12TB G-Technology G-SPEED Studio R Thunderbolt 2 RAID Enclosure W/Drives –As IS
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About this product
The G-Technology G-SPEED Studio R is a 12 GB Thunderbolt 2 RAID Enclosure that includes drives, though it's sold 'As IS'. This 4-bay system uses 3.5-inch HDDs with a 7200 RPM rotation speed, delivering a read speed of 550MB/s via its Thunderbolt interface. It is compatible with both Mac and PC and boasts an extensive list of features including Time Machine Compatible, Secure Encryption, Hot Swap, and Removable Drive Cartridge. The enclosure comes in black and supports HDD-only storage.
Our take
This G-Technology G-SPEED Studio R RAID enclosure, including drives, presents an intriguing option for high-performance storage, especially at its price point, though the 'As IS' condition should be carefully considered. It packs 12 GB of storage (note: listed as GB, not TB) across four 7200 RPM drives, utilizing a Thunderbolt 2 interface for 550MB/s read speeds. The feature set is impressive, offering secure encryption, hot-swap capability, and Time Machine compatibility. It's a robust solution for demanding creative workflows on both Mac and PC. However, the Thunderbolt 2 interface is not the latest, and the 'As IS' status means you're taking a risk on its operational condition.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fast 7200 RPM drives
- 550MB/s read speed via Thunderbolt 2
- Feature-rich (encryption, hot swap, Time Machine)
- 4-Bay RAID enclosure with drives
Cons
- Sold 'As IS' condition
- 12 GB storage capacity is very small (likely typo for TB)
- Uses older Thunderbolt 2 interface
Specifications
- Compatible With Mac, PC
- USB Specification USB 3.0
- Color Black
- MPN 0G03298
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand G-Technology
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- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- External Drive
- Read Speed
- 550MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- G-Technology G-SPEED Studio (Thunderbolt, 4-Bay)
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Time Machine Compatible, Secure Encryption, Removable, Removable Drive Cartridge, Remote Access, Password Protection, Media Player, Low Noise Level, Indication Light, In-Built Media Server, Hot Swap, Dual-Drive, Cloud Storage, Auto Power On/Off, Adaptive Memory Technology
- Write Speed
- 2x
- Storage Capacity
- 12 GB
- Interface
- Thunderbolt
- Product Line
- G-Drive
