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Silver rectangular desktop hard drive with anodized aluminium enclosure and LED indicator

SanDisk Professional

SanDisk Professional 18TB G-Drive external hard drive SDPHF1A-018T-NBAAD

SKU CH-FCRN-APTNP MPN SDPHF1A-018T-NBAAD

An 18 TB desktop drive with a 7200 RPM Ultrastar inside, USB‑C 10 Gbps and USB 3.2 Gen 2 delivering 270 MB/s read and write, Mac‑ready and stackable

  • RPM7200 RPM
  • 18 TB capacity stores massive media libraries
  • 270 MB/s read and write speeds accelerate backups
  • 7200 RPM Ultrastar drive delivers enterprise-class reliability
  • USB-C 10 Gbps interface enables fast data transfers
  • Stackable all-aluminium enclosure with anchor points suits production rigs

Enterprise 18 TB desktop drive

The SanDisk Professional G-Drive is an 18 TB desktop external hard drive built around a 7200 RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class mechanism. It connects via USB-C at 10 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and ships formatted for Mac with easy reformatting for Windows. The all-aluminium enclosure is stackable and includes anchor points for DIT carts or mounting plates. Three LED brightness modes let you tune the indicator light to the environment.

Creatives needing high-capacity desktop backup

Video editors, photographers and post-production teams who need up to 270 MB/s sequential read and write for large media libraries will benefit from the sustained throughput of the 7200 RPM drive. Buyers who want portable bus-powered storage or solid-state speeds should consider other form factors. The drive requires an external power supply and is not designed for mobile use or ruggedised field work.

10 Gbps USB-C interface

The single specification that decides fit is the USB-C (10 Gbps) connection. If your workstation or laptop provides a USB 3.2 Gen 2 or compatible port you can achieve the quoted 270 MB/s transfers; older USB ports will limit performance to their own maximum throughput.

Highlights

  • 18 TB capacity stores massive media libraries
  • 270 MB/s read and write speeds accelerate backups
  • 7200 RPM Ultrastar drive delivers enterprise-class reliability
  • USB-C 10 Gbps interface enables fast data transfers
  • Stackable all-aluminium enclosure with anchor points suits production rigs

Specifications

BrandWD
RPM7200 RPM
Shipping weight1.91 kg
Package size302 × 224 × 117 mm

Questions about this item

Does my computer need a USB-C 10Gbps port to reach the 270MB/s speeds?

Yes, the drive uses a USB-C 10Gbps connection to achieve up to 270MB/s read and write. A slower port will reduce the transfer rate.

Will the 7200RPM Ultrastar drive work if I connect it to an older USB 3.0 hub?

It will function on USB 3.0 or 3.1 ports, but the 7200RPM Ultrastar drive's 270MB/s performance will be limited by the older interface speed.

How can I confirm the drive is delivering the rated 270MB/s after formatting?

Run a sequential read or write test with a benchmark tool; sustained speeds near 270MB/s indicate the USB-C 10Gbps link and Ultrastar drive are operating correctly.

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