the dr group Introduces DRaid(TM) Serial ATA RAID Drive

the dr group Introduces DRaid(TM) Serial ATA RAID Drive

DRaid(TM) Breaks New Ground in Digital Media Storage Providing Fast, Cost Efficient Alternative to Apple's Xserve RAID

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- the dr group, the entertainment industry's total solution provider for Final Cut Pro products, services and consulting, announced today the introduction of its DRaid(TM) Serial ATA RAID drive. The DRaid(TM) is a RAID level 0 and RAID 5 drive offering digital content creators an extremely fast and cost efficient direct-attached-storage (DAS) drive that is ideal for rich media storage and non-linear editing.

The dr group developed the DRaid(TM) based on its years of experience as Hollywood's top provider of Final Cut Pro mobile editing systems, studio based rentals and consulting services. With over 350MB/sec sustained throughput, the DRaid(TM) offers faster data access than Xserve RAID and is extremely scalable with the ability to store up to 3.2 terabytes of data. The system features multiple cooling paths with isolated fans for the power supply, the drive chassis and for each individual drive bay. The DRaid(TM) can be configured for both standard-definition and high-definition data storage.

The introduction of the DRaid(TM) also marks the dr group's evolution as a company from a service provider and VAR to also becoming an OEM. Recognizing the lack of low cost storage options that offer the fast access necessary for demanding video and graphics applications, the company's engineering team designed the DRaid(TM) for users who were underserved by existing options.

"The storage component of any digital editing system is both one of the most crucial and costly aspects that filmmakers and digital content creators must contend with," said Lowell Kay, CEO and founder of the dr group. "The DRaid(TM) offers a powerful alternative to Xserve RAID with a gigabit-per-dollar ratio that is well below that of other RAID storage systems."

Available in four drive and eight drive configurations, the DRaid(TM) features a clean SATA connection in the PCI slot. Every drive is custom built and the system is housed in a reinforced aluminum chassis with rubber shock-mounted drive mounts. An LCD display shows individual drive activity time and temperature readout and the system features physical lock and key security of drive bays and enclosure.

Prices for the DRaid(TM) range from $1,230 to $5,200 depending on configuration. More detailed information is available upon request.

About the dr group

the dr group is the entertainment industry's total solution provider for Final Cut Pro products, editing services, support, training and facility planning. With over a decade of experience, the company is recognized as one of Hollywood's top resources for post-production services, digital video solutions and motion picture film stock. The company also manufactures the DRaid(TM) storage drive, a fast, low cost alternative to Xserve RAID.

Source: the dr group

CONTACT: Peter Epstein, pepstein@spellcom.com, or Dan Spelling, both of Spelling Communications, +1-310-477-9500, for the dr group

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