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ImageSAN

File-Level SAN Management Software

For over 17 years Rorke Data has collaborated with digital content application OEMs, resellers and end-users. We have acquired a deep understanding of the relationships between data storage, networks, and a given users workflow.

As opposed to traditional MIS environments, ImageSAN, developed by Rorke Data is a unique SAN product enabling users to modify and leverage workflow specific to content creation, distribution, and output. Rorke Data’s ImageSAN transforms workflow not only as a function of highly scalable, fibre-channel storage and network infrastructure, but by enhancing user collaboration with storage virtualization.

Editors, Broadcasters, Graphic Artists, CTP Managers, Radiologists; anyone involved with either Fixed Content or Rich Media applications and the inherent large file sizes; can now focus on their work rather than the data storage and network systems.

Approved for Disk-intensive Workflows & Applications
HD-based NLE & Effects Broadcast & Streaming Hi-Res Graphics & Opi Diagnostic Imaging Content Management Recording & Mixing.	Digital Content & Rich Media application OEMs have partnered with Rorke Data for years to assure compatibility with the latest storage products.	ImageSAN.pdf
Until now, SAN applications were developed with the typical Fortune 500 MIS Director as the likely SAN administrator. ImageSAN was developed by Rorke Data in direct response to the content-application developers and their reseller’s need for robust, yet simple SAN solutions.

• In this workgroup example (1-10 users), no Meta Data Server is required
• MSRP per seat for ImageSAN application is typically 50% less than current applications
• Savings of over $30,000.00 USD in start-up costs means Fast ROI
• Similar examples apply to Prepress & Medical Imaging

ImageSAN: Fast Storage, Faster ROI

• Aggregate Data Storage & Network Efficiencies Means 35-40% more production capacity
• Users collaborate by seeing & sharing actual files, not file copies
• High bandwidth applications, even HD video, can now share video in a SAN
• Additional storage and clients can be added to the SAN on the fly
• File level security and permissions can be implemented to individual clients

• Storage can be located away from the work station, output device or edit suite
• Storage can be assigned to edit suites,m stations, or classrooms based on need, etc.
• Complicated projects can be broken down into components and worked on by multiple users
• Centralized back up for all workstations; Files can be backed up/restored as work continues
• No more waiting for a copy; no more problems with finding a place to store the copy

ImageSAN: Scalable from Work Group to Windows Domain
	• Files appear as local drives, rather than networked drives. • User access rights to the SAN can be added via basic Windows administration. • Share redirection feature allows multiple SAN computers to share the same SAN assets to Ethernet clients. • Simplified installation procedure, self configuring on boot up.
	• Cross-platform supports NT, W2K & XP all sharing the same NTFS volumes. • Mac OSX version available soon.
	• Workgroup Mode (1-10 users): Unique dynamic SAN mastering avoids the added cost associated with standalone SAN management servers. No Meta Data Server required, high-availability built-in! • Domain Mode: whether you out grow your workgroup, start with a larger deployment, or need to provide domain permissions, the domain mode preserves SAN speed and data integrity via Microsoft’s Domain model.
	• File level data security for maximum workflow efficiency. Multiple users can write simultaneously to the same NTFS volume. • Administrative mode for running disk utilities for added data security.
Content-ready: ImageSAN is optimized for large uncompressed file transfer, yet tune-able for small file transfers.