Infortrend EonStor DS Systems Suited for Building Apple Xsan SAN Environment for M&E Solution

Infortrend Technology, Inc. enhanced performance of its SAN storage EonStor DS suited for building Apple Xsan SAN.

It supports 40 streams of high-definition videos for collaborative editing or real-time media streaming services.

Thanks to redundant design, it provides HA storage solution for small editing studios to large-scale media production companies.

EonStor DS is a fast and reliable SAN storage that guarantees HA and uninterrupted workflow for media editing teams. To satisfy any requirements, it offers multiple form factors, host board options, and modular design with high expandability. It comes with data services and central management interface. By supporting Apple Xsan file system fine-tuned with the company’s system configuration, DS provides SAN performance for media editors collaborating on macOS via high-speed FC or Ethernet network.

Moreover, Xsan/StorNext can be configured to allow access to the file system for macOS and also Windows, and Linux users. With redundant dual controller hardware design with active/active configuration, data written to cache is synchronized between primary and secondary controllers, so that media editing workflow is processed immediately. In case if one of the controllers fails, the functioning controller takes over to guarantee data availability.

Based on a video playback test by using Adobe Premiere, DS achieves a throughput of 40 high resolution video streams with single workstation. The number of steams can be linearly increased by adding more DS under Xsan configuration. For post-production editing, it supports major NLE software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. With deployed DS, enterprises can fulfil all kinds of multi-client M&E-related tasks: e.g., color correction, adding special visual effects such as 3D compositing, VFX, and editorial finishing.

“DS SAN storage is a perfect fit for nowadays media editing teams. Its improved performance and redundant design provide high system availability for fast and smooth media management workflow,” noted Frank Lee, senior director, product planning.

Resources:
SAN Storage for M&E Solution
EonStor DS SAN Storage

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