Blackmagic Design announces Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8, a new rack-mount media backup solution that allows customers to use inexpensive computer hard drives to back up media files fast. Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8 syncs to Blackmagic Cloud for backing up collaborative projects in DaVinci Resolve. It also features a rack mount design with eight independent hard disk slots, 4 x 10G Ethernet ports for maximum performance with high capacity hard disks, and an HDMI monitor output that shows storage status. Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8 is available now from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide for US$1,495.
Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8 will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design NAB 2025 booth #SL216.
Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8’s rack mount is designed for installation in a studio alongside other network equipment or for camera backups in a DIT cart on set. Customers get 8 independent hard disk slots, with all disks available simultaneously over the network. There is a built-in 4 port 10G Ethernet switch for high performance. There's also an HDMI output to watch a live graphic view of storage operations on a TV or monitor.
“Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8 is exceptionally fast because it has 4 separate, incredibly high speed 10G Ethernet connections. The internal processing has been engineered to fully utilize the theoretical maximum speed of the 10G Ethernet port, ensuring optimal performance from modern high-capacity hard drives. Backing up large digital film files is incredibly fast, even when working with numerous cameras and intricate sets,” according to the announcement.
Creative teams can share a single local cache of media synced to Blackmagic Cloud. It handles all sync, duplicating media to multiple sites for data safety and zero latency access since everyone works from local copies. Blackmagic Cloud will run continuous backups, eliminating manual archiving. Then once a job completes, it remains available on the Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8 disks, freeing up space on a user’s primary fast flash storage. Blackmagic Cloud also handles the DaVinci Resolve proxy workflow, transferring proxies first, then the camera original files allowing customers to re-open a job in minutes.
HDMI monitoring output allows users to connect a TV or computer monitor to get a live status of the Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8 disks. The storage map shows a graphic representation of the total hard disk capacity and real time read and write access happening for the connected users. There are also graphs that show customers the data transfers on the Ethernet connection. The main space indicator shows customers the capacity of all the disks and how much is currently being used. The status for each sync is also shown.
Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8 provides private storage that customers have complete local control over. There are no subscriptions to sign up for. There are no monthly license fees. There is no tracking of their usage or data. Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8 includes a free software utility to manage storage settings on Mac and Windows, eliminating the requirement for a subscription website with recurring monthly costs. That means customers can run a private network, totally disconnected from the internet. This is advantageous for many security standards where computer networks can't connect to the external internet.
When customers need to change settings, they can use the Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8 utility that's available on Mac and Windows. The same utility works with all Blackmagic Storage products, including Blackmagic Cloud Stores and Blackmagic Cloud Dock. Users do not need an IT person for set up. However, if users want to customize their network, the utility software allows them to modify the settings. The utility is also where customers set up syncs with Blackmagic Cloud.
“Customers have been looking for not only an affordable storage solution to back up their media, but also one that is private that they can have complete local control over,” says Grant Petty, Blackmagic Design CEO. “Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8 gives customers an affordable yet high performance solution for not only archiving completed projects, but for primary storage as well. It's a great way of backing up a lot of media fast and a great way for customers to sync to Blackmagic Cloud in order to backup projects in DaVinci Resolve!”
Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8 Features
* Mount up to 8 x 3.5″ hard disk drives.
* Compact 1RU rack mount design.
* 8 independent hard disk bays with media status indicators
* Built-in 4 high speed 10G Ethernet ports.
* Upload and sync media to Blackmagic Cloud.
* HDMI monitor output with live storage status.
* Optional security bar for locking disks in place.
AVAILABILITY AND PRICE
Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8 is available now for US $1,495, excluding duties, from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide.
