At this year’s IBC2024 in Amsterdam, Other World Computing (OWC) will introduce a couple of exciting new products designed to enhance the work of content creators, filmmakers, and media professionals. Among these are the Jellyfish Studio, a media-centric storage solution, and the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD, both of which could be game-changers for the industry.
The OWC Jellyfish Studio is designed for content creators, especially those needing efficient, reliable, fast storage solutions for their media projects.
At its core, this device is designed to make your workflow smoother and more manageable, whether you’re part of a creative team or handling massive media assets independently. Powered by a Linux operating system and using the ZFS file system, the OWC Jellyfish Studio offers the kind of performance and redundancy you’d expect from enterprise-level equipment but with a much easier setup process.
OWC Jellyfish Studio
With the Jellyfish Studio, you get a combination of file system, RAID, and volume management in one package. This means you can rely on it to be fast and ensure your data is secure and scalable. For teams that often work on collaborative projects or need a dependable way to handle large volumes of data, the Jellyfish Studio takes much of the hassle out of the equation with its straightforward management software.
One of the biggest advantages of the OWC Jellyfish Studio is its easy setup and use, even if you’re not a tech expert. You can set up your storage, manage permissions, and even connect to the cloud without needing an IT department. This device is a strong option for anyone looking to boost productivity without compromising data security.
The all-SSD (Solid State Drive) NAS (Network Attached Storage) in the Jellyfish Studio delivers impressive speed, storage capacity, and connectivity options. Whether you’re working on high-resolution media like documentaries, feature films, episodic content, or even social media videos, this system easily handles every resolution and aspect ratio. It’s particularly ideal for editing teams or classrooms where fast, high-capacity, and quiet storage solutions are essential.
Regarding performance, the OWC Jellyfish Studio boasts sustained read and write speeds of up to 3500MB/s. This feature is crucial when you need to share large files quickly among multiple team members or when working with complex, high-resolution content that demands a lot from your hardware.
Storage options range from 16TB to 120TB of raw capacity, which, after RAID configurations, leaves you with 12TB to 80TB of available space. This flexibility allows you to choose a model that fits your needs, whether you’re just starting or handling large-scale projects. Each model has 128GB of RAM and high-speed SATA SSDs, ensuring you have the performance you need without compromise.
The setup process is designed to be straightforward. Even if you’ve never managed a server, you can have your OWC Jellyfish Studio up and running in less than ten minutes. The included software, like Kyno for OWC Jellyfish, helps organize and filter your media library, and the Jellyfish Media Engine makes it easy to generate and access proxy files, which are lower-resolution versions of your media for faster editing.
Compatibility is another strong point. The Jellyfish Studio seamlessly integrates with Mac, Windows, and Linux systems and popular editing software like Apple, Adobe, and Blackmagic. This makes it a versatile choice whether working in a single program or across multiple platforms.
The OWC Jellyfish Studio’s direct connectivity allows up to 14 users to connect without needing a separate network switch, making it perfect for team environments. It supports up to six 10GbE connections and eight 1GbE connections, meaning you can tailor the setup to your specific needs.
The Jellyfish Studio starts at a higher price point, reflecting its advanced features and enterprise-level capabilities. While the price varies depending on the storage capacity and specific configuration, it’s an investment that can significantly enhance the efficiency and security of your media workflow.
If the Jellyfish Studio is the type of solution that you’ve been seeking, you can configure your own or discuss your needs with a member of OWC’s staff.
Next, there’s OWC’s Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD, designed with speed in mind. It’s twice as fast as Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 and can achieve speeds over 6000MB/s, making it ideal for media professionals who need to transfer large files quickly and efficiently.
OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD
Whether you’re editing video, managing massive photo libraries, or working with complex graphics, the Envoy Ultra has the horsepower to keep up. It’s compatible with various devices, including Macs, PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks, and Surface devices, making it incredibly versatile. Plus, it’s built to endure, with a water-resistant, dust-resistant, and crushproof design, meaning it can handle the rough and tumble of fieldwork or just the daily grind.
The Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD will be available in 2TB and 4TB versions, priced at $399.99 and $599.99, respectively. Pre-orders are open now, and shipping is expected to start in late October.
OWC also has a few more gadgets worth checking out at IBC2024 for those on the go. The Express 1M2 offers compact yet high-performance storage that fits easily into your workflow, while the Thunderblade X8 brings unparalleled speed and reliability to external SSDs. And if you’re dealing with modern media workflows, the Atlas CF Express 4.0 Card Reader might just become an essential part of your kit.
To keep everything running smoothly, OWC’s Innergize Software offers a comprehensive suite for managing digital assets.
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