Adding 140 TERABYTES to the Studio with Linus!
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Adding 140TB of storage to the Studio thanks to Linus and the crew. Linus: youtube.com Video Gear I use: kit.com Intro Track: Italo Disco (Instrumental) by The Plain Ensemble ~ twitter.com snapchat.com google.com @MKBHD @MKBHD
Marques Brownlee explains the shift from deleting raw footage to preserving it, driven by the rise of higher resolution video and the need to re-edit or repurpose old material. He walks through the decision process of retaining raw files, the limits of traditional local storage, and the practical reasons for expanding to a large capacity NAS setup. The highlight is the collaboration with Linus Tech Tips and 45 Drives to assemble a Storinator AV-15 with 15 drive bays, populated with multiple 10 TB drives to reach a 140 TB RAID array. He emphasizes the advantages of Unraid, such as data recovery by warranty and flexible configurations, including potential Plex server use and virtual machines. The segment also covers performance features like 10 Gb Ethernet, server-grade hardware, and quiet operation, which together make a compelling case for keeping all footage locally accessible. The video ends with reflections on this being a fresh starting point for storing everything, alongside the stylish front plate and airy chassis that fit neatly into the studio. Overall, it frames a practical, forward-looking approach to data management for high-end video production, balancing technical specs with real-world workflow benefits and future-proofing considerations.
Topics · technology · data_storage · hardware · video_production · network_storage
Questions answered
- What is the main motivation for keeping raw footage instead of deleting it after editing?
- The main motivation is to preserve high-resolution originals so they can be re-edited or repurposed later without quality loss, especially as 8K and other high-end formats become more common.
- What hardware is used to reach 140 TB of storage in this setup?
- A Storinator AV-15 from 45 Drives is used, populated with 15 drives of 10 TB each, connected via 10 Gb Ethernet and managed with Unraid for redundancy and data recovery capabilities.
- What are some potential use cases enabled by this NAS setup besides raw storage?
- Possible use cases include running a Plex server, hosting virtual machines, and providing high-speed caching for multiple editors working off the same storage pool.