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Archive Solution for internal video editing team - Enquiries - 07-26-2023
My name is Chad, I came across your expertise on YouTube while researching a video archive solution for our internal production team.
We need a video storage solution to house the last 6 years of video projects, totaling about 180-200TBs with a maximum capacity of 300TBs.
Accessibility is vital, with 4 editors requiring download access for files as needed. While editing won't be done directly on the NAS, they need access.
Our IT department requires a duplicate unit in another office for disaster recovery. The two units should communicate, mirroring data on a schedule. Furthermore, an editor in that building requires access to the mirrored unit.
Given our budget of $50,000, we are seeking your recommendation for a suitable NAS storage solution that meets our requirements.
Thank you for your time and expertise. We look forward to your valuable guidance. -Chad
RE: Archive Solution for internal video editing team - ed - 07-28-2023
Thank you for reaching out to us for expert guidance on finding a video archive solution for your internal production team. Based on your requirements, we recommend the Synology DS3622xs+ NAS as the primary storage solution. This powerful NAS offers fast performance and can easily handle the video projects spanning the last 6 years, totaling 180-200TBs. Moreover, it has a maximum capacity of 300TBs, which should comfortably accommodate your storage needs.
For disaster recovery and data mirroring, you can complement the DS3622xs+ with the Synology DS1821+ NAS, which is a more budget-friendly option. This backup NAS can serve as a duplicate unit in another office, allowing for data synchronization and ensuring redundancy. Additionally, it meets the requirement of an editor in that building needing access to the mirrored unit.
The DS3622xs+ and DS1821+ together should fit within your budget of $50,000 while providing the accessibility and data security your production team requires. With this solution, your editors will have convenient download access to files as needed for editing, even though the actual editing won't be done directly on the NAS.