© 2007 Quantum Corporation Quantum A-Series ProVideo Drives SDLT 600A LTO-3 A-Series SuperLoader 3A The First Data Tape Solution Enhanced for Professional.

© 2007 Quantum Corporation

Quantum A-SeriesProVideo DrivesSDLT 600ALTO-3 A-SeriesSuperLoader 3A

The First Data Tape Solution Enhanced for Professional Video


File-Based Workflows

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IngestCreation Post Production Playout Archive

Industry Shift to File-Based Storage

• Historical Video Workflow


Creation

Ingest Post Production Playout

Archive

Editing Data Storage Server Data Storagetranscode


• Evolving Video Workflow


Creation

Centralized Data Storage

Post Production Playout

Camera using file system (Flash/DVD)

Disk Storage Disk Cache Data Tape Archive


• End-to-End File-Based Video Workflow


Issues Facing Digital Archiving

• Limited Choices for Content Archive:• Video Tape – Format-dependent, expensive, slow, bulky• Hard Disk – 5-year best warranty

• Spinning - power, cooling, maintenance• Shelf Store - spindle freeze, shock damage risk

• Optical• BluRay, HD DVD - expensive $/GB, slow• DVD - more expensive, slower, questionable life• Holographic - 5-10 years out

• Data Tape• Infrastructure- and application-dependent


Quantum A-Series ProVideo Solution


A-Series Benefit Summary

Enables professional video environments to transition to file-based workflows by providing three critical benefits:

• File System on Each Cartridge • Network Attached Tape Storage• MXF-Aware


SDLT 600A Components

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SDLT 600A SDLT-600A

A-Series• Embedded Linux OS

• FTP/HTTP Servers

• Gigabit Ethernet

• Java FTP client & MXF software

A-Series Architecture

• 300 GB native capacity

• 36MB/s native transfer rate

• Standard Super DLT II media

FTP server with MXF Software

Bridge CardStandard Drive


LTO-3 with A-Series Features

+FTP server with MXF Software

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LTO-3 LTO-3

A-Series• Embedded Linux OS

• FTP/HTTP Servers

• Gigabit Ethernet

• Java FTP client & MXF software

FirmwareEnhancements

A-Series Architecture

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• 400 GB native capacity

• 68MB/s native transfer rate

• Standard LTO-3 media

+Bridge CardStandard Drive


• Direct access to files from any platform• FTP built in• Windows / Mac OS / Unix• Applet for any standard browser

• Lets you treat A-Series tapes like video tape• Portable• Exchangeable• Shelf-storable• Directly accessible with no special software

A-Series Tape-based File System


Network Attached Data Tape Storage

• Easy to deploy• Plug and play integration into Gigabit Ethernet networks• Configure like any network device (IP or DHCP)

• Integrates seamlessly into a file-based workflow • Accessible to every workstation on the network• Content is as easily accessible as files stored on disk


“MXF-Aware” Data Tape Technology

• Retrieve sub-clips by timecode – built in “Partial Restore” • Make new shorter files from long video clips.

• Easy to store and retrieve key MXF metadata• Timecode, bit rate, length, compression, etc.


MXF WrapperMXF WrapperMXF WrapperMXF Wrapper

MXF: Material eXchange Format

• OP1A• Sony XDCAM• Sony DVCAM• Panasonic DVCPRO• Thomson/Grass Valley MXF WrapperMXF Wrapper

Video Essence

Audio EssenceTrack 1Track 2Track 3Track 4

XML


ContentsContentsContentsContents

MXF: Material eXchange Format

• OP-Atom• Panasonic P2

ContentsContents

MetadataMetadataAudioAudioVideoVideo ThumbsThumbs OtherOther

Clip Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4

XML


Faster & Denser Than Video Tape

SDLT 600A Data Rate

36 MB/s

288 Mb/s

12X real time

2.8X real time

LTO-3 A-Series Data Rate

68 MB/s

544 Mb/s

20X real time

5.4X real time

600A Storage Density 300 GB 23 hours 5.7 hours

LTO-3 Storage Density 400 GB 31 hours 7.6 hours

Data Rate @DV25 @DVCPROHD

≈ 2GB/m

≈ 4GB/m


SuperLoader 3A with SDLT 600A Internal

• 4.8 TB of storage in a compact 2U enclosure• Accommodates up to 16 SuperDLTtape II cartridges

• 2 magazines with 8 cartridges each• Removable magazine loading, OR “Mail Slot” easy loading

• Complete A-Series ProVideo feature set• File system on tape • Network attached• MXF-Aware


SuperLoader 3A with LTO-3 A-Series Internal

• 6.4TB of storage in a compact 2U enclosure• Accommodates up to 16 LTO Ultrium 3 cartridges

• 2 magazines with 8 cartridges each• Removable magazine loading, OR “Mail Slot” easy loading

• Complete A-Series ProVideo feature set• File system on tape • Network attached• MXF-Aware


SuperLoader Capacities

Total Storage @DV25 @DVCPROHD

≈ 2GB/m

≈ 4GB/m

SDLT 600ASuperLoader 3A

4.8 TB 368 Hours 91.2 Hours

LTO-3 A-SeriesSuperLoader 3A

6.4 TB 496 Hours 121.6 Hours


DriveDrive

Tape 3Tape 3Tape 2Tape 2Tape 1Tape 1 Tape 16Tape 16•••

SuperLoader 3A

• Directory Structure• As cartridges are loaded, each cartridge directory is read.• Each tape’s information is stored on the A-Series drive.

• Access any of 16 tapes by traversing directories• When a file transfer operation is requested, the appropriate

cartridge is automatically loaded.


A-Series ProVideo Drives

• Scalable Configurations w/SDLT 600A or LTO-3 drives

• Standalone table-top configurations• 1- or 2-drive rack-mount configurations• Auto-loader configurations


A-Series Benefits

• Improved Productivity• Application independence.• Transportable, storable, exchangeable media.• Faster than real-time transfer of content (up to 544 Mb/sec).• Easy to deploy in any environment.

• More Cost-Effective• Lower Acquisition Cost

• A-Series drives are comparable to DV decks, yet store all video formats.

• Much Lower Cost of Ownership• A-Series drives have no scanners, and a simplified tape path.• Over 250,000 Hours MTBF ─ far better than VTRs.

• Much Lower Media Cost• Super DLTtape II costs about 32¢ / GB, LTO Ultrium about 16¢ / GB• Pro Digital Video Tape averages $1 to $2 / GB


Quantum’s A-Series ProVideo Drives:Interoperability


A-Series Interoperability

• Access A-Series drives directly• From any browser, through a Java applet• From any FTP tool (OS or FTP applications)

• Compatible with:• New Generation VTRs

• P2 - OP-Atom• XDCAM - OP1a

• Video Editors• Avid, Final Cut Pro (FCP), Adobe Premier, Liquid…

• Video Servers• Omneon, Thomson GVG, Avid, Harris…


A-Series Web Browser Applet

• Login: root Password: password


A-Series Applet Partial Restore


Editor Integration

FTP Utility Tape ArchiveNetwork

Web Browser

A-Series Basic Connectivity

Edit Workstation

GbE Router(optional)

To house network

Quantum A-Series Drive


Windows XP

TransferManager Server

TransferManager Client

A-Series with Avid NewsCutter

Avid FTP MediaBrowser Tape ArchiveNetwork

Avid NewsCutter

Avid NewsCutterw/ standalone TransferManager


To house network



Windows XP / Mac OS

Unity Mounted Volumes

A-Series with Avid Unity

Tape ArchiveNetwork

Avid Editor

Unity-Connected Avid Editor

GbE Router

To Avid Unity System

Avid Unity



Mac OS X

A-Series with Apple FCP

Flip4Mac MXF Tape ArchiveNetwork

Apple Final Cut Pro

Apple Final Cut ProW/ Telestream Flip4Mac MXF


To house network



Quantum A-Series: Technical Issues


Minimum System S/W Requirements

• Windows• IE6 SP2, Firefox• Java Runtime JRE 1.5.0 with Server v1.0.9• Java 1.6 and later with Server v2.0.1 and later• WinXP default FTP client and Flash FXP FTP client

• Mac OS X• Safari 2.0.1, Beta 3, Firefox• Java Runtime JRE 1.4.4 Update 2 or later (latest available)• MAC OS X default FTP client and Fetch, Cute FTP, Pro FTP client


Server and Drive Software Installs

• Update Server Firmware• Admin menu password: admin.• Select Update Server Firmware.• Click Choose File to download from the Quantum site.• Click Update and wait until complete.• Select Reboot and restart the drive.


Server and Drive Software Installs

• Update Drive Firmware• From the Admin menu, select Update Server Firmware.• Click Choose File to download from the Quantum site.• Click Update and wait until complete.• Select Reboot and restart the drive.


Network Problems

• Can’t get to the drive at default 10.10.10.10• Make sure the host computer is in the 10.10.10.x range.

• Can’t see the drive configured for the house network• Use standard network debugging procedures: ping, etc.

• DHCP Issues• Must know how to get client IP table from DHCP server, OR• DHCP and DNS servers must be set to dynamically share the

hostname as new IP addresses are assigned.

• Not Getting GigE speeds• Must have GigE ports, routers, AND cables (all 8 wires).• Check physical Ethernet cables.


Likely User Errors

• Wrong Passwords• Repair entries through the Configuration tab.• Client login password can only be set through Admin Setup utility.• Admin login password can only be changed on the Change Admin

page.

• Attempting Too Many Logins• Drive is single root user = read / write privileges.

• Login - root• Password - password

• Up to 6 concurrent guests = directory contents viewing only.• Login - guest• Password - guest


Likely Drive Problems

• Invalid characters, or file name is too long• File names are limited to 100 characters, using standard

alphanumerics, underscores, and periods.• Invalid characters include:

• \ (backslash) • / (forward slash) • : (colon) • * (asterisk) • ? (question mark) • " (double quotes) • < (left angle bracket) • > (right angle bracket) • | (pipe)


Likely Media Problems

• Bad media can cause:• Broken pipe error message• Clean drive alarm

• Tape issues• Wrong media type• Media not inserted• Media write protected (write errors)


Hidden Contextual Menu

• Right click* in drive directory pane to access menu• Must select Acknowledge Error for many error conditions• Select Unlock system to eject magazine on SuperLoader• Access to MXF file properties and Partial restore dialog

* Command-clickon Macs


Diagnostic Tools - Logs

• To capture server and drive logs:• On the Admin menu, select Diagnostic Log.• Click Generate New Log.

• May need to enable Syslog Messages (save additional info) on theAdmin Menu > Setup page and re-create the problem.

• Enabling will drive impact performance.• Remember to disable after debugging.



• Click Generate New Log. The A-Server Syslog and the tape drive’s internal log will be zipped and TAR’ed into a file.



• Save this file to the local hard drive. • This file can be sent to Quantum Engineering for interpretation.



• How to FTP capture client logs• Select the Configuration Tab, then turn on Use log file.• Click Change log file and choose a convenient location.

• Enabling will drive impact performance.• Remember to disable after debugging.


Diagnostic Tools - Reset

• How to RESET a drive:• Disconnect Ethernet.• Power down the drive.• Insert a write-protected cartridge (red showing).• Power up the drive. The cartridge will eject after ~45

seconds.• Repeat 3 times.• Cycle Power - you are now reset to IP 10.10.10.10, and

all other values are reset to their defaults


Apple File Issues - Every File Is 2 Files

• Files on Macs contain Data AND Resource forks• Most FTP clients do not deal with this (they lose the

resource fork during a transfer).• “Fetch” shareware does “AppleSingle” transfer (slower).• Our clients v1.0.9 and earlier lose the resource fork.• Our client v2.0.1 does “AppleDouble” for most, but not

all, files - v2.5.0 will address all issues.

Filename(Data plusResource)

Filename(Data plusResource)Resource

Resource

Filename(Data)

._Filename._Filename

FilenameFilenameAppleDouble

(v2)

AppleSingle(Fetch)

ResourceResource

Filename(Data)Archive Restore

Must usesame client

On Mac file system On Mac file systemOn A-Series file system


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