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Rectangular aluminium enclosure with Thunderbolt ports and cable

SanDisk Professional

SanDisk Professional SDPHG1H-006T-NBAAD 6TB portable hard drive

SKU CH-EKGN-H8DT3 MPN SDPHG1H-006T-NBAAD

6 TB portable drive with 7200 RPM enterprise drive, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, and a PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot for up to 250 MB/s read and 240 MB/s write

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Product colorAluminum
  • 6TB capacity stores large creative projects
  • 7200 RPM enterprise drive delivers reliable performance
  • Thunderbolt 3 provides 40Gbps bandwidth for fast transfers
  • Up to 250 MB/s read and 240 MB/s write speeds
  • PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot enables direct SSD offload

6TB Thunderbolt 3 portable drive

This portable external hard drive provides 6TB of storage in an aluminium enclosure. It is built around a 7200 RPM enterprise-class drive for creative professionals who need reliable capacity for high-volume media projects. Two Thunderbolt 3 ports enable daisy-chaining into existing workstation setups. The included AC adapter powers the desktop-class mechanism.

PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot and bundled cable

The integrated PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot allows direct offloading or editing from a compatible PRO-BLADE SSD Mag without an extra reader. A Thunderbolt 3 cable is supplied in the box so the drive is ready for immediate connection. The AC adapter is also included, removing the need to source separate power for the 7200 RPM mechanism.

Thunderbolt 3 interface practical limits

The Thunderbolt 3 interface supports up to 40 Gbps bandwidth, yet the drive’s internal 7200 RPM platters deliver sequential reads up to 250 MB/s and writes up to 240 MB/s. Real-world transfers will therefore remain well below the interface ceiling. The mechanical drive also introduces latency and vibration that solid-state alternatives avoid.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB Hard Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $577.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 365 comparable items (median $108.99).
Total capacity 6 TB
Higher than about 91% of the 239 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $96.33 per TB
Pricier than about 77% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSanDisk Professional
Total capacity6 TB
Product colorAluminum
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Size & build
Shipping weight1.67 kg
Package size210 × 133 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 7200 RPM Ultrastar drive inside this 6TB G-DRIVE PROJECT need replacement after a certain period?

The 7200 RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class drive is built for demanding workloads, but all mechanical drives have a finite lifespan; monitor health via SMART tools and keep backups current.

What limits sustained throughput first — the Thunderbolt 3 interface or the 7200 RPM drive?

The 7200 RPM drive caps sustained transfers at 250 MB/s read and 240 MB/s write, well below the Thunderbolt 3 40Gbps ceiling.

How hot or loud does the aluminum enclosure get when the drive runs all day?

The aluminum enclosure acts as a heatsink for the 7200 RPM drive; expect noticeable warmth and audible seek noise during continuous operation.

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