SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE PROJECT 18TB Thunderbolt 3 – 260MB/s
SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE PROJECT 18TB Thunderbolt 3 – 260MB/s
The SanDisk Professional 18TB G-DRIVE PROJECT is a Thunderbolt 3 desktop hard drive built for professional content creators. Inside its anodized aluminum housing is an enterprise-class 7200 RPM Ultrastar hard drive delivering read and write speeds up to 260MB/s. Dual Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) ports allow daisy-chaining, and an integrated PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot lets you add high-speed SSD storage.
Why you'll love it
- Enterprise 7200 RPM Ultrastar drive for reliable long-term storage
- Up to 260MB/s read and write over Thunderbolt 3
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) ports for daisy-chaining
- PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot (10Gbps) to add SSD capacity
- Anodized aluminum housing for premium, durable strength
Key specifications
| Brand | SanDisk Professional |
| Series | G-DRIVE PROJECT |
| Capacity | 18TB |
| Drive | 7200 RPM Ultrastar (enterprise-class) |
| Speed | Up to 260MB/s read & write |
| Interface | Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps); USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) compatible |
| Power | AC powered (adapter included) |
What's in the box
- SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE PROJECT 18TB
- Thunderbolt 3 cable
- AC power adapter
Compatibility
- Thunderbolt 3 Macs and PCs; USB 3.2 Gen 2 via USB-C
- Preformatted for macOS; reformat for Windows
- Compatible iPad models with USB-C
Frequently asked questions
Is this an SSD?
No — it's an enterprise 7200 RPM Ultrastar hard drive, ideal for high-capacity backup and archiving.
Can I daisy-chain drives?
Yes — the second Thunderbolt 3 port lets you daisy-chain additional devices.
What is the PRO-BLADE slot?
It accepts a PRO-BLADE SSD Mag (sold separately) to add fast SSD storage.