Atto 32Gb FC HBAs Powers Facilis TerraBlock Storage

Atto Technology, Inc. and Facilis Technology, Inc., a supplier of shared storage systems and dynamic workflow solutions for the film, broadcast and AV markets, announced the inclusion of the Atto Celerity 32Gb Gen 6 FC HBA in the Facilis TerraBlock shared storage system.

This announcement builds on the longstanding relationship between the two companies to offer users more power for their data-intensive needs.

Gen 6 FC offers twice the speed of previous generations, resulting in faster access to data. With true 32Gb/s speed, managing uncompressed 4K and compressed 8K workflows has been easier. Atto’s Celerity HBAs also feature Advanced Data Streaming (ADS) technology, ensuring the flow of data and eliminating dropped frames during real-time editing.

TerraBlock Hybrid 24 has a storage capacity of up to 144TB and can utilize 32Gb FC’s speed and low latency for the best performance. This translates to ease of configuration, in some cases eliminating the need for dual-port connectivity when increased performance is required.

“Atto is ahead of the curve when it comes to 4K workflows,” says Jim McKenna, VP marketing, Facilis. “When we upgraded to 16Gb FC, it allowed us to work with uncompressed 10bit 4K DPX. Now with 32Gb, we’re solidly into the rarified air of several GB/s to a single desktop. No other technology can do that with our system. It’s amazing that we’re able to increase throughput so much with a simple connectivity upgrade.“

Facilis builds its TerraBlock using both SSDs and HDDs, combining the speed of performance SSDs with the increased capacity of HDDs. This creates HA storage connectivity for servers and workstations, designed for low-latency, real-time streaming applications.

“Facilis has been breaking new ground with its innovative use of hybrid storage solutions and we’re proud to have our HBAs offered in the new TerraBlock Hybrid 24,” says Tim Klein, Atto’s founder and CEO. “Content creators need higher performance when multiple users are working on the same 4K project and the ability to trust their work will be protected. The combination of Atto’s HBAs with Facilis’ storage integrity accomplishes both goals.“

Both Atto’s Celerity 32Gb Gen 6 HBAs and Facilis’ TerraBlock Hybrid 24 shared storage are available.