Ross Launches New Series of Video Servers

Ross Launches New Series of Video Servers

Ross Video has announced the launch of the new SoftMetal 3000 and 4000 Series Video Servers. The next generation in the SoftMetal family are integrated media servers that come with I/O and storage all contained in a compact 3RU package.   

The 3000 Series is a Server Class Platform available in either Standard or Multi-Definition versions. The 3000 Series supports up to 8 simultaneous Record/Play channels in SD and up to 4 simultaneous Record/Play channels in HD. It uses SATA drives and offers up to 14 TB of Media Storage.

The 4000 Series is a Premium Server Class Platform built with the highest internal bandwidths and processing power. The 4000 Series is a Multi-Definition Server which supports up to 8 simultaneous Record/Play channels in HD. It uses high performance SAS drives with a total capacity of up to 6.3 TB. The 4000 Series is designed to support 1080p50 and 1080p60 3Gb/s operation.

“The SoftMetal 3000 and 4000 Series are the next step in the evolution of our SoftMetal Server family utilising the latest in microprocessor and storage technology,” said Jeff Moore, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing. “We are excited to both announce and ship these new models prior to NAB.”

Shipments of both the SoftMetal 3000 and 4000 Series Servers will commence in March 2009.

For more information on the new SoftMetal series call Techtel on (02) 99061488 or email info@techtel.com.au.