DriveSys provides high-performance storage solutions for media production and post-production environments. The core of the storage system is a specialized hardware configuration with Smart RAID and a filesystem optimized for real-time playback of large, high-quality video files.

This includes raw, uncompressed, UHD, and HDR media that can be accessed simultaneously by multiple creative editing and VFX systems, enabling seamless collaborative workflows. The primary sharing technology implemented is Network Attached Storage (NAS).

The customer was experiencing significant challenges in commercial production and delivery, resulting in:

• Extensive overtime work
• "Night shifts" to meet project deadlines
• Performance limitations with existing storage and media processing infrastructure

Additionally, the client aimed to expand their service offerings to include color grading and a comprehensive review and approval process.

The implemented solution consists of a physical infrastructure that integrates:

• Dedicated storage systems
• Network infrastructure
• LTO tape library for backup and archiving
• Cloud infrastructure connectivity

The DriveSys ROCKIT solution revolutionizes media production by creating a high-performance ecosystem that streamlines creative workflows. By integrating advanced storage technology with intelligent asset management, the system transforms how media teams collaborate and produce content.

At the heart of this solution, xiRAID, the software RAID technology, provides critical data protection and performance optimization. xiRAID intelligently distributes and mirrors data across multiple drives, ensuring both enhanced read/write speeds and robust fault tolerance. This approach allows for faster media processing and minimizes the risk of data loss, which is crucial in high-stakes media production environments.

The solution offers a flexible ingest process that allows multiple workstations to simultaneously upload content to a shared storage environment. An intelligent system automatically generates proxies and uploads them to the Media Asset Management (MAM) system, enabling instant preview and search capabilities.

Creative professionals gain direct access to high-resolution media across various platforms. Editors and VFX specialists can now work seamlessly with raw, uncompressed UHD and HDR content, using integrated workflows in Premiere and After Effects that support metadata-driven media management.

A robust backup and archiving strategy ensures content protection. An automated system maintains multiple LTO tape copies, while giving media managers granular control over storage resources and project archiving.

By removing technical barriers and simplifying complex media workflows, DriveSys ROCKIT empowers creative teams to focus on producing exceptional content more efficiently.