Unboxing a Petabyte

The Slow Mo Guys 22 minutes read

A video collaboration with Synology features a Mac Pro purchase funded by film earnings, which leads to increased storage needs due to rapid camera technology advancements. To address this, a Synology HD 6500 server with 960 terabytes of storage, 192 gigs of RAM, and various backup options was obtained for data safety and organization.

Insights

  • Using a Synology HD 6500 server with 60 bays, each holding a 16 terabyte hard drive, provides an impressive 960 terabytes of storage, catering to the substantial needs of video production with large file sizes and speed ramping requirements.
  • The server's comprehensive features, including 192 gigs of RAM, RAID 6 setup, and hyper backup options, offer not only vast storage but also data protection, easy expansion, and efficient organization, making it a crucial tool for managing extensive video projects.

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Recent questions

  • What is the storage capacity of the Synology HD 6500 server?

    960 terabytes

  • How does speed ramping in videos affect storage needs?

    Increases significantly

  • What features does the Synology HD 6500 server include?

    192 gigs of RAM, two SFP 28 cards, two power supplies

  • How does the Synology HD 6500 server ensure data safety?

    RAID 6 setup, backup options like hyper backup

  • What is the purpose of the sound-dampened enclosure for the Synology HD 6500 server?

    Reduce noise from loud fans

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Summary

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"Massive Storage Solution for Video Production"

  • The video is a collaboration with Synology, with two disclaimers: the product was provided for free, and the title slightly exaggerates the storage capacity to 960 terabytes.
  • Initially, a Mac Pro was purchased with earnings from film work, along with a 250 gigabyte hard drive with FireWire 800 connection.
  • Cameras used now can fill a 288 gigabyte RAM in two seconds, increasing storage needs significantly.
  • Speed ramping in videos, despite short event durations, requires saving every frame, leading to large file sizes.
  • A Synology HD 6500 server with 60 bays, each holding a 16 terabyte hard drive, provides 960 terabytes of storage.
  • The server includes 192 gigs of RAM, two SFP 28 cards, and two power supplies for redundancy.
  • The server's loud fans and power draw necessitate a sound-dampened enclosure and a robust UPS, with 10 gigabit Ethernet connectivity and compatibility with various file transfer protocols.
  • The server allows for easy expansion, RAID 6 setup for data protection, and backup options like hyper backup to ensure data safety and organization.
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