AMSTERDAM, Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- 2015 IBC,
(Hall 7, Stand 7.J31) -- G-Technology, a leader in
delivering premium storage solutions, today announced four new
products in its Evolution Series, a flexible ecosystem of docking
stations and interchangeable and expandable external hard drives
and accessories that makes transferring, editing and distributing
content more efficient, scalable and reliable. The new products
include the G-SPEED® Studio XL with two ev Series Bay Adapters, ev
Series Reader RED® MINI-MAG® Edition, G-DOCK ev® Solo and the ev
Series FireWire™ Adapter. Designed with creative professionals in
mind, the new Evolution Series products provide the ultimate
flexibility and customization for all workflows.
G-SPEED STUDIO XL with two ev Series Bay Adapters
The
G-SPEED Studio XL with two ev Series Bay Adapters is a flexible,
eight-bay Thunderbolt™ 2 storage solution, which comes with six
enterprise-class hard drives and two integrated ev Series Bay
Adapters*. It offers professional content creators colossal
capacity and huge performance. The integrated ev Series Bay
Adapters accommodate all ev Series drive modules, enabling
cross-functionality with the Evolution Series for enhanced workflow
and productivity. Configurable in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, & 10,
it supports multi-stream compressed 4K workflows with extremely
large volumes of data at transfer rates of up to 1,200MB/sec and
has the ability to daisy-chain via dual Thunderbolt 2 ports.
Complete with a three-year limited warranty and sleek black
enclosure, this modular, enterprise-class solution provides optimal
storage for demanding workflows. The G-SPEED STUDIO XL with two ev
Series Bay Adapters will be available in October. Manufacturer's
suggested retail pricing for 18TB is $2,799.95, 24TB is $2,999.95, 36TB is $3,999.95 and 48TB is $4,999.95.
ev Series Reader RED MINI-MAG Edition
Designed to
optimize and simplify a RED camera workflow, the ev Series Reader
RED MINI-MAG Edition leverages high-performance connectivity for
fast RED footage transfers and backup. Users can transfer content
quickly from a RED MINI-MAG media1 card onto any G-DOCK
ev docking station or G-SPEED Studio XL with ev Series Bay
Adapters2. When shooting on-the-go, simply slip it into
the watertight protective ev Series All-Terrain Case3
for added protection. The ev Series Reader RED MINI-MAG
Edition will be available in October. Manufacturer's suggested
retail pricing is $199.95.
G-DOCK ev Solo
For those who already have several
G-DRIVE® ev modules, the G-DOCK ev Solo is a convenient and
flexible USB 3.0 docking solution for shared environments,
including studios, labs and classrooms. Simply insert an existing
Evolution Series hard drive module into the G-DOCK ev Solo to
transfer, edit and backup with ease. When paired with the G-DRIVE
ev, G-DRIVE ev RaW, G-DRIVE ev 220 or the G-DRIVE ev SSD, the
G-DOCK ev Solo can easily store up to 2TBs of data and transfer
content at rates up to 400MB/s, making it is ideal for a variety of
workflows. The G-DOCK ev Solo will be available in October.
Manufacturer's suggested retail pricing is $99.95 with ev Drive modules sold separately.
ev Series FireWire Adapter
The ev Series FireWire
Adapter easily attaches to your ev Series drive, enabling you to
connect to an existing FireWire 800 port on your computer. Connect
your G-DRIVE ev RaW, G-DRIVE ev, G-DRIVE ev 220 or G-DRIVE ev SSD
to your computer via one of two FireWire 800 ports or daisy-chain
them with ease so you can access personal and/or professional
files, photos, videos, music and more. The ev Series FireWire
Adapter is available today. Manufacturer's suggested retail pricing
is $49.95.
"Our goal at G-Technology is to create reliable and
cross-functional products that meet the needs of all creatives, and
we've done just that with our Evolution Series," said Mike Williams, vice president and general
manager, G-Technology. "Whether on set or in the field, as
capacity or performance needs grow, our customers can simply expand
and scale by using more external hard drive modules with G-DOCK ev
docking station solutions or the G-SPEED Studio XL to easily
separate and organize projects, shuttle dailies or proxies, or
deliver final work to clients."
"I'm constantly working in different environments around the
world, and I need products that will adapt to my dynamic workflow,"
said Aaron Lieber, surf
cinematographer and filmmaker. "The Evolution and Studio Series
were crucial in helping me win the 2015 REDirect® Surf competition
and these new additions will make my workflow even easier, allowing
me to focus on making more great films."
To learn more about G-Technology products, visit G-Technology in
Global Distribution's Stand at IBC in Hall 7, Stand 7.J31 from
September 11-15 during exhibition
hours 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
Stay connected with G-Technology:
G-Technology's roots
are deeply ingrained in delivering premium storage solutions for
audio/video production, photography and the professional content
creation community. From storing, transferring, editing and
distributing content, G-Technology makes the workflow simpler,
better and faster. G-Technology's high-performance portable and
desktop drives, flexible transfer/edit solutions and fast RAID
systems are all built for professional content creation
environments where performance and reliability are paramount.
Because G-Technology holds itself to the highest standards,
its products can be found in premier production and post-production
facilities worldwide.
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About HGST
HGST is a wholly owned and independently
operated subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC).
HGST sets the pace for storage innovation and is helping the world
harness the power of data. Building on its reputation for producing
reliable HDDs, SSDs, and developing tighter integration with
software, HGST is optimizing storage efficiency and reliability for
today's data-centric economy. Founded by the creators of the hard
drive, HGST serves a broad range of market segments, including
enterprise, cloud, OEM, mobile, consumer electronics and personal
storage. HGST was established in 2003 and maintains its U.S.
headquarters in San Jose,
California. For more information, please visit
www.hgst.com.
*Ev drive modules not included
1Sold separately
2 Includes G-DOCK ev docking and G-DRIVE ev ATC drive
solutions, G-DRIVE ev, G-DRIVE ev RaW, G-DRIVE ev 220, G-DRIVE ev
SSD and G-SPEED Studio XL with ev Series Bay Adapters
3Available separately or as part of the G-DRIVE ev ATC
and G-DRIVE ev ATC with Thunderbolt
GTechnology external hard drives serve as an element of an
overall backup strategy. It is recommended that users keep two or
more copies of their most important files backed up or stored on
separate devices or online services.
GTechnology, the G-Technology logo, G-SPEED, G-DOCK ev and
G-DRIVE are registered trademarks of HGST, Inc. and its affiliates
in the United States and/or other
countries.
Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Red, REDirect, and Mini-Mag are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Red.com, Inc. in the USA and other countries
All other trademarks are properties of their respective
owners.
This FAQ contains forward-looking statements, including
statements relating to expected availability of storage
products. These forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements,
including changes in markets, demand, uncertainties related to the
development, introduction, and timing of products based on new
technologies, and other risks and uncertainties listed in Western
Digital's recent SEC filings to which your attention is
directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance
on these forward-looking statements, which speak on as of the date
hereof, and HGST/WD undertakes no obligation to update these
forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or
circumstances.
For more information contact:
Erin
Hartin
HGST/G-Technology
Cell: 303-601-
8035
erin.hartin@hgst.com
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Brian Chui
Grayling
Cell:
510-207-9898
brian.chui@grayling.com
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