Western Digital announces exclusive distribution agreement with C.R.Kennedy & Company

22 March 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Western Digital has awarded their existing SanDisk distributor C.R.Kennedy & Company exclusive distribution in Australia of the G-Technology external storage range.

Western Digital’s G-Technology external storage products are ideal for professionals who demand the highest standards in build quality and reliability.

“The success we’ve had representing SanDisk in the Australian market has given Western Digital the confidence to appoint us as the exclusive G-Technology distributor,” said Clement Kennedy, director at C.R.Kennedy & Company.

The exclusivity agreement is recognition of C.R.Kennedy’s large presence in audio visual and industrial channels. Whilst demand for data storage amongst cinema, photo and audio professionals continues to grow, G-Technology offers large capacities, high read-write speeds, and RAID solutions.

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Durable, Fast and Portable

Featuring IP67 water-and dust-resistance, 3-meter drop protection1, and a 1000 lb crushproof rating, the G-DRIVE mobile SSD provides ruggedized 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, you get exceptionally durable storage to handle your big picture.

Ruggedized Storage

Built using hand-picked components to withstand tough conditions in the field, this durable drive provides ruggedized storage you can trust. And with the G-DRIVE mobile SSD, you get IP67 water and dust resistance, 3-meter drop protection3, and a 1000lb crushproof rating.

A Cool, Aluminum Core to Protect Performance

A protective aluminum core helps prevent overheating and maintains high performance, while a custom enclosure insulates the drive when in use.

5-Year Limited Warranty

Offering an industry-leading 5-year limited warranty, the G-DRIVE mobile SSD is ready to provide high-performance storage for years to come.

 

Shock And Vibration Resistant

Solid state drives don’t utilize moving parts, so the G-DRIVE™ mobile SSD is able to endure accidental bumps or drops to help protect against data loss and system failures.

Technical Specifications

The G-DRIVE mobile SSD is backed by 5-year limited warranty and unlimited free technical support by representatives experienced with the latest content creation applications.

Interface

USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s)

Transfer Rate

Up to 560MB/s

Compatibility
  • Mac OS 10.10+
  • Windows® 10, 8.1, 7 (via reformat)
  • USB-C™ ready; USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt™ 3 compatible
Dimensions

3.74” x 1.97” x 0.57” / 94 x 50 x 14.5mm

Kit Contents
  • G-DRIVE mobile SSD drive
  • USB-C to USB-C cable
  • USB-C to USB-A cable
  • Quick Start Guide

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