Speeds and Performance
PortaGig 800 drives are available in 7,200 and 5,400 RPM models. All models of the PortaGig 800 perform well in an audio environment, however the 7,200 RPM models have slightly higher track counts compared to the 5,400 RPM models due to their higher transfer rates.
Shock Protection
All 7,200-RPM PortaGig models come with G-Force Protection, Seagate’s unique safety feature perfectly suited to the realities of portable recording because of its extra robustness. G-Force Protection uses a drop sensor to detect that the drive is in freefall, and moves the read/write heads to safety before a shock takes place in falls of greater than 8 inches (nominal). This process provides protection against shock that may occur while the drive is operating, and is designed to decrease the likelihood of data loss.
USB and Bus Power
The included USB cable is a "Y" cable: one end connects to the drive and two ends can be connected to the computer. In some situations, a single USB port will not supply enough USB bus power for the PortaGig 800, and two computer USB ports are needed. Due to differing bus power specs, the safest choice is to use the PortaGig 800 with the included DC power supply. Additionally, the DC power supply should be used with PortaGig 800 in capacities of 200GB or higher.
Features
- Up to 500GB in a tiny enclosure
- 7,200 RPM and 5,400 RPM models available
- Seagate SATA II drives used exclusively
- 7,200 RPM models come with G-Force Shock Protection
- Weighs less than 10 Ounces
- Tested and approved with Digidesign Pro Tools™ to support over 55 tracks of 24bit / 48k audio, with edits
- Small, portable, aluminum case runs quietly with fanless design
- Applications: Field recording, moving audio, video, graphics, and prepress files
- Includes universal power supply
- Includes carrying sleeve