---
product_id: 557174003
title: "G-DRIVE Project 18TB, with PRO-BLADE SSD Mag Slot, Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 7200RPM Enterprise Class Hard Drive, Up to 260MB/s read"
brand: "wd"
price: "A$2290"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Wd"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/557174003-g-drive-project-18tb-with-pro-blade-ssd-mag-slot
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# Thunderbolt 3 40Gbps speed 18TB ultra-high capacity 7200RPM enterprise-grade reliability G-DRIVE Project 18TB, with PRO-BLADE SSD Mag Slot, Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 7200RPM Enterprise Class Hard Drive, Up to 260MB/s read

**Brand:** wd
**Price:** A$2290
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your creative projects with storage that works as hard as you do.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** G-DRIVE Project 18TB, with PRO-BLADE SSD Mag Slot, Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 7200RPM Enterprise Class Hard Drive, Up to 260MB/s read by wd
- **How much does it cost?** A$2290 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/557174003-g-drive-project-18tb-with-pro-blade-ssd-mag-slot)

## Best For

- wd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 18TB Storage:** Store and safeguard your entire creative universe without compromise.
- • **PRO-BLADE SSD Mag Slot:** Effortlessly expand with ultra-fast 10Gbps SSDs—no clutter, just power.
- • **Smart Cable Color Coding:** Connect instantly and optimize performance with intuitive cable indicators.
- • **Blazing-Fast Thunderbolt 3:** Experience seamless 40Gbps transfers that keep your workflow lightning quick.
- • **Enterprise-Class 7200RPM Drive:** Built for relentless 24/7 use with rock-solid reliability and up to 260MB/s read speeds.

## Overview

The SanDisk Professional 18TB G-DRIVE Project combines massive enterprise-class 7200RPM storage with ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 and USB 10Gbps interfaces. Featuring a PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot for expandable SSD performance, it’s designed for creators demanding reliable, high-speed workflows and effortless connectivity.

## Description

The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE PROJECT is made for makers. Transfer, edit, and archive large volumes of high-value content daily. The workflow is fast and simple, so you can focus on the content, and have peace of mind about your storage.

Review: First impressions are good. - Seems to be a great little HD. This is my new 'Main' hard drive for backing up all my footage so it's in use literally 24/7 in conjunction with my MacBook. I love that it was ready to use straight out of the box. No formatting or setup required. I just plugged it in and started transferring. Transfer speeds seem really decent. the design is really nice and sleek. It's quite heavy and a little bit noisy compared to what I used previously (a paid of 8TV Seagate drives) but for a workhorse desk drive i think that's to be expected and can be overlooked. Overall really happy.
Review: Useless Useless Useless - I had forgotten just how terrible these devices are. I bought one a few years back and I had to pay a scecialist to instal it. All other USB drives just appear and you can use. This one does not appear, no matter what I do. £ 350 wasted. AGAIN. Never ever again will I buy one of these. I guess I'll have to pay another £ 100 getting help to make it work.

## Features

- Up to 22TB of space to back up and save your valuable project work
- Ultra-reliable 7200RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drive inside for long-term storage and up to 260MB/s transfer speeds (18TB and 22TB capacities)
- PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot (10Gbps) to easily add SSD capacity and performance for fast transfers, editing, and backup without adding to your workspace
- High-performance Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) interface and USB (10Gbps) compatibility
- Colour-coded cable indicators to connect the right cables and get the most out of your device performance

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CDTV2BN3 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 20,655 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 58 in External Solid State Drives |
| Brand | WD |
| Colour | 18TB |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (42) |
| Date First Available | 1 Jan. 2023 |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Hard Drive Interface | Thunderbolt |
| Hard Drive Size | 18 TB |
| Hardware Platform | Not machine specific |
| Item Weight | 1.35 kg |
| Item model number | SDPHG1H-018T-MBAAD |
| Manufacturer | SanDisk |
| Package Dimensions | 30.2 x 22.5 x 14.2 cm; 1.35 kg |
| Series | SDPHG1H-018T-MBAAD |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** WD
- **Colour:** 18TB
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Connectivity technology:** Thunderbolt, USB
- **Digital storage capacity:** 18 TB
- **Hard disk description:** Solid State Drive
- **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** Thunderbolt
- **Installation type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special feature:** Fast Speed

## Images

![G-DRIVE Project 18TB, with PRO-BLADE SSD Mag Slot, Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 7200RPM Enterprise Class Hard Drive, Up to 260MB/s read - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qpHwJA36L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ First impressions are good.
*by C***3 on 22 April 2024*

Seems to be a great little HD. This is my new 'Main' hard drive for backing up all my footage so it's in use literally 24/7 in conjunction with my MacBook. I love that it was ready to use straight out of the box. No formatting or setup required. I just plugged it in and started transferring. Transfer speeds seem really decent. the design is really nice and sleek. It's quite heavy and a little bit noisy compared to what I used previously (a paid of 8TV Seagate drives) but for a workhorse desk drive i think that's to be expected and can be overlooked. Overall really happy.

### ⭐ Useless Useless Useless
*by B***L on 4 March 2024*

I had forgotten just how terrible these devices are. I bought one a few years back and I had to pay a scecialist to instal it. All other USB drives just appear and you can use. This one does not appear, no matter what I do. £ 350 wasted. AGAIN. Never ever again will I buy one of these. I guess I'll have to pay another £ 100 getting help to make it work.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***D on 3 June 2025*

Costoso ma affidabile. Principalmente lo uso per le foto, avevo bisogno di un drive che mi desse la possibilità di lavorare direttamente su software professionali e in maniera veloce. Lascio 4stelle per il prezzo che è troppo elevato, e per il peso con l’ingombro anche se sotto al mio Mac 27” va a pennello.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-09*