Fast and Affordable Fibre Channel RAID Storage
G-Speed is a cost-effective, 4Gbit Fibre Channel/Ultra320 SCSI RAID storage solutions for high-end professional Content Creation applications. When configured in RAID 6 mode, G-SPEED protects your valuable content even if two drives fail.
Multiple RAID Levels & JBOD
G-SPEED can easily be configured as a RAID 0, 1, 3, 5 or RAID 6. This flexibility enables the system to be tuned to the required level of performance and fault-tolerance necessary to support your application. G-SPEED can also be configured in JBOD (Just-a-Bunch-of Disks) mode for use with digital audio workstations.
Latest Generation 4Gbit Fibre Channel or Ultra320 SCSI Interface
The Fibre Channel version of G-SPEED features 4GBit connectivity and utilizes Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) LC optical transceivers. The system connects to any Mac or PC workstation using thin optical cabling and is backwards compatible with existing 1& 2GBit Fibre Channel infrastructures.
Browser-Based RAID Configuration and Management
G-SPEED has a built-in Web GUI that is accessed via the Ethernet port located on the back of the unit. This simple GUI is used to configure the RAID level and monitor the status of the system. The GUI monitors all aspects of the system including power supply voltage, Fan RPM and the temperature of the RAID controller & hard drives. In the event of a problem, G-SPEED will send an email message to up to four recipients.
Hot Swap Disk Drive Modules and Fans.
The disk drive and fan modules in G-SPEED are field upgradeable and hot-swappable.
Front Panel LCD
G-SPEED can also be configured and monitored via the system's front panel LCD
Supports the Latest Video Editing Gear!
G-SPEED supports the latest and greatest professional video editing equipment including AJA’s Io & Kona3, Avid Xpress & Media Composer and Blackmagic Design’s Decklink products.
Best Warranty and Support in the Business!
G-SPEED is backed by a 3-year factory warranty and the best customer support in the business.
- Designed specifically for professional content creation applications
- Supports multi-stream SD, 10-bit, 1080/60i HD and 2K Film workflows
- Hot-swappable disk drive modules with useable storage capacities up to 4.5TB (G-SPEED) and 12TB (G-SPEED XL12) and 16TB (G-SPEED XL)
- High-Speed 4Gbit Fibre Channel or Ultra320 SCSI interface
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5, 6 and JBOD
- Features HItachi 7200 RPM SATA II disk drives each with up to 32MB cache
- RAID controller features 256MB cache (512MB on G-SPEED XL upgradeable to 2GB)
- RAID configuration and management tools via Browser-based GUI or built-in LCD Panel
- Compact desktop top tower, 2Uand 3U rackmount enclosures
- Hot-swappable disk drive modules and fans, redundant power supply option
- Mac OS X and Windows XP compatible
- Standard 3-year factory warranty