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G-Technology announce new range of professional grade SSDs

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G-Technology have announced a family of new thunderbolt 3 SSDs at NAB 2018.  The range includes a Mobile SSD, Desktop SSD and 8-Bay transportable SSD RAID solution.

G-Speed Shuttle SSD
G-Speed Shuttle SSD

The GSPEED Shuttle SSD is a scorchingly fast RAID powerhouse in either 8TB or 16TB configurations with transfer speeds up to 2800MB/s.  The 8-Bay Shuttle has a built-in hardware RAID controller that ships configured in RAID 5 for maximum performance but is easily changed to RAID 0, 1, 10 or 50 – providing a versatile and flexible storage solution.  Dual thunderbolt 3 ports allow you to daisy-chain up to five additional devices so you can stay connected to multiple drives, 4K displays and more through a sinlge connection to your computer.  The GSPEED Shuttle SSD has been designed for multi-stream 4K, 8K and VR production workflows with enough bandwidth to support milti-camera editiing in real time.  As with the entire GSPEED Shuttle range, the SSD version features a transportable design meaning traveling between location to the studio is a breeze.

G-Drive Pro SSD
G-Drive Pro SSD

Next up, the new G-Drive Pro SSD is an all aluminium desktop SSD available in either 960GB or 1.92TB capacities.   Again, dual thunderbolt 3 ports on the back allow daisy-chaining to your hearts content.  The G-Drive Pro SSD can also achieve up to 2800MB/s transfer speeds making it ideal for intensive production schedules – in real terms that equates to as much as a terabyte of content transferred in seven minutes or less!  The G-Drive Pro SSD is backed by G-Technology’s 5-year limited warranty.

G-Drive Mobile Pro SSD
G-Drive Mobile Pro SSD

Completing the new range of SSDs is the G-Drive Mobile Pro SSD, this lightweight, durable beast achieves the same lightning fast speeds as its big brothers but in an enclosure that fits in your pocket.  The single thunderbolt 3 port provides both power and data transfer and the cool, aluminium core prevents overheating and maintains performance.  The G-Drive Mobile Pro SSD is shock-resistant, the durable case provides a 3-metre drop protection and a 1000lb crush-proof rating so you really can take it anywhere.  This mobile SSD is available in either 500GB or 1TB.

All three models of pro SSD storage are expected to land in May with prices tbc

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