Storage solution for Video Production Company

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Hi,

Hope all is well.

I'm struggling to find a service in the UK to provide support creating a storage solution for our business. We have a need of betwen 3 and 5 video editors to work off a server.

We currently have a 45 drives set up with 30 14tb drives.

It's not the fastest the way it's set up and looking to migrate to a new set up and use this as a back up for the new set up.

Any recommendations for a service provider to help build or set up a system for our small office?

Thanks,
Robbie

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Thanks for reaching out! It sounds like you're looking to upgrade your current storage solution to improve performance for your video editing team while repurposing your existing 45 Drives setup as a backup. Here are a few recommendations tailored to your needs:

Key Considerations for Your Setup
Performance: To support 3–5 video editors working on high-resolution content, you’ll need a system with robust read/write speeds, ideally leveraging 10GbE or higher networking.
Scalability: Your 320TB storage requirement suggests a high-capacity system with options to expand as your needs grow.
Data Protection: RAID configurations, regular backups, and redundancy are essential for ensuring data security.
Service Providers and Solutions in the UK
1. 45Drives Support Services
If you’ve been happy with the hardware from 45 Drives, they offer consulting and custom builds to help optimize or migrate your setup. They specialize in high-performance, Linux-based storage systems with a focus on video production workflows.

2. Trams Ltd (UK)
Trams is a well-established IT solutions provider in the UK with expertise in media workflows. They can help design, build, and implement a new storage system tailored for video production. Their solutions often integrate with video editing platforms like Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve.

3. Jigsaw24
Specializing in creative industries, Jigsaw24 offers storage consulting for media production companies. They can design systems integrating high-speed NAS or SAN solutions with editors in mind.

4. GB Labs
GB Labs offers purpose-built high-speed shared storage for video production. Their FastNAS and SPACE series are designed specifically for editing teams, offering excellent performance and collaboration tools.

Recommended Storage Solutions
QNAP ES2486dc

Dual-controller ZFS-based NAS designed for high performance and reliability.
Connectivity: Dual 25GbE or 10GbE ports for smooth multi-user editing.
Capacity: Supports up to 24 drives with expansion units.
Synology HD6500

Designed for massive storage capacity and excellent scalability.
Performance: Combine with NVMe SSD caching and 10GbE networking for seamless editing workflows.
Capacity: Up to 36 bays, perfect for handling 320TB+ storage needs.
Dell EMC PowerScale (formerly Isilon)

Ideal for large media workflows requiring high availability and performance.
Features: Scalable NAS solution with seamless multi-user collaboration.
NetApp AFF A250

High-performance all-flash system for video production teams.
Connectivity: 10/25GbE for high-speed editing.
Ideal for production and can pair well with your 45 Drives setup as a backup.