Overview

The SuperLoader 3A incorporates Quantum’s revolutionary technology developed specifically as a storage solution for professional video environments with file-based workflows. By leveraging standard video industry formats and proven IT industry standard tapes and drives, Quantum is expanding its line of digital storage solutions. The Quantum SuperLoader 3A accommodates 1 or 2 magazines, each holding 8 data cartridges for a total of 16 cartridges, all housed within a two rack-unit enclosure. Individual tape cartridges can be loaded or removed from the convenient front “mail” slot, or complete magazines can be removed for loading, unloading or shelf-storage in convenient 2.4TB modules. The SuperLoader 3A includes a gigabit Ethernet interface and a built-in FTP server, so it can be network attached and visible to every workstation. The SuperLoader 3A storage system also includes Quantum’s “MXF-aware” direct access to metadata and allows subclip access to content by timecode. Each tape has its own file system and directory and can be freely moved between SuperLoaders, stand-alone drives and even video facilities. With this standard file system and MXF-aware file support, this ProVideo technology delivers a new level of transparent cross-platform and cross-application storage solution. Up to 4.8TB capacity Up to 36MB/s Transfer Rate 2U Rackmountable Form Factor

Features and Benefits

Made for Professional Video – Designed specifically for storing and sharing rich media assets Complete “Pro Video” feature set including: File system on each 300GB cartridge: Makes media application-independent, transportable, exchangeable Network-attached media and drive sharing: Available to any workstation on the network over Gigabit Ethernet MXF-aware technology: Restores sub-clips by timecode to save time and increase productivity Content on Quantum’s 30 year archival life Super DLTtape II cartridges can be shared between different applications and devices making it an ideal exchange medium. Accommodates up to 16 Super DLTtape II 300GB native cartridges for 4.8TB of storage in a compact 2U enclosure. When combined with available asset management applications, creates a complete backup, archive and restore solution for video professionals. Provides Quantum’s proven reliability and expert support for the highest security and reliability for video archiving.