External Hard Drive Western Digital 36TB USB Type-C G-RAID SDPHK2H-036T-MBAAD

The Western Digital G-RAID external hard drive offers high-capacity, high-performance storage designed for demanding media workflows. This 36TB, two-bay solution is pre-configured for speed and connected via USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 to deliver fast transfers and broad compatibility with modern systems. Its 7200 RPM drives and compact black enclosure make it suitable for desktop use where large, speedy local storage is required.

Advantages

This external hard drive provides a very large usable capacity in a single, consolidated device and delivers fast sustained read and write performance thanks to 7200 RPM drives and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C interface. The two-bay design balances capacity and throughput for media editing, backup and archive workflows while the black, rack-friendly enclosure fits professional desktop environments.

Suitable for

• Editing and storing 4K, 8K or VR video projects
• Local backups and large file archives
• Content creators and small post-production studios needing high-capacity external storage
• High-bandwidth tasks requiring sustained sequential read/write speeds

When it may not be suitable

This device is not intended as a compact, portable drive for frequent travel; its two-bay desktop design and weight make it better suited to stationary setups. It also does not include built-in identifiers for enterprise SAN deployment and may not meet requirements where hardware-level redundancy (RAID 1 or RAID 5) is mandatory unless reconfigured.

Key specifications

• Capacity: 36 TB (36000 GB)
• Drive speed: 7200 RPM
• Interface: USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
• Read speed: up to 510 MB/s (manufacturer-specified peak)
• Write speed: up to 490 MB/s (manufacturer-specified peak)
• Colour: Black
• Weight: 3.141 kg

How to use

Connect the drive to your computer using the supplied USB Type-C cable and ensure your host supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 for optimal performance. Use your operating system’s disk utility or bundled software to mount the drive and verify formatting settings. For media workflows, copy source files directly to the drive or set your editing application’s media/cache folders to the drive location. When powered, allow the enclosure ventilation space and avoid moving the unit during active read/write operations.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm your computer has a USB Type-C port compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2 to reach stated speeds
• Decide if 36 TB capacity matches your current and near-future storage needs
• Plan for backups or RAID configurations if hardware redundancy is required
• Consider the desktop form factor and weight for your workspace

Usage recommendations

For sustained performance, connect via a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, keep the unit on a stable surface with good airflow, and schedule regular backups to separate media to protect your data.