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WELCOME TO G-DRIVE PROJECT

KEY FEATURES

High-capacity and Fast Data Transfers
Quickly backup or add extra storage to your computer for your HD photos, 

videos, and music with high-speed data transfers up to 260MB/s* read 

and 260MB/s* write (18TB and 22TB** model) using the Thunderbolt

 3 

(40Gbps) port.
7200RPM Ultrastar

®

 Enterprise-class Hard Drive Inside

For all your demanding workloads and mission-critical content, you can 

rely on the power and enhanced reliability of the 7200RPM Ultrastar

™ 

enterprise-class hard drive inside.
PRO-BLADE

®

 SSD Mag Slot

Offload, make copies or edit content from a PRO-BLADE SSD Mag 

through the new PRO-BLADE

®

 SSD Mag slot at blazing fast speeds. (PRO-

BLADE SSD Mag sold separately.)
Clear Cable Indicators
Easily identify each port type with the color identifying system from 

SanDisk

®

 Professional. Match the color around the port to the color on 

the corresponding cable to quickly connect your devices.
Pairs with iPad***
G-DRIVE

®

 PROJECT works great with compatible iPad tablets*** that have 

a USB Type-C

 port to enable efficient creative work-flows when using 

your favorite production apps.
Premium Enclosure
With a premium, anodized aluminum housing, the G-DRIVE PROJECT pairs 

beautifully with your high-end computer and gives you durable strength 

you can feel.
Brightness Customization
Choose between three modes of brightness (Off, Default, and Bright) to 

easily brighten, dim, or turn off the power saving LED light with the push 

of a button.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

G-DRIVE PROJECT Desktop Hard Drive

1x Thunderbolt 3 Cable (WD Part Number: M032-000043)

Quick Start Guide

Power Cable

Welcome to G-DRIVE PROJECT

SanDisk Professional

User Manual

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Summary of Contents for G-DRIVE PROJECT

Page 1: ...G DRIVE PROJECT User Manual...

Page 2: ...ACCESSING SUPPORT For online technical support visit https www westerndigital com support To speak with technical support visit https www westerndigital com support international phone numbers...

Page 3: ...Behavior 6 Safely Disconnecting the Device 7 Initialize G DRIVE PROJECT for macOS 7 Reformatting the G DRIVE PROJECT 8 _________ 4 Compliance and Warranty Information 9 Limited Warranty Except Austra...

Page 4: ...Index 14 SanDisk Professional User Manual ii...

Page 5: ...s Easily identify each port type with the color identifying system from SanDisk Professional Match the color around the port to the color on the corresponding cable to quickly connect your devices Pai...

Page 6: ...device s connector Do not block any of the enclosure s ventilation slots Do not use this product as a portable device Handle the SanDisk Professional device using its edge or frame Do not remove dama...

Page 7: ...ot This front slot provides compatibility with a PRO BLADE SSD mag device sold separately REAR CONNECTIVITY Reference illustration 2 2 below 1 Power Button used to turn the device on or off 2 Power Po...

Page 8: ...re designed to be used for customization such as attaching the SanDisk Professional G DRIVE PROJECT to a DIT cart a mounting plate adding a handle or other gear for your production needs NOTE Included...

Page 9: ...e running macOS 5 Congratulations you have connected the G DRIVE PROJECT device to your computer system G DRIVE PROJECT LED BEHAVIOR The following table describes the various system and device LED beh...

Page 10: ...ligned with each other To insert a PRO BLADE SSD MAG into the G DRIVE PROJECT follow these steps 1 Align the PRO BLADE SSD MAG to a slot on the G DRIVE PROJECT 2 Slide the PRO BLADE SSD MAG into the G...

Page 11: ...the drive Here are the steps CAUTION Initializing or Re Initializing a device will erase all data on the device Do not continue if you wish to retain your information NOTE Safely disconnect and remove...

Page 12: ...for use with macOS systems but can be reformatted for use with Windows 10 and higher CAUTION Reformatting the device will erase all of its contents If you have saved files on the device back them up...

Page 13: ...mber Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims LIMITED WARRANTY AUSTRALIA Warranty Information SanDisk Professional warrants to the end user that this product excluding content and or soft...

Page 14: ...der the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have t...

Page 15: ...of this equipment to the applicable Council Directives of the European Union including the EMC Directive 2014 30 EU the Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU and the RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU as amended b...

Page 16: ...s nicht anders gekennzeichnet oder spezifiziert Regulatory Compliance Japan Regulatory Compliance Korea Regulatory Compliance Russia EAC Western Digital UK Limited 115054 35 4 Western Digital 1 30 Wes...

Page 17: ...Regulatory Compliance China Regulatory Compliance Taiwan CNS 15936 EMC CNS 15598 1 Safety Compliance and Warranty Information SanDisk Professional User Manual 13...

Page 18: ...y 3 P PRO BLADE SSD Mag LED 6 PRO BLADE SSD mag Port 3 R Rear Connectivity 3 Rear Ports 3 Reformatting for Windows 8 Regulatory Compliance Austria 11 Regulatory Compliance Canada 11 Regulatory Complia...

Page 19: ...rum Kensington is a registered trademark or trademark of the ACCO Brands Corporation in the United States and or other countries Thunderbolt is a registered trademark or trademark of the Intel Corpora...

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