STORNEXT PRO SOLUTIONS StorNext Pro Solutions
StorNext PRO SOLUTIONS StorNext Pro Solutions offer Post-Production and Broadcast Professionals the fastest, easiest, and most complete high-performance shared storage for today s complex collaborative workgroups. Whether you are building a 4K post-production studio, refreshing an existing Xsan deployment, or standing up a new broadcast facility, StorNext provides the perfect storage to support high-volume workflows. 2
Ingest faster, edit faster, finish faster, deliver faster.
Built on StorNext 5 StorNext Pro Solutions are built on the power of the StorNext 5 storage platform, enabling you to manage assets from ingest through delivery and archive at any scale, and adapt as your workflow evolves. StorNext 5 empowers you to rethink your workflow for the highest performance and efficiency, so you can ingest more content from multiple camera sources, create more content, and deliver it on time, while preserving owned content for future monetization. So you can focus on your business: creating awardwinning content. 4
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StorNext PRO SOLUTIONS StorNext Pro Solutions take the proven performance and reliability of StorNext appliances a step further. As complete, integrated workflow storage solutions, they are ready to deploy in your new or existing Fibre Channel and IP network. Each StorNext Pro Solution is designed to match the workflow needs of broadcast and post-production users. StorNext Connect * is either included or optional with StorNext Pro Solutions for ease of management, and they are available with configuration enhancements to provide additional storage capacity, features, and professional services. StorNext Pro Solutions also offer up to a 3-year warranty, on-site service spares *, 30-minute phone response (excluding general inquiries), and next-day parts replacement. StorNext Pro Solutions are completely interoperable with the extensive StorNext ecosystem. *Optional with StorNext Pro Foundation 6
StorNext Pro FOUNDATION The perfect workflow storage solution for small workgroups that doesn t compromise performance, capabilities, or compatibility. Designed for collaborative workgroups with up to seven users, StorNext Pro Foundation delivers proven StorNext collaboration and workflow support at a new price point that puts the power of StorNext within your reach. StorNext Pro STUDIO Designed to easily refresh or enhance existing Apple Xsan storage deployments by providing a high-performance, scalable, and 100% Xsancompatible solution with 48TB of storage capacity, StorNext Pro Studio is an integrated metadata and disk storage solution that is cost-effective and easier to deploy, ideal for today s production studios. StorNext Pro 4K Provides highperformance storage for both new and existing StorNext deployments to support demanding 4K media workflows. With flash-based metadata performance and highly scalable, highperformance disk storage, this solution enables efficient 4K workflows, including ingest, production, and delivery. StorNext Pro WORKGROUP Delivers ingest, production, and delivery storage in a single system with incredible storage capacity and very high performance. This solution takes content production to the next level with an MDC with integrated IP client support for review stations and proxy and transcode servers, plus highly scalable disk storage. StorNext Pro PRODUCTION Gives post and broadcast professionals a complete storage platform spanning content production to content library management. This highly scalable solution combines metadata and disk storage with an LTO-6 library, to provide a unified storage foundation for production workgroups, integrated Windows/Linux review stations, proxy and transcode servers, LTFS acquisition, delivery, and archive. 7
StorNext Pro FOUNDATION StorNext Pro Foundation provides high-performance collaboration with 100% Xsan compatibility, and is scalable to 96TB. Everything you need to deploy shared storage in a post-production or graphics workgroup is included. A one-year warranty and 24/7 e-mail and phone support make this an ideal solution for small workgroups that demand the best in performance and reliability at an affordable price. 8
StorNext Pro Foundation Ultimate Small Workgroup Collaboration Storage Complete workflow storage Powered by StorNext 5 Affordably priced Production-ready Archive-enabled StorNext Pro Foundation includes: StorNext Foundation Appliance, with support for 2 volumes and 7 total clients StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage in 48TB or 96TB 2 Windows/Linux clients included (Apple Xsan clients supported) Optional add-ons include: StorNext AEL500 Archive Brocade 6505 Fibre Channel Switch Service Spares Kit Q-Cloud off-site archive and vault services StorNext Pro FOUNDATION Up to Five Xsan Clients StorNext Pro Foundation 48TB OPTIONS: Performance QXS-1200 48TB Expansion 4K ProRES 10-bit 2K uncompressed 10-bit 1080i uncompressed 1080i ProRES HQ Up to Two Windows or Linux Clients Number of Streams 1 M440 Metadata Storage Expansion 1 2 6 AEL500 Archive System No Dropped Frames Over 24 Hours * Current performance guidance is based on simultaneous users, each editing four streams of ProRes 422 content. StorNext Pro Foundation 48TB is rated to support five users; StorNext Pro Foundation 96TB is rated up to seven users. 9
StorNext Pro STUDIO Need to update your Xsan or stand up a new content collaboration workflow? StorNext Pro Studio provides a highperformance, scalable, and 100% Xsan-compatible storage solution. StorNext Pro Studio includes everything you need to deploy storage in a production studio, making it ideal for postproduction facilities with aging Xserves, aging storage, or those needing to meet growing demands and can t-miss deadlines. StorNext Pro Studio combines the StorNext M441D Metadata Appliance with 48TB of StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage. The result is a high-performance collaboration environment designed to deliver extreme value with options to scale for the future. 10
StorNext Pro Studio The Xsan Refresh Solution 100% Xsan-compatible The best storage solution to refresh or add onto existing Xsan deployments Complete, highly reliable, and fully scalable as needs grow Predictable, high-performance solution with outstanding support StorNext Pro Studio includes: StorNext M441D Metadata Appliance, with support for 2 volumes and 10 Windows and Linux SAN client licenses StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage 48TB Service Spares Kit Optional add-ons include: StorNext M440 storage expansion, with support for 2 additional volumes StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage 48TB Expansion StorNext AEL500 Archive Q-Cloud off-site archive and vault services StorNext Pro STUDIO OPTIONS: Performance QXS-1200 48TB Expansion 4K ProRES 10-bit 2K uncompressed 10-bit 1080i uncompressed 1080i ProRES HQ Unlimited Xsan Clients M441D Metadata Appliance QXS-1200 48TB RAID System Number of Streams 1 M440 Metadata Storage Expansion 1 2 6 AEL500 Archive System Windows/Linux StorNext Clients for transcode, playout, asset management No Dropped Frames Over 24 Hours 11
StorNext Pro 4K Making the move to 4K? You need a rock-solid storage solution that not only delivers higher performance and massive capacity, but one that allows for maximum collaboration. Whether you are building a new workflow, or adding 4K capabilities to an existing Xsan or StorNext deployment, StorNext Pro 4K provides ideal storage to meet the challenges of higher-resolution 4K content workflows today and prepares you for future growth. With flash-based metadata performance using the StorNext M445 SSD Metadata Appliance and scalability provided by StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage (144TB raw capacity), this solution enables efficient 4K workflows, including ingest, post, and delivery. With StorNext Pro 4K, you can ramp up 4K production and meet aggressive deadlines while staying within budget. 12
StorNext Pro 4K The 4K Performance Solution The ideal 4K-ready collaborative storage solution for post and broadcast Highly optimized for performance and maximum scalability Perfect for adding 4K capabilities to existing workflows or new deployments OPTIONS: QXS-1200 48TB RAID System StorNext Pro 4K includes: StorNext M445D SSD flash-based Metadata Appliance, with support for 2 volumes and 10 Windows and Linux SAN client licenses StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage 48TB StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage 48TB Expansion (Qty 2) Service Spares Kit Optional add-ons include: StorNext M445 SSD Storage Expansion, with support for 2 additional volumes StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage 48TB Expansion StorNext AEL500 Archive Q-Cloud off-site archive and vault services StorNext Pro 4K Unlimited Xsan Clients M445 SSD Metadata Appliance QXS-1200 48TB RAID System 1 QXS-1200 48TB Expansions Performance QXS-1200 48TB Expansion 4K Uncompressed 2K Uncompressed 4K ProRES 1080i Uncompressed Windows/Linux StorNext Clients for transcode, playout, asset management M440 Metadata Storage Expansion Number of Streams 1 2 3 AEL500 Archive System 6 No Dropped Frames Over 24 Hours 13
StorNext Pro WORKGROUP Content production gets more complex every year: you re asked to produce more, on a global scale, and deliver in a wider array of formats. StorNext Pro Workgroup delivers ingest, production, review, and delivery in one system with incredible storage capacity and very high performance to meet your needs, with the option of expanding to include a tape or object-storage-based archive for long-term content management. StorNext Pro Workgroup takes media production a step further to content delivery. The StorNext M662XL Metadata Appliance offers an integrated unlimited StorNext DLC license for high-speed Windows and Linux IP connectivity for transcode and proxy acceleration, plus local and remote review station support. StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage (96TB raw capacity) supports high-volume content production with the option of adding nearline or offline storage with an object-storagebased Lattus, Q-Cloud Archive cloud service, or LTO-based StorNext AEL Archives. 14
StorNext Pro Workgroup The Advanced Content Production Solution Complete collaborative storage for ingest, production, and delivery IP client support for Windows/Linux clients, proxy and transcode servers For both new facilities and workgroups StorNext Pro Workgroup includes: StorNext M662XL Metadata Appliance, with support for 8 volumes and 10 Windows and Linux SAN client licenses StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage 48TB StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage 48TB Expansion Optional add-ons include: StorNext AEL500 Archive StorNext Lattus object storage StorNext M662 Storage Expansion, with support for 8 additional volumes StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage 48TB Expansion Q-Cloud off-site archive and vault services StorNext Pro WORKGROUP Unlimited Xsan Clients via Xsan M662XL Metadata Appliance QXS-1200 48TB RAID System QXS-1200 48TB Expansion Performance 4K Uncompressed 2K Uncompressed 4K ProRES 1080i ProRES HQ 1 Windows/Linux StorNext Clients for transcode, playout, asset management Number of Streams 2 3 15 No Dropped Frames Over 24 Hours 15
StorNext Pro PRODUCTION It is no mystery that content production has gotten a lot more complex and difficult. You are being asked to produce more, on a global scale, and in a wider range of formats. To fully monetize content, you need a complete range of capabilities not only for creating content, but also controlling, monetizing, and managing it long-term. StorNext Pro Production delivers production, review, archive, and LTFS sharing in one system, offering incredible storage capacity and very high performance to meet your needs. StorNext Pro Production combines the powerful StorNext M662XL Metadata Appliance, StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage (96TB raw capacity) plus a StorNext AEL500 41-slot LTO-6 library with 102.5TB raw capacity for cost-effective archiving automated by StorNext Storage Manager. With StorNext Pro Production, you get all the capabilities of the other StorNext Pro Solutions, plus LTFS for ingest, delivery, and archive, an integrated unlimited StorNext DLC license for high-speed Windows and Linux IP connectivity for transcode and proxy acceleration, as well as local and remote review station support. 16
StorNext Pro Production The Content Production & Ownership Solution Complete collaborative storage for ingest, production, delivery, and archive IP client support for Windows/Linux clients, proxy and transcode servers For both new facilities and existing workgroups LTFS capable for fast acquisition, delivery, and archive StorNext Pro Production includes: StorNext M662XL Metadata Appliance, with support for 8 volumes and 10 Windows and Linux SAN client licenses StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage 48TB StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage 48TB Expansion StorNext AEL500 Archive Optional add-ons include: StorNext M662 Storage Expansion, with support for 8 additional volumes StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage 48TB Expansion Q-Cloud off-site archive and vault services StorNext Pro PRODUCTION Unlimited Xsan Clients OPTIONS: Performance 4K Uncompressed 2K Uncompressed 4K ProRES 1080i ProRES HQ M662XL Metadata Appliance QXS-1200 48TB RAID System QXS-1200 48TB Expansion AEL500 Archive System Number of Streams 1 2 3 15 Windows/Linux StorNext Clients for transcode, playout, asset management Lattus No Dropped Frames Over 24 Hours 17
Options for Your StorNext PRO SOLUTION All StorNext Pro Solutions can be customized with options that deliver expanded capabilities, more performance, or more storage. These options can be specified when you first order your StorNext Pro Solution, or added later. 18
More Storage Performance & Capacity Easily add more storage and performance to your StorNext Pro Solution. StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage Available in up to 72TB of storage in only 2U of space, QXS-1200 systems add more performance or capacity for your highperformance, collaborate workflow needs. StorNext QXS-1200 Expansion Available in up to 72TB of storage in only 2U of space, QXS-1200 Expansion systems extend the capacity of your QXS-1200. StorNext QXS-5600 RAID Storage Available in up to 336TB in only 4U of space, QXS-5600 storage is ideal for adding dense, nearline storage for media assets, archiving and more. Seamless Archiving Each StorNext AEL Archive system includes StorNext Storage Manager and adds automated, policy-based content movement capabilities to your StorNext Pro Solution environment. Easily specify archive and LTFS output tasks, archive for nearline on cost-effective LTO-6, or move tapes off-site for vaulting. AEL500 Archive System The AEL500 is an ideal way to add archiving to creative environments and expands as need grows. AEL Capacity Upgrades Your AEL system can be upgraded with additional libraries or tape slot capacity as your need grows. More Capable Metadata Controllers Your StorNext Pro Solution can be enhanced with additional storage for your Metadata Controller, or even specified or converted to use SSD storage for the highest StorNext 5 performance. Metadata Storage Expansion Upgrade your StorNext Pro Solution with additional Metadata Controller Storage to support additional filesystems. Metadata Controller SSD Conversion Upgrade your Metadata Controllers with SSD-backed storage for the fastest metadata operation performance. Additional Options 19
StorNext Connect Setting up and managing shared storage for media workflows has never been easier. StorNext Connect allows you to monitor all of your StorNext resources storage, name servers, gateways, and clients all in an intuitive graphical view. With StorNext Connect, you can shorten the time it takes to deploy or upgrade a StorNext environment, identify problems before they affect users, and reduce the risk of downtime or degraded performance by eliminating error-prone manual tasks. StorNext Connect is included with all StorNext Pro Solution purchases *. *Optional with StorNext Pro Foundation 20
StorNext Connect StorNext Connect enables you to: Install Install StorNext software through an easy, self-guided interface Discover Discover and monitor StorNext components clients, file systems, gateways, metadata controllers, and name servers See how StorNext components are connected and view details Monitor View file system performance, throughput, and latency of all file systems at a high level and drill down to individual components, including real-time current status and historical trends Stay in tune with your StorNext environment; StorNext Connect statistics are updated every minute Perform health checks for hardware and system status with e-mail notifications to your staff and experts at Quantum Manage Download software and upgrade your StorNext clients and servers from an intuitive user interface, including upgrading groups of clients at the same time Restart clients and servers and check status on automated tasks Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks with real-time activity, performance, and usage graphs For StorNext installations that include tape-based digital libraries, you can also: View I/O status, real-time and historical trends and drill down into archive media statistics for both tape and disk Monitor tape pool utilization by policy class, mount count for individual drives Determine how much of the tape media in your digital library is being used Determine how much of your archived content has been vaulted, both currently and showing historical trends over time StorNext Connect 21
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ABOUT QUANTUM Quantum is a leading expert in scale-out storage, archive, and data protection. Its StorNext 5 solutions power modern workflows, enabling high-performance, real-time collaboration, and keeping content readily accessible for future use and re-monetization. More than 100,000 customers have trusted Quantum to address their most demanding content workflow needs, including top studios, major broadcasters, and new, cutting-edge content creators. With Quantum, customers can Be Certain they have the end-to-end storage platform to manage assets from ingest through finishing, and into delivery and long-term preservation. See how at www.stornext.com. www.stornext.com 1.800.677.6268 2015 Quantum Corporation. All rights reserved. Quantum, the Quantum logo, Lattus, Q-Cloud and StorNext are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ST01378A-v04 Apr 2015 23