Tier 2 Nearline. As archives grow, Echo grows. Dynamically, cost-effectively and massively. What is nearline? Transfer to Tape

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2 Tier 2 Nearline As archives grow, Echo grows. Dynamically, cost-effectively and massively. Large Scale Storage Built for Media GB Labs Echo nearline systems have the scale and performance to allow users to browse and retrieve high resolution video files and media projects, to be re-edited, re-purposed or played out to air. Because of its speed, our nearline helps manage tier 1 platforms by quickly offloading completed projects onto lower cost archive storage, ready to be restored effortlessly back to online storage. Data Security RAID 6 protection and an incredibly efficient operating system make Echo supremely stable. This is why our storage is used by many leading media organizations who depend on its 24/7 reliability. GB Labs High Performance Nearline Unlike object-based technology which lacks network performance, GB Labs Echo nearline systems run at high speed, vital for broadcasters or post houses working to tight deadlines. As Echo can sustain multiple streams of HD video, it can even stand in as a failover online platform in the event of central storage downtime. Large Scale Energy Efficiency As a high capacity storage enclosure, Echo is extremely energy efficient. The use of low-consumption drives and processors delivers considerable reductions in power consumption and environmental impact. This cost-saving goes beyond the initial cost of investment which is low compared with tier 1 arrays where performance is king. Scale-Out Tier 2 Mature file-based workflows, the advent of UltraHD and the ongoing digitization of film and analogue archives have considerable storage implications. There is now a pressing need to invest in secure multi-petabyte, expandable tier 2 arrays. API Integration As archives grow, Echo grows. Dynamically, cost-effectively and massively. Technology Partners The availability of an API has encouraged leading third party developers to integrate their software with Echo. These include Marquis Project Parking and Workspace Parking, CatDV s MAM solution and ToolsOnAir s broadcast suite. These partnerships facilitate highly efficient HSM (hierarchical storage management), intelligent media management, multi-tier file management and professional project planning. With GB Labs systems, there s no need to install additional storage servers onto the network to increase available capacities. Dedicated EX expansion modules can simply and cost-effectively be added to the rack as required, delivering larger capacities with no loss of performance. The list of third party manufacturers to have certified the SPACE storage platform is constantly growing. Echo 128TB can be increased to 2.3 Petabytes Echo TB can be expanded to 6.1 Petabytes TERABYTES 36 What is nearline? An instantly available media archive Large scale second tier data storage Primary graphics and audio server A secure network backup appliance Transfer to Tape Offload to LTO-6 for deep archiving Transfer at 640MB/s with Space LTO 30 years data guarantee Lowest energy deep storage

3 Storage Ecosystem Data Transport Data Workflow As a network device, files can be accessed by any connected client (running any OS) with appropriate user rights. Clips, graphics, animations and entire projects can be safely transferred to and from tier 1 arrays and offline tape libraries. Space is supplied with a sophisticated toolset to automate, track and monitor all data transactions and is certified to work with many leading MAM applications. The professional media management tools built into Echo include: MD5 verification for data transactions Automated data import and export Comprehensive notification manager Sophisticated file manager Smart media replication tools Nearline/Archive High Speed Secure Transfers With Space, there s no need for a control workstation or any intermediate media handling. Users can harness the processing power of Echo to massively reduce the time required for data transfers, with the peace of mind of MD5 checksum data verification. Online Backup Disaster Recovery When primary systems fail, Echo is ready to step in as a disaster recovery solution: entire tier 1 arrays and workstations can be backed up to the GB Labs nearline platform. Builtin data management tools mean that file and project retrieval is fast; entire storage networks can be restored quickly and with confidence. LTO Archive Other NAS/SAN Storage - on a Remote Scale Echo can be automatically synchronized with mirrored units housed off-site, giving administrators total data security as well as identical media resources in satellite offices. Thanks to purpose-designed tools built into the Core OS, Echo can also be backed up to the cloud for the ultimate backup strategy. Cloud 36 The SPACE Advantage GB Labs nearline systems are optimized to transfer data with any other Space units at the highest possible speeds (approaching an incredible 1500MB/s), data can also be exchanged with other NAS arrays on the network.

4 36 Echo is ideal for medium to large workgroups that want to optimize their workflows by securely offloading completed projects onto archive storage, or backing up SPACE Tier 1 arrays. Competitively priced, Echo delivers an excellent balance of expandable capacity, dependable performance and data security. Native capacity up-to 128TB Expandable up-to 2.3PB with EX Massive tier 2 storage is becoming a vital resource for media organizations that see their primary archive as the heart of their facility. The nearline is treated as the exchange hub where files are imported, backed up, shared, transferred to specialist editing, grading and playout servers, and transcoded for distribution. Now 45% more energy efficient Benefiting from economies of scale, Echo 36 is capable of storing vast amounts of data and is massively scalable. Suitable for broadcasters, large post houses and dedicated media archives that have 24/7 data requirments. Key Feature: Capacities: Massive storage with intelligent data management tools 16TB, 32TB, 64TB, 96TB or 128TB Performance: Connectivity: 1Gb Ethernet optional 10Gb or 40Gb Nearline system with up to 1000MB/sec Can be used as a failover editing platform Native capacity up-to 256TB Expandable to 6.1PB with EX 36 Hardware mirrored OS for complete security Includes two hot spare disks for total peace of mind Key Feature: Capacities: Massive and scalable storage with intelligent data management tools 32TB, 64TB, 96TB, 128TB, 160TB, 192TB or 256TB Performance: Connectivity: Nearline system with up to 1500MB/sec 1Gb and 10Gb Ethernet optional 40Gb Can be used as a failover editing platform For many organizations, Fibre Channel and installations have outlived their usefulness as tier 1 platforms, lacking essential performance and scalability. GB Labs Bridge enables technicians to re-purpose existing shared storage for use as a nearline platform and benefit from the full feature-set of Echo. Transition to NAS technology with full data management tools 1Gb or 10Gb Ethernet connectivity Expand with Space EX 16 / EX 36 units Extremely cost-effective solution FIBRE STORAGE SAS STORAGE + OR + Echo 36 Advantage 36 Echo 36 is considerably larger than Echo, plus it has distinct benefits, including: Hardware and software redundancy Greater connectivity Superior performance 36

5 PRODUCT PERFORMANCE CAPACITIES MAX. EXPANDED CAPACITY FUNCTIONALITY 36 Up to 1500MB/sec 32TB, 64TB, 96TB, 128TB, 160TB, 192TB or 256TB 6.1 Petabytes backup and archive. Up to 1000MB/sec 16TB 32TB, 64TB, 96TB or 128TB 2.3 Petabytes backup and archive backup and archive Contact Us GB LABS LLP Unit 1 Orpheus House, Calleva Park, Aldermaston Reading, Berkshire England. RG7 8TA Tel: Web: +44 (0) space@gblabs.com Where to Buy A full list of qualified resellers is available at Errors and omissions excepted. Technical and product specifications subject to change without notice. space@gblabs.com for further information.