB 2.0 ports
	Hardware RAID 0 (Oxford 936) – Utilizes (2) 7200 RPM SATA II drives each with up to 32 MB cache
	200+ MB/second data transfer rates via eSATA port
	Storage capacities up to 4TB*
	Soft-touch On/Off switch and integrated thermo-regulated smart fan for long life and reliable operation
	Unique industrial design, compact all aluminum enclosure
	Ships complete with all cables (eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 800 to 400, and USB 2.0)
	Mac^® OS X and Windows^® compatible
	Standard 3-year factory warranty

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*The G-RAID 4TB model is not supported by Windows XP or older 32-bit operating systems which limit maximum volume size to 2TB. G-RAID 4TB is compatible with systems running Mac OS X, Windows Vista or other 64-bit operating systems.

** Only with the 2TB unit.

Guaranteed Performance

G-RAID is guaranteed to support the simultaneous playback of multiple layers of video in real-time in Final Cut Pro, Premiere and Xpress. We stand behind this claim 100%.

To unleash the ultimate performance of G-RAID, connect the system to your workstation using one of our high-speed eSATA host adapters. Our low-cost PCIe x1 adapter provides up to 100MB/second while our PCIe x4 card provides an amazing 200+ MB/second on reads & writes!

G-Tech 4-Port, PCIe x4 eSATA Adapter

G-Tech 2-Port, PCIe x1 eSATA Adapter

AJA Benchmark Results

4-Port, PCIe x4 eSATA Adapter

2-Port, PCIe x1 eSATA Adapter

*NOTE:The stream counts above are calculated using a G-RAID filled to 80% capacity and incorporate a full seek from the first file to the last file on the drive. This is the MINIMUM GUARANTEED performance from a G-RAID. Stream counts will be significantly greater on a clean drive. This is real-world performance and not just marketing hype! Remember, we know video.

Specifications:

Kit Contents:

	G-RAID Dual-Drive Storage System
	Universal AC Power Supply
	1.6 Meter eSATA Cable (black)
	1.8 Meter FireWire 800 Cable (white)
	1.8 Meter FireWire 800 to 400 Cable (white)
	1 Meter USB 2.0 Cable (white)
	CD Manual

Interface:

1x 3Gbit, eSATA
2x FireWire 800 (9-pin)
1x USB2.0
(FireWire 400 via included cable)

Disk Drives:

Type – 2x SATA II
RPM – 7200
Cache – Up to 32MB per drive

Cooling System:

Thermo-regulated, quiet smart fan

RAID Controller:

Hardware RAID 0 – Oxford 936 chipset

Size (LxWxH):

9.25" x 5.125" x 2.875" / 235 x 130 x 73 mm

Weight:

3.85 lbs / 1.75 kg

System Requirements:

eSATA / FireWire 800 / USB 2.0:

Mac OSX 10.3.x or higher
Windows 2000/XP/Vista

G-Raid3 Quad Interface Dual-Drive RAID 0 Array - Review

Digital images, video and audio files are like the creature from Star Trek, consuming every free gigabyte it encounters. While consumer-level internal hard drive capacities have crossed the 2TB barrier, many users need even more storage space, and they need it to be portable. G-Tech's G-RAID3 is one solution. MyMac Labs used it for several weeks; here are our impressions.
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– 04/02/2009, David Weeks, MyMac Magazine

Review: G-Technology G-RAID3

The G-RAID3 is firmly aimed at creative pros working with motion media – from video editors and VFX artists to DVD authors and animators.
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– 03/30/2009, Neil Bennett, DigiatlArts

G-RAID3 vs CALDIGIT VR

f you want a nice simple drive to edit HD video with that provides lots of space and speed, the G-RAID3 is for you. It is light, simple to use, and durable. Great little unit. I lost faith in G-Tech a while back when the G-Raid2 had issues with daisy chaining the units (performance would drop from 65MB/s to 16MB/s), but this drive has returned my faith in the company and their products. The
G-Raid3 is a great little drive that I'd recommend to anyone.
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– 03/23/2009, Shane Ross, The Little Frog in High Def

Verdict: G-Raid3 delivers excellent performance, provided you have the budget to match

This solid desktop hard drive from G-Technology is fashioned after the Mac Pro, so the G-RAID3 looks right at home parked on top of a Mac Pro. Its distinguishing feature, however, is the inclusion of a second disk in a Raid 0 configuration.
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– 03/09/2009, Alan Stonebridge, MacUser

External Hard Drive Review: G-Technology G-RAID3

The G-RAID3 is an external hard drive that directly attaches to a computer which performs all RAID operations in hardware transparent to the operating system. The G-RAID3 is another Mac-inspired design from G-Technology, bearing much resemblance to a Power Mac G5 or a Mac Pro.
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– 03/03/2009, Charles Fulton, Videomaker

Massive & Mobile External Storage

Even if it weren't gorgeous, this drive would still be an essential piece of equipment. Maybe overkill for a production office, but right at the heart of any editing room. But it is really that good-looking. Housed in a titanium casing (made to look at home perched on any Mac Pro), the entire line of drives could teach elegance to Apple. I want this designer to do my living room. Or at least my luggage.
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– 01/16/2009, Norman Berns, reelgrok

Interview with Roger Mabon, G-Technology

MacVideo says, “G-Technology are well known for producing quality drives which are both reliable and capable of sustained levels of data transfer needed for high end video production.”
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– 9/18/2008, MacVideo.com

Excellent build quality. Never underestimate this factor, it gives a lot of confidence pulling it out of the box.

– Andrei A., G-DRIVE Q owner – Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

I had a G Drive for 2 years without problem. Additional storage required and thought of your products first.

– Charles E., G-DRIVE Q owner – Glenolden, PA