Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini 8TB

The Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini (8TB) is a high-performance rack-mount flash storage unit that allows you to share large media files between multiple users. Designed for television and film productions, it features a high-speed 10G Ethernet connection and Dropbox live sync for fast local file access. It has a storage capacity of 8TB and also features an HDMI monitor output.

Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini 8 TB Key Features:

• High-speed 10G Ethernet connection for fast file access
• Dropbox live sync enables file distribution between multiple units
• Designed for television and film productions
• Can be used for editing, audio, colour correction and VFX work
• Rack-mount design makes it more portable and easy to use
• USB-C port allows easy file access and acts as a network connection
• HDMI monitoring output allows you to watch a live graphic view on a TV
• HDMI monitoring output allows you to watch a live graphic view on a TV
• Can be connected to an AC power supply through the IEC power socket
• 1G Ethernet connection can be used for slower connections
• Flash memory of 8TB for file storage
• Includes four M.2 cards in parallel for a faster operation
• Multiple cloud store units can be used to share files globally
• Easy to repair by qualified IT technicians or engineers
• Blackmagic Colour Store utility can be used to change settings

Expanded Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini 8 TB Key Features:

Compact and Portable Design

Designed for television and film productions, the Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini is ideal for sharing large media files between multiple users. It acts as a network storage unit and can be used for colour correction, editing, VFX work and audio. It is capable of handling massive 12K Blackmagic RAW digital cinema files and each user gets zero latency. No user needs to store files on their local computers as they can be synced in different locations globally.

Portable Network Storage Unit

This rack-mount unit is designed to have a compact and portable construction with numerous convenient connections. It consists of an array of 4 flash memory cards for higher speed. It can be connected to an AC power supply through the IEC power socket and supports all international AC voltages. The 10G and 1G Ethernet connections operate as a 2-port network switch for high-speed and slower connections respectively. The HDMI monitor output allows you to connect it to a TV or a monitor and lets you see the status of the unit.

Flash Memory for Multiple Users

Featuring a flash memory of 8TB, this storage unit provides ample space to store large media files. The compact design and storage space make it ideal for television production and video media. The four M.2 flash memory cards offer reliability, zero seek times and high-access speeds. These cards are arranged in parallel for faster operation and to keep up with the 10G Ethernet connection.

High Speed Performance

It delivers high-speed performance for digital film files and features an internal memory core to saturate the 10G Ethernet port to its maximum speed with multiple users connected. It provides low latency and an incredibly fast speed when editing large 12K digital film RAW files. The Dropbox live sync allows you to set up a local cache for your files. Multiple units can be synced via Dropbox to share the files globally in different locations.

What's in the box?

• 1 x Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini (8TB)
• Limited 1-Year Warranty

FAQs:

What is the unit’s software compatibility?

The Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini is compatible with Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS 11.1 and macOS 12.

What are the supported environmental conditions?

The recommended storage temperature is -20 degrees to 60 degrees Celsius. It can be safely operated within a temperature range of 0-degree to 40-degree Celsius and a non-condensing humidity of 0% to 90%.

How much does it weigh?

Featuring a compact and portable design, this Cloud Store Mini weighs up to 1.1kg.

Can it be easily repaired?

Qualified IT technicians and engineers can easily repair the unit as it features a single-PCB design. It allows you to remove and replace the flash memory cards so the M.2 cards won’t see excessive data writes.

How can it be connected to an Ethernet network?

For laptops that do not have an Ethernet connection, an adapter can be used to connect to an Ethernet network. It includes a built-in USB Type-C to Ethernet adapter that can be easily accessed by plugging your computer into the USB-C port.