Proavio introduces the world’s first affordable Serial Attached SCSI storage solution designed for today’s high-resolution HD video, Digital Intermediate and Visual Effects creation platforms. Featuring Proavio’s award-winning RAID architecture, the RS16SS raises the industry bar for performance, features and value. New features and benefits include intelligent enclosure management, cross-platform web-based G.U.I, hot-swappable components and a redesigned hardware RAID controller that leverages every drop of available bandwidth. A large-format sixteen disk design supports both SAS or SATA disk drives and delivers over 800MB/s in performance mode, or over 650MB/s with RAID-5 protection.

   
 

Designed specifically to operate in “mission-critical” (24/7) post environments, the RS16SS supports every stage of production including uncompressed 4:4:4 offline/online editing, film transfer applications, Digital Intermediate and Visual Effects creation. Dual port SAS connectivity supports load-balanced MPIO configurations - unlocking the true potential of a standard desktop computer. Only RS16SS empowers users with the capability to achieve the highest level of performance with minimal effort or investment. The RS16SS compliments any high-resolution production platform; including systems by AJA, Apple, Assimilate, Avid, Autodesk, Bluefish444, Grass Valley and Matrox.
 


By utilizing native Serial-based technology, Proavio has been able to develop a storage system that raises the industry bar for performance, value and reliability. Dual SFF8470 SAS interface ports offer unparalleled support for 3rd party host bus adapters and controllers, allowing users can select the right adapter for their platform or budget.

 

RS16SS features a high-bandwidth SAS expansion port designed for use with JBOD SAS arrays such as the new RS16JS expansion array. Users can easily increase disk/capacity over 64TB with support for up to 80-disks.

 

   


Proavio's leading-edge SAS/SATA technology guarantees the industry's most comprehensive support for 3rd party host bus adapters, RAID controllers and MS-equipped editing systems. RS16SS supports the latest SAS host adapters including ATTO Technologies, HighPoint Technologies and LSI Logic.

   
 
   

 

 

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