Pixit Media Integrates IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) with Spectra Logic BlackPearl
LONDON, Sept. 12, 2017 — Pixit Media, the leader in high-performance software-defined storage solutions for the Media and Entertainment industry announced today that it has enhanced its PixStor Ngenea HSM software to archive digital assets to the Spectra BlackPearl Converged Storage System. Pixit Media used the Spectra S3 API to build its certified Spectra S3 client for PixStor and IBM Spectrum Scale to address the challenges of transparent migration and recall of data between filesystem and tape in order to free up valuable Tier 1 storage. BlackPearl clients use the Spectra S3 protocol, an extension of the commonly used S3 cloud storage interface.
Easy to deploy PixStor Ngenea HSM provides a single, simplified ingest point that manages the flow of content to each tier of storage from IBM Spectrum Scale into the BlackPearl Converged Storage System. The fully integrated solution provides a transparent means for users within any Media and Entertainment to easily migrate, search for and restore their assets, regardless of the storage tier it resides on, as well as make smart decisions based on storage requirements and budget through its provision of intelligent capacity usage analytics.
PixStor Ngenea HSM is provided in either an appliance or software-delivered format and easily connects to both existing Spectrum Scale and BlackPearl deployments. By integrating PixStor Ngenea HSM with BlackPearl, Spectrum Scale users are provided with an extremely cost-effective tier of storage within their existing file system namespace, without requiring users or administrators to manually copy or manage data. Users continue to access data in the same way they always have, with automated migration and recall of data occurring in the background between Spectrum Scale and BlackPearl. Data movement from Flash all the way through to Public Cloud and back again becomes a simple, online operation.
Spectra Logic BlackPearl acts as an object storage gateway to deep storage. It enables the use of RESTful interfaces to manage large amounts of data on multiple storage domains including online and nearline disk, LTFS tape, as well as public cloud. BlackPearl and PixStor Ngenea HSM deliver a simple solution that provides users the ability to easily move data to various storage tiers, including the lowest-cost storage tiers for greatest savings. Together, the solution offers a hybrid storage environment, by utilizing object storage to manage data on multiple tiers of storage.
“Pixit Media’s strategic partnership with Spectra is an enormous boost to our integrated end-to-end storage workflow for our customers who wish to store digital assets much more cost effectively,” said Ben Leaver, Managing Director of Pixit Media. “Spectra is the perfect partner to help us round out our storage offerings, given its unmatched expertise in the media and entertainment storage industry, and BlackPearl’s flexibility and rich feature set.”
“Media and entertainment workflows are both complex and unique, where no two environments are exactly alike,” said Matt Starr, chief technology officer, Spectra Logic. “BlackPearl is an incredibly flexible solution that offers connections to multiple storage types, including tape, SATA and SAS, to meet the individual requirements of many different types of workflows. The solution’s numerous client offerings including the latest from Pixit Media, position BlackPearl as the ideal converged storage solution for customers managing and protecting digital assets.”
Visit Spectra Logic in booth #7.J30, and Pixit Media in booth #7.K01 at IBC this week in Amsterdam.
For more information about Spectra Logic’s BlackPearl Converged Storage System, visit www.SpectraLogic.com/BlackPearl.
About Pixit Media
Pixit Media creates highly scalable enterprise-class storage, network and archive solutions for the Post-Production and Broadcast industries that support more 4K video and beyond workflows, at a lower cost, than any other solution. Pixit Media has quickly become the de facto standard for Post and Broadcast in the UK and our solutions are deployed by leading content creation and distribution organizations around the world. We have been counted on to deliver numerous commercially successful Oscar, BAFTA and Emmy winning TV, Film VFX, CGI, Commercials and Music Videos. Our software defined design that extends into the cloud for burst rendering and storage disrupts traditional proprietary solutions for the commercial benefit of our customers and our unique and comprehensive approach to service and support ensures our customers’ enduring success. To learn more, visit www.pixitmedia.com.
About Spectra Logic Corporation
Spectra Logic develops data storage solutions that solve the problem of short- and long- term digital preservation for business and technology professionals dealing with exponential data growth. Dedicated solely to storage innovation for nearly 40 years, Spectra Logic’s uncompromising product and customer focus is proven by the adoption of its solutions by industry leaders in multiple vertical markets globally. Spectra enables affordable, multi- decade data storage and access by creating new methods of managing information in all forms of storage—including archive, backup, cold storage, private and public cloud. To learn more, visit www.SpectraLogic.com.
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