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Quantum A-Series ProVideo Drives SDLT 600A LTO-3 A-Series SuperLoader 3A

Quantum A-Series ProVideo Drives SDLT 600A LTO-3 A-Series SuperLoader 3A. The First Data Tape Solution Enhanced for Professional Video. File-Based Workflows. Industry Shift to File-Based Storage. Playout. Archive. Creation. Post Production. Ingest. Historical Video Workflow.

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Quantum A-Series ProVideo Drives SDLT 600A LTO-3 A-Series SuperLoader 3A

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  1. Quantum A-SeriesProVideo DrivesSDLT 600ALTO-3 A-SeriesSuperLoader 3A The First Data Tape Solution Enhanced for Professional Video

  2. File-Based Workflows

  3. Industry Shift to File-Based Storage Playout Archive Creation Post Production Ingest • Historical Video Workflow

  4. Industry Shift to File-Based Storage • Evolving Video Workflow Creation Post Production Ingest Playout Editing Data Storage transcode Server Data Storage Archive

  5. Industry Shift to File-Based Storage • End-to-End File-Based Video Workflow Post Production Creation Playout Camera using file system (Flash/DVD) Centralized Data Storage Disk Storage Disk Cache Data Tape Archive

  6. Issues Facing Digital Archiving • Limited Choices for Content Archive: • Video Tape – Format-dependent, expensive, slow, bulky • Hard Disk – 5-year best warranty • Spinning - power, cooling, maintenance • Shelf Store - spindle freeze, shock damage risk • Optical • BluRay, HD DVD - expensive $/GB, slow • DVD - more expensive, slower, questionable life • Holographic - 5-10 years out • Data Tape • Infrastructure- and application-dependent

  7. Quantum A-Series ProVideo Solution

  8. A-Series Benefit Summary Enables professional video environments to transition to file-based workflows by providing three critical benefits: • File System on Each Cartridge • Network Attached Tape Storage • MXF-Aware

  9. SDLT 600A Components Firmware Enhancements FTP server with MXF Software + + = + Standard Drive Bridge Card SDLT 600A A-Series Architecture SDLT-600A A-Series • Embedded Linux OS • FTP/HTTP Servers • Gigabit Ethernet • Java FTP client & MXF software • 300 GB native capacity • 36MB/s native transfer rate • Standard Super DLT II media

  10. LTO-3 with A-Series Features Firmware Enhancements FTP server with MXF Software = + + + + Standard Drive Bridge Card LTO-3 A-Series Architecture LTO-3 A-Series • Embedded Linux OS • FTP/HTTP Servers • Gigabit Ethernet • Java FTP client & MXF software • 400 GB native capacity • 68MB/s native transfer rate • Standard LTO-3 media

  11. A-Series Tape-based File System • Direct access to files from any platform • FTP built in • Windows / Mac OS / Unix • Applet for any standard browser • Lets you treat A-Series tapes like video tape • Portable • Exchangeable • Shelf-storable • Directly accessible with no special software

  12. Network Attached Data Tape Storage • Easy to deploy • Plug and play integration into Gigabit Ethernet networks • Configure like any network device (IP or DHCP) • Integrates seamlessly into a file-based workflow • Accessible to every workstation on the network • Content is as easily accessible as files stored on disk

  13. “MXF-Aware” Data Tape Technology • Retrieve sub-clips by timecode – built in “Partial Restore” • Make new shorter files from long video clips. • Easy to store and retrieve key MXF metadata • Timecode, bit rate, length, compression, etc.

  14. MXF: Material eXchange Format • OP1A • Sony XDCAM • Sony DVCAM • Panasonic DVCPRO • Thomson/Grass Valley MXF Wrapper MXF Wrapper Video Essence MXF Wrapper Audio Essence Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 XML

  15. MXF: Material eXchange Format • OP-Atom • Panasonic P2 Contents Contents Contents Video Audio Metadata Thumbs Other Clip Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 XML

  16. Faster & Denser Than Video Tape Data Rate @DV25 @DVCPROHD ≈ 2GB/m ≈ 4GB/m

  17. SuperLoader 3A with SDLT 600A Internal • 4.8 TB of storage in a compact 2U enclosure • Accommodates up to 16 SuperDLTtape II cartridges • 2 magazines with 8 cartridges each • Removable magazine loading, OR “Mail Slot” easy loading • Complete A-Series ProVideo feature set • File system on tape • Network attached • MXF-Aware

  18. SuperLoader 3A with LTO-3 A-Series Internal • 6.4TB of storage in a compact 2U enclosure • Accommodates up to 16 LTO Ultrium 3 cartridges • 2 magazines with 8 cartridges each • Removable magazine loading, OR “Mail Slot” easy loading • Complete A-Series ProVideo feature set • File system on tape • Network attached • MXF-Aware

  19. SuperLoader Capacities Total Storage @DV25 @DVCPROHD ≈ 2GB/m ≈ 4GB/m

  20. SuperLoader 3A • Directory Structure • As cartridges are loaded, each cartridge directory is read. • Each tape’s information is stored on the A-Series drive. • Access any of 16 tapes by traversing directories • When a file transfer operation is requested, the appropriate cartridge is automatically loaded. Drive Tape 1 Tape 2 Tape 3 Tape 16 •••

  21. A-Series ProVideo Drives • Scalable Configurations w/SDLT 600A or LTO-3 drives • Standalone table-top configurations • 1- or 2-drive rack-mount configurations • Auto-loader configurations

  22. A-Series Benefits • Improved Productivity • Application independence. • Transportable, storable, exchangeable media. • Faster than real-time transfer of content (up to 544 Mb/sec). • Easy to deploy in any environment. • More Cost-Effective • Lower Acquisition Cost • A-Series drives are comparable to DV decks, yet store all video formats. • Much Lower Cost of Ownership • A-Series drives have no scanners, and a simplified tape path. • Over 250,000 Hours MTBF ─ far better than VTRs. • Much Lower Media Cost • Super DLTtape II costs about 32¢ / GB, LTO Ultrium about 16¢ / GB • Pro Digital Video Tape averages $1 to $2 / GB

  23. Quantum’s A-Series ProVideo Drives:Interoperability

  24. A-Series Interoperability • Access A-Series drives directly • From any browser, through a Java applet • From any FTP tool (OS or FTP applications) • Compatible with: • New Generation VTRs • P2 - OP-Atom • XDCAM - OP1a • Video Editors • Avid, Final Cut Pro (FCP), Adobe Premier, Liquid… • Video Servers • Omneon, Thomson GVG, Avid, Harris…

  25. A-Series Web Browser Applet • Login: root Password: password

  26. A-Series Applet Partial Restore

  27. A-Series Basic Connectivity To house network GbE Router (optional) Edit Workstation Quantum A-Series Drive Web Browser FTP Utility Network Tape Archive Editor Integration

  28. A-Series with Avid NewsCutter To house network GbE Router (optional) Avid NewsCutter w/ standalone TransferManager Quantum A-Series Drive Avid NewsCutter Avid FTP MediaBrowser Network Tape Archive TransferManager Client TransferManager Server Windows XP

  29. A-Series with Avid Unity To Avid Unity System GbE Router Unity-Connected Avid Editor Quantum A-Series Drive Avid Unity Avid Editor Unity Mounted Volumes Network Tape Archive Windows XP / Mac OS

  30. A-Series with Apple FCP To house network GbE Router (optional) Apple Final Cut Pro W/ Telestream Flip4Mac MXF Quantum A-Series Drive Apple Final Cut Pro Flip4Mac MXF Network Tape Archive Mac OS X

  31. Quantum A-Series: Technical Issues

  32. Minimum System S/W Requirements • Windows • IE6 SP2, Firefox • Java Runtime JRE 1.5.0 with Server v1.0.9 • Java 1.6 and later with Server v2.0.1 and later • WinXP default FTP client and Flash FXP FTP client • Mac OS X • Safari 2.0.1, Beta 3, Firefox • Java Runtime JRE 1.4.4 Update 2 or later (latest available) • MAC OS X default FTP client and Fetch, Cute FTP, Pro FTP client

  33. Server and Drive Software Installs • Update Server Firmware • Admin menu password: admin. • Select Update Server Firmware. • Click Choose File to download from the Quantum site. • Click Update and wait until complete. • Select Reboot and restart the drive.

  34. Server and Drive Software Installs • Update Drive Firmware • From the Admin menu, select Update Server Firmware. • Click Choose File to download from the Quantum site. • Click Update and wait until complete. • Select Reboot and restart the drive.

  35. Network Problems • Can’t get to the drive at default 10.10.10.10 • Make sure the host computer is in the 10.10.10.x range. • Can’t see the drive configured for the house network • Use standard network debugging procedures: ping, etc. • DHCP Issues • Must know how to get client IP table from DHCP server, OR • DHCP and DNS servers must be set to dynamically share the hostname as new IP addresses are assigned. • Not Getting GigE speeds • Must have GigE ports, routers, AND cables (all 8 wires). • Check physical Ethernet cables.

  36. Likely User Errors • Wrong Passwords • Repair entries through the Configuration tab. • Client login password can only be set through Admin Setup utility. • Admin login password can only be changed on the Change Admin page. • Attempting Too Many Logins • Drive is single root user = read / write privileges. • Login- root • Password - password • Up to 6 concurrent guests = directory contents viewing only. • Login- guest • Password - guest

  37. Likely Drive Problems • Invalid characters, or file name is too long • File names are limited to 100 characters, using standard alphanumerics, underscores, and periods. • Invalid characters include:   • \ (backslash) •  / (forward slash) • : (colon) • * (asterisk) • ? (question mark) • " (double quotes) • < (left angle bracket) •  > (right angle bracket) • | (pipe)

  38. Likely Media Problems • Bad media can cause: • Broken pipe error message • Clean drive alarm • Tape issues • Wrong media type • Media not inserted • Media write protected (write errors)

  39. Hidden Contextual Menu • Right click* in drive directory pane to access menu • Must select Acknowledge Error for many error conditions • Select Unlock system to eject magazine on SuperLoader • Access to MXF file properties and Partial restore dialog * Command-clickon Macs

  40. Diagnostic Tools - Logs • To capture server and drive logs: • On the Admin menu, select Diagnostic Log. • Click Generate New Log. • May need to enable Syslog Messages (save additional info) on theAdmin Menu > Setup page and re-create the problem. • Enabling will drive impact performance. • Remember to disable after debugging.

  41. Diagnostic Tools - Logs • Click Generate New Log. The A-Server Syslog and the tape drive’s internal log will be zipped and TAR’ed into a file.

  42. Diagnostic Tools - Logs • Save this file to the local hard drive. • This file can be sent to Quantum Engineering for interpretation.

  43. Diagnostic Tools - Logs • How to FTP capture client logs • Select the Configuration Tab, then turn on Use log file. • Click Change log file and choose a convenient location. • Enabling will drive impact performance. • Remember to disable after debugging.

  44. Diagnostic Tools - Reset • How to RESET a drive: • Disconnect Ethernet. • Power down the drive. • Insert a write-protected cartridge (red showing). • Power up the drive. The cartridge will eject after ~45 seconds. • Repeat 3 times. • Cycle Power - you are now reset to IP 10.10.10.10, and all other values are reset to their defaults

  45. Apple File Issues - Every File Is 2 Files • Files on Macs contain Data AND Resource forks • Most FTP clients do not deal with this (they lose the resource fork during a transfer). • “Fetch” shareware does “AppleSingle” transfer (slower). • Our clients v1.0.9 and earlier lose theresource fork. • Our client v2.0.1 does “AppleDouble” for most, but not all, files - v2.5.0 will address all issues. Filename AppleDouble (v2) ._Filename Filename (Data) Filename (Data) Restore Must usesame client Resource Resource Archive Filename (Data plus Resource) AppleSingle (Fetch) On Mac file system On Mac file system On A-Series file system

  46. Quantum A-SeriesProVideo Drives Thank You

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