Pro Data, iodyne’s storage solution claims to be the “world’s fastest,” for Mac based workflows, and after some hands-on testing, it delivers. (Full disclosure: Nodal is partnered with iodyne, but we’d gladly endorse this product independently.)
The storage solutions, available in capacities up to 48TB, are sleek, streamlined solutions for VFX studio environments. Rather than requiring bulky RAID chassis, they can fit easily on a desktop (or in a laptop bag!), and can support up to six daisy-chained devices at a time connecting through high-speed Thunderbolt3 ports. The device also supports Thunderbolt multipathing to systems, boosting speeds beyond what single thunderbolt connected devices can achieve, harnessing the power of the NVMe RAIDed storage. Configuration is both intuitive and hassle-free.
You can also connect multi systems (even multipathed systems if you have the spare ports) and the Prodata storage also offers granular security; storage capacity can be divided and encrypted between multiple containers or on a per-device level allowing for flexibility, especially in shared office environments.
Right-to-repair functionality is also baked into the design of Pro Data, meaning that onboard NVMe SSDs can be swapped out quickly and easily. For anyone who’s felt burnt by proprietary hardware connectors (Apple is a notorious example), the hardware used includes industry-standard PCI Express and SO-DIMM technology, meaning that the devices can be repaired independently using off-the-shelf parts. iodyne also provides a manufacturer’s warranty that detects and ships out replacement drives automatically, which is a great consideration and a massive time-saver.
This high-performance, high-speed, reliable and repairable Prodata storage solution by iodyne meets the needs of post and VFX mac workstation workflows operating with hi-res uncompressed footage. Finishing and working in Autodesk Flame, BlackMagic Resolve, and Adobe Premiere on a Mac is faster, safer, and more reliable with Prodata storage. (We recommend the Mac Studio Ultra to take advantage of the multipathing while keeping some thunderbolt ports free for other needs!)
Wondering if Pro Data is right for you? Wanting to explore other storage options? Contact Nodal today!