SanDisk G-DRIVE Desktop Hard Drive 18 TB SDPH91G-018T-MBAAD

Overview

The SanDisk G-DRIVE Desktop Hard Drive delivers 18 TB of enterprise-class storage in a sleek, anodized-aluminum enclosure. Inside sits a 7200 RPM Ultrastar® HDD, providing sustained throughput up to 260 MB/s, while the USB-C™ (5 Gb/s) interface supports both high-speed data transfers and USB Power Delivery to charge compatible devices. Mac-ready out of the box (HFS+), it can be reformatted for Windows, and ships with both USB-C-to-C and USB-C-to-A cables.

Key Features

• 18 TB raw capacity via enterprise-class 7200 RPM Ultrastar® HDD
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s) Type-C interface with USB Power Delivery (up to 45 W)
• Premium anodized-aluminum enclosure for durability and heat dissipation
• Fast sequential performance: up to 260 MB/s read and write
• Plug-and-play on macOS; reformat to exFAT/NTFS for Windows compatibility
• Includes USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables
• 3-year limited manufacturer’s warranty

Performance

Design & Durability

• All-aluminum unibody chassis resists everyday bumps and aids passive cooling
• Stackable form factor pairs with desktop workspaces and creative suites
• Integrated LED status light with adjustable brightness

Connectivity & Cables

• One USB-C™ (5 Gb/s) port for data and power delivery
• Included cables:
  • USB-C to USB-C (5 Gb/s)
  • USB-C to USB-A (5 Gb/s)

Compatibility & Formatting

• Preformatted HFS+ for macOS and Apple Time Machine backups
• Easily reformatted to exFAT or NTFS for Windows 10/11
• No drivers required for macOS; driver-free operation on Windows once reformatted

What’s in the Box

• SanDisk G-DRIVE Desktop Hard Drive 18 TB (SDPH91G-018T-MBAAD)
• USB-C to USB-C cable (5 Gb/s)
• USB-C to USB-A adapter cable (5 Gb/s)
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty leaflet

Warranty & Compliance

• 3-year limited warranty
• Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH compliant