Overview

The EFS 210 is a compact, media-centric shared storage node in EditShare’s Ultimate EFS family, designed for small to mid-sized production teams that need professional shared storage without a large datacenter footprint. It scales from entry capacities through multi-node clusters (32TB up to ~432TB per node configuration), supports native EFS drivers for low-latency, high-stream video workflows, and integrates with EditShare FLOW media management for ingest, search, collaboration, and automation. The EFS 210 supports resilience schemes such as XOR and COPY and benefits from features like the native client and SwiftRead, which reduce hot-spotting and maintain performance under load.

Features and Capabilities

• Scalability & Capacity: Scales from small single-node installs up through multi-node clusters, supporting configurations from ~32TB to 432TB (node dependent), so teams can grow without disrupting workflows.
• Media-Optimized Performance: Native EFS drivers and NVMe options deliver high concurrent stream counts and low latency for ProRes, DNx, and high-bitrate formats — suitable for multi-editor timelines and VFX finishing.
• Data Protection & Resilience: Supports XOR and COPY protection schemes across nodes to tolerate node failures while preserving data integrity and availability.
• SwiftRead & Native Client: SwiftRead and the EFS native client enable parallel data paths from workstations to multiple nodes, reducing hot-spots and improving throughput during peak activity.
• Workflow Integration: Bundled FLOW licenses and tight integration with FLOW provide ingest, metadata, search, review/approve, automation, and AI features (e.g., face detection, keywording) to simplify editorial workflows.
• Hybrid & Cloud Options: Supports hybrid cloud workflows with FLEX and sync capabilities, enabling cloud burst or remote collaboration without changing local tooling.
• Form Factor & Deployment: 2U compact chassis designed for racks or small server rooms — low footprint for facilities and creative suites that lack large IT infrastructure.
• Included Ecosystem Value: Offerings such as ARK (LTO archival), MediaSilo review tools, and bundled FLOW licensing can be included in packages to lower total cost of ownership for production teams.
• Use Cases: Ideal for small post houses, agency creative teams, broadcast ingest/playout groups, and campus media labs that require collaborative editing, fast playback, and reliable shared storage.