Sony’s new RAIDs offer speedy transfer rates for 4K content

Sony's new RAIDs offer speedy transfer rates for 4K content

By Juan Martinez

Sony's new RAIDs offer speedy transfer rates for 4K content

If you’re hoping to transfer demanding loads of data quicker, Sony has a new lineup of RAID products designed for you. Small businesses and video production professionals will be particularly excited for these disks, which bring 4K content transfers to small businesses and individuals that deal with tons of data.

The two portable disks come in 6TB and 4TB capacities that are capable of handling 4K content workloads. The PSZ-RA4T (4TB) and PSZ-RA6T (6TB) offer read/write transfer speeds up to 440MB/s.

You can chain up to six of these disks via Thunderbolt to create a massive storage network of up to 36TB. Each unit is built in a durable chassis that can handle shocks and vibration – ideal for organizations that require data transfer from off-site locations like factories and fields.

Why this is cool

Typical 4-6TB RAIDs can transfer low-format data at around 400MB/s. However, as the file sizes increase and move toward large-format content such as 4K video, these transfer speeds typically drop to about 110MB/s.

If the Sony units can read and write 4K data at anywhere close to the advertised 440MB/S, then you’re looking at a major improvement, especially for units designed for small businesses and professional …read more

Source:: techradar.com – Computing Components

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