The G-RAID PROJECT 2 is a professional grade digital storage product that combines the best of high-speed and high-capacity storage to support creative workflows. Its two hard drives can be configured for automatic mirroring or used in tandem for up to 48TB of storage. A PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot accommodates up to 4TB of swapable high-speed SSD storage. The combination of technologies allows for fast transfers, editing, and backup.

The G-RAID PROJECT 2 solves issues that exist in workflows that require high speed, high capacity, and redundancy. For example, a cinematographer can shoot directly to a PRO-BLADE SSD Mag and hand it off to a color-correction specialist who loads it into the G-RAID PROJECT 2 and easily duplicates the data.

Recycled content: The aluminum body in the G-RAID PROJECT 2 contains over 50% recycled material.
The plastic parts contain over 60% post-consumer recycled ABS. No dual-material plastics are used.
Designed for disassembly: Just eight hex screws need to be removed to disassemble the aluminum body for recycling. The G-RAID PROJECT 2 uses standard screw sizes for easy recycling or repair.
Upgradability: Users can easily swap SSDs from the front slot. Hard drives can be upgraded by removing the front cover – no tools required. By allowing users access to easily upgrade storage as needed, the life of the product is extended.

Color-coding: Because USB Type-C and Thunderbolt cables share the same connector dimensions, it could be easy for users to insert the wrong cable and inadvertently reduce performance. To address this, the G-RAID PROJECT 2 has corresponding colors on the device and the provided cables.

Mounting points: Because the G-RAID PROJECT 2 is designed for professionals that may be working on-location with mobile equipment, mounting points are integrated into the design. The side screws are designed to be removable and are spaced precisely to connect to a wide variety of standardized mounting plates (called “cheese plates” in the industry because of their Swiss cheese-like hole patterns).
Location: The device’s dark colors and subtle LED indicators are intended to minimize distractions.

A brightness button allows the user to adjust the LEDs for the environment. For example, a color-correction specialist might work in a dark studio, while a “data wrangler” working in an on-site production tent might need high brightness to see blinking LEDs, indicating that data is being copied.

Category:ElectronicsYear:2024Designers:Mark Sterzick, Bryan CaloPartch, Derek Niizawa, Adrian Karaan, Alfonso Calderon, Steven Peng, Aaron Weeks, Julia Gronewold, Sean Cheng, Western Digital Design Group, Western Digital Milpitas, California, USAManufacturer:Western Digital, Milpitas, California, USA