Optimized for
MAC-based uncompressed HD video editing and post-production, Apace Systems
certifies its 10GbE based network storage systems’ interoperability with Small
Tree Communications’ 10GbE bundled solution for MAC-based workgroups for end-to-end
video editing and archive over 10GbE LAN
Orange, CA, and Chippewa Valley, WI, January 9th, 2006 – Apace Systems Corporation, a leading video storage manufacturer and solutions provider, and Small Tree Communications, a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance networking products for Mac OS, have announced offering of a certified and interoperable end-to-end 10GbE connectivity solution for Final Cut Pro MAC-based video editing workgroups. At 2.5x the speed of the fastest Fibre Channel link, 10GbE is the fastest LAN connectivity for MAC. Apace Systems will be the solution provider of 10GbE Network Attached Storage systems (NAS) and will deploy Small Tree’s 10GbE products in serving MAC-based workgroups for post-production and media imaging customers.
“10-bit Uncompressed HD collaborative video
editing workflows, mandate 10GbE connectivity to migrate workgroups from Direct
Attach Storage to Network Attach Storage. Also, our collaboration with Small
Tree has enabled us to offer higher performance and simpler file based workflow
as an alternative to complex XSAN Fibre Channel topology,” said
“Small Tree’s 10
GbE products provide superior performance, low latency, availability and
compliance with MAC OS X platforms,” said,
“Apace Systems is
focused on supporting MAC FCP-based video workgroups by offering network
storage system that ensure the fastest network content sharing optimized for
high bit rate video workflows. This was achieved with Apace’s leading edge
technology and with help from business partners such as Small Tree
Communications,” said Dr.
About Apace Systems Corporation
Apace Systems Corporation is a video network storage
systems manufacturer located in
Small Tree Communications is dedicated to providing
unique leading edge enterprise networking solutions to the Mac. With
world-class high performance computing experience from its team of networking
and kernel developers, Small Tree brings new technology peripheral products to
meet the demanding application requirements of Mac Customers. Small Tree offers
copper and optic-based multi-port gigabit Ethernet cards and 10Gb Ethernet
adapters for the Mac. For more information, please visit http://www.small-tree.com.
Media Contact:
Apace Systems
949-232-7092
Media Contact:
D. Pagan
Communications
631-659-2309,
ext. 12