G-DRIVE 96TB G-RAID Shuttle 8 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (8 x 12TB)

Designed so content creators can have a premium solution for their demanding workflows, whether on location or in the studio, the 96TB G-RAID Shuttle 8 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array from WD delivers powerful RAID storage in a design that's easy to transport. Equipped with an overall capacity of 96TB that is made up of 8 x 12TB 7200 rpm Ultrastar Enterprise-class hard drives, the Shuttle 8 delivers sequential read speeds of up to 1900 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 2000 MB/s, which is more than enough to drive multi-stream 4K, 8K, and VR workflows. In terms of connectivity, this array is equipped with two 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 ports, one of which is used for host connectivity, while the other remains available for daisy-chaining up to five additional devices and provides up to 85W of power for device charging.

WD built the G-RAID Shuttle 8 with a hardware RAID controller that supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, each of which provides performance, data redundancy, or a combination of both. For those who do not need a RAID, JBOD is also available. The system comes preconfigured as RAID 5 and formatted for macOS 11 and later, although the system may be reformatted for other RAID modes as well as Windows 10 and later. Included is a Thunderbolt 3 cable and an IEC power cable, while protection is provided by a limited 5-year warranty.

Removable, Reliable 7200 rpm Ultrastar Enterprise-Class Drives

For all your demanding workloads and mission critical footage, you can depend on the power and enhanced reliability of eight removable 12TB Ultrastar Enterprise-class 7200 rpm hard drives inside.

Colossal Capacity in a Transportable Design

With up to 96TB of high-powered RAID storage in an easy-to-transport design, content creators get a premium solution for their demanding workflows on location or in the studio with the G-RAID Shuttle 8.

High-Speed Data Transfers

With read speeds of up to 1900 MB/s, write speeds of up to 2000 MB/s, and support for multi-stream 4K, 8K and VR workflows, you can quickly move or copy all your media so you can spend less time waiting and more time creating with high-speed data transfers using the 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 port.

Built-In Hardware RAID

For balanced performance, the G-RAID Shuttle 8 comes ready to go in RAID 5. Or select RAID 0, 1, 6, 10, 50, 60, or JBOD for ultimate flexibility.

Daisy-Chaining for up to 5 Additional Devices

With dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, you can conveniently daisy chain up to 5 additional devices, keeping you connected to multiple drives, 4K displays, and more, through a single connection to your computer.