Pro Cache
Pro Cache is a desktop/rack-mount, network-attached LTO-4 appliance that builds upon the functionality and feature set of the Prime Cache archive appliance. In addition to providing the same network-wide archiving functionality as the Prime Cache, Pro Cache also enables the user to directly connect Panasonic, Sony and RED solid-state media (from file-based cameras) via an ExpressCard slot. This gives users the ability to directly archive media to LTO-4 data tapes without the need to copy media to an external hard drive, computer or network location, thus speeding up the archive process.
In addition to the ExpressCard slot Pro Cache also features two internal hard drive mechanisms (instead of the single mechanism featured in the Prime Cache model), configurable in either RAID 0 or RAID 1. A striped (RAID 0) set-up provides additional disk space for writing larger ‘spanned’ archive sets, while a mirrored (RAID 1) set-up provides a redundant state of operation when archiving critical data. Pro Cache also benefits from the inclusion of an eSATA port, providing a faster data transfer rate when directly connecting compatible external hard disk drives. A single SAS (serial-attached-SCSI) port completes the enhanced feature set of the Pro Cache model, and is incorporated for the purpose of future expansion and development.
Pro Cache Features:
Directory on Each Tape
- Media is portable, shelf-storable and interchangeable
- Media is directly accessible with no special software
- Self contained, self-describing LTO media Easy to Deploy and Use
Plug and play integration in to Ethernet networks
- Integrates seamlessly in to file based workflows
- Self-contained appliance makes Prime Cache a complete solution
- Lets you treat LTO data tape like a NAS
Content Aware Options
- Keeps media metadata in the directory
- Fully searchable database built-in
- .mxf, .mov and .r3d file type support
Direct archive access from any platform
- Simultaneous Multi-User Access
- Volume sharing and FTP built-in
- Windows / Mac / Unix support
- Browser based control over all operations
- FTP, Samba, NFS, afp, and Bonjour supported
- USB storage device connection
Pro Cache has advanced features for on-set or in-studio media professionals
- eSATA connection for fast access to direct attached storage
- ExpressCard/34 slot for archiving SxS, P2 and r3d files direct from source media
- SAS connections allow high speed mounts and expansion
- Rack-mountable, 3U (half-width) enclosure