The Platform for Data Sharing in Media & Entertainment
StorNext combines high-performance file sharing with enterprise data management to streamline workflow processes and enable faster data sharing. This is accomplished by creating a shared content pool accessible to your entire creative staff.  Whether your applications run on Windows, Linux, Unix, or Mac, they can all access the same content without requiring slow file transfers between workstations.  And with support for both LAN and SAN connections, StorNext lets you choose the right performance profile for individual systems.

Digital Archiving and Protection
StorNext also includes optional data movement functionality to reduce retention costs, without sacrificing accessibility.  Using Quantum’s Distributed Data Mover (DDM) technology, StorNext migrates assets from primary disk to lower cost storage tiers including tape, disk. Deduplication reduces costs even further by eliminating redundant storage blocks thereby reducing your overall storage pool.  

StorNext also virtualizes storage tiers so that data movement is non-disruptive and staff never have to worry about where data is located.  In the end, you get the cost savings of mass storage without the hassle and delays of going back to source tapes when you need to access content.  And with integrated replication functionality, you can automatically clone files and send them off-site for data protection.

Extending Your Apple Xsan Workflow
When you need to share Xsan content faster and across more applications, StorNext FX is the solution.  Designed specifically for Xsan customers, StorNext FX software enables creative staff to attach their Windows, Linux, and UNIX servers directly to an Apple Xsan.  Now anyone can quickly and easily utilize Xsan content without the need for cumbersome copying and transport of files between servers. To see how you can share content between your Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Server systems and non-Apple based applications from Autodesk, Adobe, Imgaineer, and others click here. Visit the Apple site and see how Apple is using Xsan to simplify and speed up content sharing in Mac environments.