SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE PROJECT 8TB - SDPHG1H-008T-MBAAD

The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE PROJECT typically comes with a standard limited warranty; check the product packaging or SanDisk's website for specific warranty details.

Yes, but you will be limited by the speed of the USB port on your older computer. For optimal performance, use a Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C port.

You can format the drive using Disk Utility (Mac) or Disk Management (Windows). Choose the appropriate file system (e.g., APFS for Mac, exFAT for cross-platform compatibility).

The drive offers read and write speeds up to 250 MB/s.

The drive uses a Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C cable.

Yes, this drive works great with compatible iPad tablets that have a USB Type-C port.

Check the cable connection, try a different Thunderbolt 3/USB-C port, and ensure the drive is powered on. If the issue persists, check Disk Utility (Mac) or Disk Management (Windows) to see if the drive needs to be formatted.

Ensure you are using a Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C port, and the cable is securely connected. Check if other applications are using the drive and impacting performance.

Back up your data immediately. Contact SanDisk Professional support if the noise persists or is accompanied by performance issues, as this may indicate a hardware failure.