Blackwave 8120 Origin System

The Blackwave 8120 Origin System is ideal for content providers seeking an efficient, origin system to ingest and store Internet Video content such as movies, TV episodes, and ads for delivery to a Content Delivery Network (CDN). Like the entire Blackwave 8100 Family, the 8120 Origin System is designed for Internet Video from the ground up and features the industry’s most advanced architecture and intelligent operating system.

Starting with the base system of 10 Gb/s and 48TB of storage capacity, the 8120 Origin System is highly configurable and adaptively scalable,  making it easy to add additional storage capacity (up to 5PB).  And, unlike any other origin storage product available, the 8120 is the first origin system that allows you the option to seamlessly add direct streaming and downloading capability with the simple addition of an 8150 System into your network. For example, this flexibility gives you the option to lower your cost by directly delivering to your customers your long-tail content without disrupting your existing distribution channels. Only with a Blackwave 8120 Origin System can you quickly and seamlessly grow your own Internet Video infrastructure when and where you need it for more efficient, more profitable content distribution.

Unlike complex infrastructure configurations that combine disparate storage, networking, and delivery hardware, the 8120 Origin System is a completely integrated system that is quick and easy to deploy. Because the 8120 Origin System requires 10% of the power and footprint of traditional Internet video systems that employ enterprise hardware, you can immediately consolidate your existing system footprint while improving productivity. The 8120 Origin System’s unprecedented level of form factor and energy efficiency make it easy to install in virtually any facility.

The 8120 Origin System utilizes tuned and tailored industry-standard hardware, 10Gb/s Ethernet technology, and IETF standard HTTP for content ingest, ensuring seamless integration with your existing content management and content delivery systems.

Investing in infrastructure that easily adapts to your current and future storage and throughput requirements empowers you to capitalize on consumers’ insatiable appetite for Internet Video.  As your content libraries expand and your streaming and storage needs grow, you can rapidly augment the volume of rich media you ingest, manage, and deliver to a CDN without any facility expansion. This unparalleled flexibility allows you to optimize your delivery model to produce ideal results for your business and your consumers.

We recognize that for content providers, reliable and fast delivery of compelling content is absolutely essential for audience engagement. Our Customer Support Program is designed to ensure the success of your implementation through reliable performance and optimal efficiency. Our level of commitment transcends your current implementation to include support for future expansions and configurations. We are committed to a long-term partnership that ideally positions you to benefit from the soaring demand for rich media.  

Blackwave versus traditional origin systems

	Blackwave 8120 Origin System	Traditional Origin System (White-Box)	Traditional Origin System (Enterprise)
Storage Pricing	$1.25 per GB	$2.00-$3.00 per GB	$4.00-$5.00 per GB
Scalability- Content Storage	5PB	100TB	500TB
Scalability – Delivery	Upgrade to 8150	N/A	N/A
Namespace	Single Unified	Domain-partitioned	Domain-partitioned
Management	Integrated	Custom (Ad-hoc)	Integrated for storage only
Operational Costs (Power, Floor Space, HVAC, Personnel)	Low	High	High
Reliability	Distributed GRID	Singular systems	Clusters
Distribution Platform	Included	Additional – Roll your own	Additional – Roll your own
Complexity	Low	High – Engineering Resources Required	Medium – Engineering Resources Required

Key Features:

• Optimized for storing and delivering Internet Video
• Cost per GB among industry lowest
• Future Proof: Seamlessly upgrade to high performance 8150 system to add high performance delivery
• Low power and cooling requirements and small 15U rack space footprint enable installation in any location
• Integrates with your content management system through standard HTTP protocol for ingestion of content
• Easy to deploy and manage
• Innovative software and smart grid architecture are highly reliable and interoperable
• Highly scalable, up to 5PB of content storage
• Intuitive management console empowers you to securely ingest, configure, control, and monitor your content from any location at any time

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