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  Need a network storage/ RAID advice for small film + documentary production house in India

  Posted by Rajarshi Basu on January 31, 2012 at 5:21 am

  Hi,

  I am an editor working between Vancouver and Kolkata, India.

  One of the companies I work for in India needs to streamline their workflow. At present we have been doing all our projects using external hard drives, using Firewire 800, connected to our Mac Pro. But this is not the correct way to proceed as we are having problems keeping track of older projects and newer ones. Its a mess.

  I want to switch over using a central storage solution, which both the macs can have access to.

  Is there a budget friendly solution under 3000$ where I can streamline a post workflow ?

  Ideally a 12-24TB solution.

  Thanks !

  RB

  Stephen Mckenna replied 14 years, 2 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  Bob Zelin

  January 31, 2012 at 11:30 pm

  there is no solution for under $3000.

  I have a great contact for you in India, but with a $3000 budget, I dont know who could help you.

  By the way, forget shared storage – have you ever seen 24 TB for sale for under $3000 ?

  Bob Zelin
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  Rajarshi Basu

  February 1, 2012 at 9:18 am

  Hi Bob,

  Sorry for the misunderstanding, what I meant was, a system which I can upgrade to 24 TB in the future if needed.

  I guess I have to buy a Drobo then. Not shared, but I can at least get RAID 5 in it ?

  Also I would be interested to know your contact in India, budget permits in the near future, we can decide on making a purchase.

  Thanks !

  Raj
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  Bob Zelin

  February 2, 2012 at 1:36 am

  https://www.sadwelkar.com/neil.htm

  This is who you should contact.

  Bob Zelin
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  Stephen Mckenna

  February 20, 2012 at 4:30 pm

  Hi Rajarshi,

  What kind of Firewire storage are you using now (make and model please)? We may have a solution for you, if you are interested please feel free to contact me privately via smckenna@studionetworksolutions.com

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