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Avid Unity LANshare
 


Avid Unity LANshare solutions provide never-before attained levels of real-time collaboration.

The Avid Unity family of shared media networks sets standards in real-time performance, configuration flexibility, and ease of use.

Offering a broad range of models and options to accommodate the workflow needs of boutique, facility, and enterprise-level customers, the entire family offers the proven Avid Unity file system architecture, UnityRAID media protection, and unmatched support for Avid editing systems.
 
Avid Unity is a reliable, scalable foundation on which to build your facility's editing and finishing workflows.
 
Avid Unity LANshare Features
 
Low cost of entry and fast ROI
The cost effective Ethernet-based network enables immediate workflow efficiencies. A streamlined and collaborative workflow can translate into a speedy return on investment for the purchaser.
 
Reliable and proven
Uses industry-leading Avid Unity software, proven to be highly reliable in over 3,000 sites worldwide
 
Requires minimal technical know-how
Avid Unity LANshare uses basic Windows networking and is easy to operate, so customers can avoid the expense of hiring dedicated system administrators. Editors also find the interface very easy to use.
 
Portable and compact
Avid Unity LANshare configurations are comprised of an all-in-one storage and server unit matched with an Ethernet switch. Such simplicity makes it ideal for a variety of markets, including rental, education, and broadcast news.
 
   
 
Avid Storage
 
Avid Storage optimizes digital media system performance by providing guaranteed, reliable performance along with end-to-end support for the entire Avid system.
 
Avid Local Storage products satisfy a wide variety of customer requirements. Configurations extend from single standalone drives up to multi-terabyte parity RAID protected arrays. Available interfaces include Ultra320 SCSI and 2-Gigabit Fibre Channel. All Avid-approved controller cards, cables, and terminators are available through us.
 
Local Storage Options:
 
Avid VideoRAID - High-performance, high-capacity hardware RAID protected  drive arrays
MediaDock Ultra320 - Rugged twelve-bay Ultra320 SCSI chassis and removable  drives in a range of capacities
MediaDock 2+ - Compact chassis holds two removable LVD drives
MediaDrive rS 320/LVD - Stackable or rack-mountable Ultra320 SCSI fixed drives
MEDIArray II - Fourteen-drive 2-Gb Fibre Channel array capable of storing multiple  terabytes
 
Guaranteed performance - Steadfast reliability
 
All Avid storage products must meet our stringent design and qualification  standards
Only Avid drives are fully tested with Avid applications for guaranteed  performance levels
Avid-specific drive and controller firmware maximizes performance
High quality products result in maximum productive time in the field
 
End to end support for the entire Avid system
 
One stop support and service for the editing systems and the storage saves the  customer time and money
Customer-friendly utilities and diagnostics for straightforward setup and use
The best warranty in the industry - three- to five-year warranty on drive  mechanisms
Advance replacement during the warranty period at no additional cost
 
Avid VideoRAID storage is ideal for any individual content creator who requires drive redundancy to protect media assets, as well as the combined bandwidth of multiple drives for high-bandwidth workflows. VideoRAID products are particularly attractive because they offer fail-safe, continuous data protection in a cost-effective solution. VideoRAID storage will also appeal to those who want to augment shared-storage systems by enabling an editor to work with multiple streams of local content on their desktop, while also accessing shared content. [Note: Avid DS Nitris can only use media from one type of storage (local or networked) at a time.
 
Avid MediaDock Ultra320 is supported on a multitude of Avid editing systems. It is especially recommended for those customers who prefer the "enterprise-class" reputation of SCSI solutions. Like VideoRAID product, MediaDock Ultra320 is great for those who are looking for a "sneaker net" solution. See the Avid Storage Comparison chart within the Avid Storage Systems product brief for the list of supported editors.
 
Avid MediaDock 2+ enclosure supports all legacy and current MediaDock iS LVD, iS 160/LVD and iS 320/LVD shuttles, and is a nice way for customers to repurpose older model drives. The versatile MediaDock 2+ is supported on all ABVB, Meridien, and Avid DNA releases (except Avid DS Nitris and Symphony Nitris). It is also supported on Avid Xpress DV, NewsCutter XP, and Digidesign Pro Tools.
 
Avid MediaDrive rS 320/LVD product line is qualified and supported on ABVB, Meridien, Adrenaline, and Avid Xpress Family editors, so it fits into all of Avid's target markets. The drives are also compatible with Digidesign® Pro Tools®; contact Digidesign for configuration details. Quiet performance, speed and versatility make the MediaDrive rS 320/LVD family the perfect choice for users who demand high performance storage in a flexible work configuration.
 
Avid MEDIArray II is a high-end storage offering that fits into many of Avid's target markets. It is supported on all Avid ABVB, Meridien, and Avid DNA releases, as well as the Avid DS Family. MEDIArray II's Fibre Channel foundation gives it the ability to operate over long distances for configuration flexibility, while support as both local attach and shared storage with Avid Unity MediaNetwork or LANshare makes it a smart storage investment for Avid professionals who are looking to move into a collaborative environment. MEDIArray II supports all Avid resolutions, including Avid DNxHD.
 
Key Benefits
 
Avid VideoRAID:
 
Fail-safe protection
Guaranteed performance, even in the event a single drive fails
Prices that meet or beat any comparable product
Prices starting at under $4,000 for a fully functional RAID system
Fully qualified and supported by Avid
No additional host adapter required on Windows-based CPUs
 
Avid MediaDock Ultra320:
 
Optimized for use with Avid editing applications
Rugged, facility-class storage solution
Removable design makes it easy to add capacity as required, share storage  between two  systems, and remove drives for security and portability
Superior 10K drive performance supports up to uncompressed HD media
High density (up to 3.6TB in 2U rack space)
Flexible rackmount or tower configurations fit into any environment
 
Avid MediaDock 2+:
 
Affordable and compact
Removable drives for security and portability
Terrific all-in-one assistant's station
Real time 1:1 SD package in a 2U form factor
 
Avid MediaDrive rS 320/LVD:
 
Designed, tested, and optimized for use with Avid editing applications
Unmatched quality and reliability
Completely self-contained and ready to travel
 
Avid MEDIArray II:
 
Designed, tested, and optimized for use with Avid editing applications
High density storage in a compact 3U rack unit chassis
Can be used in 1 Gigabyte or 2 Gigabyte mode
 
   
 
       
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