ENGINEERED WITH PURPOSE, BUILT TO PERFORM.
We design and build high-speed data & IT systems for people that demand real-time performance.
PRODUCTS
Extreme Speed. External Simplicity.
All-In-One. All In Sync
SERVICES
Everything you need — fully configured for your production.
End-to-end infrastructure, from first plan to live operation.
FAQ
Start by asking yourself what you actually need:
Is the storage meant for archive or for active work?
→ Archive = HDD. Active work = always SSD.
Will the storage be used by one person or by multiple people?
Do you need access only locally, or also over the internet?
How much capacity do you need now—and how much will you need later?
Based on that:
DAS (Direct Attached Storage)
A DAS is essentially a RAID enclosure connected to one computer via a fast connection (such as Thunderbolt).
The DAS itself is just storage; the connected computer does the work.
If multiple people need access, that computer can share the DAS over the local network.
NAS (Network Attached Storage)
A NAS is storage with networking built in, designed to be accessed directly by multiple users and, if needed, over the internet.
Most NAS and DAS systems support 4, 5, or 8 drives.
You can populate them with HDDs, SSDs, or a combination of both, depending on whether the storage is used for archive, active work, or both.
If multiple people are working from the same storage, we generally advise using a 10G network.
For small teams of two or three people, a direct Thunderbolt connection between computers can also work well and provides similar bandwidth.
There are many configurations and choices available, so the right solution depends entirely on your specific situation.
We've had good experiences with Synology hardware, provided the right series is used.
In our experience, models like the DS1825+ and DS1525+ work well for media workflows — but only when they are properly configured for performance and reliability.
One rule always applies:
HDDs are for archive. SSDs are for active work.
We recommend macOS Journaled (HFS+) for production use on Mac systems.
It's the most stable option and causes the fewest issues in real-world media workflows.
If the drive needs to work on both Mac and Windows, exFAT can be used — but be aware that we regularly see reliability issues with exFAT in practice, especially under heavy load or with large media files.
It depends on what matters most to you: speed, safety, or usable capacity.
Example (4 drives of 10 TB each)
RAID 0
Combines all drives into one fast volume.
Usable capacity: 40 TB
Pros: maximum speed
Cons: no redundancy — one failed drive means all data is lost
RAID 10 (recommended for most productions)
Mirrors and stripes the drives.
Usable capacity: 20 TB
Pros: fast and very safe, predictable performance
Cons: you lose 50% of raw capacity
RAID 5
Uses parity for redundancy.
Usable capacity: 30 TB
Pros: one drive can fail without data loss
Cons: write performance is often slower due to parity calculations
In practice, RAID 5 can become a bottleneck for media workflows. Under heavy ingest, performance is often limited by the slowest or highest-latency drive.
Another downside is that when a drive fails, the entire RAID array must be rebuilt, which can take many hours (or longer with large disks) and puts extra stress on the remaining drives.
In short
Want maximum speed → RAID 0
Want speed with safety → RAID 10
RAID 5 offers more capacity, but often at the cost of performance and rebuild time
CineRaid is built for environments where very fast data access and sustained performance are essential.
It's designed for media teams on large productions and festivals, where data handling, spotters, editors, and creative teams work in parallel. Multiple camera cards need to be ingested continuously, verified, and made available immediately, while spotters and editors can start working without waiting.
In these environments, speed directly affects the production flow. Faster ingest means camera ops can keep shooting, spotters can start selecting earlier, editors can keep going and content can be delivered faster — ready to be published on client platforms without delay.
In short: CineRaid is made for active, high-pressure production environments, not long-term archiving. Anywhere speed, responsiveness, and uninterrupted workflow matter, CineRaid removes waiting time and keeps productions moving.
CineCore is an all-in-one media server built for professional productions.
It combines high-speed storage and networking in a single system, allowing multiple computers to connect directly and start working immediately. No separate server, switch, or complex setup required.
Simply place the system, connect power, start it up, plug in your computers — and you're ready to go.
CineCore is designed for situations where speed, simplicity, and reliability matter: fast ingest, shared editing, and smooth collaboration without setup stress.
Get in touch
Have questions about our products or services? Need help with your setup? We're here to help.
Reach out to us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.