04-14-2008, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, Las Vegas - G–Technology, (www.g–technology.com, G–Tech), a Fabrik company and manufacturer of premium storage solutions for the video, media and entertainment market, today announced that it has added the new G–RAID Pro drive to its award–winning product line increased the performance and quiet operation of its G–RAID drive; and added RAID 1 protection and eSATA connectivity to its G–RAID mini portable drive. Each member of the G–RAID family integrates the latest storage technologies, and features universal connectivity to Mac and PC laptops and workstations. They provide content creation professionals with reliable, scalable and high–performance solutions to capture, protect, edit and stream media content in an all–digital workflow.
G–RAID Pro – Affordable RAID–Protected Storage for Digital Video Editing Workflows
Media professionals who seek a fast, fail–safe and affordable way to meet the exploding demand for high–definition video can now tap into the power of the new G–Tech G–RAID Pro drive. Featuring a triple interface (FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0) and storage capacities up to 4TB, the G–RAID Pro drive easily handles the bandwidth and storage–intensive requirements of today’s compressed HD formats while providing peace of mind with RAID data protection. The G–RAID Pro drive’s on–board, hardware RAID controller supports both RAID 0 and fail–safe RAID 5 operation with auto–rebuild functionality, and utilizes four hot–swappable 7200 RPM SATA 3Gb/s disk drive modules. Available in June, the G–RAID Pro drive will be available in 1, 2, 3, and 4 TB configurations with prices starting at $999 (U.S. MSRP).
G–RAID 3 – Fast Storage for Professional Content Creation Applications
In its third generation, the G–Tech G–RAID 3 drive now features a quad interface (high–speed 3Gb/s eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0) with performance up to 120 MB/second and storage capacities up to 2TB. It uses the latest–generation Oxford 936 chipset in a RAID 0 configuration, which supports simultaneous playback of multiple layers of video in Final Cut Pro, Premiere and Media Composer/Xpress Pro. A new soft on/off power switch and quieter “smart” fan roundout the new upgraded feature set. Shipping in May, the new G–RAID 3 drive comes in 1TB, 1.5TB and 2TB capacities with prices starting at $499 (U.S. MSRP).
G–RAID mini 2 – RAID–Protected Portable Storage Solutions
The all–new G–Tech G–RAID mini 2 drive now features both RAID 0 and fail–safe RAID 1 operation, and a high–speed quad interface. It is the ideal portable storage system for safe guarding content downloaded in the field from solid–state based cameras, including the RED ONE and Panasonic P2. Production houses and creative studios will appreciate its small compact size and tough, all–aluminum enclosure, which make it perfect for capturing and editing on the go or while working on location. The G–RAID mini 2 drive is capable of delivering an unprecedented 100+ MB/second transfer rate when used with eSATA in RAID 0. Eliminating the need to carry an external AC power supply, the G–RAID mini 2 drive is FireWire or eSATA bus–powered. Capacities include 500GB, 640GB and 1TB. The G–RAID mini 2 drive will ship in June with prices starting at $599 (U.S. MSRP).
“From individual creators and videographers to high–end production studios, people have been creating award–winning work using G–Tech drives,” said Roger Mabon, vice president of sales and marketing for Fabrik’s G–Technology Product Group. “We take pride in offering the fastest storage systems, with the high throughput and high capacity required to take advantage of the latest digital applications. Enhancing our G–RAID product line gives our customers even more tools to use in a completely digital environment. These superior products reduce customers’ total cost of ownership and increase their return on investment.”
All G–RAID products come with a standard three–year factory warranty and unlimited free technical support from representatives who are experienced with the latest content creation applications. For more information, please visit http://www.g–technology.com
In addition to its own booth SL2105, G–Tech storage solutions can be seen throughout the NAB show floor at the following vendor booths: 2S2, Inc. SL10322, AJA Video SL1413, Blackmagic Design SL10920, Matrox SL320, Middle Atlantic SU10205, RED Digital Cinema SL3820, Telestream SL5405, and Tiger Technology SL6629.
About Fabrik, Inc.
Fabrik delivers a blend of online services, software, memory and storage solutions that help consumers, small businesses and A/V professionals store, access and manage their growing collections of digital content. The company’s online services, www.joggle.com and www.FabrikUltimateBackup.com, are marketed directly to consumers online, and through global channel partnerships. Fabrik’s leading storage brands include SimpleTech and G–Tech. For more information, please visit www.fabrik.com. Fabrik Inc., founded in 2005, is a privately owned company headquartered in San Mateo with offices in Santa Ana and Santa Monica, California.
About Hitachi Global Storage Technologies
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies develops advanced hard disk drives to store and preserve the world’s valued data. Founded by the pioneers of hard drives, Hitachi GST enables users to fully engage in the digital lifestyle by providing high-value, high-capacity storage in formats suitable for the office, in the home or on the road. With vertically integrated research, design and manufacturing capabilities, Hitachi GST delivers leadership technology and quality to its global customer base.
With approximately 33,000 employees worldwide, Hitachi GST offers a comprehensive range of hard drive products for desktop computers, high-performance storage systems and servers, notebooks and consumer devices. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.hitachigst.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT/TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 384,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2006 (ended March 31, 2007) consolidated revenues totaled 10,247 billion yen ($86.8 billion). The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including information systems, electronic devices, power and industrial systems, consumer products, materials and financial services. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.
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