High-performance turnkey solution for file based workflows.
Catapult® 2K and 4K are integrated solutions consisting of an enterprise-grade, redundant,
3RU/4RU server delivering a data rate in excess of up to 2GB/s in RAID5 combined with XDT's unique Catapult® Server software.
Review Server
Catapult® 2K and 4K replace the need for dedicated review systems with direct attached storage to deliver sufficient throughput. Real-time review of uncompressed film resolution frame sequences is possible direct from shared storage. Sequences can be reviewed by multiple concurrent client workstations over Ethernet or InfiniBand.Each Catapult® system is capable of playing back multiple concurrent, uncompressed 2K (10-bit DPX 4:3) streams over 10Gb Ethernet connections. A single system presents a highly efficient and cost-effective solution for file based workflows.
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'The Distribution Hub'
Catapult® 2K and 4K are ideal for quickly moving frames off local attached storage arrays and SANs. Data can be migrated over existing network infrastructure at unprecedented speeds. Catapult® 4K also offers support for Autodesk StoneArrays, allowing for direct access to framestores.Optimized WAN transfers
Catapult® 2K and 4K accelerate transfers between remote locations, excelling with high bandwidth, high latency links. Catapult® 2K and 4K allow easy frame quality assurance review, at full resolution, from any Ethernet connected client, before commencing a WAN transfer. Incoming frames on the receiving end can be reviewed during the transfer, while XDT's Catapult® protocol provides up to 99% utilisation of available WAN bandwidth.| Features |
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Contact XDT for more information on Catapult® 2K and 4K.