Ultimate power
A distributed, parallel, clustered EFS architecture built specifically for media workflows.
Ultimate EFS Series
Shared storage you can count on
Revolutionizing media storage with more power, performance, and speed at a lower cost. From 32TB to over half a petabyte per node.
Revolutionizing media storage with more power and speed
The next-generation Ultimate EFS Series delivers more power, more speed, and unmatched performance, all at an unbeatable cost. From 32TB to over half a petabyte per node, there's an Ultimate EFS solution ready to take your production to the next level.
Larger capacity
Over half a petabyte per node, with single namespaces that scale beyond 15PB.
Speed that delivers
High throughput for 4K, 8K, and beyond, with no bottlenecks on real-time editing.
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Capabilities
Built for the way media teams work
Security, innovation, speed, and value. Every Ultimate EFS system is engineered to keep demanding productions moving.
Always watching, always secure. Real-time EFS auditing delivers full accountability, with fully traceable audit layers across every asset and action.
Loaded with innovation. Scalable architecture, secure collaborative environments, advanced project management, and remote capabilities.
EFS Native Client. Native drivers for macOS, Windows, and Linux deliver performance well beyond SMB or NFS, with SwiftRead reading from the fastest nodes.
Lower cost of ownership. Advanced capability at a reduced total cost of ownership through cutting-edge technology and efficient resource management.
Ultimate EFS Series
From portable field units to enterprise clusters beyond 15PB, choose the Ultimate EFS node that fits your production.
Media Drives
Connect EFS to cloud media management and collaboration
Media Drives connects EFS and other supported storage to MediaSilo, giving teams access to browse, search and preview content where it is stored, then bring selected media into MediaSilo for cloud-based media management, review, sharing and collaboration.
EFS Ultimate uses a media-aware file system optimized for high-bandwidth video. Unlike generic IT storage, it prevents dropped frames and ensures smooth playback of formats like ProRes, DNxHR, and DPX, even in demanding multi-user environments.
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