Video Network Revision 3 Relies on Nexan E60

Nexsan Technologies announced
that Revision3, the television network for the Internet generation, has
selected Nexsan E60 E-Series storage systems as the storage backbone for its
fast-paced video production and distribution operations.

Revision3 initially
selected the Nexsan systems for their reliability and performance along with
seamless compatibility with their Apple Xsan SAN file system, but has since
been equally impressed with Nexsan’s GUI and energy efficient technology which reduces both power consumption
and heat.

Revision3 has emerged as the leading Internet video network,
and has attracted top content creators, advertisers and distribution partners.
Based in San Francisco,
the company creates, produces and distributes more than 25 original, episodic
and community driven programs including Diggnation, Tekzilla and Epic Meal
Time. More than 23 million viewers watch Revision3’s existing programming each
month, and the company is now ramping distribution through a network of
partners spanning web, mobile and over the top platforms.

With its growth and the associated storage
requirements of a fast-paced video network, Revision3 was in critical need of a
storage solution. The company’s existing infrastructure relies
on the Apple Xsan SAN file system, and Revision3 needed a solution that would
fit into this environment without overbuilding with features they did
not need. After research, Revision3 discovered Nexsan and its
E-Series storage systems.

"The first thing that impressed me was all the work
they put into the front end GUI," said Reid Steiner, Director of IT
Operations, Revision3. "It was very easy for me to traverse the front end
and figure out the best way to deploy it. The Nexsan offering also slotted
directly into what I needed and wasn’t filled with features that I really
couldn’t use in my current environment. It was by far the best value of any SAN
I found, especially for our Xsan environment."

Revision3 deployed two Nexsan E60 systems to support its seven
full-time video editing bays. One is used for primary storage, while the other
is used as a backup system. Because being a green company is important to
Revision3, the company was pleased with the ability to power down the backup
unit using Nexsan’s energy efficient AutoMAID technology. Using AutoMAID,
Revision3 powers the E60 backup system down during non-critical hours to
conserve energy and reduce heat.

The high density of the Nexsan E60 systems was also
important to Revision3. The company’s environment needs to conserve as much
space as possible. "From all the SAN storage units that I saw, Nexsan was
by far and away the best when it comes to the amount of data that could be
packed into the amount of space that it offers," added Steiner. "And
the performance is also impressive. I’m seeing up to 360 megabyte per second
transfer rates off of the E60s to the editing bay."

Nexsan E60 storage systems are part of the Nexsan E-Series
of storage solutions. A member of
the Nexsan Flexible Storage Platform, the E60 delivers the enterprise-class
storage management features mid-market customers need today, with the
scalability to extend their solution for tomorrow. All Nexsan E-Series storage
systems feature centralized storage management software for simplified
deployment, management and support and offer a range of
features including high density, high reliability, low power
operation and small space consumption. The Nexsan E-Series also delivers an
easy and quick out of the box experience by integrating reliable Nexsan storage
hardware and E-Series intelligence.

Advanced technologies for energy efficiency and high density
are also included with every E-Series storage solution including:

• Active Drawer Technology – This revolutionary approach to
  extreme density simplifies the maintenance of a high density system by offering
  specially designed cables for continuous operation even when one of three
  self-contained drawers is momentarily opened so a single person can perform
  disk and fan service.
• AutoMAID Technology – This technology delivers "Speed
  with Green" for up to 85% reduction in power consumption without
  performance compromise for popular applications such as backup to disk and archiving.
  With the E-Series, AutoMAID is extended with Level 4 capabilities to enable more power savings.

"The high capacity and performance requirements by
today’s fast-paced video production environments demand a storage solution that
is fast, efficient and reliable," said Victoria Grey, Senior Vice
President, Marketing, Nexsan. "Our E-Series storage systems are an ideal
match for video applications. The reliable systems deliver high density and
impressive performance so 24 x 7 video production processes can be performed
without the risk of downtime."