AIC Xtore StudioRAID Available Through Ingram Micro

On the heels of debuting its Xtore Studio series of Avid Certified local storage subsystems, Advanced Industrial Computer, Inc. (AIC) announced that its Xtore StudioRAID 5Ti is now available in the U.S. through Ingram Micro, Inc.

Xtore StudioRAID 5Ti

In support of the recent Xtore StudioRAID launch, Ingram Micro and AIC are working together to enable  channel partners to effectively market, sell and support  the new Xtore storage solutions which are proven interoperable with Avid Media Composer, Symphony and NewsCutter video editing solutions.

"Ingram Micro plays a pivotal role in helping our channel partners to  accelerate the marketing and sales cycles around emerging technologies, solutions and services," said Tom Hogan, senior director, Ingram Micro Components Division, U.S. "AIC’s Xtore storage solutions offer solid performance, reliability and scalability, as well as the assurance of Avid Certification.  We are pleased to bring AIC’s innovative Xtore storage technologies to market in the U.S. and help our channel partners take advantage of the growing sales opportunities within the professional video editing market."

Xtore StudioRAID 5Ti is a desktop RAID subsystem designed for high performance storage demand. With 12Gbps wide SAS bandwidth host and expansion interface supporting both SAS and SATA drives, Xtore StudioRAID 5Ti quadruples the standard data transfer rate of a conventional desktop SATA RAID subsystem. Ideal for digital video environments that requires a high level of data protection and performance, Xtore StudioRAID 5Ti utilizes the ATTO R380 leading RAID controller providing 3-Gb SAS/SATA II connectivity.

"Our long-standing relationship with Ingram Micro furthers our ability to provide a wider range of quality solutions for the professional video editing market at an unmatched value," said Gene Lee, senior vice president, AIC. "The Avid certification of the StudioRAID 5Ti means that it’s rigorously tested and must pass strict design, inspection, performance and qualification criteria. Add in unique features and high performance and it becomes clear that Xtore is the optimum storage of choice for Avid editors around the world."

Xtore StudioRAID 5Ti will be available in late February with an MSRP of $4,795 for a single unit of 5TB of reliable storage. Xtore StudioRAID 5Ti is part of a planned series of affordable Xtore Studio grade storage specifically optimized for content creators in film, video, audio, broadcast and animation.