Set to revolutionize video and data archiving

Over the past several decades, movie studios,

broadcasting networks and production facilities
across the world have accumulated a massive
quantity of tape and digital assets. To manage this,
the industry has an immediate need for a reliable,
easy-to operate, cost-effective file-based archive system.

Sony's Optical Disc Archive is an easy to use storage

system that incorporates industry proven Blu-ray® optical
disc technology. This system offers increased capacity,
performance and excellent disaster tolerance in a simple
long term approach. Inter-generational compatibility virtually
eliminates the unwanted task of frequent data migrations.

Optical Disc Archive systems are supported by Sony and 3rd

party applications to meet your ongoing archival needs.

Sony invites you to learn more about our Optical Disc

Archive solutions.

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Hollywood Film Archiving
The modern motion picture business does a very comprehensive and reliable job of
archiving feature-length motion pictures using film archives. But looking back over the
past 100 years, Hollywood’s history of archiving has been uneven. Many of the earliest
movies have been lost because long-term preservation of motion pictures was not
considered important – either commercially or culturally. Many titles in early film libraries
on flammable nitrate stock were destroyed by fire or merely thrown in the trash; other
generations saw their film masters turn to “vinegar” in hot, humid warehouses until current
climate control requirements for long-term film preservation were well understood. As a
result, fewer than half of the feature films made before 1950 have survived, and less
than 20% have survived from the 1920s [US, LC, NFPB, Natl. Film Preservation Plan].

Natural
Disasters

Why data management Computer

Viruses
2%
Other
3%
is important 4%

Today, files can be lost from computers in any number of ways—you might accidentally Software
Corruption
delete a file, a virus might wipe one out, or there could be a complete hard drive failure.
9%
When a hard drive crashes unexpectedly, it can be devastating, especially if the content
cannot be replicated from the original source or if it affects normal business operation.
Important data such as video, photos, significant documents, downloaded music, User
Error
and more can be lost forever. At best it can cost several thousand dollars to recover System/Hardware
26% Malfunction
from lost data.
56%
Source: Ontrack Data Recovery
There are many options for backing up content, without any sophisticated equipment— www.ontrack.co.uk/understandingdataloss

you can use external hard drives, optical discs, online storage or even the cloud.
Best practices suggest that archivists back up data to multiple places and media types.

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 Optical Disc Archive
Optical Disc Archive is an optical disc-based storage system based on Blu-ray technology but inherits some key attributes
from Sony’s Professional Disc (XDCAM ®) format. This system involves the use of multiple bare discs contained within a very
robust cartridge. No specialized software is needed to manage the disc cartridge and drive -providing a seamless
read/write capability presented as a single volume with a viewable file directory.

Advantages

Long Archival Life - Up to 50 Years* Eco-friendly Design

Digital photographs, digitized video, audio recordings, corporate records and government As environmental conditions continue to be a concern, many organizations strive
documents are just a few of the valuable digital assets that organizations want to to reduce their carbon footprint. In today’s content creation industry, one practical
preserve for years, if not forever. Since the Optical Disc Archive system is extremely way to save on energy is to archive infrequently used files to a low power storage
robust with an average media life estimated up to 50 years, your data is protected for system with long term term archival capability. The Optical Disc Archive system
the long term. In addition to media longevity, generational backward compatibility enables practical management of your ever-increasing media assets with minimal
is proven as far back as the 1980’s as CD’s remain compatible today with the latest environmental burden. It greatly reduces
Blu-ray players. This trend is expected to continue in the future with the Optical Disc waste by not using power when data is Optical Disc Data Tape
Archive system, allowing future Optical DiscArchive drive generations to be backward sitting idle, by avoiding frequent data 14°F to 131°F 61°F to 95°F
(-10°C to +55°C)*1 (16°C to 35°C)*1
read compatible. migration and cuts energy consumption
required to control temperature and
humidity, thus contributing to reduce
25,000 kwh
High Reliability CO2 emissions. All in all, this system
10,000 kwh
can help address your green energy
By its nature, optical disc technology is highly durable and resilient in a wide range of
initiatives while preserving your valuable Hypothetical scenario:
environmental conditions. The simple structure and the robustness of the media make it In Tokyo, data tapes need air conditioning (AC) for a whole year,
assets.
ideal for shelf archiving and material exchange. consuming 25,000 kwh over 10 years. Optical discs only need AC for
three summer months, consuming only 10,000 kwh over 10 years.
*1 Optimum storage temperature
The Optical Disc Archive system takes reliability to the next level:
- Using write once (R) cartridge media prevents accidently or unauthorized changes to data
to meet data authenticity requirements.

- Write Verify mode ensures data is archived

File Access Time
accurately for future data restore. 25 Optical Disc Archive*
Open Platform
Mount
30 LTO(LTFS Format) Sony Optical Disc Archive System is an open platform which allows 3rd party
- Non-contact random access recording
affiliates the ability to support and enhance the system through collaboration
technology, ultra high read count and File Access 27
(Max) 100
and multi-sourcing of key components.
protective cartridge shell is ideal for
data portability and preservation. 10 *The following manufacturers have already expressed their support
Eject(Max)
- The utility “Roll Back” function allows 124 for the Optical Disc Archive:

deleted files to be restored. 25 50 75 100 125 (Sec) Adobe, ASG-Atempo, AVID, Dalet, Front Porch Digital, Harris,
*When used ODC600RE cartridge Source: Sony Test Qstar, SGL, Square Box Systems Ltd, Vizrt

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Optical Disc Archive Cartridge
High Reliability, & Durability, Optimized for long term archiving.
The non-contact read/write technology of optical disc enables high reliability.
Optical disc technology is extremely robust with a media archival life estimated
at up to 50 years*, substantially longer than other storage media in the market.
The cartridge is designed to be highly durable and resilient in a wide range
of environmental conditions. This enables you to store the media in the typical
office environment and does not require special climate controlled conditions.
*Estimated average archival life based on internal acceleration testing.

More Convenient, Efficient Asset Management

The media has a built-in “Cartridge Memory”.
The built in “Cartridge Memory” provides seam-
less integration between the cartridge and drive
by storing basic content recording information.
With the future release of application software,
the cartridge memory feature will allow users to
A variety of high capacity media cartridges are available for the
identify the contents of the media with mobile
Optical Disc Archive System, From 300 GB to 1.5 TB, Write-once and
devices for efficient asset management, such
Rewritable, you can select the media capacity that best fits your as cartridge tracking and digital asset inventory
workflow. control. Cartridge Memory

Model Name ODC300R ODC300RE ODC600R ODC600RE ODC1200RE ODC1500R

Mass storage media with proven optical disc technology Media Type Write Once Rewritable*
1
Write Once Rewritable*
1
Rewritable*
1
Write Once

The cartridge* contains 12 discs that appear to the user as Capacity*2 300 GB 600 GB 1.2 TB 1.5 TB
one volume of mass storage with an easy to see file directory. Recording time*
3
8.5 Hours 18.5 Hours 38 Hours 48 Hours
MPEG HD422 50Mbps
The file format is UDF (Universal Disk Format), to allow for easy media More than More than More than
Rewritable Cycles - - -
exchange without the need for specialized software. Each cartridge 1,000 times 1,000 times 1,000 times
Read Cycles*
4
More than 1,000,000 times
allows random access to files and high speed data retrieval.
Operation
Temperature 41°F to 131°F (5°C to 55°C)
*The cartridge cannot be opened by users.
Storage Temperature/ 14°F to 131°F (-10°C to +55°C) / 3% to 90% RH (Short term Transportation condition)
Humidity 50°F to 86°F (10°C to 30°C) / 30% to 70% RH (Long term Recommended )
Estimated 50 years
Archival life*
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*1: Only the index reference is changed when the user deletes a file and the capacity on the disc is not restored, unless it is
last recorded file on disc. The initial capacity can only be restored by re-formatting the cartridge.
*2: Recording capacity depends on the usage environment. Actual recordable capacity may be smaller than indicated
on the cartridge.
*3: The recording time is for reference only and based on a fully recorded disc at the specified data rate.
*4: Read cycles = Number of time for reading data in the disc.
*5: Estimated average archival life based on internal acceleration testing.

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 Optical Disc Archive Drive
ODS-D55U Drive Main Features
ODS - D77U Drive Fast Transfer Speeds
ODS-D55U with transfer speeds of 330 Mbps (read) and
210 Mbps (write-once disc)
ODS-D77U more than doubles the read and write speeds
of the ODS-D55U
ODS-D55U ODS-D77U

Read 330 Mbps 1.1 Gbps*1,3

Write Once 210 Mbps 730 Mbps*1,3

Write*2
Re-writable 130 Mbps*1 300 Mbps*1,3
*1 Performance is varied based on type of cartridges.
*2 Write performance is halved in write-verify mode.
*3 These values are subject to change.

Up to 50 year rated media - Write-once (WORM) and Rewritable

Large volume media – stores from 300 GB to 1.5 TB in a single
data cartridge
Virtually data migration free system
Fast random file access to data files
Easy-to-connect USB 3.0 interface
Open Platform Architecture-Universal Disk Format (UDF)
Supplied with “Content Manager” license

A starter system ideal for the camera owner / operator or

Drive Roadmap
Sony has led the industry with advances in optical storage.
a small studio is Sony’s single-user solution, the stand-alone
Based on that extensive knowledge and expertise, we continue
drives. This USB 3.0 drive plugs directly into compatible to develop the next generation Optical Disc Archive Drive to
support backwards read compatibility and higher disc capacity
Macintosh ® and Windows ® computers. It’s the desktop solution and transfer speeds.
that is ideal for long-term file protection and management,
and an easy choice because each 12- disc car tridge
Capacity
x 2~
functions as a single unified volume.
2nd Generation
1st Generation

Transfer Speed

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Simple Management System Example
A Content Manager software license is supplied with the
drive for stand-alone usage. Easy-to-connect USB 3.0 interface
Simple graphical user interface to manage files easily
Supports troublesome tasks including creating metadata USB3.0
Print label function to improve work-flow efficiency
mount automatically
Automatically generates proxy and thumbnail metadata for
easy browsing of on-line and off-line cartridge media
Supports a variety of formats for creating metadata Macintosh or Windows computer
MD5 checksum for archive data
Import/export metadata created in the cartridge unit

User Interface Specifications

ODS-D55U ODS-D77U
Power Requirements 12 V DC (AC adaptor supplied)
Power Consumption 20 W (Average)
Operating Temperature 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Weight 8 lb 13 oz (4 kg)
Dimensions (W H D) 5 3/4 x 3 3/8 x 15 3/4 inches (146 x 84 x 398 mm) (excluding protrusion)
Input/Output Super Speed USB (USB3.0)
Supplied Accessories AC Adaptor (1), USB3.0 Cable (1), Operation Manual (1),
Operation Manual CDROM (1), Serial Number Sheet for
Contents Manager (1)
Support Format for creating Metadata
File Format
XAVC™ MXF ODS-D77U
MPEG HD 422 MXF
MPEG HD 420 MXF
MPEG HD MP4
AVCHD™ MTS, M2TS
MPEG IMX MXF
HDV™ M2T (Windows), MOV (Macintosh)
DV® AVI (Windows), MOV (Macintosh)
ProRes MOV
Front Panel Rear Panel
DNxHD MOV

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 Optical Disc Archive Library
ODS-L10 10 Slots Library Main Features
Compact All-in-one Design
This new mini robotic library holds up to two Optical Disc
Archive drives, a maximum of 10 cartridges, and a built-in
robotic mechanism in a 5U, 19-inch rack-mountable
chassis.

Scalability
The ODS-L10 contains up to 10 cartridges, storing a
maximum of 15 TB with ten ODC-1500R cartridges and you
can use different cartridges per category or user.

High Reliability
The library supports an optional backup power supply
units and Optical Disc Archive drives to ensure continuous
operation in the unlikely event of one failing.

Easy to Connect
The ODS-L10 can be connected to a network via an
Ethernet cable through a control PC with easy setup
(IP address setting)

Recommended for
Broadcast Production Educational Museums, Houses of
stations houses facilities galleries worship

Cable TV
Corporations
companies
Power supply and
optional redundant power supply

Easy and Efficient Archive Management with Mini Robotic Library Optical Disc Archive
Cartridge x 10 slots
Sony has also introduced new robotic Optical Disc Archive product: the
ODS-L10 compact robotic library. Suitable for various applications, it Drive x 2 (Optional)

is specifically designed for users with small- to medium-scale production

systems, where media assets are managed by multiple users. ODS-L10 10 Slots Library Cartridge carrier

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File Manager System Example
After File Manager software has been installed on a host computer,
all operations can be controlled with a web-based GUI from
each client computer.
Web-based application for immediate client use
Accessible by multiple clients simultaneously
File Manager “Host” Computer
Automated control of library robotic system
Simple drag-and-drop operation to archive and retrieve files USB 3.0
Manage up to 480* hours near-line and effectively unlimited hours externally GB Ethernet Switch (Drive Unit
Placeholder window to archive multiple files from different folders to the same Control)

cartridge
Add text metadata when archiving files, database backup functions Ethernet
Watch folder function to automate archive process (Library Control)

Free text search of near-online and external cartridges Client PC ODS-L10

Job status and job progress monitoring
REST-based web service interface for integration with an external system

User Interface Specifications

ODS-L10
Maximum Number of Drives 2
Maximum Number of Cartridges 10
Maximum Data Capacity 15 TB
Drive Interface Super Speed USB (USB 3.0)
Library Control Interface RJ-45 (x1), 1000BASE-T: IEEE 802.3ab, 100BASE-Tx: IEEE 802.3u
Power Requirements 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power Consumption 130W
Operating Temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Storage Temperature -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Operating Humidity 20% to 90% (relative humidity)
System Requirements Weight 59 lb 8.4 oz (27 kg) (not including drive units and cartridges)
Host Computer Dimensions (WHD) 16 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 32 3/4 inches (424 x 220 x 830 mm) (excluding protrusions)
Processor Intel® Core™ i5 3 GHz or higher
Supplied Accessories File Manager license key sheet (1), Installation Manual (1), Operation Manual (1)
Memory 4 GB or more
Hard disc Drive 1. 500 GB(or more) of capacity for OS and DB
2. 2 TB(or more) of cache space per drive;
configuring RAID is recommended; you can also use
ODS-L10
other storage (NAS, etc.) as cache
OS Windoows 8 (or above), 64-bit
Port 2 x Ethernet port, 1 x USB3.09 port per drive
Client Computer
Hardware Any computer, provided common web browsers
function correctly
OS* Windoows 7/8, 32-bit/64-bit
Mac OS® X (Lion/Mountain Lion)
Web browser* Chrome 22 or above
Internet Explorer® 10 or above
Front Panel Rear Panel
* These are verified for proper operation of the software.
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 Optical Disc Archive PetaSite, Scalable Library
ODS-L30M Master Unit Advantages
ODS-L60E Extension Unit (Drive and Cartridge) Fully scalable
ODS-L100E Extension Unit (Cartridge only) Automated failover of library control path
Co-existence of automated library operation and offline shelf management
High performance of end-to-end operation
Best solution for partial retrieve
Interoperability between library and standalone drive
File format-agnostic

Expandable with up to 5 Extension Units

The ODS-L30M is the master unit that forms the basis of the PetaSite Scalable Library system.
Designed for growth and performance, the PetaSite is easily scalable by stacking
modular ODS-L60E (Drive and Cartridge) and ODS-L100E (Cartridge only) extension units.

Any combination of ODS-L60E and ODS-L100E extension units, up to a total of 5 units,

may be joined to a single ODS-L30M Master unit. This allows each PetaSite Library
system to scale from 30 to 535 slots and up to 22 drives, depending on the
combination of extension units. When higher capacity and performance is needed,
PetaSite compatible Archive Management software can support multiple PetaSite
Library systems.

Flexible System Expansion

42U Master Unit
ODS-L30M

35U 2 Drives (Max)

30 Cartridges (Max)

Maximum 6 units
28U

21U Extension Unit

ODS-L60E
14U
4 Drives (Max)
61 Cartridges (Max)
7U
ODS-L100E

101 Cartridges (Max)

30 cartridges Scalability 535 cartridges

45 TB 802.5 TB

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Ideal for Deep System Example
and Near-online Archives
Sony’s Optical Disc Archive system is well suited Gigabit Ethernet
for deep long-term digital media preservation,
where data tape does not provide the assurance
of Write Once (WORM) and disaster tolerant
archive requirements. It can provide a second-copy MAM
Application Contents Server
for near-online or external storage at remote sites,
ideal for business continuity/disaster recovery,
production and post-production backup and
for video, film, stock footage archives or national
archives. The system can also be used for news FC Switch
and sports clips for proxy workflows and quick
partial file restores, thanks to random access
performance. Fibre Channel

Client PC PetaSite Library

Specifications
O D S -L 30M O D S -L 60E O DS -L 100E
Maxim um Num be r of Drive s 2 4 0
Maximum Number of Cartridges 30 61 101
Maximum. Data Capacity 45 TB 91.5 TB 151.5 TB
Host Interface Fibre Channe l 8G bps
Maintenance Interface G ig abit Ethe rne t
Powe r Re quire m e nts 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power Consum ption (Per Unit) 312 W 300 W -
Ope rating Te m perature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Ope rating Hum idity 20% to 80% (re lative hum idity)
Weight 66 lb 2.2 oz (30 kg) (not including drive units and cartridg e s)
Dim ensions (W x H x D) 17 5/8 x 12 1/4 x 37 1/8 inches (445 x 308 x 940 mm) (excluding protrusions)

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