Big External RAID Setup for Edius

[pjsssss]

OK guys, I need some advice. I am going to buy a 2-3 T RAID storage/video setup. I need it to be external. I am looking for the fastest setup that will handle all of the 720p. I don't have to have something over a network at the moment but that is a future possibility. The main use right now is to be able to transport 1.5T of informatiion to a couple of computers in different locations to be worked on. Also is it fast enough to be able to edit from without too much editing, assumiong a fast computer. I have a few things in mind but would like some direct reports./

Theoretical advise is welcome, but I would really love to hear from anyone actually using something like this.

I am looking at the Buffalo

[Bassman]

I don't know anything about this, but I clicked on the ad at the "creative cow" forum.

https://www.caldigit.com

The HDpro system looks like a monster.

This type of storage will probably be in a lot of our futures.

I will keep an eye on this thread.

[Andy]

the turnkey systems use HUGE Systems (now part of Ciprico) Ultra Scsi Media Vault Raid arrays .... thats none too portable though.

http://www.hugesystems.com/mediavault

at the other end of the spectrum I've managed just fine using a 1TB G RAID from G-Technology (big at the time, but the come bigger than that now). Very reliable boxes with excellent customer support.

http://www.g-technology.com/

not used this, too darn new, but a new kid on the block that may be worth a look is the EditShare Field unit ... a big bad mini-SAN system in a rugged box

http://www.editshare.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=134&Itemid=170

[Zorro]

Standalone unit:

http://www.infortrend.com/main/2_product/a08u-c2411.asp

Multiple client solution:

http://www.facilis2.com/8xs.html

[STORMDAVE]

eSATA seems to be the best choice nowadays...a RAID box like CalDigit is great, although a bit expensive...you can build one yourself and save $$$$.

[Bassman]

Right now, I have the inexpensive option of a bunch of external SATA drive enclosures hooked up internally.

Works great for DV but I don't know what I need for HD editing.

The drives get in the mid-fifties in transfer rate, and I put one drive per camera used.

How fast does one need for say an XDCAM HD stream?

[pjsssss]

Right now, I am looking at http://www.buffalotech.com/products/...ation-quattro/

[GrassValley_BH]

For XDCAM HD I'd "safely" spec for 50 Mbps, which is easily met with everything modern (USB2, FireWire, SATA, Gigabit Ethernet).

[STORMDAVE]

Pat, check these out. You can pop in your own drives and save money in the end. Maybe put in 4 750GB and RAID 1 them (Mirroring) or just RAID0 4 500 giggers or 750 giggers. I've seen Seagate 500GB's on sale at Best Buy, they're $89...great drives.

I've been eyeing this one for a while now...and these too.

[Zorro]

Pat, many reviews show that the Buffalo is not fast enough. If you're looking for a NAS with the option to integrate it into a network then this will be the box you're looking for:

http://www.thecus.com/products_over.php?cid=11&pid=8

[STORMDAVE]

I don't think a NAS is worth it...he can always leave one PC on and share the eSATA RAID with other computers via gigabit. Even build a very cheap computer just for that.

I did so much research on the N5200, it turns out, the max you can get from that box is ~52MB/sec via Gigabit...even if you RAID0 all 5 drives.

With an eSATA RAID you can get upto 3.0Gbps (take a few off for overhead).

It is a nice unit for backup though...maybe as a house server or for only working with compressed HD and SD.

[johannesj]

The N5200 has eSATA connector.

[STORMDAVE]

Its only for adding more drives, not a pc connection

[johannesj]

I am sorry to hear that, looks grate but needs Sata to PC

[muleferg]

http://www.4&Itemid=170[/url]

Thats what I use and have been pleased with it. \

Mule

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