Studio Network Solutions Unveiled EVO DPX Shared Storage

Studio Network Solutions, LLC (SNS), a manufacturer of shared storage hardware and software for the media and entertainment industry, announced that the upcoming Blackmagic Design Conference and Expo on February 11-13 would include the first public unveiling of EVO DPX, shared storage for DPX and OpenEXR workflows.

EVO DPX is the latest addition to the EVO shared storage lineup, designed to help post facilities tackle demanding color grading, finishing, and compositing workflows with Ethernet shared storage.

The system features an 8 SSD architecture and comes pre-configured with 25GbE connectivity. The 8-disk EVO DPX system is capable of up to 3,000 MB/s and can handle 16-bit 4K DCI DPX/OpenEXR sequences right out of the box using the included 25GbE connection. It also includes multiple ports of 10GbEt and 1GbE for up to five direct-connect users by default.

“We created EVO DPX because the industry desperately needed a better way to do shared DPX and OpenEXR workflows. Massive and over complicated FC deployments are no longer necessary – we’ve enabled 16-bit 4K DPX workflows with just 8 disks, over Ethernet. It’s simpler, more affordable, and more flexible than ever,” said Ryan Stoutenborough, president, Studio Network Solutions.

EVO DPX Feature Highlights

Performance: 

• Up to 3,000MB/s aggregate bandwidth
• Qualified for 4K DCI DPX / OpenEXR sequences (30fps)

Capacity: 

• Up to 28TB usable storage capacity with expansion chassis

Connectivity: 

• Includes one 25GbE (expandable)
• Includes two 10GbE ports (expandable)
• Includes two 1GbE ports (expandable)
• Supports other configurations of 1/10/25/50GbE

Features: 

• Windows, macOS, and Linux support
• Includes ShareBrowser media management software
• Includes Slingshot automation tools

EVO DPX is shipping worldwide.