Platform Features
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SIMPLIFIED STORAGE MANAGEMENT
ProMAX listened to users and system administrators to develop the ground breaking features they want and need most. The result is the revolutionary combination of advanced IT controls and innovative features that are as easy to use at the enterprise level as they are for a smaller workgroups.
Platform’s time-saving management tools improve workflows and simplify IT administration. Platform software features work seamlessly across all Platform Models.
Storage Management
- Build Storage Groups (RAID Groups) – which are dynamically expandable
- Separate Content and Projects into Platform Spaces for easy organization
- Set Size Limits on Platform Spaces to best utilize Disk Storage
- Dynamically and instantaneously grow/shrink Platform Spaces to match current usage demands
User and Permission Management
- Create users or connect to an existing user database to separate access permissions
- Easily assign Read/ Write or no permission to users for each Platform Space
Connectivity & Expansion
- Simple Quick-Connect function allows immediate access for new workstations or laptops without complicated IT effort
- Add up to 14 direct connect users, per Platform server, without a switch
- Approved switch configurations let you build unlimited connectivity
- Platform supports 1GbE, 10GbE and Fiber connections for straightforward, cost-effective installations
- Connect Macs thru 1GbE Ethernet or 10GbE Ethernet via Thunderbolt for direct access
ENTERPRISE SCALABILITY
Platform’s scalability features allow you to easily expand your capabilities within your existing facility or across facilities. With enterprise user, security and data management features, Platform grows and expands with your business.
Exclusive Security Features
- Host the Active Directory domain controller for your entire facility from one location
- Maintain real time integration with an existing Active Directory for simplified user management
- Establish User Groups and assign Read/Write or no permission to Groups for each Platform Space
Data Management Features
- Connect Multiple Platform Servers together for unlimited scalability
- Connect facilities in different locations through Platform Servers for Enterprise media management
- Easily and economically expand Storage Space by adding additional expansion units
- Grow & shrink volumes without the risk of destroying files or losing data
- Continuous replication across multiple servers enable new data management options
- Schedule project copies and moves after hours for more administrative options
- Verified high-bandwidth moves and copies across servers ensure file integrity
- Limit bandwidth of data management functions to moderate system load
Media Backup & Archive Features
- Backup projects to Nearline Storage Automatically thru mirrored replication
- Copy Projects and Media to or LTO tape to free up your main editing storage
- Backup ingested files to LTO tape to protect original footage
COLLABORATION AND MEDIA MANAGEMENT
The Power of creative collaboration is enabled by Platform’s content and project management feature set.
Content Management Features
- Users see Platform Spaces they have access to across multiple Platform Servers
- High-Bandwidth Move/Copy of Platform Spaces across Servers to efficiently manage space
- Schedule Project Copies/Moves after hours for easier administration
- Continuous 2-way update of Media between Servers to enable collaborative workflows
- Connect Removable drives to Platform for simple ingest or transfer capabilities
Media Search Features
- Search Media files with instantaneous results across Platform Spaces to keep you organized and efficient
- See locked files from other users to prevent file contention
Media Conversion Features
- Send media conversion jobs to the Platform Server to free up your workstation
- Convert Ingested media to Mezzanine CODEC (ProRes or DNXHD) while you work on other tasks
- Build Proxies for easy web review and approval
- Export renders from After Effects, Cinema 4D directly to the Platform
ADVANCED PERFORMANCE CONTROLS
Platform’s unique monitoring controls are specifically designed to meet the dynamics of today’s video-post workgroups.
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Performance Monitoring
- Real-time display of CPU performance for media conversion analysis and accurate data monitoring
- Real-time display of storage performance to inform workflow adjustments
- Real-time display of connections, users & groups for streaming performance analysis
- Dynamically limit bandwidth of certain users to ensure guaranteed throughput
