Four different editions - one perfect for you.
BrightDrive Astella [ uh-STELL-a ] combines the power and intelligence of BrightDrive in a convenient and affordable entry-level solution.
All editions of BrightDrive Astella are based on qualified and certified hardware and software components to ensure the highest possible long-term performance with virtually no latencies.
BrightDrive Astella provides embedded connectivity - either FibreChannel or Ethernet - and is easily integrated as an all-in-one server to fit every environment.
All Astella editions include:
Storage, metadata server, and connectivity for up to 10 direct-attached clients - plus all the benefits and features of BrightDrive.
- Capacity starts at 24TB to 576TB for a single unit. (expand with JBODs to several PBs)
- No need for separate metadata server.
- Easy and transparent management with sophisticated Administration GUI.
- Built-in performance self-test features.
- Backup, Archive and Synchronize your data with pre-integrated Archiware P5
- Maximize uptime.
The Astella fits easily in your existing workflow and serves
all connected clients in your facility across all departments.
You need a SAN with fast throughput on a FibreChannel fabric?
Astella SAN
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With the embedded meta-data server and integrated FC connectivity, there is no need for further investment in hardware. | FC and Ethernet-based SAN-in-a-box. Maintenance-free MDC paired with storage. |
No need for FC switch. | No need for FC switch. |
Maintenance-free server file system with BrightClip® - no fragmentation, no randomization, ever. | Maintenance-free server file system with BrightClip® - no fragmentation, no randomization, ever. |
StorNext® FC Clients. | StorNext® FC and Distributed LAN Client (DLC) SAN. |
Realtime concurrent streams:
8 x HD 4:4:4 DPX (1920x1080) |
Realtime concurrent streams:
7 x HD 4:4:4 DPX(1920x1080) |
You prefer the ubiquity of Ethernet are interested in NAS?
Astella NAS
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A NAS-in-a-box and the perfect entry-level solution for all facilities that prefer a network attached storage. | Astella Nx Pro shares a single NFS and SMB mount, provides up to six concurrent 2K streams (or up to 2 streams of 4K) via 10GbE |
No need for Ethernet switch. | No need for Ethernet switch. |
Maintenance-free server file system with BrightClip® - no fragmentation, no randomization, ever. | Hybrid SSD/SAS Appliance |
One shared file system via NFS/SMB | One shared file system via NFS/SMB |
Realtime concurrent streams:
6 x HD 4:4:4 DPX (1920x1080) |
Realtime concurrent streams:
6 x 2K film DPX (2048x1556) |
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