Cache-A Unveils Next Gen Prime-Cache5 Archive Appliance

Cache-A Corporation unveiled a more durable edition of its Prime-Cache5 desktop archive appliance at IBC 2012, Amsterdam, 7-11 Sept.

This next-generation version of Prime-Cache5 is quiet-enough for both office and on-set use and, in addition to a toughened chassis, it features a built-in 2.5-inch HDD RAID-0, that accelerates disk-based transfer speeds. These enhancements are made more impressive with Cache-A’s latest v3.1 software upgrade, based on 64-bit enterprise level CentOS 6.2, adding new LTFS capabilities, delivering further leaps in performance and operability.

Prime-Cache5 archive appliance was the company’s first product introduction, delivering the features needed to provide professionals in film and video with networkable LTO-tape storage systems at an affordable price. This next-generation delivers a step forward in enhancing its capabilities in office and on-set production environments, while remaining compact and quiet.

Highlights of the new Prime-Cache5 include:

• reinforced metal chassis;
• 2.5-inch RAID-0 provides disk bandwidth that doubles the disk throughput of previous models;
• new v3.1 software, featuring accelerated 64-bit processing, high-speed LTFS dubbing, plus new LTFS tape-spanning capabilities, and
• a host of customer-driven operational features allowing users to archive, access and exchange archived content with greater ease.

Prime Cache5 integrates into file-based workflows, and its connectivity options include, a dual GbE port, plus two USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 ports.

The built-in catalog database enables to remember every single Cache-A tape it has ever seen, and can be shared with all other Cache-A appliances on a network.

At 10.75" x 4.4" x 10.75" (273mm x 112mm x 273mm) the Prime-Cache5, and associated cabling can fit inside a small case for safe transportation.

"Anyone looking for a compact, portable and cost-effective LTO-5 archiving appliance will really appreciate the beefed-up features of the new Prime-Cache5," said Phil Ritti, CEO of Cache-A. "It is easy-to-use, unbelievably capable, blazing-fast and unobtrusive in the office. It is also ultra-quiet and rugged-enough for deployment in on-set production workflows."

Pricing and Availability:
The new Prime-Cache is set to ship in September 2012 and is priced at $7,995.