Specifically designed for professional content creation applications, G-SPEED eS features a high-speed 3Gbit/sec eSATA interface and provides RAID 5 data protection when used in conjunction with the optional G-Tech PCI Express (PCIe) RAID controller. Features
- G-Tech RAID controller compatible with Mac Pro and Windows systems
- Designed for professional content creation applications
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 & JBOD configurations (when used with optional G-Tech RAID controller)
- Supports multi-stream SD, Apple ProRes 422 and HD video workflows
- Storage capacities up to 16 TB (using the G-Tech PCIe RAID controller)
- High-speed, port mulitplied 3 Gbit eSATA interface - single cable connection to a Mac Pro
- Web-based configuration and management utility
- Compact and stylish aluminum enclosure
- Hot-swappable disk drive modules & fan
- Comprehensive 3-year warranty
Multiple RAID Levels & JBOD
When used with the G-Tech RAID controller, G-SPEED eS can easily be configured as a RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 or as a JBOD. This flexibility enables the system to be tuned to the required level of performance and fault-tolerance necessary to support your application. G-SPEED eS can also be set up as a software RAID or JBOD when used with third party port multiplier aware eSATA host adapters.
Industry Leading Playback Performance
When used with the G-Tech PCIe RAID controller, a single 4-drive, G-SPEED eS unit supports multi-stream DV, HDV, DVCPRO HD, ProRes 422 & uncompressed SD playback in RAID 0 or RAID 5 mode and single-stream 8-bit, 1080/60i HD playback in RAID 0 mode.
Two G-SPEED eS units and the G-Tech PCIe RAID controller support all of the above plus 10-bit, 1080i/60 HD playback in RAID 0 or RAID 5 mode.
As many as four G-SPEED eS enclosures can be attached to the G-Tech RAID controller to support up to 16TB storage with speeds in excess of 600MB/sec!
Compact Desktop Enclosure
G-SPEED eS features a compact aluminum desktop enclosure with 4 lockable SATA II drive modules, each with up to 32 MB of cache.
Supports the Latest Video Editing Gear!
G-SPEED eS supports the latest and greatest professional video editing systems from AJA, Avid, Blackmagic Design and more. Our testing lab is stocked with all the latest gear to ensure full compatibility.
Hot Swap Disk Drive Modules and Fans
The disk drive and fan modules in G-SPEED eS are field upgradeable and hot-swappable.
Browser-Based RAID Configuration and Management
G-SPEED eS has a built-in Web GUI that is accessed via any local internet browser. This simple GUI is used to configure and monitor the RAID system. Many aspects of the system are monitored, including power supply voltage, Fan RPM and the temperature of the RAID controller & hard drives. In the event of a problem, G-SPEED eS can send an email message to up to four recipients.
The Best Warranty & Support in the Business
G-SPEED eS is backed by a standard 3-year factory warranty and unlimited free technical support by representatives experienced with the latest content creation applications.
System Requirements
- Mac
- Mac Pro (Intel Mac), OSX 10.4.x and OSX 10.5 Leopard.
- Not compatible with PCIe G5 systems
- Windows
- PCIe x4 equipped system
- Windows 2000/XP/Vista
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