Tests including storage settings were conducted in an actual usage environment.
Flash Storage Role in Media Workflow

Quantum announced today the launch of four '4K video reference architectures' based on 'StorNext®', a high-capacity data management storage solution selectable for high-resolution 4K video workflows.

Quantum's StoreNext 4K video reference architecture optimizes performance levels according to specific user requirements and maximizes the use of 4K high-resolution video data by expanding the number of streams (sharing and transmitting).



Quantum's tests conducted in a real-world usage environment included 14 storage configurations based on 6 media formats. In particular, for the evaluation, the standard was a storage array that filled 85% of the capacity using high-quality RGB data, rather than YUV image format data that requires less than 30% of the total storage capacity.

The four StorNext 4K reference architectures based on Xcellis™, a high-performance workflow shared storage that supports the sharing of large-scale data editing tasks, can be selected based on the maximum number of streams required by the user and allow the storage system to be flexibly expanded whenever additional capacity and performance are needed.

Dave Frederick, General Director of Media and Entertainment at Quantum, said, “We have thoroughly tested 4K media workflows and applications and found the best solution for efficient storage usage in 4K environments. Based on this knowledge, we are presenting the most effective way for customers to achieve their corporate goals while implementing optimal workflows for 4K video data management. Through a reference architecture that is easy to deploy and expand, enterprises can easily build 4K infrastructure without concerns regarding actual performance and scalability.”