Shared Storage & Capacity Expansion

TerraBlock Shared Storage System Stream Counts

Unless otherwise noted, stream counts are based on Multi-user Write RAID5 with system at 95% full. TerraBlock’s virtualization maintains full stream count even at full capacity and at high levels of fragmentation.

* May require Single-user Write sharing. SSD-based volumes only in Hybrid24.

Facilis Hub Server

With increasing media file sizes, and 4K, HDR and VR workflows testing facility infrastructure, the Facilis Hub Server is aimed at future-proofing customers’ current storage and offering the most powerful new systems available. The Facilis Hub Server offloads server processes and increases the bandwidth available from TerraBlock storage systems. New customers will benefit from customized Hub Server Stacks with enhanced system redundancy and data resiliency; all while delivering a linear scalability of bandwidth when expanding the network. Standalone Hub Server is available for existing TerraBlock owners in need of increased bandwidth and scalability with centralized client access.

Facilis Hub Shared Storage System Stream Counts

Stream counts are based on Multi-user Write RAID5 with system at 95% full. TerraBlock’s virtualization maintains full stream count even at full capacity and at high levels of fragmentation.

Configurations

These are just a few of the custom configurations we can design for your facility. Powerful base units can be expanded with external SAS enclosures, LTO and Nearline for data resiliency, and Hub server for aggregation and optimization.

24EX/32 128TB with LTO7 Library - Aggregate 1.5GB/sec*
High performance 32-drive system with SAS-attached Archive library provides speed for multi-system 4K editorial, and archive of raw camera masters for the final conform and finish. With 144TB of tape-based storage, and 110TB of tier 1 shared storage, this configuration can handle heavy episodic or feature-length editorial workload for several Fibre channel or Ethernet clients.

Hub Redundant Quad Stack 128TB - Aggregate 2.5GB/sec*

This 32-drive system comes in the form of redundant 32TB 8D and Hub Servers, on a 16Gb switch. When using RAID51, this system is secure from any server component failure. When using standard RAID50 volumes, each Hub server can take over if the other fails. During normal operation, the Hub Servers are load balanced for optimal performance on the network. The switch can also accommodate several 16Gb Fibre Channel clients, which also enables Single-user Write sharing method for those clients, further increasing the aggregate bandwidth potential of this configuration.

Hub Dual 24D Stack 192TB with 128TB Nearline - Aggregate 3.5GB/sec*

With 48 drives of bandwidth and an additional nearline cache of 128TB, this system is extremely flexible. The 24D units are connected through 32Gb Fibre Channel, the fastest  block-mode connectivity available. Each unit contributes thousands of MB/sec of raw bandwidth to the Hub server, which feeds the Ethernet and Fibre Channel clients through a single head unit with no need to load balance. Offload and backup is accommodated through a 128TB Nearline NL16, which can transfer files at over 2GB/sec through our SyncBlock backup software.

*Optimal multi-client speed benchmarks on Multi-user Write volumes connected over fibre channel and Ethernet.

Software

Management Tools

The Management Tools from Facilis Technology are built with only one thing in mind - fast access to your storage with minimal complexity. As a system well tuned for project-based volume workflows, it's important that complex projects are represented by simple volume lists, volume creation and permission settings are intuitive to administrate and work the same way every time. You'll find no system faster at creating, allocating and accessing new storage volumes for project-based work than TerraBlock. We do this so you can get back to the work that really matters - creating compelling content for your customers.

Facilis Shared File System

Facilis means simple, and our approach to video project sharing is different. Instead of focusing on expensive and complex hardware to get around the inefficiencies of common network file systems, we change the network itself. The Facilis Shared File System is unique in the market, delivering video and audio data over Fibre Channel and Ethernet connections, through a custom protocol that avoids the overhead and latencies of network storage systems. Developed in 2009 and compatible with all major operating systems, our method of data sharing is in use at thousands of facilities worldwide, and helping to produce some of the most compelling content in the business.

Web Console Features

Browser Compatible
All administration, including volume creation, bandwidth monitoring, and push volume mounting on most web-enabled devices.
Remote Volume Push
Mount volumes onto any Ethernet or Fibre Channel connected workstations from any admin console.
Auto IP Discovery
To simplify client setup, IP addresses from servers on the network are applied automatically, and available on first launch.
Server Statistics Monitoring
Per-volume historical bandwidth monitoring and reporting
LDAP Real-time Lookup
Verification of AD/LDAP user account and group at login
Unscripted Persistent Mount
Volumes automatically remount after re-login or reboot