SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Corp.
(NYSE: QTM) today announced Xcellis® Foundation, a
high-performance, entry-level workflow storage system specifically
designed to address the technical and budgetary requirements of
small- to medium-sized postproduction facilities and corporate
video departments. Based on Quantum's industry-leading
StorNext® shared file system and data management
platform, the new system delivers the benefits of enterprise-class
Xcellis storage, including high performance and scalability, in a
NAS appliance for under $25,000. By
providing a more powerful, more feature-rich alternative to other
entry-level storage systems at a similar price point, Xcellis
Foundation is ideal for smaller video production facilities that
need the benefits of a shared workflow but have limited budgets to
spend on shared storage.
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Advanced Capabilities for Today and the Future
With
the latest-generation StorNext 6 software at its core, Xcellis
Foundation offers smaller video facilities and workgroups
significant performance, scalability and management benefits:
- the industry's fastest streaming file system, providing the
performance essential to working with higher video resolutions,
including 1080p and 4K, without introducing complexity or
unnecessary cost to the workflow;
- cost-effective IP connectivity over standard NAS
protocols;
- advanced data management capabilities that optimize performance
and maximize capacity across different storage tiers while assuring
that content is always in the right place at the right time;
- seamless integration into a multi-tier storage infrastructure
that includes flash, disk, nearline object storage, public cloud
and tape archive;
- the ability to scale up and scale out through readily extended
capacity, connectivity and redundancy; and
- simple installation and setup via a web-based GUI.
Flexible Configuration and Expansion Options
The 3U
Xcellis Foundation system includes Quantum's QXS™ disk storage
chassis and Workflow Director appliance, which provides NAS
connectivity and support for billions of files across up to 64
virtual file systems. Xcellis Foundation comes standard with 48 TB
of raw capacity, and users can upgrade to 72 TB or 96 TB. When the
time comes to scale the system, adding performance and capacity can
be done easily, cost-effectively and non-disruptively by simply
connecting more storage. Connectivity is via dual 10 GbE or
optional 40 GbE, and NAS protocol support is included with no
per-seat licensing.
Availability
Quantum will highlight Xcellis Foundation
at IBC2017, Sept. 15-19, in
Amsterdam (Stand 7.B27), and the
new appliance will be generally available through Quantum and its
reseller partners later this month.
Supporting Quotes
Nick
Smith, Director of Technology, JB&A
Distribution
"Xcellis Foundation gives our reseller
community exactly what it's been wanting ― a Quantum
StorNext-powered shared storage solution designed specifically for
smaller video production environments. Combining easy NAS
connectivity, 4K-ready performance and simplified setup and
management, all at a cost-effective price point, Xcellis Foundation
is a clear game-changer."
Keith Warburton, Founder and
CEO, Global Distribution
"Xcellis Foundation was
specifically designed to provide small- and medium-sized media
facilities with the power of Quantum's StorNext file system and
data management platform in a NAS-based system at an affordable
price. It enables them to easily take on more demanding work and
provides the flexibility to continue growing in a very strategic
and cost-effective manner."
Keith Lissak, Senior
Director, Media and Entertainment Solutions Marketing,
Quantum
"We're offering a great entry-level product without
sacrificing our customers' ability to scale and grow their workflow
storage systems. Every component of the system can be scaled or
changed as their needs evolve. It's all the goodness of Xcellis,
now available at a smaller starting point."
Photo Link:
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Photo Caption: Xcellis Foundation
Additional Resources
- Learn more about Xcellis Foundation:
www.quantum.com/products/scale-out-storage/xcellis-foundation/index.aspx
- Read about Xcellis workflow storage:
www.quantum.com/products/scale-out-storage/stornext-primary-storage/index.aspx
- Get details on StorNext 6:
www.quantum.com/products/scale-out-storage/stornext-6/index.aspx
About Quantum
Quantum is a leading expert in scale-out
tiered storage, archive and data protection. The company's StorNext
platform powers modern high-performance workflows, enabling
seamless, real-time collaboration and keeping content readily
accessible for future use and re-monetization. More than 100,000
customers have trusted Quantum to address their most demanding
content workflow needs, including top studios, major broadcasters
and cutting-edge content creators. With Quantum, customers have the
end-to-end storage platform they need to manage assets from ingest
through finishing and into delivery and long-term preservation. See
how at www.quantum.com/customerstories-mediaent.
Quantum, the Quantum logo, QXS, StorNext and Xcellis are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its
affiliates in the United States
and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
"Safe Harbor" Statement: This press release contains
"forward-looking" statements. All statements other than statements
of historical fact are statements that could be deemed
forward-looking statements. Quantum advises caution in reliance on
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include,
without limitation, 1) benefits and value to customers from
Quantum's Xcellis Foundation storage system, 2) customer demand for
and Quantum's future revenue from such systems and 3) the
availability of such systems. All forward-looking statements are
based on information available to Quantum on the date hereof. These
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may cause Quantum's actual results to differ
materially from those implied by the forward-looking statement,
including unexpected changes in the Company's business. More
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Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to,
those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Risk
Factors," in Quantum's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on August
9, 2017, especially those risks listed in this section under
the headings "Our results of operations depend on a limited number
of products and on new product introductions, which may not be
successful, in which case our business, financial condition and
results of operations may be materially and adversely affected."
Quantum expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter its
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable
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