sampling and introduction of its new
22TB CMR and 26TB SMR hard drives. These massive single hard drives (which are
extremely reliable) allow PrimeArray to pack a serious storage punch inside a
small unit. A (4) drive Storage array can now accommodate over 100 TB.
These
enhancements allow our customers to get serious gains including:
-Smaller form factor for their storage device.
-Lower electricity cost with minimal hard drives and
keeping that watt cost per terabyte much lower than ever before, (this can be a
big savings to a data center).
-Less monitoring many drives.
-Reduction of heat / cooling needs.
At the time of
this article our largest capacity available is a 20 TB, which still packs a
serious punch too!
HHD (Hard drive
disks) is still the go to for many storage applications vs. the SSD
(solid-state disk) reasons include, cost per GB, storage capacities, life
expectancy, limited performance.
Create your own
private cloud!
We have come a
long way and photo below for remembrance (taken at the time of this
article with a working drive)PrimeArray Fun
fact!How many of these (caviar 2340) 341MB
drives would it take to equal a 26 TB drive??? We have come a long way photo
below for remembrance (taken at the time of this article with a working drive)PrimeArray Fun
fact! How
many of these (Caviar 2340) 341MB drives would it take to equal a 26 TB
drive???Approximately 80,000!I’m sure you can
imagine the power savings, heat reduction, equipment requirement reduction from
that math. 80K hard drives capacity in one the exact same size.Technical specifications of the hard drives being
introduced;WD is doubling
down on energy-assisted PMR (ePMR) technology and OptiNAND (introduced first in
the 20TB CMR drives). It goes without saying that the new high-capacity drives
are helium-filled (HelioSeal technology). The main change common to both drives
is the shift to a 10-stack design.The SMR drives
are getting an added capacity boost, thanks to WD's new UltraSMR technology.
This involves adoption of a new advanced error correction algorithm to go along
with encoding of larger blocks. This allows improvement in the tracks-per-inch
(TPI) metric, resulting in 2.6TB per platter. The new Ultrastar DC HC670 uses
ten platters to provide 26TB of host-managed SMR storage for cloud service
providersThe 22TB
Ultrastar DC HC570 and 26TB Ultrastar DC HC670 are currently sampling to
hyperscalers. Volume shipment of the CMR drive to the channel is set for the
next quarter. The Ultrastar HC HC670 is a host-managed SMR drive, and will
hence ship only to select customers around the same timeframe. Western Digital
will be delivering variants of the CMR drive across its HDD portfolio - 22TB WD
Purple Pro for surveillance NVRs, WD Red Pro for NAS systems, and WD Gold for
SMB and enterprise customers in summer.The updated
capacity points - in particular, the jump in the SMR drive capacity - delivers
clear TCO benefits to WD's cloud customers. Crucially, WD believes it has
enough trust in its ePMR setup to deliver 30TB+ HDDs without having to go the
HAMR route.Western Digital
has announced that it is sampling its new industry-leading 22TB¹ and 26TB
UltraSMR HDDs to select hyperscale cloud customers, further expanding its areal
density leadership and delivering customer value by driving TCO lower.Western
Digital’s HDD technology portfolio and areal density leadership puts it at the
center of storage innovation. Leveraging its unique OptiNAND technology,
energy-assisted PMR (ePMR), triple-stage actuator (TSA), HelioSeal and now
UltraSMR technologies, Western Digital is on a clear path to delivering 30+ TB
with ePMROptiNAND, UltraSMR and ePMR Drive Cloud
TCO LowerThe new ePMR
drives leverage Western Digital’s OptiNAND technology to unlock unprecedented
levels of capacity, performance and data resiliency. The 22TB CMR HDD
incorporates OptiNAND to deliver areal-density leadership on a mature
2.2TB/platter HelioSeal platform with ten disks.Combining
OptiNAND with proprietary firmware that leverages HDD system-level hardware
advancements, Western Digital’s new UltraSMR technology introduces large block
encoding along with an advanced error correction algorithm that increases
tracks-per-inch (TPI) to enable higher capacity. The result is Western
Digital’s new 26TB Ultrastar DC HC670 UltraSMR HDD that delivers 2.6TB per
platter, offering 18% more capacity for cloud customers optimizing their stacks
to take advantage of the benefits of SMR. With cloud service providers
increasingly adding SMR to their datacenter roadmaps, the 26TB capacity serves
as a tipping point to accelerate adoption.Uniquely capable
with OptiNAND, the HDDs also include the ArmorCache write cache data safety
feature, which gives customers the performance of write cache enable (WCE)
combined with the data protection of write cache disable (WCD) for added data
protection or resiliency in case of an emergency power off (EPO). For the first
time in HDD history, this Write Cache Data Safety feature gives users both
performance and data protection, no matter which mode is selected. OptiNAND
gives the drives a significant performance increase also in WCD mode, which is
greatest in random writes with larger block transfers. At common HDD
application transfer lengths of 256KB or greater, IOPS and throughput improve
by more than 40% relative to a non-OptiNAND drives, with a peak improvement of
over 80% at 1MB transfer length. In shot coming up with new 22 TB and 26 TB+ Hard
drive will allow our customers to have tremendous benefits and their systems,
which will reduce the number of Hard drive to be used in your NAS and there by
reduces the power consumption, heat, size form monitoring needs etc.
y in their optical drives. Not too much here that we don't already
know: aimed at institutions and folks who need to archive lots and lots of...
stuff, BDXL discs are available in either triple layer 100GB (re-writable or
write-once) or 128GB quad layer write-once flavors. Of course, with all these
layers the laser in the Blu-ray drive you already own won't be able to do the
trick, so start saving your change for a hardware upgrade once these things
become commercially available. BDXL, the new
multi-layer recordable Blu-ray Disc format with up to 128GB of capacity. With
the completion and approval of the specification, manufacturers can now obtain
licensing information and license applications needed to begin production of
the high capacity write-once and rewritable discs and hardware.PrimeArray primarily
targeted at commercial segments such as broadcasting, medical and document
imaging enterprises with significant archiving needs, BDXL provides customers
with triple layer 100GB RE (rewritable) and R (write-once) discs and quadruple
layer 128GB R discs. Possible consumer applications include capture and
playback of HD broadcast and satellite programming in markets where set-top
recorders are prevalent. The BDXL
specification was developed with specific market segments in mind, and
newly-designed hardware addressing such markets will play back or record BDXL
media. However, because the new media specifications are extensions of current
Blu-ray Disc technologies, future BDXL capable recorders can easily be designed
to play back existing 25GB and 50GB Blu-ray Disc formats. Save time
with the ultra fast write speed Get the speed burning
edge you've been looking for with 16X BD-R writing that shaves time off the
burning process compared to its predecessors. It's about 8'30'' writing time
with 25GB BD-R SL Disc. BDXL Ultimate
Capacity Three Layer
BDXL-R/BDXL RE discs offer 100GB capacity while quad layer BDXL-R discs boast
128GB storage capacity. You can now write up to 128GBs of data on a quad layer
BDXL™disc which is the equivalent of 27 standard DVDs or 5 single layer Blu-ray
discs. Long-lasting
data protection with MDISC Support The MDISC uses a
patented rock-like recording surface instead of organic dye to etch your
records. The MDISC offers superior reliability in data storage compared to
other recordable DVDs on the market today. Play in peace
with less noise As a disc is
being read, Silent Play technology helps reduce the noise during playback by
automatically adjusting the playback speed. Non-stop
seamless playability Jamless Play
prevents the video playback stopping due to a damaged disc. Damage such as
scratches and fingerprints are ignored by jumping through the erroneous data or
damaged areas. Experience 3D
Blu-ray Take
entertainment to the next level with 3D using the new Power BD-DVD 3D Software
bundle. You can now enjoy the excitement of your 3D Blu-ray titles on your PC
and with 2D to 3D converting feature you can bring a new dimension to all your
2D titles. 12x BD-ROM
Reading and Max 16x DVD-R writing speed Capture all the
excitement of Blu-ray with the 12x BD-ROM reader that offers smooth blu-ray
playback. Plus, burn more DVDs in less time with 16x DVD-Max writing speed. Windows &
Mac OS Compatible Enjoy freedom in
use, compatible for both Windows series and MAC OS. PrimeArray is selling
the 128 GB write-once BD-R XL optical media. The discs will also be the first
quad-layer BDXL media formally aimed at consumers, but bringing benefits to
professionals that use BDXL today.
ount of storage and increases as more data is written to disk. So thin
provisioning sometimes is known as just-in-time capacity or over allocation. To
put it in another way, thin provisioning allocates storage space that may or
may not exist. The whole idea is actually another way of virtualization.
Virtualization is always about a logical pool of physical assets and provides
better utilization over those assets. Here the virtualization mechanism behind
thin provisioning is storage pool. The capacity of the storage pool is shared
by all volumes. When write requests come in, space will be drawn dynamically
from this storage pool to meet the needs. The size of a volume request is
called the virtual size compared to the actual size. Therefore, the IT
administrator must monitor the status of the usage and increase the physical
disks at any time to prevent the actual space from being insufficient. Advantages of Thin
Provisioning for Enterprises·
For
IT environments that use multiple hosts and applications, thin provisioning
speeds up storage provisioning, simplifies management and reduces costs by
enhancing storage utilization.· · Without
thin provisioning, IT environments either have to deal with disruption when
dedicated storage space for a LUN is consumed or they fat provision their
storage infrastructure excessively. Both solutions are inefficient, costly, and
exhaust resources. With thin provisioning, the available resources can be
effectively leveraged and when allocated storage is consumed, more storage can
be added without delay or disruption.· · Thin
provisioning can also be paired with other data services to enhance storage
utilization. For instance, compression services pair nicely with thin
provisioning. Thin provisioning effectively leverages the available storage
space while compression reduces the overall footprint of the data.Even though the cost
per GB is dropping, there is no need to waste space when there is a simple
solution to maximize utilization of it. Thin provisioning, also referred to as
virtual provisioning, provides this solution by allocating physical space in
smaller pieces rather than allocating and dedicating the entire volume at
provisioning time.The volume presented
appears to be the full provisioned capacity to the application servers, but
nothing has been allocated until write operations occur. This not only delivers
3x better storage utilization but also eases system administration because
there is no penalty for presenting large volumes to the application servers on
day one.With flat IT budgets
and the ever-increasing amount of unstructured data, as well as the high
percentage of cold data consuming expensive primary storage on NAS systems,
organizations clearly need a cost-effective way to efficiently store and manage
all this data. A strong, flexible SDS solution that facilitates the use of thin
provisioning and object storage with NAS systems will provide organizations the
budget-friendly means to meet this difficult challenge.Enterprise storages
providing thin-provisioned filesystems; they have virtual size and
expand/shrink on demand as the usage reaches the fs size.
Thin provisioning can
be likened to an empty room with a number of inflatable castles inside. The
castles each start with their initial inflation amount. As demand rises they
each independently inflate to needed levels. Each castle has an upper inflation
limit, and the castles in total cannot inflate beyond the room. In this analogy,
the castles are file systems, and the room is the available storage.In contrast, hard
provisioning is like building a city with permanent stone castles. The ultimate
size of the castle is determined upon completion of the foundation. Any
subsequent change to the size would require additional, possibly major,
construction. Much like the portable
inflatables, thinly provisioned file systems can automatically expand up to a
pre-determined maximum limit. These pre-determined limits are defined at configuration
of the file system in conjunction with an initial space allocation. Users
exploring the file system under Windows would see the drive letter size as the
initial allocation size. As data is written to
the thinly provisioned file system and exceeds its initial space allocation,
the file system automatically expands without operator or user intervention.
Subsequent write operations continue seamless expansion until the maximum limit
is reached or until operator intercession.In most
thin-provisioned file systems, automatic expansion does not mean automatic
contraction. In fact, only a few vendors automatically contract a file system
as unneeded files are deleted. Most vendors’ products use the deleted file
space for subsequent file writes, leaving the “expanded” file system space
allocation as is and thus, not releasing space.
creases and
storage capacity increases, there’s never been a better time to build an
SSD/HDD hybrid storage structure to maximize the benefits of optimized data
efficiency and storage costs. An SSD cache is a way of obtaining faster
storage, reduced latency, and improved all-round NAS performance and access
speeds by storing frequently-accessed data on SSDs. It is greatly beneficial for
IOPS-demanding applications.Most modern generation network
attached storage NAS drives include the option of utilizing SSD cache, which
promises to improve file access and general system performance in a number of
ways. Is by no means a new concept and has existed in one shape or form for
more than a decade in modern server utilization. However, in order to take
advantage of SSD caching on your NAS, there are a number of hurdles that will
often increase the price point of your ideal solution and potentially lower the
capacity that you can take advantage of long-term. This leads many users into
wondering whether SSD caching is anywhere near as beneficial. What is SSD caching on a PrimeArray NAS?According to PrimeArray, the
majority of NAS systems are comprised of multiple hard drives supported in a
single enclosure that are combined together in efforts to increase capacity,
performance and redundancy in a configuration commonly known as RAID (Redundant
Array of Independent Disks). The more, hard drives you have, the larger and
more advantageous the RAID configurations you can create. However, these only
marginally increase the performance available to you, multiplying performance
on hard drives by a factor of the total number of hard drives. Ultimately, you
are still using hard drives for your file system which will always pale in
comparison to the performance available via solid-state drives SSD but this
group of HDDs will result in higher throughput than any single hard drive. The
obvious alternative of course is to replace all of the hard drives in your NAS
with SSD and therefore reap the benefit of both SSD performance and RAID
combination advantages. However, in practice, the main reason that no one does
this is that the price point of SSD is significantly higher than hard drives
and although the performance benefits would be greatly increased, the price
would rise 5-10x times higher at least and the total available capacity would
be significantly reduced – as general commercial and SMB SSDs currently max out
at 4TB capacity, rather than the 18/20TB available in modern hard drives.
NAS/Servers being fully populated with SSDs is still done though on less common
setups which are highly enterprise and more commonly known as flash servers –
fast but fantastically expensive! SSD caching was designed as a hybrid
storage media solution to this dilemma and involves pairing a small percentage
of SSD storage space together with a larger area of hard drive storage space.
Typically recommended at around 10% SSD to 90% hard drive, the NAS system will
gradually learn over time which files on the total storage system are the ones
being accessed most frequently. These files can range from tiny system files,
indexes, thumbnails, directories and minor background data, all the way through
to larger files that are in shared drives between multiple users, OS-related
files that live on a central server and website files that are constantly being
referenced for your domain (depending on the I/O configuration of your SSD
cache). As the system constantly learns which files are the ones being
constantly accessed, copies of these files are made on the area of SSD cache
and in future when these files are requested by connected hardware clients,
these faster-accessing copies will be targeted instead. Although this is a
large oversimplification of the process, it is generally accurate. Not to be
confused with tiered storage, which moves commonly accessed files to areas of
SSD (not making a copy in 2 locations), SSD cache has numerous advantages and
disadvantages that many users would do well to learn before embracing this
storage media process. Let’s discuss this a little further, as there are
multiple types of SSD cache options available from most modern brands.What is Read SSD Caching on a
PrimeArray NAS?The easiest but least beneficial
type of SSD cache for a mass is read-only cache. This can be implemented with
even a single SSD and much like the description above, involves the system
moving copies of the most frequently accessed data onto the SSD. Read-only SSD
cache on a NAS prevents editing or modifying of files that are being accessed
on the area of the cache. Read-only cache is only of benefit to users who are
accessing larger databases of preset data that is not often modified and
although improves access to these more common files, limits the overall
benefits of SSD caching in most NAS systems long term. Also known/referred to
as Write-around SSD caching, this too writes data to the primary storage first
instead of to the cache. This gives the SSD cache time to analyze data requests
and identify the most frequently and recently used data. The SSD cache
efficiently caches high priority data requests without flooding the cache with
infrequently accessed data.What is Write Caching on a PrimeArray
NAS? Write Caching on a NAS can actually
be broken down into two types. The first, Write-through SSD caching, writes
simultaneously to the SSD cache area and to primary storage. The cache enables
faster data retrieval, while the primary storage writes safely retains the data
even if a system interruption affects the cache (eg a power failure).
Write-through SSD caching does not require additional data protection for the
cached data (so you can use one or more SSD in a Single/RAID 0 Config), but
does increase write latency (i.e write time). The alternative is Write-back SSD
caching, which writes ONLY to the SSD area first, then confirms that a block is
written to the SSD cache, and the data is available for usage before writing
the block to the main storage RAID array of HDDs afterwards. The method has
lower latency than write-through, but if the cache loses data (i.e. critical
system failure, power loss, etc) before the data writes to primary storage,
that data is lost. Typical data protection solutions for write-back SSD caching
are redundant SSDs or mirroring (i.e. MASSIVELY recommended or enforced that
SSDs in a Write Through config are in a RAID 1/5 at the very least). The benefits of SSD caching on a NAS
are often tough to measure, as the resulting improvements are the culmination
of multiple smaller improvements at once. So, the benefits are more often FELT
than actually seen, as latency will be reduced throughout the overall access of
the data on your NAS. Compressed data like thumbnails, indexing information and
system reference files that a NAS will refer to in a given process will be
turned around much quicker in the background and therefore will reduce wait
times on instructions given by you to the NAS. Typically, larger databases in
scale rather than individual file volume will reap the most benefits, and
therefore the advantages of SSD caching on a PrimeArray NAS are:· * Faster Access to Larger databases made up for
many smaller files· * More cost-effective than an all-SSD system· * Write-Cache/Write-Through Caching benefits more
traditional one-way activity· * Cache is largely self-managed, so once set up,
will choose/drop important cached data on its own· * The bulk of Porsume/SMB and higher NAS hardware
arrive with dedicated SSD Cache bays, so no loss of traditional storage bays· * SSD caching is becoming increasingly available
on ARM-powered devices M.2 SSD Vs SATA SSD Caching on a
NAS? The majority of NAS drives in the
market right now support SSD caching. However, though many have adopted NVMe M2
SSD bays to allow users dedicated ports to do this, many other more affordable
or smaller scale NAS hardware systems (2-Bays, ARM CPU devices, etc) still
require the end-user to occupy existing traditional hard drive media bays for
SSD media for caching instead. Obviously, this can be a significant
disadvantage to your overall total maximum capacity when losing main storage
bays to smaller capacity SSD for caching. But is there any difference in
performance benefits by opting for significantly faster M2 NVMe PCIe SSDs for
caching over traditional SATA SSD? Well yes and no. The data stored on the SSD
cache has the potential to be delivered to the NAS physical interfaces at
whatever maximum speed the SSD can output, so NVMe SSD will always technically
push that data faster. Likewise, as the library of cached data and metadata is
compiled in the system’s usage, its creation will be markedly faster on the
NVMes than SATA SSD which is going to be advantageous to numerous types of
write-caching. However, if you are only utilizing one or more gigabit ethernet
connections, then the difference felt by the end-users when read-write caching
is applied between either SSD media type will be practically unnoticeable.
Therefore the noticeable differences between SATA SSD and M2 NVMe SSD caching
only really apply to use us who take advantage of a larger external network
interface or are running larger database operations inside the NAS
architecture, containers and virtual machines.
applications that store and share multimedia files (text, graphics,
video, audio…etc.) on demand. PrimeArray media server have network access with
suitable bandwidth for the sharing and saving of media. PrimeArray have
the best media server software which stores digital media such as videos,
audio, images, etc., and makes them available on a network so you can view
them. It can stream any form of digital media to Network Attached Storage
(NAS), smart TVs, personal computers, Apple, Android devices, etc. To use a
media server, a cloud server or a computer is required, along with software to
help organize your digital media. The software comes with an intuitive user
interface that makes it easy to collect and view media content at your
fingertips.PrimeArray media
server devices also tailored for your business organizations network featuring
features like synchronization with active directory extensive updates to
security and ensuring all vulnerabilities that occur in the future patched in
extremely fast manner.PrimeArray Media
servers automatically retrieve information and data from media inserted on the
fly. Once any non-protected media (disc / USB) is inserted, it is imaged and
indexed and shared to the network. This cooperation between client and server
would not be possible with a conventional file server. Only the combination of
client and server software makes media server valuable both at home and in
companies. They adapt the media server very exactly to your requirements and
specifications.The work is
therefore individual and exactly tailored to your own preferences. As a user,
you decide which files you save, but also which programs you integrate to use
the server. The media server is available at any time of day or night.
The individual components are deliberately
selected so that even continuous operation does not affect the system.Low Maintenance
and robust Wherever moving
parts are used, wear inevitably occurs. In the case of a mechanical hardware
component, this can be overcome; after all, individual parts can usually be
easily replaced. However,
sensitive files are stored on the media server, so wear and tear must be
prevented at all costs. The solution is a low power construction. This not only
has the advantage of reduced wear and tear and a longer service life, but also
means that the server is particularly economical and quiet.Best quality
in all the areas PrimeArray sets
the standard when it comes to media servers all of our systems are only
comprised of the best components on the market sourced from only the most
reliable manufacturers the PrimeArray device will not let you down.This means that
no seams are visible and the server is a real eye catcher in the office
PrimeArray uses only the best materials and technologies in its manufacturing
process.. At the end of their long service life, the individual components are
returned to the cycle. For the customer, this means that in the long run,
prices are consistently fair and low Full control
and independence Companies that
handle sensitive data expose themselves to a certain amount of danger when
using cloud systems. Complete control is taken away from you, and some of the
servers used are located abroad.This is even
legally questionable when storing important personal data of customers. Our own
server solution guarantees that all data is stored locally. You are always in
control and know exactly where the data is located.
On a local
server, protective mechanisms can be set up to prevent a data breach. The
individual servers are equipped with accessories that allow installation within
a server rack. This is particularly useful for companies that have their own
server room.
al restore?Did you know that remote
cloud storage providers struggle with
giving their customers the bandwidth they need during a backup and/or restore?With
the enhancements in today’s technology the hard drive is larger than ever
(20TB) incredibly reliable and very power efficient and affordable combine this
with a PrimeArray storage server and you have you own cloud server locally.PrimeArray can offer your company or
organization its own easy to use storage device. The PrimeArray NAS family
products are for everyone small to large! Streamlining your backups, saving your
team money and putting your Team in charge.Data Backup in DepthIn an increasingly digitized business scene, data backup is vital for the existence
of an organization. You can get hacked or ransomed, and lose your data to
thieves who’ll sell your trade secrets to the highest bidder. Injected malware
can corrupt your information. Disgruntled employees or other insider threats
can delete your valued digital assets. Can you recover from data loss?Data backup is a practice that pools techniques and
solutions for efficient and cost-effective backup. Your data is copied to one
or more locations, at pre-determined rates, and at different capacities. You
can set up a flexible data backup process, using your own architecture, or make
use of available Backup as a Service (BaaS) solutions, mixing them up with PrimeArray
Storage devices.What Is a Data Backup?Data backup is the repetition of copying data from a primary
to a secondary location, to protect it in case of a disaster, accident or
malicious action. Data is the blood of modern organizations, and losing data
can cause massive damage and disrupt professional operations. This is why
backing up your data is critical for all businesses, large and small. What does backup data mean?Typically backup data means all essential data for the
workloads your server is running. This can include documents, media files,
configuration files, machine images, operating systems, and registry files.
Essentially, any data that you want to preserve can be stored as backup data.PrimeArray Data backup includes several important
concepts:Backup solutions and tools—while it is possible to back up
data manually, to ensure systems are backed up regularly and consistently, most
organizations use a technology solution to back up their data.Backup administrator—every organization should designate an
employee responsible for backups. That employee should ensure backup systems
are set up correctly, test them occasionally and ensure that critical data is
actually backed up.Backup scope and schedule—an organization must decide on a
backup policy, specifying which files and systems are important enough to be
backed up, and how regularly data should be backed up.Recovery Point Objective (RPO)—RPO is the amount of data an
organization is willing to lose if a disaster occurs, and is determined by the
frequency of backup. If systems are backed up once per day, the RPO is 24
hours. The lower the RPO, the more data storage, compute and network resource es
are required to achieve recurrent backups.Recovery Time Objective (RTO)—RTO is the time it takes for
an organization to restore data or systems from backup and resume normal
operations. For large data volumes and/or backups stored off-premises, copying
data and restoring systems can take time, and robust technical solutions are
needed to ensure a low RTO.PrimeArray Server BackupServers are complicated, PrimeArray provides easy-to-use,
advanced backup and disaster recovery solutions for businesses. Set it and
forget it. Manage multiple servers with granular control from the web-based
admin console. Advanced backup features to protect your data. Flexible
scheduling, compression, encryption, and ransomware protection. Low-cost and
high-performance cloud storage allows you to scale as you need and only pay for
what you use. Migrate large data sets using the B2 Fireball with zero impact to
your network.Extend backup protection to workforce computers—to mitigate
loss risk and support compliance when productivity suites and sync tools don’t
go far enoughUnlimited & AutomaticLightweight Mac and PC clients back up all user data by
default, without group members having to take action or tolerate slow-downs.Easy Admin & RestoreSingle pane management, easily deployable at scale via admin
console, with multiple restore options in the event of data loss or ransomware.PrimeArray Data backup softwarePrimearray have the perfect automatic backup software
designed for Windows 10 /11 and also works with previous versions of Windows.
It makes a backup of your data files to another directory, internal or external
hard disk or to a computer across the network.PrimeArray Software monitors the source files and keeps the
backup updated with new or changed files. It runs in the background with no
user interaction. So, once it is set up you always have a backup of your data
somewhere else.
o use service.DVD transfer, Media transfer.
PrimeArray accepts
all media formats, including DVDs , CDs , USB devices , Blu-ray, zip disks ,
jaz disks ,etcDoes your company or
organization have these items above? Did you know that media
actually has a shelf life and can start to deteriorate after a number of years?
Did you know with the
enhancements with technology that we can place a large collection of media on a
very small device?Did you know that once you
extract this media place on a newer storage device you can access it hundreds
of times faster?PrimeArray system specializes in optical
media solutions and offers extremely high quality for an affordable price media
migrations. A media migration might be the right solution for your company!Ensure you’re complying with your industry regulations on
data retention and format
Keeping your company’s data in a secure, current format is a
time-consuming and strenuous task. In addition, a host of regulations require the
creation and storage of numerous types of records for set lengths of time in
specific formats under strict security parameters.PrimeArray Media
Migration Services migrates media back to file and folder state and indexes it,
based upon your requirements. We can add appropriate formats and encrypts it
without interrupting your everyday data backup practice —without stretching
your staff and budget.Design an appropriate data protection and retention process
to mitigate risk.The data you may need to gather to satisfy an audit or
litigation request may reside in many different locations and in multiple media
formats spanning decades. And producing that data in the right format in a
timely manner can be a daunting task.By using PrimeArray Media Migration Services, you can
mitigate your risk of failing to comply or being unable to respond by migrating
your data to the right formats for easy access. Our experts will help you
understand specific regulations and design an optimal media migration and
retention process so your data remains protected, but also accessible without
disrupting your current backup processes and at a predictable cost.Every organization has some type of media – and sometimes
they're trapped on obsolete formats that require transfers from, say, cd to DVD
or tape discs. But we think everyone should be able to transfer these obsolete
dated formats to modern storage device to retain their important data for a
lifetime. That's why we specialise in converting all media formats like DVDs
and CDs USB sticks zip disks Jaz disks.Your media deserve to be retained – and that's precisely
what you'll get when you choose us for your conversions or migration services
from media to digital files from other video formats to transfer your video to
modern storage. Our standard media migration consists of getting a FREE
proposal on every aspect of the project. We provide a prepaid label you ship us
the media we ship you a storage device with all the media when extracted! We
can ship back your media when completed or have it destroyed. Smaller projects
can request a download link to download the project when completed.We are the experts in media, the devices that will be
conducting the extraction are our own products. We have a tremendous amount of
experience in dealing with any situation that can occur whether it’s renaming the media , damage discs ,scratched
discs our technicians have seen it all.
Our expertise in the media extraction allow for us to do fast,
perfect and affordable migration for you!PrimeArray Media MigrationIf you have 100 or 100,000+ pieces of media, we are here to
help! Our optical migration/conversion services can be performed at your site
or in our lab, whichever best meets your needs. Our optical migration services leverage
the skills of our professionals, well-defined data migration processes,
knowledge of optical environments and our optimized migration software.
Additionally, there are no upfront hardware or labour costs to incur, saving
you time and money. Each one of your discs will be logged and confirmed a
complete copy. Any problem discs will be logged and noted.
PrimeArray Systems does have a wide range of solutions for
conducting your own CD DVD migration if you wish. Product lines include, cd
towers, dvd towers, cd loaders, dvd-rom towers, virtual jukeboxes storage
systems, cd / dvd / bluray servers.
are systems. It should be a key consideration for any system implementation, rise or consolidation. In an ideal world, it would be performed programmatically to make an automated migration. The fact is that migration experts are the most important part of the process when it is business or time-critical.Transferring Data in the Blink of An EyeData migration projects are massive undertakings that can easily go awry without experience and proper execution. The Data Migration Service offered by PrimeArray was designed to take the burden off of internal teams while also providing successful, compliant data migrations into new infrastructures.companies are often prompted to migrate data into new systems for a variety of reasons. Some of the more common events include mergers, compound acquisitions, infrastructure modernization, or a shift to cloud hosting.Despite being a natural step in any organization’s timeline, many companies discover that they are ill-equipped to handle migrations on their own. The Data Migration Service allows companies to save resources while also providing the peace of mind in knowing that their data has been moved efficiently and compliantly.Saving Time and Resources Without Sacrificing QualityHandling data migration in-house can be a difficult task,
particularly if a company has labour, resource, or time constraints.
Additionally, many companies may find themselves struggling to stay on top of
all of the required documentation that may be requested post-migration from
regulatory bodies.PrimeArray Data Migration Service is conducted by a team of
experienced data professionals who understand the importance of saving your
team time and effort. We take the task on ourselves, allowing you to focus on
what matters - the science. PrimeArray Systems, Inc. offers optical disc
migration services - ripping services to HDD, disc archiving services, disc
data ripping and copying DVDs to HDD for healthcare, legal, archivists,
government agencies, financial services, educational services.
PrimeArray Systems does have a wide range of solutions for
conducting your own CD DVD migration if you wish. Our product lines include, cd
towers, DVD towers, cd loaders, DVD - rom towers, virtual jukeboxes storage
systems, cd / DVD / Blu-ray servers. PrimeArray accept all DVDs, Mini DVDs,
CDs, and VCD. Memory Cards like Secure Digital (SD) , Smart Media (SM), Multi Media
Card (MMC), Compact Flash (CF), xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, USB Drive.
g data on demand. A media server is a device that stores and shares
media. It is responsible for hardware as well as software aspects of successful
storing and retrieval as well as sharing of media files and data. A media
server can be any device having network access and adequate bandwidth for
sharing and saving of media. A server, PC, network-attached storage (NAS) or
any other device with such storage capability can be used as a media server.
Commercial media servers act as aggregators of information like CD, DVD,
Blue-Ray, Memory Card, USB Disc, San Disc, video, audio, photos and books, and
other types of media can all be accessed via a network.What are PrimeArray Media Servers?PrimeArray Media Servers are primarily about distributing
data. On the surface, media servers are therefore no different from ordinary
file servers. They are often used in companies to send data – mostly from the
server to various desktop PCs, notebooks, tablets, smartphones or other
devices. PrimeArray Media server can automatically copy the data once the disc
is inserted, so it’s very easy to use. The strength of PrimeArray Media ServersWith another device, such as a notebook, you can now access
the server using a specific software. The program will recognize what data the
server contains and provide it with an attractive user interface. This cooperation between client and server
would not be possible with a conventional file server. Only the combination of
client and server software makes media server valuable both at home and in
companies. They adapt the media server very exactly to your requirements and
specifications.The work is therefore individual and exactly tailored to
your own preferences. As a user, you decide which files you save, but also
which programs you integrate to use the server. The media server is available
at any time of day or night. The individual components are deliberately
selected so that even continuous operation does not affect the system. Low Maintenance and RobustWherever moving parts are used, wear inevitably occurs. In
the case of a mechanical hardware component, this can be overcome; after all,
individual parts can usually be easily replaced. However, sensitive files are
stored on the media server, so wear and tear must be prevented at all costs. Full control and independenceThe cloud is a solution that makes sense, especially in the
private sector. Companies that handle sensitive data expose themselves to a
certain amount of danger when using cloud systems. Complete control is taken
away from you, and some of the servers used are located abroad.This is even legally questionable when storing important
personal data of customers. Our own server solution guarantees that all data is
stored locally. You are always in control and know exactly where the data is
located.On a local server, protective mechanisms can be set up to
prevent a data breach. The individual servers are equipped with accessories
that allow installation within a server rack. This is particularly useful for
companies that have their own server room.The robust housing is constructed in such a way that no dust
can penetrate the inside of the server. This protects internal contacts and you
don’t have to worry about damaging your server outside of a rack.PrimeArray Media ServersPrimeArray media servers come in different models with
various capabilities and storage specifications.ArrayStor
: Media Server & Disc Loader all-in-one device for your media library. Load
your media and discs onto the ArrayStor media server to access data in one
central location. Commonly used for training videos and storing media
libraries. Share, store and access CD/DVD data with the Arraystor media server
by PrimeArray Systems.ServStation
: PrimeArray’s entry-level, network-attached CD/DVD server. This is the data
storage server organizations turn to for fast, simplified access to
CD/DVD-based information across the network. CD/DVD sharing has never been
easier.
ProServer
: PrimeArray’s versatile network-attached CD/DVD server and loader. Available
in tower or rack configurations, this NAS DVD server allows you to quickly load
multiple CDs and DVDs, then share them across your network. Unlike
old-fashioned CD/DVD towers, these systems are fast, efficient, and economical.
gy that combines multiple physical disk drive
components into one or more logical units for data redundancy, performance
improvement, or both. With RAID enabled on a storage system you can connect two
or more drives in the system so they act as one large volume fast drive or set
them up as one system drive used to automatically and instantaneously duplicate
(or mirror) your data for real-time backup.It is a way of storing the same data in different places on
multiple hard disks or solid-state drives to protect data in the case of a
drive failure. A RAID system consists of two or more drives working in
parallel. These can be hard discs, but there is a trend to use SSD technology
(Solid State Drives).RAID combines several independent and relatively small disks
into single storage of a large size. The disks included in the array are called
array members. The disks can combine into the array in different ways, which
are known as RAID levels. Performance shows the change in the read and writes speed of
the entire array compared to a single disk. The array's capacity is determined
by the amount of user data written to the array. The array capacity depends on
the RAID level and does not always match the sum of the RAID member disks'
sizes. To calculate the particular RAID type's capacity and a set of member
disks
RAID systems can use with several interfaces, including
SATA, SCSI, IDE, or FC (fiber channel.) Some systems use SATA disks internally
but that have a FireWire or SCSI interface for the host system.How RAID worksRAID works by placing data on multiple disks and allowing
input/output (I/O) operations to overlap in a balanced way, improving
performance. Because using multiple disks increases the mean time between failures,
storing data redundantly also increases fault tolerance.RAID arrays appear to the operating system (OS) as a single
logical drive.
RAID employs the techniques of disk mirroring or disk
striping. Mirroring will copy identical data onto more than one drive. Striping
partitions help spread data over multiple disk drives. The stripes of all the
disks are interleaved and addressed in order. Disk mirroring and disk striping
can also be combined in a RAID array.RAID controllerA RAID controller is a device used to manage hard disk
drives in a storage array. It can be used as a level of abstraction between the
OS and the physical disks, presenting groups of disks as logical units. Using a
RAID controller can improve performance and help protect data in case of a
crash.
A RAID controller may be hardware- or software-based. In a
hardware-based RAID product, a physical controller manages the entire array.
The controller can also be designed to support drive formats such as Serial
Advanced Technology Attachment and Small Computer System Interface. A physical
RAID controller can also be built into a server's motherboard.Standard Raid Levels
RAID devices use many different architectures, called
levels, depending on the desired balance between performance and fault
tolerance. RAID levels describe how data is distributed across the drives.
Standard RAID levels include the following:- Level 0 (striped disk array without fault tolerance): Level
0 provides data striping but no redundancy. This improves performance but does
not deliver fault tolerance, meaning all data is lost if one drive fails.- Level 1 (mirroring and duplexing): Level 1 provides disk
mirroring. It offers twice the read transaction rate and the same write
transaction rate of single disks.- Level 2 (error-correcting coding): Not a typical
implementation and rarely used, Level 2 stripes data at the bit level rather
than the block level.- Level 3 (bit-interleaved parity): Level 3 provides
byte-level striping with a dedicated parity disk. It cannot service
simultaneous multiple requests, so it also is rarely used.- Level 4 (dedicated parity drive): A commonly used
implementation of RAID, Level 4 provides block-level striping (like Level 0)
with a parity disk. If a data disk fails, the parity data is used to create a
replacement disk. A disadvantage to Level 4 is that the parity disk can create
write bottlenecks.- Level 5 (block interleaved distributed parity): Level 5
provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error correction
information. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance.
Level 5 is one of the most popular implementations of RAID and is patented by
IBM.- Level 6 (independent data disks with double parity): Level 6
provides block-level striping with parity data distributed across all disks.
- Level 10 (a stripe of mirrors): Level 10 creates multiple
RAID 1 mirrors and an umbrella RAID 0 stripe.Non-standard Raid Levels
Some devices use more than one level in a hybrid or nested
arrangement, and some vendors also offer non-standard proprietary RAID levels.
Examples of non-standard RAID levels include the following:- Level 0+1 (a mirror of stripes): In this level, two RAID 0
stripes and an umbrella RAID 1 mirror are created. Level 0+1 is used for both
replicating and sharing data among disks.- Level 7: Level 7 is a trademark of Storage Computer
Corporation that adds caching to Levels 3 or 4.- RAID 1E: RAID 1E is a RAID 1 implementation with more than
two disks. Data striping is combined with mirroring each written stripe to one
of the remaining disks in the array.
- RAID S: Also called Parity RAID, RAID S is EMC Corporation’s
proprietary striped parity RAID system used in its Symmetrix storage systems.
What is Network Attached Storage (NAS) and why is NAS Important for Small Businesses?
t Data is a critical asset for every companiesFrom home offices and small to mid-sized teams to big businesses and enterprise workloads, Archive, store, and share mission-critical content across teams is very important.Without access to the data, companies may not provide their clients with the expected level of service. Poor customer service, Bad Customer relation, loss of sales, team collaboration problems are all examples of what can happen when data is not available.Each of these issues are very critical and contribute to lack of outcome and potential loss of income. No Customers will wait for a data outage to be corrected. Additionally, when it comes to data storage, small businesses find themselves faced with other storage-related needs such as Lower cost options, Ease of operation, Ease of data backupNAS devices are becoming very popular with enterprise and small businesses in many industries as an effective, scalable, low-cost storage solution. They can be used to support email systems, accounting databases, payroll, video recording and editing, data logging, business analytics etc.What is NAS?A network-attached storage (NAS) device is a data storage
device that connects to and is accessed through a network, instead of
connecting directly to a computer. NAS devices contain a processor and
operating system so it can run applications and provide the intelligence needed
for files to be easily shared by authorized people. The beauty of a NAS device
is that it can be easily accessed by multiple people, multiple computers,
mobile devices, or even remotely. A NAS device is a storage device connected to
a network that allows storage and retrieval of data from a central location for
authorised network users and varied clients. NAS devices are flexible and scale
out, meaning that as you need additional storage, you can add to what you have.
NAS is like having a private cloud in the office. It’s faster, less expensive
and provides all the benefits of a public cloud on site, giving you complete
control.NAS systems are perfect for SMBs.·
Lower cost·
Simple to operate (No need for an IT
professional to operate)·
Easy data backup and recovery, with granular
security features ·
Centralization of data storage in a safe,
reliable way for authorized network users and clients·
Supports a large variety of applications·
Permits data access across the network,
including cloud-based applications and dataFlexNAS Pro from PrimeArrayUnparalleled Performance & Reliability:·
Support Dual-active controllers ·
Supports 802.3ad port trunking, Link Aggregation
Control Protocol (LACP) with VLAN ·
High data bandwidth of system architecture by
powerful INTEL 64-bit RAID processor ·
Built for multi-user environments by providing
high workload rates for heavy data transfer networksUnsurpassed Data Availability·
RAID 6 capability provides the highest level of
data protection·
Supports Snapshot, Volume cloning, Replication,
Thin Provision·
Supports Microsoft Windows Volume Shadow Copy
Services (VSS)Exceptional Manageability Menu-driven front panel display·
Management GUI via serial console, SSH telnet,
Web and secure web (HTTPS)·
Event notification via Email and SNMP trap·
Menu-driven front panel displayFeatures·
3U 16Bay rack-mount redundant RAID subsystem
with SBB compliant controller.·
Supports iSCSI jumbo frame·
Supports Microsoft Multipath I/O (MPIO), MC/S·
Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30,
50, 60 and JBOD·
Local N-way mirror: Extension to RAID 1 level, N
copies of the disk·
Global and dedicated hot spare disks·
Write-through or write-back cache policy for
different application usage·
Supports greater than 2TB per volume set (64-bit
LBA support)·
Supports manual or scheduling volume snapshot
(up to 64 snapshot)·
Snapshot rollback mechanism·
On-line volume migration with no system
down-time·
Online volume expansion·
Instant RAID volume availability and background
initialization·
Automatic synchronization of firmware version in
the dual-active mode·
Supports S.M.A.R.T, NCQ and OOB Staggered
Spin-up capable drives·
High efficiency power supply which compliant
with 80plus.NAS is growing in popularity. And with good reason. NAS
servers allow access to company data 24×7, and using the right hard drive will
provide the best experience possible. FlexNas Pro equipped NAS servers help
provide tremendous competitive advantages, increase levels of customer service,
and extend the collaborative reach across any project, at any company. In many
cases, the only limit to the usefulness of having a NAS solution in your
business may be not having one at all!
bounce improvement that SSD now becomes very affordable. Capacity of SSD has also grown many folds that it has becomes the primary storage in almost all portable computers, smart phones and many electronic devices. Due to the limited READ and WRITE cycles, SSD at one time also was considered not as reliable a storage in comparison to a regular hard drive. This too has improved where the reliability of a consumer grade SSD is expected to last over the life span of the electronic device itself.As is the case with any new technology that undergoes rapid changes, not all SSDs are created equally. Various form of SSDs are now popular in the market. The most common type are SSDs in 2.5” or 1.8” drive form factors. There are also CFast card, mSATA SSD, M2 SSD, CF and SD cards. All these different forms of SSDs are made of the basic ingredient: NAND chips (or flash memory chips) and an interface controller. Different form of SSDs should be selected depending on the type of application. There are also trade-offs in cost, capacity, speed and reliability. For more detail on the SSD technologies and various forms factor of SSDs, please visit the following Wikipedia paper https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_drive.PrimeArray SSD offerings focus in the CFast, mSATA and M2 forms factor in MLC or SLC with a wider operating temperature range (commonly called industrial grade). The SLC type ensures a much longer durability that has high TBW (Terabyte Written). For those application that demands the highest reliability, SSDs made with SLC is the best choice. Given the same number of cells and algorithm in managing and replacing defective cells, SSD of the SLC type will always be at least 4 to eight times more reliable than MLC. MLC SSD basically has more storage capacity per cell than the SLC SSD. As a result, the same cell in a MLC SSD will be subjected to a higher READ/WRITE cycles than the SLC SSD, resulting in faster cell degradation in MLC SSD. With continual advancement in cell management algorithm, MLC reliability has improved significantly in recent year. But make no mistake, the SLC NAND will always be more reliable than MLC NAND given the same cell management algorithm.Majority of the SSDs in the market today are made of MLC type. The volume of the MLC market, together with the higher storage density per cell will always position the MLC SSD at a better price advantage than the SLC SSD. Due to the lower storage density per cell, SLC SSD will always be more expensive but offers the best solid state storage reliability that is required in mission critical applications.
All businesses and organizations, at some level, require a reliable and efficient data storage system.
Hospitals must keep track of large databases, patient info & training media. Schools and universities
require a secure and cost-effective way of storing multiple types of files. Businesses need to access
crucial information whether it be deliverables, inventory data, or even employee handbooks. Read about
Network Attached Storage, and how it can benefit any organization or business below.
Technical Use & Benefits
Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a network connected storage device that allows for easy access for data
storage and retrieval in one centralized destination. Users locate the files that they want stored onto the
NAS, use software to upload files onto the NAS, the files can now be accessed by multiple clients
simultaneously.
NAS can be compared to having "private cloud storage", but is much faster and more secure than cloud storage.
The best part? No need to hire an IT professional, NAS systems are straightforward and rarely require
technical support or expertise. Network Attached Storage is secure, cost effective and easily scalable for
larger organizations. Looking to add more storage space to your NAS? Good news, they're easily customizable.
PrimeArray NAS Solutions
As mentioned above, data storage solutions vary on the size and magnitude of your business or organization.
Here at Prime Array, we offer enterprise NAS and have the capability to upgrade NAS to your preferred
specifications. Communicating with IT professionals and business owners, we will work with your needs and
preferred budget to deliver a NAS solution that fits your business goals. We understand that data storage is
not a "one size fits all" solution and different industries require different specs and capabilities.
We encourage you to call our office at 800-433-5133 if you have any questions, concerns or specific NAS
requests. We look forward to working with you!
Disc servers provide a simple way to store and access CD/DVD-ROM data & media libraries. First,
select the DVD/CD's that you'd like stored. If you're in the majority, you most likely have already
chosen which discs need to be stored.
After you've distinguished your disc library, simply load them into the DVD/CD storage tower. Feel free
to upload as many discs as there are drives. Different PrimeArray models will have separate
specifications. With the PrimeArray Systems Maxtet Tower, for example, you can upload up to 12 discs at
once.
After you've uploaded each disc into the drive, you can now access the CD/DVD data conveniently in one
place. Supporting data retrieval and storage from multiple devices; desktop, phone & tablet. Perfect
for businesses, organizations and individuals with large disc libraries, who want to store and retrieve
information from multiple devices at once.
Prime Array: Disc Storage Solutions
We encourage our customers to call us at 800-433-5133 with any questions or concerns about our products.
Don't have enough time to upload large disc libraries? We can help. Click
Here to learn more about our disc migration services.
Before you leave, please know that we offer custom disc server solutions. If you can think of any
upgrades that you'd like to make to PrimeArray storage systems, we can most likely appease your wishes.
To shop PrimeArray disc loaders and servers for businesses & individuals, Click Here.
NAS & Media Servers https://www.primearray.com/products/network_attached_storage.php
When organizations reach the enterprise level, sufficient data storage is always an obstacle no matter the
sector or industry. All enterprise level businesses require high level data storage solutions. As businesses
scale in size, so do their data storage requirements. Success doesn't come overnight and your IT
infrastructure continuously scales to your company needs. While you grapple with which solutions to choose
the right enterprise data storage for your business, you must assess your current situation.
Ask yourself these questions
What type of data are you storing?
Most enterprise level businesses have an abundance of unstructured data. There are two obstacles you can face
when dealing with these types of datasets. Files can range from a few bytes to multiple terabytes in size.
Luckily, PrimeArray Systems offers custom solutions for enterprise storage and can offer over 10PB in
storage capacity. Another obstacle for unstructured data storage is collaboration. Your organization most
likely has multiple locations. There are a few drawbacks when dealing with replication and governance.
How fast do you need to access the data?
PrimeArray Systems offers enterprise data storage devices with various specifications and functionalities. If
speed is one of your top priorities, the storage device's "interface" will decide how fast the data will
read and write. A large part of speed depends on the type of network you're connected to.
How much storage capacity do you need?
PrimeArray enterprise data storage devices are suitable for any large scale operation. With access to over 10
PB (petabytes) or 10,000 TB (Terabytes) of storage capacity, you'll find that there is no limit when it
comes to enterprise storage. It all depends on your price range and current IT infrastructure. We always
stress to our customers that PrimeArray storage products are customizable to each business's liking.
Which storage device should you choose?
Browse PrimeArray storage solutions for enterprise level companies.
Choose between Network Attached Storage, Storage Area Network, iSCSI Storage & Direct Attached Storage.
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used at any level between enterprise and home use. Businesses and individuals share the common need for data storage systems that can hold large media files. Media servers provide the ability to store, share and access; photos, music & video files at high volumes. Access media files from any device on the media server network and work with hundreds of users to streamline processes.
Easy Setup
A lot of the "heavy lifting" so to speak, is done on our end. PrimeArray gives users a simple set up instructions to get your media server up and running in minutes. Setting up your media server is now as simple as setting up your home router. First, unbox your media server and connect it into a power source. Second, assign your media server an IP address using the few buttons on the front of your PrimeArray NAS media server. Third, now that your media server is connected, simply select the files that you'd like to access/share and copy them to your media server using your Mac or PC. In three easy steps, you'll be able to share, store and access media files from any devices that are connected to your media server network.
Free Tech Support
In addition to the three steps mentioned above, there are more ways to make use of your media server. Set restrictions, permissions, passwords and more with help from the PrimeArray team. If you find yourself lost or confused, we encourage you to contact us for assistance. When you purchase any device from PrimeArray, you have free tech support from our on-site professionals 5 days a week. Call us at (800) 433-5133 or fill out a Product Support Form. We can even control your desktop remotely and complete the setup without you lifting a finger. We're here for you and want to assist all of our customers in making full use of our products.
Media Server Capabilities
Any media placed into the server is automatically copied and shared to the network
Set restrictions, passwords & permissions
Synchronize with Active Directory (AD Server) for easy access to shares
Media server shares by many common protocols - SMB, FTP, NFS, AppleTalk
Stored for speed - Once your media is imaged, it can be accessed much faster than reading the physical media
100's of users access shared data at once, from their own devices
RAID protection against harddrive failures
PrimeArray Media Servers
Looking for specifications and more capabilities? Browse media servers, disc loaders, NAS & more by PrimeArray. All models are customizable with added features like increased storage, speed & more.
Arraystor
Netserv
ProServer
ServStation
eArray Systems. Our experts will guide you through all the
complications to make sure you have the right products for your media
server requirements. We work with clients and customers on a daily basis
to discover their priorities and outfit them with the most suitable
technology for their business or personal use. Based on a series of
questions, PrimeArray will help you find the perfect media server
solution for you or your business. Listed below are frequent questions
that we ask our customers in order to determine the best media server
options.
Questions To Ask
How many users need to access? Are you
looking for a home media server or an enterprise level media server for
your business? At PrimeArray Systems, we customize and configure data
storage devices tailored to your specific needs. No media server
capability is outside of our range.
How much media do you have? Our
media server devices are capable of holding up to 10 PB (petabytes) of
storage. That's equivalent to 10,000 Terabytes. We offer media server
systems with smaller storage capabilities, but we also deliver
enterprise level storage for larger scale clients.
Do you require a disc loader? It can be
tedious to upload one disc at a time. Thankfully PrimeArray offers disc
loaders and media servers individually or all-in-one units. On top of
that, we also provide data migration services for businesses with
thousands of DVD's CD's.
What file system? Our media servers will work with Mac: HSF, PC: Iso9660, Blu-ray: iso just
about any file system imaginable.
How much media will you store monthly/weekly?
Think towards the future and imagine the possible obstacles you might
face. If you or your business will be storing large/high volume files in
the future, it's best to plan ahead.
PrimeArray Media Servers
Primearray manufactures media servers, small and large
that can handle any requirements. Check out the links below to get
started with your personal media server or enterprise media server
solution. We encourage you to call us at 800-433-5133 to discuss your
next media server purchase!
Arraystor
Netserv
ProServer
ServStation
with help from
PrimeArray Systems. Our experts will guide you through all the
complications to make sure you have the right products for your media
server requirements. We work with clients and customers on a daily basis
to discover their priorities and outfit them with the most suitable
technology for their business or personal use. Based on a series of
questions, PrimeArray will help you find the perfect media server
solution for you or your business. Listed below are frequent questions
that we ask our customers in order to determine the best media server
options.
Questions To Ask
How many users need to access? Are you
looking for a home media server or an enterprise level media server for
your business? At PrimeArray Systems, we customize and configure data
storage devices tailored to your specific needs. No media server
capability is outside of our range.
How much media do you have? Our
media server devices are capable of holding up to 10 PB (petabytes) of
storage. That's equivalent to 10,000 Terabytes. We offer media server
systems with smaller storage capabilities, but we also deliver
enterprise level storage for larger scale clients.
Do you require a disc loader? It can be
tedious to upload one disc at a time. Thankfully PrimeArray offers disc
loaders and media servers individually or all-in-one units. On top of
that, we also provide data migration services for businesses with
thousands of DVD's CD's.
What file system? Our media servers will work with Mac: HSF, PC: Iso9660, Blu-ray: iso just
about any file system imaginable.
How much media will you store monthly/weekly?
Think towards the future and imagine the possible obstacles you might
face. If you or your business will be storing large/high volume files in
the future, it's best to plan ahead.
PrimeArray Media Servers
Primearray manufactures media servers, small and large
that can handle any requirements. Check out the links below to get
started with your personal media server or enterprise media server
solution. We encourage you to call us at 800-433-5133 to discuss your
next media server purchase!
Arraystor
Netserv
ProServer
ServStation
Enterprise Data Storage Devices With A Purpose: Customized Server Solutions
ge), Cloud Storage, iSCSI, SAN (Storage Area Networks) & more. Depending on the current or desired data storage infrastructure, as well as the utility of each storage device, IT professionals make educated decisions on what device type works best for their organization. Once the decision is made, it’s time to browse data storage devices from different manufacturers.
The current problem with top name-brand data storage manufacturers is, each device is not created to suit their customer’s direct goals. PrimeArray Systems has designated product lines, but more importantly, full blown custom storage servers from small to large.
Consolidate, Store & Share Data: By Usage
Company Email Backups
Sensitive Data Storage
Security Camera Footage
Workstation Backups
Media (Photo, Video & More)
General File Storage
The capabilities are endless with PrimeArray. With your business goals and storage needs in mind, we offer unique and unparalleled data storage solutions. Solve your data storage problems with state-of-the-art components, customized to your specific storage requirements.
Your Device Can Include
Up to 600 TB Per Unit
Up to 50 Individual HardDrives Per Unit
Best RAID Controller available – LSI 12G
Additional Encryption Features
Windows Storage Server Compatibility
Nvidia GPU
Contact Us To Add Hyper-Specific Features/Components
Enterprise data storage units are expensive by nature. With custom data storage solutions, PrimeArray manufactures each unit to complete specific goals as detailed by each customer. In the past, PrimeArray Systems has worked with corporations like McDonalds, Lockheed Martin, Coca-Cola & more. Each organization had their particular needs and goals for each product. It was our responsibility to deliver a high quality, reliable, secure & powerful data storage solution to our customer’s hyper specific demands.
Custom Data Storage Case Study: Masy BioServices
Masy BioServices is a Biotech company in Massachusetts and they’ve been using PrimeArray data storage products for decades. In 2020, Masy reached out to PrimeArray with a distinct goal to store massive amounts of 4k Security Footage on one dedicated server. It’s no secret that 4k video is extremely heavy in capacity, especially when multiple cameras are filming at once. Their security requirements made it necessary to store this information for a number of years. Ultimately, their main goal was to store high volumes of 4K footage for multiple years in order to maximize their security measures.
Traditionally, most data storage units are created with harddrive slots on the front end of the device. We decided to create fully custom “drop in” harddrive slots on the top of the device instead of the front. Since this particular unit is designed to hold massive amounts of data, we included 50 total 14TB harddrives. In addition, Masy was able to save tons of shelf space on their server racks due to the “drop in harddrive slot” feature. There’s close to 600TB of storage in this compact 4u unit.
Digital forensics investigators examine and image a ton of data and information on a daily basis. They need the necessary and capable tools in order to complete their investigations properly, on time and efficiently. With PrimeArray digital forensics tools and workstations, you can read and store basically any amount of data. Our storage devices can hold up to 10PB (petabytes) of data, which is equivalent to 10,000 Terabytes. No matter the size of your project, we can help you with handling virtually any amount of data. PrimeArray forensic systems give you the processing power, storage, integrated write-blocking, reliability and proven support to process cases in any setting.
Testimonial – Masy Bioservices
We’ve worked with PrimeArray for a long time and they always meet our criteria. Masy has bought two of these specific units and plan on buying a third. In the past, we’ve chosen to work with PrimeArray for their reliability and responsiveness. The ability to have access to firmware changes is another feature that benefits us tremendously. QNAP, Nimble Storage & HP are amongst other storage brands that we’ve used and PrimeArray is on par with both of them.
Greg Masiello, Security Manager
r your personalized digital forensic workstation. Forensic hardware can be hard to come by, especially if you require very specific capabilities for your digital forensics investigations. Our units are designed specifically to gather, preserve & analyze any digital evidence from practically any electronic device. With write blocking technology, eliminate the possibility of evidence being altered or tampered with in any way. PrimeArray has worked with many crime labs, law offices & law enforcement agencies to deliver customized solutions for forensic acquisition, imaging & reading.
Our digital forensic hardware devices come custom tailored to your organizational needs. If your crime lab or law enforcement agency requires certain capabilities or specifications, we encourage you to contact us in order to best serve you. In certain cases, your agency might prefer a standalone workstation instead of a forensics device connected to your current workstation. We would be happy to provide you with either, and are fully equipped to deliver digital forensics hardware to your organization’s needs.
Features & Benefits
Configure your digital forensics workstation by choosing from trays & slots capable of supporting any type of digital evidence. Include USB for forensic cell phone imaging or reading flash drives, SATA harddrive interfaces for reading harddrives from laptops and desktops, optical drives for DVD, CD & Blu-Ray imaging, and more. Forensic workstations can include: USB’s, SD Cards, Mobile Devices, DVD’s, CD’s, **3.5 – 2.5 HotSwap Drive Bay (SATA Connected), SATA Hard Drive Mobile Rack Drawer, SATA Drive & more.
Access, analyze & image digital evidence with a standalone digital forensic workstation, or connect our forensic hardware into your current computer. Whichever is easiest for your work setting.
Preserve data integrity and safeguard with protective measures supported by PrimeArray digital forensics hardware. Our devices are write-blocked to maintain the digital evidence integrity without worrying about changing any data on the harddrive or device. Ensure that your evidence is admissible in court and is held to the highest quality and standards. Keep your evidence classified with encryption keys and additional safeguards.
Forensic imaging capabilities to duplicate evidence 1:1. Create exact copies of drives and data without sacrificing data integrity.
Add encryption keys to maximize the security of your computer forensics workstation. Keep your evidence safe and secure.
Handling Any Amount of Data
Digital forensics investigators examine and image a ton of data and information on a daily basis. They need the necessary and capable tools in order to complete their investigations properly, on time and efficiently. With PrimeArray digital forensics tools and workstations, you can read and store basically any amount of data. Our storage devices can hold up to 10PB (petabytes) of data, which is equivalent to 10,000 Terabytes. No matter the size of your project, we can help you with handling virtually any amount of data. PrimeArray forensic systems give you the processing power, storage, integrated write-blocking, reliability and proven support to process cases in any setting.
Technical Support
Learn your way around PrimeArray computer forensics devices with technical assistance from our product support experts. With every purchase from PrimeArray you and your agency are entitled to lifetime technical support. It is our mission to help your law firm, crime lab, or law enforcement agency to be successful in using our digital forensics workstations and devices. No matter the problems you’re facing, contact us today to learn more about troubleshooting and using our digital forensics tools to their fullest potential.
, we must understand their individual structure and uses.
What is NAS?
Network Attached Storage is a centralized location where you can store, share and access data from all of the devices on your network. Simply put, a NAS is a storage device that is used for storing data. Typically, a NAS is a box device consisting of multiple harddrives in RAID configurations for redundancy. A NAS will also have a network interface card that will directly attach to a switch or router, so that the data can be accessed from multiple devices over a given network. NAS devices come in many sizes with different capabilities. They can be used by individuals, small to medium sized businesses and enterprise level organizations. One drawback of NAS is that it has a single point of failure, so if one component in the NAS renders it inoperable, other devices will not be able to store or share data until it is working again.
What is SAN?
Storage Area Networks are high speed networks that store and provide high speed access to large amounts of data. Typically, a SAN is used for data storage. SAN’s usually consist of multiple disc arrays, switches, and servers. Because there is more than one device, a SAN is usually fault tolerant and will not be rendered inoperable due to having multiple disc arrays and components. The moving parts just mentioned are interconnected using a fibre channel. As an alternative to fibre channels, some SANs use iSCSI instead. In theory, if a switch, server, or disc array go down… the data can still be accessed. When a server accesses data from a SAN, it accesses the data as if it were a local hard drive. Operating systems recognize a SAN as a local attached harddrive, rather than a shared network drive. SAN’s are usually more sought after by larger organizations because they are highly scalable. Adding more storage space can easily be done without an interruption on the network.
The Differences
SAN’s are not affected by network traffic, because they are basically their own networks. On the downside, SANs are usually more expensive than NAS. NAS devices are usually easier to maintain, while SANs usually require more administration. NAS files are accessed as network attached files, while SANs access data as if it were a local harddrive. NAS devices are more susceptible to network bottlenecks, while SAN devices are not affected by network traffic. Lastly, NAS devices backup frequently and take snapshots, while SAN devices require more storage for backups.