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500GB G-Technology 500GB G-DRIVE mobile
SSD R-Series Mac / PC / USB 3.1 Gen 2 / USB-C
Mfr P/N: 0G06052 OWC SKU: GTC0G06052
Rugged. Fast. Portable
- A rugged design with IP67 water/dust resistance, 3M drop tested, and 1000lb crush resistance
- Super-fast transfer rates up to 560MB/s
- Latest-generation USB-CTM connectivity (USB 3.1 Gen 2)
- Shock and vibration resistant solid state drive
- Large capacity in a small, light package
- G-Technology 5 Year Limited Warranty
Featuring IP67 water-and dust-resistance, 3-meter drop protection1, and a 1000lb crushproof rating, the G-DRIVE mobile SSD R-Series provides rugged storage you can trust.
Transfer speeds up to 560MB/s2 let you quickly save, edit and archive large source files, while a versatile USB-C™ port with a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface keeps this device ready for laptops both old and new. With the G-DRIVE mobile SSD R-Series, you get exceptionally durable storage to handle your big picture.
Rated R For Rugged
Built using hand-picked components to withstand tough conditions in the field, the G-Technology™ R-Series line provides rugged storage you can trust. And with the G-DRIVE™ mobile SSD R-Series, you get IP67 water and dust resistance, 3-meter drop protection3, and a 1000lb crushproof rating.
High Speed To Edit Faster
Featuring transfer speeds up to 560MB/s2, the G-DRIVE mobile SSD R-Series is among the fastest external SSDs available so you can quickly edit and save large video and photo source files.
USB-C Connector
The G-DRIVE mobile SSD R-Series is ready for newer Mac computers and other laptops through a reversible USB-C port with a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface, and comes with a USB 3.0/2.0 cable adapter for backwards compatibility.
Shock And Vibration Resistant
Solid state drives don't utilize moving parts, so the G-DRIVE mobile SSD R-Series is able to endure accidental bumps or drops to help protect against data loss and system failures.
Think Big. Travel Light.
The G-DRIVE mobile SSD R-Series provides light, pocket-sized storage to keep your 4K footage, RAW photos, and media libraries to edit and save, wherever, whenever.
- On a carpeted concrete floor.
- As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations.
Includes
- (1) G-DRIVE mobile SSD R-Series drive
- (1) USB-C to USB-C cable
- (1) USB-C to USB-A cable
- (1) Quick Start Guide
- G-Technology 5 Year Limited Warranty
Specs
Drive Bays
- 1 bay
Capacity
- 500GB
Plug and Play
- Yes
Device Ports
- (1) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 : Up to 10Gb/s (or 1250MB/s)
Mac OS Compatibility
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.12 Sierra
- OS X 10.11 El Capitan
- OS X 10.10 Yosemite
PC OS Compatibility
- Windows 7 32-bit Edition
- Windows 7 64-bit Edition
- Windows 8 32-bit Edition
- Windows 8 64-bit Edition
- Windows 8.1 32-bit Edition
- Windows 8.1 64-bit Edition
- Windows 10 32-bit Edition
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2019
External Power Adapter
- No
Power Supply
- Bus-powered
Security Slot
- No
Housing Color
- Space Gray / Silver
Dimensions
- Height: 1.4 cm (0.6 in)
- Length: 9.4 cm (3.7 in)
- Width: 5.0 cm (2.0 in)
Weight
- 86.0 g (0.19 lbs)
IP Rating
- IP67 (Dust-tight, protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water)
Altitude
- Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
Noise
- 0.0dB
Compatibility & Installation Videos
MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro (Touch, 16-inch, Mid 2019)
Late 2019
Model ID: MacBookPro16,1
2.6GHz Core i7 & 2.3GHz & 2.4GHz Core i9

MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2019)
Mid 2019
Model ID: MacBookPro15,4
1.4GHz Core i5 & 1.7GHz Core i7

MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2019)
Mid 2019
Model ID: MacBookPro15,3
2.3GHz & 2.4GHz Core i9

MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2019)
Mid 2019
Model ID: MacBookPro15,2
2.4GHz Core i5 & 2.8GHz Core i7

MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2019)
Mid 2019
Model ID: MacBookPro15,1
2.6GHz Core i7

MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2018)
Mid 2018
Model ID: MacBookPro15,2
2.3GHz Core i5 & 2.7GHz Core i7

MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2018)
Mid 2018
Model ID: MacBookPro15,1
2.2GHz & 2.6GHz Core i7 & 2.9GHz Core i9

MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2017)
Mid 2017
Model ID: MacBookPro14,3
2.8GHz & 2.9GHz & 3.1GHz Core i7

MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2017)
Mid 2017
Model ID: MacBookPro14,2
3.1GHz & 3.3GHz Core i5 & 3.5GHz Core i7

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2017)
Mid 2017
Model ID: MacBookPro14,1
2.3GHz Core i5 & 2.5GHz Core i7

MacBook Pro (Retina, Touch Bar, 15-inch, Late 2016)
Late 2016
Model ID: MacBookPro13,3
2.6GHz & 2.7GHz & 2.9GHz Core i7

MacBook Pro (Retina, Touch Bar, 13-inch, Late 2016)
Late 2016
Model ID: MacBookPro13,2
2.9GHz & 3.1GHz Core i5 & 3.3GHz Core i7

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2016)
Late 2016
Model ID: MacBookPro13,1
2.0GHz Core i5 & 2.4GHz Core i7
MacBook Air

MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2019)
Mid 2019
Model ID: MacBookAir8,2
1.6GHz Core i5

MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2018)
Late 2018
Model ID: MacBookAir8,1
1.6GHz Core i5
MacBook

MacBook (12-inch, Mid 2017)
Mid 2017
Model ID: MacBook10,1
1.2GHz Core m3 & 1.3GHz Core i5 & 1.4GHz Core i7

MacBook (12-inch, Early 2016)
Early 2016
Model ID: MacBook9,1
1.1GHz Core m3 & 1.2GHz Core m5 & 1.3GHz Core m7

MacBook (12-inch, Early 2015)
Early 2015
Model ID: MacBook8,1
1.1GHz Core M & 1.2GHz Core M & 1.3GHz Core M

iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Early 2019)
Early 2019
Model ID: iMac19,2
3.6GHz Core i3 & 3.0GHz Core i5 & 3.2GHz Core i7

iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Early 2019)
Early 2019
Model ID: iMac19,1
3.0GHz & 3.1GHz & 3.7GHz Core i5 & 3.6GHz Core i9

iMac Pro (27-inch, Late 2017)
Late 2017
Model ID: iMacPro1,1
2.3GHz Xeon W & 2.5GHz Xeon W & 3.0GHz Xeon W & 3.2GHz Xeon W

iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2017)
Mid 2017
Model ID: iMac18,3
3.4GHz & 3.5GHz & 3.8GHz Core i5 & 4.2GHz Core i7

iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017)
Mid 2017
Model ID: iMac18,2
3.0GHz & 3.4GHz Core i5 & 3.6GHz Core i7
Mac Pro

Mac Pro (Mid 2023)
Mid 2023
Model ID: Mac14,8
Apple M2 Ultra

Mac Pro Rack (Mid 2023)
Mid 2023
Model ID: Mac14,8
Apple M2 Ultra

Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
Late 2019
Model ID: MacPro7,1
3.5GHz 8-Core Xeon

Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
Late 2019
Model ID: MacPro7,1
3.3GHz 12-Core Xeon

Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
Late 2019
Model ID: MacPro7,1
3.2GHz 16-Core Xeon

Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
Late 2019
Model ID: MacPro7,1
2.7GHz 24-Core Xeon

Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
Late 2019
Model ID: MacPro7,1
2.5GHz 28-Core Xeon
Mac mini

Mac mini (Late 2018)
Late 2018
Model ID: Macmini8,1
3.6GHz Core i3 & 3.0GHz Core i5 & 3.2GHz Core i7