NAB NY: Symply Demonstrated Multi-User StorNext6 Powered Thunderbolt3 Storage Solution

Symply, Inc., a distribution brand, demonstrated SymplyWORKSPACE, the first Thunderbolt3-based SAN technology using Quantum StorNext6, at NAB New York.

With the high adoption rates of Thunderbolt-equipped workstations and laptops being used in media production, being able to connect high-speed shared storage has not been easy and requires expensive and bulky adapters. SymplyWORKSPACE allows laptops and workstations equipped with Thunderbolt3 to ingest, edit, finish, and deliver without the need to move content locally, even at 4K resolutions with a direct Thunderbolt3 cable connection, and with no adapter needed.

Based on StorNext6 sharing software, users can reliably connect up to 8 laptops and workstations to the system using a standard Thunderbolt with no additional hardware or adapters, and share video files, graphics and other data files.

One of the early limitations of Thunderbolt3 has been the short cable length from storage to workstation. With the introduction of Corning optical cable technology, users can be tens of metres away from the SymplyWORKSPACE.

While the company has not announced pricing or availability, the systems are expected to start under $10,000 for 48TB and up to four users, making the solution for smaller post-production houses, in-house creative, houses of worship, sports teams, ad agencies, and any creative user facility with more than one user looking for high-speed sharing at an affordable price.