FastNas F16 Nitro

Ground breaking, high capacity, high performance hybrid shared storage

This product isn't just built for high end post production or broadcasters, it is the ideal storage platform for anybody interested in high performance NAS combined with large capacities at an amazing price point. 

The FastNAS F-16 Nitro is an exciting new concept in shared storage - A high performance single unit with unique hybrid disk technology powered by GB Labs' Core 3 OS Lite. This includes the engine and key modules from GB Labs' cutting edge Core 3 OS that runs the GB Labs Space, Echo and Vault product ranges. 

With no drivers to install, no licences to buy, GB Labs has made owning an using shared storage equipment a whole new experience. Mixed OS (Mac, PC, Linux) workgroups can easily work collaboratively for greater efficiency and creativity, while safe in the knowledge that critical assets are suitable protected. 

All FastNAS platforms benefit from best of breed technology exclusively developed in-house using 16 years of shared storage experience. Unlike other NAS products FastNAS is purpose built to sustain heavy workloads and provide stable and reliable performance. 

The powerful F-16 Nitro stands head and shoulders above the competition, delivering performance beyond its 16 disk configuration, thanks to the revolutionary Nitro hybrid boost technology and GB Labs unique Velocity RAID Engine. The combined performance of the F-16 Nitro is up to 3000MB/Sec and the stream performance is way beyond anything in its class. 

GB Labs' Velocity RAID Engine (VRE) is optimised for AV usage and low latency response and is at the heart of the FastNAS experience. This technology is unique to GB Labs and offers superb performance, using minimal system resources and offering lightening performance. 

Further performance comes with GB Labs' Nitro boost technology. Nitro is GB Labs' intelligent hybrid disk technology, developed by the team that brought you the award winning HyperSpace Solid State Accelerator. This is not just cache and this is not a general purpose hybrid. Nitro is specifically designed for real world usage and brings dramatic enhancement to collaborative media workflows, offering close to a pure SSD experience for creative users. 

All GB Labs products are tested rigorously to ensure that they exceed the needs of the most demanding workgroups. The procedures include extended data read/write routines using multiple file types and sizes. This guarantees the end user the fastest possible performance in real world environments. 

FastNAS F-16 Nitro and the F-16 offer dynamic storage expansion which when combined with a FastNAS EX unit allows you to grow your storage instantly with your data still in place. 

Specifications

• Unit Dimensions: H 13.2 cm W 47.3 cm D 65 cm 
• 16 x Enterprise grade 24/7 hard disks
• 2 x 10Gb Ethernet ports (RJ45 or SFP+)
• 4 x 1Gb Ethernet ports 
• Additional 512GB Nitro boost 
• Optional dual 10Gb Ethernet ports (RJ45 or SFP+)
• Optional quad 1Gb Ethernet ports
• GB Labs Core 3 Lite AFP, SMB, NFS, HTTP and FTP
• Instant storage expansion 
• Replication 
• Live monitoring tools 
• Powerful File Manager 
• Cloud Support 
• Avid bin sharing as standard
• Active Directory synchronization
• Input Range: 100 - 240 VAC, 50-60Hz 
• Power Requirements at Standby: 33W
• Power Requirements at Full Load: 350W 
• PSU Safety / EMC - USA-UL listed, Canada-CUL listed, Germany-TUV Certified, EN60950/IEC60950-Compliant, CB Report, CCC Certification
• Dual redundant 800W removable PSUs 

Options

• Ethernet Cards: Additional connectivity can be added to the unit using PCI cards, with options for additional; 40GbE, 25GbE, 10GbE and 1GbE
• Redundant OS: Further resilience can be added by selecting a hardware mirrored OS; kit includes RAID controller and dual SSD.
• RAID Controllers: Additional performance controllers can be added to the unit for more capacity and performance; up to two controllers can be fitted to a single chassis. 
• Warranty Extension: Total peace of mind can be added with comprehensive Warranty, covering all parts inside the unit and all incremental software updates within that period; 3 Year Warranty (1+2), 5 Years Warranty (1+4). 
• Cold Spare Parts: Hardware replacement parts can be kept onsite for immediate response such as; hard disks, PSU, RAID controller. 
• Network Accessories: GB Labs storage is developed for total cross platform compatibility, allowing PC, Mac and Linux platforms to collaborate and share data freely and efficiently.