Atto ThunderLink Thunderbolt Adapters and FastFrame Network Interface Cards Certified With Avid Shared Storage

ATTO Technology, Inc. announced that its ThunderLink 40GbE and 10GbE Thunderbolt 3 adapters and 40GbE FastFrame Network Interface Cards (NICs) have been certified for use with the latest Avid NEXIS collaborative shared storage solutions.

ThunderLink adapter and FastFrame NICs provide a connectivity option for users seeking storage for collaborative video, including 4K and 8K workflows.

40GbE and 10GbE Thunderbolt 3 adapters combine proprietary ATTO features that provide flexible and scalable connectivity for the latest Thunderbolt enabled hosts, including the Apple iMac and iMac Pro. 40GbE NICs extend connectivity options allowing for Windows and Linux users to achieve throughput for real-time editorial collaboration.

“ATTO ThunderLink adapters and Network Interface Cards are well-positioned to provide the latest 40GbE and 10GbE connectivty to Avid NEXIS and Avid NEXIS | PRO storage solutions,” said Ed Harper, senior product manager, Avid Technology, Inc.  “With this certification, content creators working in macOS, Windows and Linux environments are assured of a fully tested and supported, high-performance option to handle the data-intensive requirements of digital media workloads.“

Avid shared storage systems give creative teams real-time editorial collaboration with performance that accelerates media workflows. The Avid NEXIS | FS file management system enhances collaboration and maximizes production efficiency by enabling editors to work with a host of tools from Avid, Adobe, Apple and Grass Valley. Production efficiency has also been accelerated with the recent announcement of Avid NEXIS support for 40GbE client connectivity.

“The combination of Avid shared storage and ATTO Ethernet Thunderbolt adapters and Network Interface Cards lets customers easily incorporate workstations in high-performance editing environments,” said Tom Kolniak, senior director of marketing, ATTO.  “As workflows evolve to embrace higher resolutions and frame rates, users will require this new level of solution performance.“

This certification is one in a long line of collaborations with Avid. ATTO and Avid have partnered for over 20 years to help media and entertainment professionals work faster, better, and with more creative freedom.