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Western Digital and Scale Logic Deliver Petabyte-Scale Solution to Store, Access and Manage Media Content Repository Applications

WDC | September 6, 2016

Western Digital and Scale Logic Deliver Petabyte-Scale Solution to Store, Access and Manage Media Content Repository Applications

HGST Active Archive System Showcased at IBC2016 for Media and Broadcast Markets

IBC2016 (Hall 7, Booth #H39) – Helping the world harness the power of data in media workflows, Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) and Scale Logic will showcase their HyperFS enterprise file management solution and the HGST Active Archive System, creating a high-performance file share with active archiving capabilities. The workflow solution delivers petabyte scale for long-term data protection, easy data management, minimal and non-disruptive maintenance, and low total cost of ownership (TCO).

Scale Logic and HGST will be at IBC, RAI Amsterdam, Hall 7, Booth H39, September 9-13. Supporting video and film post-production, and video content creation workflows, Scale Logic easily runs media asset management (MAM) software, as well as transcode, ingest and manage object storage archive from the HGST system. Workflow demonstrations will also include other software and application providers as interoperability is key in the media and entertainment market.

Key Benefits of the workflow being demonstrated are

High-performance file access, supporting heterogeneous operating system environments
IP workflows that deliver 4K and Ultra HD (UHD) content efficiently and uninterrupted
Scale-out architecture for media workloads that meet today’s petascale requirements, and for tomorrow’s exascale growth
Reduced TCO using Scale Logic’s storage and server platforms and HGST Active Archive
Significant storage cost savings using policy-based tiered storage
High levels of data security and data preservation
Optional mirroring and replication for archive disaster protection

“Media and entertainment is at the forefront of storage technology where big data capacities, high-bandwidth performance and low latency demands must deliver video for both monetization and for data analytics,” said Bob Herzan, president and CEO at Scale Logic. “Scale Logic allows users to easily migrate content from a SAN or NAS to the HGST Active Archive System, freeing up primary storage while protecting data that is at rest or is no longer active.”

HyperFS is a scalable, high-availability, global file system supporting both block and file based protocols simultaneously to deliver high-bandwidth SAN and dynamic Scale-Out NAS functionality. Together, with the object storage-based HGST Active Archive System, the combined solution offers petabyte-scale capacity, so there’s no need to destroy valuable video, images or content in order to make room for new digital assets.

Through policy-based tiered storage, organizations can tackle data growth and ensure that necessary data is not lost, and is easily accessible. Older and less frequently used files remain accessible, but are archived away on the HGST Active Archive System so critical performance-oriented infrastructure can focus on important applications while concurrently eliminating performance bottlenecks.

“The HGST Active Archive System provides breakthrough scalability, fast data access and industry-leading TCO, making it an ideal content repository for media asset workflows and content delivery,” said Dave Tang, senior vice president and general manager, Data Center Systems Business Unit at Western Digital. “Ongoing advances in video resolution and the need to make digital assets readily available over long periods of time require new solutions to address the increasing of volume, value and longevity of content. With Scale Logic and the HGST Active Archive System, users can access the content they need, when they need it throughout post-production, monetization and re-monetization cycles.”

To learn more about this solution, please visit:
http://www.hgst.com/solutions/by-industry/media-and-entertainment

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About Western Digital Corporation

Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) is an industry-leading provider of storage technologies and solutions that enable people to create, leverage, experience and preserve data. The company addresses ever-changing market needs by providing a full portfolio of compelling, high-quality storage solutions with customer-focused innovation, high efficiency, flexibility and speed. Our products are marketed under the HGST, SanDisk and WD brands to OEMs, distributors, resellers, cloud infrastructure providers and consumers.

About Scale Logic

Scale Logic engineers and deploys storage centric solutions for Broadcast, OTT, Streaming, and Post Production Workflows. These solutions are designed specifically for customers requiring high performance, highly reliable data storage and network infrastructure. Its 25+ year’s experience in both structured and unstructured data workflows underpins its consultative approach as a trusted extension of its customer’s resources. Scale Logic’s value to customers is demonstrated by the range of products and related services it offers, from entry-level and mid-tier storage solutions to global enterprise platforms, including Scale-Out NAS, SAN, and Archive. Scale Logic offers a complete suite of lifecycle management, workflow enhancements, solution design and installation, post warranty support options, and system integration. To learn more, please visit http://www.scalelogicinc.com.

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One GB is equal to one billion bytes and one TB equals 1,000 GB (one trillion bytes). One PB is equal to 1,000 TB (one quadrillion bytes). Actual capacity will vary depending on operating environment and formatting. Usable capacity will vary from the raw capacity due to object storage methodologies and other factors.

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