ELEMENTS Storage Qualification Program

The ELEMENTS Storage Qualification Program ensures maximum compatibility of ELEMENTS products with a curated selection of leading third-party storage vendors in the media and entertainment industry.

Unique approach

An advanced perspective on storage management

Integrating qualified third-party storage into the ELEMENTS environment provides access to a comprehensive suite of management tools and features. Our editor-friendly interface allows for intuitive asset handling, reducing reliance on IT admins for system organization and maintenance. This user-friendly approach empowers creative teams to manage storage seamlessly as part of their daily workflow.

Additionally, the qualified third-party storage is enhanced by a broad range of ELEMENTS management tools and features, specifically developed for media applications.

Efficiency enhancer

Expanding storage capabilities

Supercharge your workflows with ELEMENTS tools and features, specifically designed for the media industry. From automating routine tasks with the robust Workflow Automation Engine to facilitating global collaboration through the Media Library, ELEMENTS offers comprehensive solutions to enhance productivity and streamline your media workflows.

StorNext 7

Quantum Xcellis

Quantum Xcellis, a widely used high-performance SAN solution powered by the StorNext file system, is renowned for its flexibility in scaling and access via Fibre Channel or Ethernet protocols. This adaptability has made it a popular choice in post-production and broadcast workflows.

When integrated with the ELEMENTS platform, Quantum Xcellis gains enhanced storage management capabilities and the Avid Bin Locking feature. The ELEMENTS UI allows users to manage and activate StorNext features, including StorNext Manager HSM functions and filesystem tiering, streamlining operations and improving efficiency.

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OneFS

Dell EMC

Dell EMC PowerScale, previously known as Isilon, is a high-performance scale-out NAS solution driven by the OneFS file system. Its ease of scaling and high availability make it a staple in the infrastructure of numerous media industry companies.

Integrating Dell EMC PowerScale with the ELEMENTS platform provides users with access to the Avid Bin Locking feature, the ELEMENTS Media Library, and a suite of intuitive yet powerful storage and permission management tools. Additionally, users can run server-side automation tasks directly from their workstations using our Automation Engine.

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Qumulo

Qumulo’s file system offers reliable, high-performance access to petabyte-scale media files across on-premise and public cloud environments. It supports and provides visibility for billions of files and is designed for easy scalability to accommodate rapid growth and expansion.

When integrated with the ELEMENTS platform, Qumulo provides users with access to features like Avid Bin Locking and the ELEMENTS Media Library, along with a range of intuitive and powerful storage and permission management tools. Additionally, users can run server-side automation jobs from their workstations using our Automation Engine.

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Overview of integrated features


Storage management
Workspace creation
Workspace quota	Hard/Soft	Hard/Soft	Hard/Soft
NAS protocols	Via ELEMENTS Gateway	SMB/NFS	SMB/NFS
SMB Recycle bin
Permission management
Repair permission
File Manager access
Assign storage pools
HSM integration
SAN Client support
Features
Avid Bin Locking
Media Library
Automation
Filesystem operations
Cloud sync
Transcoding
Run jobs from context menu	macOS/Windows	macOS/Windows	macOS/Windows
Filesystem-based tiering