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High-Performance, Expandable Fail-Safe RAID Solutions for Uncompressed HD and 2K Production

The new G-SPEED eS Pro XL from G-Tech is a cost-effective, expandable storage solution designed for content creation professionals working with multi-stream uncompressed HD and 2K workflows, and digital intermediate (DI) film applications. G-SPEED eS Pro XL easily expands by simply daisy-chaining 12- or 16-bay enclosures using locking mini-SAS cables. A total of (8) enclosures can be connected to the system for up to 192TB of incredibly fast online storage! It features the same IOP RAID controller used in the G-SPEED eS Pro XL system with (2) 12Gbit mini-SAS ports, RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6 and JBOD support, and performance over 800 MB/sec. A single 12-bay G-SPEED eS Pro XL can support real-time multi-stream 10-bit 1080/60i and 2K DPX workflows. Adding high-performance storage has never been so simple - or cost effective.

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The Best Warranty & Support in the Business

G-Tech's 3-Year WarrantyG-SPEED eS Pro XL is backed by a 3-year factory warranty and the best customer support in the business.

Quick Facts
G-Technology High-speed RAID system featuring 12- or 16-bay SAS expansion chassis with mini-SAS connectivity
G-Technology 2-port, G-Tech PCIe x8 IOP RAID controller with 512MB RAM supports RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5 and 6
G-Technology Single unit supports dual-stream 10-bit uncompressed HD and 2K DPX
G-Technology Storage capacities up to 32TB
per unit
G-Technology Simple expansion using miniSAS connectivity
G-Technology Browser-based configuration and management
G-Technology Scalable to 256TB in storage capacity!
G-Technology Removable cooling fans ensures reliable operation and data integrity
G-Technology Redundant Power Supplies
G-Technology Mac® OS X and Windows® compatible
G-Technology Standard 3-year factory warranty


Blazing Performance!!

G-SPEED eS Pro XL offers industry leading performance and easily supports dual-stream 10-bit uncompressed HD and 2K DPX editing work flows.  A 16-drive G-SPEED eS Pro XL will sustain over 650 MB/second to support the most demanding post production environments.













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  AJA Benchmark Results
16 Drive, RAID 6

Specifications:
Kit Contents:
G-Technology G-SPEED eS Pro XL Storage System
G-Technology (12 or 16) Removable Disk Modules
G-Technology Rackmounting Kit
G-Technology Spare Cooling Fan
G-Technology (2) AC Cables
G-Technology CD Manual
G-Technology 2 meter locking mini-SAS Cable
G-Technology Optional 2-Port mini-SAS PCIe Adapter with IOP RAID Engine
System Type: 3U Rack-Mount (XL16) 2U Rack-Mount (XL12)
SAS Expansion JBOD
Optional RAID Controller:
G-Technology 2-port, PCIe x8 with Intel IOP348 (1.2GHz) processor
G-Technology 512MB DDR-II Memory
G-Technology RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10 or JBOD
G-Technology Web GUI RAID management via local host or Ethernet
G-Technology VSS (Variable Sector Size) for creating >2TB volumes on Windows XP
Host Interface: Single miniSAS connection (SFF – 8088)
Expansion Interface: Dual miniSAS connection (SFF – 8088)
Disk Interface: 16 or 12 SATAII channels
Monitoring Indicators: Front panel LEDs for power, host activity, disk activity, JBOD Status and temperature alarm
Operating System: OS independent and transparent
Power Supply: (XL16) Redundant, dual 460W power modules (XL12) Redundant, dual 375W power modules
Electrical: AC Voltage 110-230 VAC/AC frequency 50-60Hz
Temperature: Operating temperature: 5 ~ 35 degree Celsius.

Non-Operating temperature: -40 ~ 60 degree Celsius
System Requirements: RAID Controller: Mac Pro (Intel processor) or PC with available PCIe x8 slot:
Mac OSX 10.3.x or higher
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Relative Humidity: 20% ~ 80% non-condensing
Weight: 50 lbs / 22.7 kgs (W/O HDD)
31 lbs / 14 kgs (W/O HDD)
Dimensions: (16) 17.5"/446.5mm (W) x 20.5"/520mm (D) x 3U
(12) 17.5"/446.5mm (W) x 21.5"/545mm (D) x 2U
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Review: G-Technology G-SPEED eS PRO XL
While local storage works for many postproduction setups, some newer, less expensive technologies are enabling editors to add larger high-speed disk arrays once only affordable by the big players.
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–Dan Orchiva, Millimeter



 


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