Best Hard Drives For Creative Professionals

G-RAID SHUTTLE 8

A transportable 8-bay hardware RAID solution with Thunderbolt™ 3 (40Gbps). It offers content professionals up to 208TB¹ of colossal capacity and Ultrastar® drives for maximum performance. Get super-fast access, consolidate backups, and real-time video editing in a powerhouse solution. Supports multi-stream 4K, 8K, and virtual productions as well as RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 configurations. For a more compact solution, check out G-RAID SHUTTLE 4.

G-DRIVE ArmorATD

Conquer rugged terrain with the G-DRIVE ArmorATD. Featuring a shock resistant³, IP54 rain and dust-resistant enclosure⁴, to safeguard your footage against the unpredictability of on-location shoots. Its tough, easy-to-grip protective bumper, and portable design ensures your creative work stays secure in the wildest conditions.

G-RAID PROJECT 2

Tackle massive video workflows with the G-RAID PROJECT 2 — a high-capacity, high-performance 2-bay RAID 0 desktop drive designed for multi-stream 4K and HDR footage. With fast Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB-C™ connectivity, it delivers rapid access to terabytes of high-resolution media, helping you edit, offload, and back up large files without interrupting your creative flow. Built for speed and scalability, it’s your trusted solution for post-production power.

WD Gold

Anchor your mission-critical projects with WD Gold, featuring read-write workload ratings of up to 550TB² per year storage and ArmorCache™ technology (available in 22TB and above) for unmatched data protection. These reliable drives ensure your video workflow runs smoothly, from capture to final cut, even under the toughest deadlines.

G-RAID SHUTTLE 8

Out in the wild, capturing fleeting moments like storm-swept landscapes, radiant portraits, or soaring drone shots are your soul’s masterpiece. Make sure you chase this vision with solutions like the G-RAID SHUTTLE 8, which is a transportable RAID powerhouse up to 208TB¹ of capacity, and is equipped with 2 x Thunderbolt™ 3 ports for fast transfer speeds on site.

G-DRIVE ArmorATD

“People are investing in you to shoot their campaign or magazine editorial, […] so I’m really insistent about backing up, because I never want to lose data again. I love the portability, very light weight, and durability of the G-Drives. When you’re shooting on location, it’s really important to be mobile.” – Ambassador, Dixie Dixon 

Opt for a smaller, pocket-sized solution like G-DRIVE ArmorATD, which features a shock resistant³, IP54 rain and dust-resistant protector⁴, to safeguard your footage against the unpredictability of on-location shoots. 

G-RAID PROJECT 2

The studio is where your vision takes flight. As RAW images swell with cutting-edge camera tech, your workflow demands storage that matches your ambition. Make the G-DRIVE PROJECT 2 as your go-to scratch disk for seamless speed. For epic workflows, the G-RAID SHUTTLE 8 and SHUTTLE 4 solutions rise to the challenge, packed with enterprise-class drives, flexible RAID options, and Thunderbolt™ 3 for effortless offloads and maximum transfer rates.

G-DRIVE & G-RAID PROJECT 2 

Empower your creative workflows with G-DRIVE and G-RAID PROJECT 2. Both work great with compatible iPad⁵ tablets that feature USB Type-C™ ports. This enables you to use your favorite production apps without running into storage limits on tablets.

WD Gold

Protect your priceless captures, whether vibrant landscapes, intimate portraits, or dynamic action shots, with WD Gold’s unyielding 550TB⁶ per year read-write endurance and ArmorCache™ technology (available in 22TB and above) for steadfast data protection. These robust drives empower your photography workflow, ensuring every frame, from raw capture to polished edit, radiates brilliance under the tightest deadlines.

G-DRIVE

Whether you’re crafting beats in the studio or capturing live mixes on tour, every note you create is your soul’s masterpiece. Chase your vision with the G-DRIVE, so you can transfer, edit, and archive large volumes of music daily. The workflow is fast and simple, so you can focus on the content, and have peace of mind about your storage. 

G-DRIVE ArmorATD

For a compact companion, pick the pocket-sized G-DRIVE ArmorATD, with shock resistant³, IP54 rain and dust-resistance⁴, and a rugged protector, safeguards your tracks against the chaos of life on the road. Your music, secure and unstoppable, thrives in any environment. 

G-RAID SHUTTLE 8 & G-RAID PROJECT 2

From studio to stage, our solutions ignite your creative vision, ensuring every beat thrives. Choose the G-DRIVE PROJECT 2 as your high-capacity go-to for blazing-fast workflow speeds. For monumental projects, the G-RAID SHUTTLE 8 and SHUTTLE 4, loaded with enterprise-class drives, flexible RAID options, and Thunderbolt™ 3 , empower seamless offloads and lightning-fast transfers, keeping your sound unstoppable.

G-RAID PROJECT 2 

Empower your creative workflows with G-RAID PROJECT 2. Both work great with compatible iPad⁵ tablets that feature USB Type-C™ ports. This enables you to use your favorite production apps without running into storage limits on tablets.

WD Gold

Safeguard your timeless beats with WD Gold, delivering up to 550TB¹ per year of relentless read-write endurance and ArmorCache™ technology (available in 22TB and above) for unyielding data protection. These powerhouse drives fuel your music production workflow, ensuring every soundwave—from first mix to final master—resonates flawlessly, even under the tightest deadlines.

G-RAID SHUTTLE 8

Every frame you capture—whether on a chaotic location shoot or in the heart of your studio—is a piece of your cinematic soul. Introducing the G-RAID SHUTTLE 8, a transportable RAID titan with up to 208TB¹ of capacity and Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, to manage massive 4K, 8K HDR, and HFR footage from multiple cameras with lightning-fast transfers. Its high-powered, transportable design empowers your team to conquer demanding workflows, seamlessly moving media between location and studio. With this unrivaled storage, your vision stays protected, swift, and ready to move the world.

G-RAID SHUTTLE 4

A compact ally on rugged locations, get super-fast access, consolidate backups, and real-time video editing in a powerhouse solution with support for multi-stream 4K, 8K, and VR workflows, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 configurations.

Hardware RAID

Command your film shoots with the G-RAID Shuttle’s Hardware RAID controller, delivering unrivaled performance and reliability by freeing your computer’s processing power for pure creativity. Its adaptable design, with dual Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, supports daisy-chaining up to five devices, ensuring your massive 4K and 8K workflows never falter. For a compact ally on rugged locations, the pocket-sized G-DRIVE ArmorATD, with shock resistance³, IP54 rain and dust resistance⁴, and a tough protector, safeguards your footage against the chaos of the wild. Your stories, protected, and unstoppable, shine brilliantly from set to screen. 

Daisy-Chaining 

Every film project pulses with its own soul, demanding storage that bends to your vision. With dual ports for daisy-chaining up to five devices via Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity, Western Digital’s adaptable solutions fuel your creativity without ever holding you back. Unleash your story’s full potential, from chaotic shoots to polished edits, with storage that empowers your legacy to shine forever.

WD Gold

Safeguard your timeless frames with WD Gold, boasting up to 550TB¹ per year of relentless read-write endurance and ArmorCache™ technology (available on 22TB and above) for unyielding data protection. These powerhouse drives fuel your cinematography workflow, ensuring every shot, from first take to final cut, shines vividly, even under the fiercest deadlines.