Generation 2 The PRO DQ generation 2 improves on the original field-proven SATA RAID to benefit the demanding Video Editing and Content Creation Professionals. What’s New
Over 100MB/sec Faster
Laptop Compatible
Extended 20Gb/sec PCIe
All Metal Drive Tray
Tuck Away Handles Even Faster (over 100MB/sec faster) The PRO DQ g2 is the fastest Extended PCIe SATA RAID storage in it’s class - over 100MB/sec faster than the previous model. The high-performance RAID controller is now enhanced with a newer Intel IOP348 RAID processor running at 1.2GHz produces reliable data protection and exceptional data throughput. Additionally, the PRO DQ g2 is fully populated with 8 enterprise class high performance 1TB 3.5” 7200 RPM SATA disk drives, running in RAID 3 or 5 protected mode, the PRO DQ g2 can pump out 690 MB/s sustained. That is over 100MB/sec faster than the earlier models! Want to run faster? Configure the RAID engine to RAID 0 mode and the PRO DQ will scream at 800 MB/s. In the double protection RAID 6 mode the PRO DQ g2 at 580MB/s will out run other lesser protected RAID storage. All this performance translates into productive real-world work flows. Look at all the real-time playback the PRO DQ g2 can provide, your creativity has never been this efficient. | Multiple real-time streams | | Video Res | # streams | Increased from previous model | | ProRes HQ | 12 | 4 more | | ProRes | 17 | 5 more | | DVCPRO HD | 20 | 9 more | | HD 10-bit uncompressed | 2 | 1 more | | HD 8-bit uncompressed | 2 | 1 more | | SD 10-bit | 11 | 2 more | | SD 8-bit | 13 | 1 more | | 2k RGB | 1* | | | 2k film | 1* | | | RAID 5, 8 x 1TB, Mac Pro 2x3GHz Quad Intel, 8GB RAM, 10.5.7, FCP 6.0.5, PCIe x8. Results will vary with smaller capacity drives.
*Limited by software applicatoin | | Laptop Compatible Take your creativity with you. Edit in the studio or edit on location. In addition to connecting the PRO DQ g2 to a Mac Pro or any desktop computers with a PCIe slot, the PRO DQ g2 can also be connected to any laptop computers with an available ExpressCard 34 slot such as the Mac Book Pro. The ExpressCard slot in laptops provides for a x1 PCIe speed, this translates to over 200MB/sec of RAID protected data rate, this is plenty fast for multiple streams of Hi Def video resolutions such as ProRes, DVCPRO HD, HDV and others. The ExpressCArd 34 option also comes with a 1-meter cable. 20Gb per second HBE The PRO DQ g2 Host Bus Extender (HBE) is an adapter that is installed in a desktop computer with an available PCIe x8 slot, the HBE implements the latest 20Gb/sec PCI-express Extender technology, enabling the extension of the computer’s PCI-express signals to the PRO DQ g2 enclosure. The HBE is super fast, power efficient and runs cool. The HBE is capable of up to 8 lanes of the PCI-express speed, enabling the RAID controller that resides inside the PRO DQ g2 enclosure to run at full speed and cool, this also reduces heat buildup that otherwise would be inside the computer. The full metal secure locking PCI-express Extender Cable connects the HBE and PRO DQ g2 enclosure, up to 10 meters can be used for machine room connectivity. RAID Protected The truth is, disk drives will fail, and they will fail at just the worst time. Don’t give it a chance to ruin your day. RAID 3, 5 or 6 protection schemes are the most cost-efficient approach to insuring workflow continuation. Should a drive fail during your last render before your final tape out, don’t sweat it, the hardware RAID protection will keep your workflow going even with one or more drives down.  RAID Management GUI
A web browser accessed RAID Console provides quick and easy RAID management. The PRO DQ comes pre-configured for Mac OS X in RAID 5 protection mode, so it might not be necessary to access the RAID Console initially. But, should you want to change the configuration or manage the disk drives, you are just a couple of clicks away from the RAID Console. Highly configurable for single RAID or multiple RAIDs with various RAID levels are easily managed using the RAID Console management interface. Event notification with e-mail, Event Log Views, Controller and drive temperature monitoring are but a few of the full set professional grade manager. Click the screen shot on the left to see some of the features. 
Tuck Away Handles From time to time you might need to move the PRO DQ g2 from one suite to anther, or from studio to on-location. The built-in tuck away handles located in the front and rear of the unit provides for convenient mobility. All Metal Drive Tray The PRO DQ g2 is built with the all metal drive tray. As the result, the drives runs cool and provides for a more efficient cooling for the entire unit, and it looks great with the collection of your high-end video gear. | 
