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Revolutionizing Media Storage with More Power, Performance, and Speed at a Lower Cost

Introducing the new Ultimate EFS Series, a next-generation storage platform that redefines what’s possible for media professionals. Packed with more power, more speed, and unmatched performance—all at an unbeatable cost—the Ultimate EFS series sets a new benchmark for scalable, high-performance storage. Whether you need 32TB or over half a PetaByte per node, there’s an Ultimate EFS solution ready to take your production environment to the next level.

Ultimate Power, Unmatched Performance

At the heart of Ultimate EFS Series is our proprietary EFS File System, a distributed, parallel, clustered file system that provides unprecedented power tailored for media workflows. Engineered specifically for the needs of media professionals, EFS leverages advanced architecture to deliver unparalleled processing capabilities, enabling creative teams to work on the most demanding projects with ease.

Larger Capacity

The new Ultimate EFS Series of nodes introduces an impressive leap in storage capacity and scalability, available in 2U, 3U, or 4U form factors. These nodes deliver more than half a petabyte of storage per node, providing unmatched flexibility for expanding storage environments. With the ability to scale effortlessly, users can grow a single namespace beyond 15PB, making the EFS series ideal for any evolving media production needs. The newly launched EFS 210, 310, and 410 nodes cater to a wide range of applications, from boutique facilities just starting out to large broadcasters requiring robust, mission-critical playout environments. This Series offers the perfect blend of capacity, performance, and reliability, ensuring a future-proof investment in media infrastructure.

Speed That Delivers

With Ultimate EFS, performance is paramount. Ultimate EFS nodes are designed to handle the high data throughput required by today’s media applications, ensuring that professionals can access, share, and edit files in real-time without the bottlenecks that plague traditional storage solutions. Whether you’re working with 4K, 8K, or beyond, Ultimate EFS delivers the speed and efficiency needed to keep your production pipeline flowing smoothly.

Always Watching, Always Secure

With real-time EFS auditing delivering unparalleled accountability for those handling valuable content, the Ultimate series provides peace of mind for anyone seeking a fully traceable audit layer within their production environment.

Loaded with Innovation

The Ultimate EFS Series is packed with features designed to meet the unique needs of media and entertainment professionals. From its scalable architecture, which grows with your business, to its secure, collaborative environment that supports multiple users across various locations, Ultimate EFS is the superior storage solution. Advanced project management tools, media-specific optimizations, and remote capabilities make it the go-to choice for creatives who demand the best.

EFS Native Client

Every EditShare system comes with native EFS filesystem drivers which are specifically designed for media environments, offering far superior performance and reliability over traditional network file-sharing protocols like SMB or NFS. EFS drivers provide low-latency access to shared storage nodes by eliminating the overhead and bottlenecks common in standard network protocols. Available for macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms, the multi-threaded EFS Native Client optimizes read and write streams, bypassing the latency and bandwidth limitations of legacy protocols.The native drivers also include our intelligent SwiftRead technology, which allows the client drivers to read data or parity directly from the fastest available nodes in a cluster, further improving performance and availability for 3+ node EFS 410 storage groups.

Lower Cost

Despite its advanced features, Ultimate EFS series offers a more cost-effective price point. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and efficient resource management, we’ve reduced the total cost of ownership, making high-performance media storage accessible to businesses of all sizes. Lower costs don’t mean compromising on quality, Ultimate EFS delivers industry-leading capabilities at a fraction of the price.

About Ultimate EFS Solutions

Ultimate EFS Series is a leader in media-engineered storage, offering state-of-the-art solutions that combine power, performance, speed, and affordability. Our mission is to empower media professionals with the tools they need to create, collaborate, and innovate without limits. Designed with the future of media in mind, Ultimate EFS nodes are the foundation for your facility to be built on.

Ultimate EFS 210

Introducing the new Ultimate Series EFS 210, EditShare’s powerful and cost-effective storage solution. Each EFS 210 node delivers 144TB of raw storage, protected by RAID 6, with the ability to scale up to a 432TB cluster with three nodes. It offers the most affordable high-availability (HA) configuration on the market, ensuring maximum uptime and reliability. Equipped with the latest generation motherboard and RAM, the EFS 210 is optimized for speed and performance. The All-in-One pack includes 5 FLOW licenses, saving €4,000, along with ARK for LTO long-term archival and MediaSilo review and approval tools, both included as standard, offering an additional €4,000 in savings. Powered by the EFS file system with native drivers, the EFS 210 is an exceptional value for media professionals seeking a scalable and secure storage solution.

Ultimate EFS 310

The new Ultimate Series EFS 310 is designed for facilities seeking scalable storage solutions that can grow with them over time. Each node offers up to 352TB of raw storage with RAID 6 protection, scalable to 2.8PB across 8 nodes, and available in a high-availability (HA) configuration for maximum reliability. Powered by the EFS file system with native EFS drivers, the EFS 310 delivers enhanced CPU performance, more cores, and additional RAM. It includes the advanced platform license, offering remote workflows via SwiftLink, and comes with the FLOW All-in-One advanced pack with automation, plus ARK for LTO archival as standard. This solution is ideal for facilities looking to expand their storage capacity seamlessly throughout their lifecycle.

Ultimate EFS 410

The new Ultimate Series EFS 410 is designed for mission-critical environments that demand 99% uptime. Powered by the media-aware EFS file system, it offers over half a petabyte of raw storage per node and is expandable to more than 15PB within a single namespace, ensuring easy building blocks to scalability. Deployed in a minimum 3-node high-availability (HA) configuration, it guarantees uninterrupted performance, even in case of hardware or node failure. With enhanced CPU and RAM, it delivers the power needed for the most demanding workflows. The system includes SwiftLink for remote workflows and SwiftSync for high-speed, secure transfers as part of global multisite operations. Guardian provides real-time analytics of user activity, offering comprehensive visibility and security throughout the entire workflow.

Ultimate EFS Field

Introducing the new Portable EFS Field Unit, a powerful addition to the Ultimate EFS Series, designed for seamless on-location media management. This portable unit, built on the latest NVMe architecture, provides up to 32TB of raw storage and operates the EFS file system. Engineered to support the highest frame rates on set, it enables users to scrub media on the timeline without sacrificing quality. As a perfect companion to an EFS facility, it includes SwiftSync technology for high-speed, secure delivery of dailies, ensuring smooth integration into EditShare’s multisite workflow. Compact yet robust, this field unit offers exceptional performance and efficiency, making it ideal for collaborative, on-location storage needs.

Ultimate 60NL

Introducing the new Ultimate Series EFS 60NL, a cutting-edge parking node designed for storing content that requires immediate access, freeing up your production nodes. This high-density solution offers up to 1.3PB of raw storage per chassis and is available in either a single or dual media pack configuration, providing flexibility to meet your specific needs. Running on the advanced EFS file system and available in a high-availability (HA) deployment, the EFS 60NL integrates seamlessly into the EFS single global namespace. It allows for secure parking of media and assets with 100% increased protection compared to legacy 60NL models, ensuring both accessibility and security for valuable content.

Ultimate MDC

Introducing the all-new Ultimate Series Metadata Controller (MDC), the essential traffic manager for controlling user assets and administering all content across your nodes. This advanced 2U EFS Metadata Controller comes pre-equipped with dual-port 10G-BaseT for high-speed connectivity and boasts enhanced processing power and performance. With double the standard RAM compared to legacy systems,  it supports at least 100 million of filesystem objects per cluster  with the option to upgrade the RAM beyond this to handle even higher file counts. The optional auditing kit offers up to 8TB of auditing storage, providing up to a year of auditing data retention, with mirrored primary SSD drives and mirrored auditing drives. Designed for deployment within Ultimate clustered platforms, the MDC can be added in pairs for high-availability (HA) configurations, ensuring robust and reliable management of your media assets.