G-Technology G-RAID 4 TB Dual External Hard Drive

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Product Description 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 WarrantyG-RAID is backed by a standard 3-year factory warranty and unlimited free technical support by representatives experienced with the latest content creation applications. From the Manufacturer G-Technology manufactures the industry's most comprehensive line of external disk storage solutions designed for professional content creation applications. G-Technology's USB, FireWire, eSATA, slim-SAS, and Fibre Channel systems support all levels of audio/video production. G-Technology's focus on technology, quality and design has resulted in disk storage solutions with unmatched performance, reliability and style. Guaranteed to support playback of multiple layers of video in real time, all in a stylish, clean design Professional High-Performance Dual-Drive Storage System The G-Technology G-RAID is designed specifically for professional content creation applications such as Final Cut Studio. The G-Technology 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, the G-Technology G-RAID provides data transfers rates in excess of 200MB/second to support demanding post production environments. Supports professional multi-stream video editing applications like Apple Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro Equipped with a thermo-regulated, "smart" fan to ensure quiet and reliable operation. View larger Guaranteed Performance The G-Technology G-RAID is guaranteed to support the simultaneous playback of multiple layers of video in real-time in Final Cut Pro, Premiere and Xpress. This claim is 100% guaranteed, not marketing hype--stream counts during in-house testing of the G-Technology G-RAID are calculated using a G-Technology G-RAID filled to 80% capacity and incorporate a full seek from the first file to the last file on the drive. Experience 2 simultaneous video streams for 8/10 bit SD, 4 for DVCPRO HD, 5 for HDV, and 8 for DV25--this is the minimum guaranteed performance from a G-Technology G-RAID. Stream counts will be significantly greater on a clean drive when attached via eSATA. To unleash the ultimate performance of the G-Technology G-RAID, connect the system to your workstation using one of G-Technology's high-speed eSATA host adapters (sold separately). The low-cost PCIe x1 adapter provides up to 100MB/second while the PCIe x4 card provides an amazing 200+ MB/second on reads and writes. Rugged and Stylish Aluminum Enclosure The G-Technology G-RAID series is built to last, featuring a solid, all-aluminum base and enclosure that especially complements the recent line of iMacs and MacBooks. It's a rugged and dependable backup solution with a stylish and clean design. Easy to Setup The G-Technology 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 the G-Technology G-RAID for use with Windows systems (2TB model only). The Best Warranty and Support in the Business The G-Technology 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. What's in the Box G-Technology 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, and 3-year factory warranty. Technical Specifications Interface: 1x 3Gbit, eSATA, 2x FireWire 800 (9-pin), 1x USB2.0, FireWire 400 via included cable Interface: 1x 3Gbit, eSATA, 2x FireWire 800 (9-pin), 1x USB2.0, FireWire 400 via included cable Disk Drives: 2 x SATA II Disk Drives: 2 x SATA II RPM: 7200 RPM: 7200 Cache: Up to 32MB per drive Cache: Up to 32MB per drive Cooling System: Thermo-regulated, quiet smart fan Cooling System: Thermo-regulated, quiet smart fan RAID Controller: Hardware RAID 0 - Oxford 936 chipset RAID Controller: Hardware RAID 0 - Oxford 936 chipset Size (LxWxH): 9.25" x 5.125" x 2.875" / 235 x 130 x 73 mm Size (LxWxH): 9.25" x 5.125" x 2.875" / 235 x 130 x 73 mm Weight: 3.85 lbs / 1.75 kg 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 System Requirements: eSATA / FireWire 800 / USB 2.0: Mac OSX 10.3.x or higher, Windows 2000/XP/Vista Which G-Technology External Storage Product is Right For You? 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