Ardis HyPerDDP 12D Ethernet SAN Shared Storage Server

This is an execellent opportunity to purchase a revolutionary DDP system at a remarkable price. The DDP is both its modular in terms  of capacity and bandwidth. Used extensively in broadcast, education  and music studio environments, the DDP is the perfect shared storage soluton for audio and video applications.

DDP is short for Dynamic Drive Pool, a shared storage solution optimized for multimedia workflows. The DDP lineup contains a series of products manufactured by Ardis, a Dutch company based in Arnhem, Netherlands.

All DDP systems include a chassis containing multiple hard drives that are accessed over a traditional Ethernet network. It is a shared storage solution that allows numerous workstations, across various operating systems, to address the files on it regardless of their size. So, whether you are working with audio or multi-layered 4K video files, this is the perfect solution to cater for a seamless workflow.

An intuitive browser-based Control Panel allows the creation of 'folder volumes' that mount as local drives on a computer's desktop. A plethora of storage and network options mean you never need to experience capacity or bandwidth issues. A DDP chassis can contain a hybrid of traditional hard drives and SSDs. SSDs can be utilised for both storage use, as well as caching.

Features:

• 4 x 8TB HDDs and 4 x 1TB SSDs
• 4 spare drive bays for future expansion
• Dual 10GbE ports
• 2 additional PCIe slots for optional expansion cards
• Includes DDP v5 software
• RAID 5 protection for HDDs and SSDs
• Includes Archiware P5 backup license (pre-installed)
• Kyno licenses can be delivered upon request (prices available at www.lesspain.de)
• Optional sliding arms available at £145 plus VAT
• Modular and capacity and bandwidth expandable within one file system
• Desktop drivers are always free of charge while the DDP remains under a support contract
• Includes 1 year software and hardware warranty