Proavio Adds 6Gb SAS Storage Solution

Proavio Brand Division, Enhance Technology, Inc., developer of performance video storage solutions, announced the IS316JS, a 16-drive direct attached storage array that combines a dual port, 6Gb SAS interface, professional grade redundant and hot-swappable components with a 12Gb storage expansion bus allowing the addition of multiple IS316JS arrays (up to 144TB) with no degradation in performance.

An optional PCI-Express RAID controller provides real time, RAID protection against drive failure during operation, ensuring sessions always run without interruption. Harness the power to create compelling high resolution 2K/4K media and VFX with sustained data rates of up to 1,600MB/s in RAID-5, and over 1,800MB/s in RAID-0.

IS316JS unlocks workstation’s true creative potential by giving studios the option to take on a range of projects, formats and possibilities. From HD to 4K, it’s a storage solution for high resolution media formats such as DPX, RED R3D, ARRIRAW, Arri Alexa, uncompressed HD, DSLR RAW and more.

The IS316JS Features:

• 6Gb SAS Rack Storage Array with Expansion
• 16-Disk Design Supports up to 48TB (Expandable up to 144TB)
• External PCI-e SAS RAID Controller Supports Mac OS, Windows and Linux Workstations
• Delivers up to 1,600MB/s of Bandwidth (RAID-5) for High Resolution Editing, Grading & VFX Creation
• Cost-effective, Fail-safe Solution for Post-Production Professionals

IS316JS ships July 2012.