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Kaleidescape unveils 246 TB server that stores 4,000 4K movies
Kaleidescape has unveiled the “Compact Terra Prime 246TB SSD” media server for luxury home theaters. The official price of the device, which has 246 TB of storage, has not yet been announced. According to preliminary estimates based on the prices of existing models, the server could cost more than $150,000 (approximately 255,000 manats). The product is already available to order through selected partners.
The new server is the same size as the “Strato V” player. Inside the device are 2 enterprise SSDs, each with a capacity of 123 TB. Kaleidescape has not disclosed the exact model of these storage devices. Their specifications indicate that they may be “Solidigm D5-P5336” drives with PCIe 4.0 connectivity and 3D QLC NAND memory. The drives are believed to use the U.2 form factor. The server can store 4,000 standard 4K movies, 2,300 “4K Cinematic” or 8K movies, or 6,800 HD movies. Kaleidescape sells high-quality copies of movies licensed from major studios through its online store. According to the company, “4K Cinematic” videos offer a bitrate of 110 Mbps, full color data, and uncompressed video. The format also supports “Dolby Vision” HDR video and lossless “Dolby Atmos” audio.
A Kaleidescape media player is required to watch the movies, but purchasing a separate server is not mandatory. For example, the “Strato V” model, which sells for $4,000 (approximately 6,800 manats), has 960 GB of internal storage. It can store no more than 8 “4K Cinematic” movies. Those who want a larger collection can use the player together with the 246 TB server and the company’s online store.
Movies purchased from the store cannot be streamed directly over the internet. They must be downloaded to the server before viewing. When the device’s 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port is used at full speed, a 4K movie can be downloaded in 4 minutes. Once the movie has been transferred to storage, the server can play 25 separate 4K videos simultaneously. This allows movies to be watched in parallel on several screens in large homes. The server is made entirely of aluminum. It weighs 4 pounds, which is less than 2 kg. The enclosure measures 7.87 × 1.52 × 10 inches. There are 2 fans inside to cool the storage devices. Their noise level reaches a maximum of 20 dB. For comparison, the company’s existing 120 TB SSD server sells for $34,995 (approximately 59,490 manats).
The new server is the same size as the “Strato V” player. Inside the device are 2 enterprise SSDs, each with a capacity of 123 TB. Kaleidescape has not disclosed the exact model of these storage devices. Their specifications indicate that they may be “Solidigm D5-P5336” drives with PCIe 4.0 connectivity and 3D QLC NAND memory. The drives are believed to use the U.2 form factor. The server can store 4,000 standard 4K movies, 2,300 “4K Cinematic” or 8K movies, or 6,800 HD movies. Kaleidescape sells high-quality copies of movies licensed from major studios through its online store. According to the company, “4K Cinematic” videos offer a bitrate of 110 Mbps, full color data, and uncompressed video. The format also supports “Dolby Vision” HDR video and lossless “Dolby Atmos” audio. A Kaleidescape media player is required to watch the movies, but purchasing a separate server is not mandatory. For example, the “Strato V” model, which sells for $4,000 (approximately 6,800 manats), has 960 GB of internal storage. It can store no more than 8 “4K Cinematic” movies. Those who want a larger collection can use the player together with the 246 TB server and the company’s online store. Movies purchased from the store cannot be streamed directly over the internet. They must be downloaded to the server before viewing. When the device’s 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port is used at full speed, a 4K movie can be downloaded in 4 minutes. Once the movie has been transferred to storage, the server can play 25 separate 4K videos simultaneously. This allows movies to be watched in parallel on several screens in large homes. The server is made entirely of aluminum. It weighs 4 pounds, which is less than 2 kg. The enclosure measures 7.87 × 1.52 × 10 inches. There are 2 fans inside to cool the storage devices. Their noise level reaches a maximum of 20 dB. For comparison, the company’s existing 120 TB SSD server sells for $34,995 (approximately 59,490 manats).