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16/02/2015

In Praise Of Infortrend EonStor DS Storage Systems

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At ImageStore the most frequent storage challenges raised by our customers are having sufficient storage space while maintaining reliability and quality. They are looking for complete reliability and redundancy, flexible scalability as well as long term viability and of course the best return on investment.

The Infortrend EonStor DS products really deliver on all of these key requirements, as well as offering advanced data protection vital to our customers' needs. When recommending Infortrend solutions we frequently refer to actual case studies, where Infortend has been chosen to meet high end data critical requirements to showcase just how they versatile they can be. One such case comes directly from Hollywood and we are delighted to share it with you.

Recently Infortrend DS systems were deployed within Mob Scene, a production company based in Beverly Hills. The company has been using Infortrend for the last five years, and finds it critical in maintaining and meeting tight project timelines and stringent customer requirements. The reliability and expandability of Infortrend systems provides Mob Scene team members the peace of mind they need to focus on creating materials for high-profile production.

Reliability and capacity a must
Mob Scene has a storage network consisting of EonStor DS systems with 400TB of capacity. The storage is used by over 30 editors and graphic artists across 50 workstations in creating content such as movie trailers, featurettes, additional materials for Blu-ray/DVD editions, as well as TV commercials and interactive online content. Infortrend Fibre-Chanel (16Gb/s) storage is described by Mob Scene IT Director Ergi Thanasko as delivering quality and reliability that are "out of this world".
Dependable storage means Mob Scene is able to create and deliver content with confidence to its client base, including the biggest movie studios in the world – which understandably require very strict adherence to specific milestones and time tables.

Keeping up with demand
As part of the entertainment industry, Mob Scene's media production and content creation services are involved in very complicated productions with ever-changing schedules.

Ergi Thanasko said: "We stay competitive by staying up with technology and keeping up with deadlines. We have achieved network reliability with Infortrend technology."

The EonStor DS systems used by Mob Scene feature the flexibility and data services the team needs to quickly and reliably share content, as all projects are cooperative by nature. And very importantly, EonStor DS storage is conveniently scaleable, with support for the large capacities modern high definition media requires.

Making the right choice for creativity
Before deciding to go with Infortrend, Mob Scene conducted extensive research and consulted other post production and media agencies, with several recommending Infortrend for storage. A leading factor was the excellent cost-performance ratio of Infortrend systems, which deliver better performance while competing at more attractive price points. Infortrend systems exceed expectations, their reliability allowing Mob Scene to work worry-free.

In it for the long haul
Speaking of after-sales support, Mob Scene described the Infortrend team as "always there" whenever any assistance and guidance was needed. Mob Scene further highlights the fact that Infortrend is current with new and upcoming industry standards, citing EonStor DS systems as an enduring platform that has a future and offers extended relevance to versatile upgradability.

Highlights

• Infortrend Eonstor DS systems with 16Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, connected to 50 clients with 400TB in capacity
• Fast 16Gb/s FC interconnect expedites content movement across the network
• Better performance and more cost efficient than competing systems
• Total reliability for over five years
• Scalability for growth on demand
• Great future prospects thanks to easy upgradability
• Infortrend team provides 'always there' after-sales support

Why EonStor DS?

• Mid-range DAS and SAN storage designed for SMBs
• High performance with segment-defining IOPS and throughput
• Storage solutions made easy, secure, fast, and efficient
• User friendly SANWatch software provides simple management and access
• Modular, cable-less design offers effortless maintenance and upgrades

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