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Multi-Protocol Media File Server
BrightDrive™ G2 is a family of high-performance media file servers designed specifically for data-intensive film and video applications. BrightDrive G2 servers provide field-proven playback and recording performance reliability that is unmatched by off-the-shelf SAN and filesystem implementations. G2’s multi-protocol support enables all workstations connected to the network to share and work on the same media simultaneously in a highly productive, flexible and collaborative production environment.

 

 

Storage Agnostic. Resolution Independent
With BrightDrive G2, choose the storage and connectivity options most appropriate for your production processes. Fibre Channel and Ethernet, high performance and high capacity, BrightDrive G2 delivers data recording stability without regard to format or resolution.

Advanced File Recording. BrightClip Recording Technology Embedded
Bright’s patent-pending intelligent technology, BrightClip, is embedded with all BrightDrive G2 servers. A media savvy disk format, BrightClip gets more performance more reliably than any other technology, reducing the amount of storage hardware and eradication of lengthy and unpredictable performance maintenance routines by permanently overcoming the industry-wide problem of data randomization.

Networked Storage Meets Stable Performance
Even with the most complex projects, BrightDrive G2’s powerful multi-protocol support can eliminate the need to copy files between applications or wait for individual processes to be finished before media can proceed through the workflow.

Easy Integration. Best of Breed Applications
BrightDrive G2 is easily integrated into existing workflows and is compatible with all leading media applications and formats – giving users freedom to choose their preferred ‘best of breed’ applications. It supports a wide variety of file-based workflows including commercials, animation, DI, dailies and VFX.

Advanced Now. Advanced Later.
The G2 environment incorporates the best experience today as well as tomorrow, through low-latency internal components, low-latency InfiniBand interconnects (Pro model), and integrated field update processes supported by virtual machine technologies.

Embrace Data Recording via Ethernet with E2 Ethernet Interface
Intelligent Dynamic Type Detection turns high IOPS generated by NFS and SMB protocols into high efficiency I/O to your underlying storage device. This effectively combines the best of NAS and SAN architectures in a single system.

Lowered Costs. Improved Client Experience
With less storage, and no more down-time caused by loss of system performance, operational costs are cut significantly. Working in the collaborative and highly productive G2 environment allows clients to remain focused on their creative processes. The result is reduced ‘time to completion’ and dramatically increased productivity.


Specifications for the BrightDrive G2
Performance Stability Patent Pending BrightClip Recording Technology eliminates data randomization
Ease of Integration BrightDrive G2 is compatible with all storage, media applications, formats, and workflows
Field Proven Recording Technology With over 10 years of dedicated R&D to shape the product and deployed globally, you can feel secure with your system
Virtual Machine Technology Low-impact field software updates keeps your facility running
Lower Operational Costs Getting more from less physical storage hardware means lower investment in hardware, higher efficiency, less maintenance, and reduced administrative activity
Configurations G2: Up to four Performance and one
Capacity workspace
G2 Pro: Redundant, with up to eight
Performance and one Capacity workspace