G-DRIVE Storage Solutions for Every Video Production Workflow

Reliable storage is one of the most important parts of any video production workflow. Whether you're capturing footage in the field, editing 4K projects, or archiving large media libraries, having the right storage solution can dramatically improve efficiency and protect your valuable content.

In this episode of Videoguys Live, we walk through the full range of G-DRIVE storage solutions, showing how each drive fits into a modern production workflow—from rugged portable drives to high-performance RAID systems designed for 8K editing.

Let’s break down the lineup and see which storage solution is right for your workflow.

G-DRIVE ArmorATD – Rugged Portable Storage for the Field

The G-DRIVE ArmorATD is a rugged portable hard drive designed for creators working in the field. Photographers, videographers, and content creators can use it to safely back up footage at the end of a shoot day.

These drives are built for durability and portability, making them ideal for capturing and transporting daily footage before bringing it back to the editing studio.

Key Features

• Rugged design with rain, dust, and crush resistance
• Available in 1TB to 6TB capacities
• USB-C connectivity
• Up to 130MB/s read speeds
• Preformatted for Mac
• 3-year warranty

Typical Workflow

• Capture photos or video in the field
• Transfer footage to your laptop
• Back up your files to the ArmorATD drive
• Transport the drive to your editing workstation

The ArmorATD is designed primarily for backup and transport, rather than editing directly from the drive.

G-DRIVE Desktop – Reliable Storage for Archiving

Once you return to your editing station, the next step in the workflow is archiving your footage. This is where the G-DRIVE Desktop drive shines.

The G-DRIVE provides dependable desktop storage for video libraries, project backups, and media archives.

Key Features

• 6TB to 26TB capacity options
• 7200 RPM enterprise-class drive
• USB-C connectivity
• Up to 280MB/s transfer speeds
• Stackable design for clean workspaces
• Mounting options for DIT carts
• 3-year warranty

Ideal Use Cases

• Media libraries
• Video archiving
• Photo storage
• Project backups

While you can play back and review footage directly from the drive, it’s primarily designed as a storage and archive solution rather than a primary editing drive.

G-DRIVE Project – Storage Designed for Editing

If you want a drive capable of editing directly from the storage device, the G-DRIVE Project is a great step up.

This enterprise-class storage system is designed for active editing workflows, making it ideal for content creators, small teams, and independent producers.

Key Features

• Up to 26TB capacity
• 7200 RPM enterprise-class drives
• Thunderbolt 3 connectivity
• Up to 260MB/s transfer speeds
• Built-in SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE slot
• 5-year warranty

Ideal Use Cases

• Editing 4K video
• Content creation workflows
• Small team collaboration
• Combined editing and archiving

The addition of the PRO-BLADE slot makes it especially powerful for creators already using the SanDisk modular storage ecosystem.

G-RAID Project 2 – Entry Into RAID Storage

For users looking to move into RAID storage systems, the G-RAID Project 2 is an excellent starting point.

This two-bay RAID system ships preconfigured in RAID 0 for maximum speed but can also be configured to RAID 1 for redundancy.

Key Features

• 16TB to 52TB capacities
• Dual-drive RAID system
• Ships in RAID 0
• Supports RAID 1 mirroring
• Designed for multi-stream 4K editing
• 5-year warranty

RAID Workflow Benefits

• RAID 0: Maximum speed for editing
• RAID 1: Data protection through mirroring

This makes the G-RAID Project 2 a perfect first RAID system for video editors and content creators.

G-RAID Shuttle 4 – Portable RAID for Multi-Stream Editing

The G-RAID Shuttle 4 takes performance to the next level with a four-bay transportable RAID system designed for high-resolution video workflows.

Key Features

• Up to 104TB capacity
• Supports 8K production workflows
• Up to 850MB/s write speeds
• Ships in RAID 5
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and JBOD
• Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports
• Built-in carrying handle
• 5-year warranty

This system is ideal for:

• Multi-camera productions
• High-performance editing
• Large media libraries
• Transportable production storage

G-RAID Shuttle 8 – Massive Storage for Large Productions

At the top of the lineup is the G-RAID Shuttle 8, designed for large production environments and massive media workflows.

Key Features

• 48TB to 208TB capacities
• Up to 1,700MB/s speeds
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
• Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports
• Daisy-chain support for multiple devices
• 5-year warranty

Ideal Use Cases

• Multi-user editing environments
• 4K and 8K multi-camera productions
• Large post-production workflows
• Long-term production archives

This system provides the performance and capacity needed for enterprise-level media production.

Limited-Time Promo: Free Pelican Case with G-RAID Shuttle

For high-capacity editing and production workflows, the G-RAID Shuttle 4 and G-RAID Shuttle 8 deliver powerful RAID storage designed for multi-camera 4K and 8K productions. These transportable RAID systems offer massive storage capacity, fast Thunderbolt connectivity, and flexible RAID configurations for editing, archiving, and post-production workflows.

For a limited time, when you purchase a G-RAID Shuttle 4 or Shuttle 8, you’ll receive a free Pelican protective case while supplies last—perfect for safely transporting your RAID system between studios, production sets, and editing environments. Contact Videoguys at 800-323-2325 to learn more or take advantage of this promotion.

Find the Right Storage for Your Workflow

From portable backup drives to high-capacity RAID systems, G-DRIVE offers storage solutions for every stage of your production workflow.

Whether you need rugged field storage, reliable archiving, or high-speed editing systems, there’s a G-DRIVE product designed to fit your needs.

If you have questions about building the right storage workflow, the Videoguys team can help.

Call Videoguys at 800-323-2325 to speak with a live production expert and find the best storage solution for your workflow.