Finally, Fast and Affordable Fibre Channel RAID Storage is a Reality!
Once again G-Tech has shaken up the storage industry with the world’s most cost-effective, 4Gbit Fibre Channel/Ultra320 SCSI RAID storage solutions for high-end professional Content Creation applications. When configured in RAID 6 mode, G-SPEED protects your valuable content even if two drives fail - the ultimate in peace of mind!
Desktop or 3U Rackmount Enclosure
G-SPEED is available in a compact Desktop enclosure with 6 drives or a dual channel 3U rackmount enclosure (G-SPEED XL) with up to 16 drives.
Multiple RAID Levels & JBOD
G-SPEED can easily be configured as a RAID 0, 1, 3, 5 or RAID 6. This flexibility enables the system to be tuned to the required level of performance and fault-tolerance necessary to support your application. G-SPEED can also be configured in JBOD (Just-a-Bunch-of Disks) mode for use with digital audio workstations.
Screaming Performance!!
G-SPEED offers industry leading performance by easily supporting multi-stream SD, uncompressed HD and 2K Film work flows.
Latest Generation 4Gbit Fibre Channel or Ultra320 SCSI Interface
The Fibre Channel version of G-SPEED features 4GBit connectivity and utilizes Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) LC optical transceivers. The system connects to any Mac or PC workstation using thin optical cabling and is backwards compatible with existing 1& 2GBit Fibre Channel infrastructures.
The SCSI version of G-SPEED features Ultra320 connectivity and supports daisy-chaining of additional units.
Optional Redundant Power Supply
G-SPEED comes standard with a 300W fixed power supply. A redundant power supply system with two hot-swappable 250W power modules is available as an option.
G-SPEED XL comes standard with redundant power.
Hot Swap Disk Drive Modules and Fans.
The disk drive and fan modules in G-SPEED are field upgradeable and hot-swappable. |
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Designed specifically for professional content creation applications |
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Supports multi-stream SD, 10-bit, 1080/60i HD and 2K Film workflows |
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Hot-swappable disk drive modules with useable storage capacities up to 4.5TB (G-SPEED) and 12TB (G-SPEED XL) |
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High-Speed 4Gbit Fibre Channel or Ultra320 SCSI interface |
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Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5, 6 and JBOD |
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Features 7200 RPM SATA II disk drives each with up to 16 MB cache |
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RAID controller features 256MB cache (512MB per channel on G-SPEED XL) |
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RAID configuration and management tools via Browser-based GUI or built-in LCD Panel |
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Compact desktop top tower and 3U rackmount enclosures |
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Hot-swappable disk drive modules and fans, redundant power supply option |
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Mac OS X and Windows XP compatible |
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Standard 3-year factory warranty |
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Browser-Based RAID Configuration and Management
G-SPEED has a built-in Web GUI that is accessed via the Ethernet port located on the back of the unit. This simple GUI is used to configure the RAID level and monitor the status of the system. The GUI monitors all aspects of the system including power supply voltage, Fan RPM and the temperature of the RAID controller & hard drives. In the event of a problem, G-SPEED will send an email message to up to four recipients.
Front Panel LCD
G-SPEED can also be configured and monitored via the system's front panel LCD
Supports the Latest Video Editing Gear!
G-SPEED supports the latest and greatest professional video editing equipment including AJA’s Io & Kona3, Avid Xpress & Media Composer and Blackmagic Design’s Decklink products.
Best Warranty and Support in the Business!
G-SPEED is backed by a 3-year factory warranty and the best customer support in the business.
The Richest Features and Best Price/Performance, period.
No other RAID storage system designed for professional content creation applications can touch G-SPEED’s functionality, performance or price. Simply put, G-SPEED offers bullet-proof data protection, more storage capacity, more performance and a richer feature set than other systems that cost significantly more. Yes indeed, G-Tech has done it again!
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