Introducing the first configurable FireWire RAID solution supporting uncompressed 8 bit/10 bit SD editing and photo libraries. The FireWireVR is equipped with 2x SATA 3Gb/s hard drives and CalDigit's unique FireWire technology to support multi-stream uncompressed SD, DVCPRO, HDV and DV non-linear video editing systems. FireWireVR is also designed to store large photo libraries with an option of providing hardware RAID protection on digital content.

Triple Interface, Universal FireWire and USB Connectivity Designed for high-speed access to video, audio, and any digital content; while at the same time offering flexible connectivity options. The FireWireVR is the highest performing triple interface 2-bay drive on the market today. FireWireVR is designed to connects any Mac, Linux, or Windows PC machines via FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0 connection.

Configurable RAID Modes The FireWireVR offers ease and flexibility in the RAID Configuration. Performance (RAID 0), Protected (RAID 1), or JBOD can be configured from back panel. With configurable RAID level, you can choose RAID 0 (Performance) for intensive disk-access applications; for example, video editing. RAID 1 (Protected) can be used for automatically mirroring data to secure your digital content creation.

Ideal For Video Editing Multi-Stream of 8 & 10 bit Uncompressed SD, DVCPRO HD, HDV, DV. Digital Library Photo/MP3 libraries, Motion Graphics Application Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Aperture, Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.   Specifications: Dimension: 9.76" L X 5.12" W X 4.26" H (247.87mm L X 130mm W X 108mm H) Net Weight: 7.5lb (3.4 kg) Power Supply Specification:Input 100-240V auto switch 50~64Hz 1.5A, Output 5V 4.2A, 12V 3A Operating Temperature: 5~40 degrees Celsius   RAID Engine CalDigits' sophisticated & powerful RAID engine allows the FireWireVR to be easily configured to RAID 0, 1, & JBOD. The only True FireWire RAID solution, designed for professional content creation applications including Video/Audio editing, as well as graphic design and digital imaging .   The Best Industrial Design Quality and Detail Each rugged & functional aluminum enclosure incorporates a high air-flow cooling system. A quiet, reliable, ball-bearing fan and specially designed venting facilitates air-flow above and below the hard drives from the front of the unit to the back.   Swappable Drive   Perfect for RAID 1 A team of world class engineers with years of experience in the storage business; CalDigit has developed the only real hardware FireWire RAID 1 solution. Unlike other companies?RAID 1 products, the FireWireVR takes the place of other FireWire solutions that may have RAID functionality but fail to deliver when a mirrored drive is down. The FireWireVR product has real swappable functionality, which enables a dead drive to be swapped out, replaced and rebuilt.   The Latest FireWire Disk RAID   Technology FireWireVR features the latest FireWire 800 Disk RAID technology, for high data transfer rates to support multi-stream video playback with real time effects.   The Latest Storage Technology The FireWireVR also features the latest SATA 3Gb/s 16MB cache drives for speed to meet the demands of the most up-to-date video & content editing software.   Thoroughly Tested Before   Being Shipped To You Each FireWireVR is completely tested under stringent real world application tests and burned in to assure you optimal performance.   Virtually Unlimited Capacity The swappable functionality of the FireWireVR allows user to upgrade the drive capacity as needed. No capacity limitation to any single chassis.   Online and Offline Rebuild The FireWireVR supports online and offline rebuilds. User can choose offline rebuilds if the host computer port is not available.   MAC, Linux, and Windows FireWireVR is compatible with Windows, Linux, Apple Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, PowerBook, G4, and G5 computers with impressive performance and protection at an attractive price.   Modular Design The FireWireVR's drives and fan are designed to be swappable. Our modular design allows the fan and drives, which can potentially fail, to be easily and quickly hot swapped reducing downtime on time-critical projects. Product Comparison Product FireWireVR G-RAID2* Interface FireWire 800, 400 and USB FireWire 800, 400 and USB Swappable Yes No Configurable RAID level Yes No Hardware RAID 0 Yes Yes Hardware RAID 1 (Data Protection) Yes No Support 10-bit Uncompressed SD 2 Streams 1 Stream Support 8-bit Uncompressed SD 3 Streams 2 Streams Fan Quiet 50mm x 50mm Ball Bearing Fan 40mm x 40mm Sleeve Fan Modular Drive Yes No Modular Fan Yes No Support up to 2.0TB Yes No Virtually Unlimited Capacity Yes No Daisy Chainable without performance loss Yes No *G-RAID2 is a trademark or registered trademark of G-Technology Inc. *Comparisons based on manufacturers product specifications on June 6th, 2007.

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