A Proven Track Record Record Of Innovation
Some of our scary smart engineer-types have been in the business for 20
years. They have seen things that no one would believe anymore. Funny
things like standard IT gear that would serve just fine in shared media
environments. But thanks to their DNA as software experts, our core
development team quickly realized that there was a lot more to creating the
perfect network environment for the media and entertainment industry.
Experience. Knowledge. Competence.
Most of our competitors are still in the dark and claim the media and
entertainment industry doesn't suffer from instability and degradation of
their systems. Or they attempt to implement reactive solutions that result in
loss of time, overspending, and facility inefficiency.
That's why we here at Bright Technologies are focussing on the emerging
and highly technical demands of file management in the professional media
and entertainment industry. Products and services specifically designed for
the media and entertainment industry and loaded with the features that will
make every workflow in a shared media environment easier, faster and more
predictable. We may just be the only ones who truly do. Not just smart.
Scary smart.
Predictability Is Your Best Ally.
Consequently we follow our mission to revolutionize modern file
management in shared media environments. Bright's first
breakthrough invention: BrightDrive Media File Server.
12 years and 150 worldwide deployments later BrightDrive is still
the only true solution for the media and entertainment industry.
When you're seeking for a predictable, efficient and reliable
workflow with high performance and speed at all times you just
found the ultimate relieve: BrightDrive Media File Server
HOW DOWE FIT INTO A WORKFLOW?
EASILY.
VFX/3D CGI
OfflineEditing
Telecine/Color
Correction
Graphics
Online Editing
Scanning/ Recording
Storage
BrightDrive Media File ServerDesigned For Media
The Only True Solution For Shared Media Environments
What is special about BrightDrive?
BrightDrive is not an IT server. It is also not just a Metadata controller. It is
a lot more than that. BrightDrive is a high-performance file server with a
unique set of one-of-a-kind features and functionalities specifically
designed and developed for the high demands of the file based media
and entertainment industry. Loaded with tools and features, BrightDrive
fulfills the most important needs:
•Maximize every facility’s performance, productivity and profitability
•Predictable and reliable performance at all times.
•Keep the performance at peak – always.
•Highest level of operational stability.
•High-speed access for all users at all times.
Why is BrightDrive the only solution?
BrightDrive is the only media file server that permanently overcomes the
industry-wide problem of degradation by eliminating the root causes:
fragmentation, randomization and inter-leaved frames.
That means: No degradation! No downtime for housekeeping!
•Maximize Uptime. Enhance Collaboration.
•Low latencies. No drop-frames. No stuttering video.
•Maintenance-free server file system.
•High-transparency monitoring and reporting suite.
•Unique systems level troubleshooting software and diagnostic tools.
BrightDrive Media File ServerExcellently Informed
BrightDrive comes fully equipped with a graphical user interfaces
for administration and management of your infrastructure.
A comprehensive suite for monitoring and maintaining complements
the BrightDrive package:
BrightDrive Administrative GUI
Bright’s secure web-based Administrative Interface gives you
access from everywhere in the world to administrate your server.
Convenient, comprehensive and intuitive server administration
by design. Have your shared environment under control - at all
times. Ease your admin tasks.
BrightDrive Monitoring Suite
BrightDrive’s Monitoring Suite gives you with clear system overview
by providing you with all relevant information at one sight:
about your server– and far beyond. Always know the current status
of essential services, workspace utilization, and network throughput.
To name only a few. Total overview – always and from everywhere.
BrightDrive Feature Overview
Feature Benefit
Infrastructure Agnostic: Storage
Application
Fabric Protocol
Multiple Workspace Support Up To Ten Volumes
Virtual SCSI Device
Brightclip Recording Technology For Shared Media
Latency Optimized Linux-based Server
Locking Mechanism To Provide Metadata Exclusivity In HA Environment
Bti Diagnostic Tools
Bti Monitoring Suite
Bti Secure Web-based Administrative Interface
Bright Data Mover Or Bright Data Wrangler
Remote Service And Support Portal
Keep your existing (storage) hardware BrightDrive benefits all RAIDs
Keep your favorite best-of-breeds apps - all standard file-based media applications and file formats are supported
Keep your favorite fabric
Reduce hardware costs; Increase data security by allocating files consistently; decrease maintenance effort
Save money on metadata device (as well on hardware as by using less power and less facility cooling) Less maintenance for a separate box; internal rated metadata
One-of-a-kind sequence aware file recording ensures maximal scheduling dependability and overall facility output, increasing profitability by maximizing system uptime
With BrightDrive kernel you get better performance for media as Linux is basically optimized for IT
Added security against metadata corruption
Fast, efficient and reliable issue isolation and resolution
Provides clear system overview at all times (graphs and email notification)
Convenient, comprehensive and intuitive server administra-tion – access from everywhere
Media specific file management software
Full customer controlled point-to-point secure SSL-tunnel
BrightDrive Media File Server – Tech SpecsVersion Comparison
Server Chassis
Metadata Chassis
UPS + PDU
Raid Specs
Drive Support
Work Spaces
Operating System
Connectivity
Scalability
Number of Streams
4U server enclosure with rack mount kit, dual FRU power supplies/fan assemblies, and 6Gbit SAS drive backplane
Embedded
n/a
2 x RAID 6 plus 1 x RAID 1; features the Aurora RAID 6 engine technology in a single controller configuration with 16GB of RAM (upgradeable to 128GB)
36 x 3.5-inch x 1- SAS 6Gbit/s hot-swap hard drives(includes 2 spares)
1 embedded workspace
Windows, MAC OSX, Linux
Fibre Channel: 4 x 8GBit (expandable to 8 x 8 Gbit)Ethernet: 2 x 1GBit
No (but hardware can be utilized in a BrightDrive G2 environment)
3 streams (2K)
2U server enclosure with rack mount kit, dual FRU power supplies/fan assemblies, and 3Gbit drive backplane
Embedded
n/a
Software RAID 1 with drive pairs
12 x 2.5-inch SAS 3Gbit/s hot-swap hard drives for mirrored metadataand OS
Supports up to 5 workspaces (4 x online / 1 x nearline)
Windows, MAC OSX, Linux
Fibre Channel: 2 x 4GBit (optional 2 x 8GBit)Ethernet: 2 x 1GBit
Scalable to 5 workspaces
Multiple concurrent streams of film resolution material, based upon selected storage
2 x 2U server enclosures with rack mount kits, dual FRU power supplies/fan assemblies, and 3Gbit drive backplane
1 x 2U dedicated metadata enclosure with rack mount kit. Includes dual FRU power supplies/fan assemblies and 3Gbit backplane
1 x 1U Power Distribution Unit for failover, 1 x 1U Uninterruptable PowerSupply for metadata enclosure
Software RAID 1 with drive pairs
20 x 2.5-inch SAS 3Gbit/s hot-swap hard drives for mirrored metadata;2 x 3.5-inch SAS 3Gbit/s hot-swap hard drives for mirrored OS
Supports up to 10 workspaces (8 x online / 2 x nearline)
Windows, MAC OSX, Linux
Fibre Channel: 2 x 4GBit (optional 2 x 8GBit),Ethernet: 2 x 1GBit
Scalable to 10 workspaces
Multiple concurrent streams of film resolution material,based upon selected storage
BrightDrive Media File Server – Tech SpecsVersion Comparison (cont.)
EN 60950/IEC60950-Compliant, CCC Certi�cation
High Availability
Warranty
Service Available
Electrical
Voltage
Current (Maximum)
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Environmental
Operating Temperature
Relative Humidity
Certifications
Mechanical
Height Width
Depth
Gross Weight
No
Yes, 12 months with advanced replacement; Warranty extension optional
Full service and support
100-240 Vac Auto-Ranging 50-60 Hz
8 A @ 100 Vac; 4 A @ 200 Vac
1400W high-efficiency power supply with PMBus
523 Watts (under load with SAS HDD)
10°- 35°C (-40° +70°C non operational)
Maximum 90%
CE, FCC Class A
7” (178mm)
17.2” (437mm)
27.5” (699mm)
80 lbs (36.3 kg)
No
Yes, 12 months with advanced replacement; Warranty extension optional
Full service and support
100-240 Vac Auto-Ranging 50-60 Hz
11 A @ 100 Vac; 4.5 A @ 240 Vac
900W (1+1) high-efficiency power supply with PFC
300 Watts (peak load)
10°- 35°C (-40° +70°C non operational)
Maximum 90%
EN 60950/IEC60950-Compliant, CCC Certification
3.5” (89mm)
17.2” (437mm)
24.8” (630mm)
57 lbs (25.9 kg)
Yes
Yes, 12 months with advanced replacement; Warranty extension optional
Full service and support
100-240 Vac Auto-Ranging 50-60 Hz
10 A @ 100 Vac; 4.0 A @ 240 Vac
3 x 900W (1+1) high-efficiencypower supply with PFC
658 Watts (peak load)
10°- 35°C (-40° +70°C non operational)
Maximum 90%
EN 60950/IEC60950-Compliant, CCC Certification
Each G2 server
3.5” (89mm)
17.2” (437mm)
17.7” (450mm)
35 lbs (19 kg)
Metadata enclosure
3.5” (89mm)
17.2” (437mm)
24.8” (630mm)
57 lbs (25.9 kg)
The Only Graphical File ManagerThat’s Sequence Aware
Data Wrangler File Manager is uniquely designed to meet the claims and even exceed the expectations on speed, practicality, and reliability.
Data Wrangler is built from, and enhanced by, the feedback from media facilities around the globe. It incorporates “wouldn’t it be nice if…” and “every day I have to…” from media professionals looking for specialized capabilities. It includes the highly-specialized, high-performance transfers to the everyday up-front copy checks that mean “no more waiting hours to be asked about a file overwrite”.
Intelligence. Pragmatism. Speed. • Cross platform (Mac, Linux, Windows) • High performance • File sequence support • Transaction logging for project records or billing • Up-front overwrite checks • Image Preview • Image Metadata Display • Advance Transfer Stats • Fibre Channel optimized
Need Scripting? Workflow Automation?Command-Line Power? You Need DataMover.
Data Mover is designed to expose some of the most powerful
elements of Bright’s data transfer technologies to your
scripting and automation environments. It accommodates the
power users in your organization who can leverage its
additional features in creative and innovative processes. What
is more: Data Mover comes with special features such as the
3D Stereoscopic Optimizer that enables you to manage
projects easier and more efficient than ever.
Data Mover benefits all fibre channel environments
on StorNext or HyperFS
• Cross platform (Mac, Linux, Windows) • High performance transfers • File sequence support • Transfer Throttling • Multi source select to a single target • Advanced transfer engine control
• Fibre Channel optimized
Software Compatibility Data Wrangler Data Mover
RedHat/CentOS 4u4+ X X
RedHat/CentOS 5u2+ X X
Windows XP 32/64 X X
Windows Server 2003 32/64 X X
Windows Vista 32/64 X X
Windows 7 32/64 X X
Windows Server 2008 32/64 X X
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard X X
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard X32 bit binaries (32 or 64 bit kernel)
Professional Services For Media.
Bright Technologies’ Professional Services is a dedicated
department for solving all kinds of issues around your facility –
independent of the purchase of Bright products. Our special
task force, composed of the most technically qualified staff you
can find, is specialized in all matters regarding infrastructure and
workflow specifically in the media and entertainment business.
Experience. On-demand.
With Bright Technologies’ Technical Service Group you’ll receive
excellent customer care through highly trained engineers with
ultimate experience and exceptional knowledge. Because of our
extensive experience and depth of knowledge, our clients can
relax and be sure that all systems will work together seamlessly.
We actually like to help and support. Believe it, or not.