Glyph GT 050Q (500GB)  E-mail this product to a friend YOU SAVE $40

Description

It's what the pros use.

Designed for high-speed access to audio and video content, while at the same time offering flexible connectivity options, the GT 050Q is the highest performing Quad interface drive on the market today. The GT 050Q is powerful, quiet, and comes with the industry's best warranty.

Digidesign Qualified!

The GT 050Q is the only quad-interface external hard drive tested and approved by Digidesign for Pro Tools LE, Pro Tools HD, and Pro Tools M-Powered.


Quad Connectivity

With FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0, and eSATA you are prepared to use today's most popular interface connections. eSATA is a cutting edge technology option, giving you the fastest bus speed available.

High Quality Storage Mechanism

Glyph uses only Seagate hard disk mechanisms. Seagate drives live up to their reputation for performance, quality, and durability.

Stylish Protective Enclosure

The GT 050Q is constructed with a scratch-resistant black powder-coated aluminum chassis, as well as a unique 1/8" thick brushed stainless steel face plate. The aluminum chassis offers additional heat transfer properties while allowing the drive to be lightweight and portable.

Professional Power

Professionals know that a high quality power supply is one of the most important components in any piece of equipment. Glyph uses internal power supplies in all GT series products for this reason. Not only that, but they are all fully auto-switching for international use.

Portable & Rackable

The GT 050Q ships in a hard-shell plastic case, so transporting your 050Q between sites can be stress-free knowing that your drive is protected. Also available are optional rack-mounting kits for either one or two drives in a 1U rackspace.

The Warranty

The best warranty in the industry includes a 3 Year Full Warranty, 2 Years of Free Level I Data Recovery, and 1 Year of Free Overnight Advance Replacement.

Specifications
Compatible Operating Systems

Apple OS 8.6, 9.X, 10.X
Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista
Modern Unix-based, Linux, or BSD

Content Creation Applications

• Digidesign Pro Tools
• Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase
• Apple Logic
• MOTU Digital Performer
• Cakewalk Sonar
• Sony Vegas

Inside The Box

• Hard-shell plastic carrying case
• 6-Pin FireWire 400 Cable
• 9-Pin FireWire 800 Cable
• IEC Power Cable

Warranty

Full 3 Years
1 Year Overnight Advance Replace
2 Years Free Basic Data Recovery
Audio Track Count Test Results

Glyph part number

GT050Q1F-x (x = capacity GT050Q1F-1500)

Capacities

160GB | 250GB | 500GB | 750GB | 1TB | 1.5TB | 2TB
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Rotational speed (RPM)

160GB - 1.5TB (7,200RPM)
2TB (5,900 or 7,200 RPM)

Interface connectivity

FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) - One 6-pin port
FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) - Two 9-pin ports
USB 2.0 Hi-speed (device-side) port
eSATA - One port
Bridging chipset
Oxford 924

Average seek time

8ms

Maximum transfer rate

150MB/sec

Sustained transfer rate

70MB/sec

Cache size

8MB (160GB | 250GB)
16MB (500GB | 750GB)
32MB (1TB | 1.5TB | 2TB)

Dimensions and weight

Height:
    1.7 inches
Width:
    8.6 inches
Depth:
    9.5 inches
Weight:
    4.3 pounds (2.3kg)

Power Supply

Internal Universal 100-240v 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption

250GB 27 Watts (.36 amps) during spin up, 9 watts (.15 amps) during idle

500GB 27 Watts (.36 amps) during spin up, 11 watts (.16 amps) during idle

1000GB 27 Watts (.36 amps) during spin up, 12 watts (.18 amps) during idle