Proavio Ships EB800MS V2 Storage Platform for 4K Media Workflow

Proavio, an Enhance Technology, Inc. company and in professional storage solutions for content creation, announced the EB800MS V2 storage platform for 4K media workflows.

The EB800MS V2 adds a next generation 12Gb internal disk I/O design and incorporates a choice of PCI-e 3.0 or SAS-to-Thunderbolt 2 RAID adapters with high speed SATA, SAS and SSD disks for performance – providing up to twice the bandwidth of comparable 6Gb storage solutions.

The EB800MS V2 combines a smaller compact form factor, PCI-e 3.0 or Thunderbolt 2 RAID options with 12Gb SAS technology to deliver a superior desktop storage experience. Accelerated 12Gb modular I/O hardware effectively doubles the bandwidth between the disk drives and host computer resulting in data rates of up to 2,200MB/s when used with a x16-lane, PCI-e 3.0 equipped workstation.

Designed with the professional studio in mind, the EB800MS V2 features Proavio’s ZERONOISE ASC (Advanced Sound Control) cooling system. It allows users to reduce the system fan noise during sessions – keeping the creative environment free of extraneous system noise.

“We approach product development from a user’s perspective,” stated Jon Schilling, senior manager, Proavio. “Although there are many desktop storage options marketed towards creative professionals, the new EB800MS V2 is fully optimized for the 4K user. With fast sustained performance, connectivity to PCI-e or Thunderbolt 2 adapters, ZERONOISE ASC and the industry’s best warranty, the EB800MS provides our customers with the ability to tackle a wider range of projects regardless of their system platform.”

The EB800MS V2 is available in capacities starting at 8TB up to 32TB. It includes a 3-year factory warranty and advance replacement on disk drives and components for the first year of ownership.

EB800MS V2 Technology Highlights

• 12Gb Desktop Platform: EB800MS V2 features a 4K optimized, 12Gb SAS architecture designed for 2K/4K, editing, grading and visual effects workstations.
• PCI-e 3.0 or Thunderbolt: Select PCI-e 3.0 or Thunderbolt 2 RAID adapters for flexibility regardless of platform. Supports Mac OS, Windows and Linux.
• SATA, SAS or SSD: Leverage SATA, SAS or SSD disk drives to meet capacity and performance requirements.
• ZERONOISE ASC: Advanced Sound Control gives users the ability to lower system cooling noise during sessions and allows the EB800MS V2 to resume system controlled cooling during breaks or after hours.