SanDisk
G-RAID Shuttle 8
The SanDisk Professional G-RAID Shuttle 8 offers a massive 48TB of storage in a portable design, perfect for demanding creative workflows on location or in the studio. It features eight 7200 rpm Ultrastar Enterprise-class hard drives, delivering exceptional sequential transfer speeds up to 1900 MB/s, ideal for multi-stream 4K, 8K, and VR content. Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports provide high-speed data transfer and up to 85W of power delivery. Flexible hardware RAID configurations ensure reliable data protection, all backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
$4450.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
84
/ 188
#84 in Hard Drive Arrays
Price vs Category Average
+109%
Above average
Total Capacity
4886
/ TB ( x TB Ultrastar HDDs)
Who it's for
- Massive Storage Capacity
- High-Speed Data Transfer
- Professional Transportable Design
Who should skip it
- Significant Initial Investment
- Operational Noise and Heat
- Complex RAID Management
Key Specs
Total Capacity
48 TB (8 x 6 TB Ultrastar HDDs)
Max Sequential Read Speed
1900 MB/s
Max Sequential Write Speed
2000 MB/s
Interface
Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports (40 Gb/s)
Drive Bays
8 x 3.5" SATA III
Supported RAID Modes
0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
Power Delivery
Up to 85W via Thunderbolt 3
Warranty
5-Year Limited Warranty
Features
- Colossal 48TB capacity in a portable design
- High-speed transfers for 4K/8K workflows
- Built-in hardware RAID for data protection
- Removable, reliable Enterprise-class drives
- Daisy-chaining for up to 5 devices
- Thunderbolt 3 with 85W power delivery
- Durable aluminum enclosure
- Preconfigured RAID 5 for immediate use
What customers say
Professionals overwhelmingly praise the G-RAID Shuttle 8 for its exceptional speed and massive capacity, making demanding 4K/8K workflows seamless via Thunderbolt 3. Its robust build quality ensures high reliability for critical data storage. Users value the flexibility of RAID configurations, cementing its status as a dependable workhorse for intensive production environments. While the premium price is a significant investment, and fan noise is occasionally noted in quiet settings, the consensus confirms this unit delivers top tier performance and data integrity. It is highly recommended for creative professionals prioritizing speed and security above all else.
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