Blackmagic Design Cloud Store 20TB – Network Media Storage

Product Overview

The Blackmagic Design Cloud Store 20TB is the entry-capacity model in the Cloud Store line of high-performance network storage built for film and television workflows, where large media files are shared between many users for editing, color, audio, and VFX. It uses NVMe M.2 flash cards in a RAID 5 configuration, presents four 10G Ethernet ports plus two Gigabit ports, and offers Dropbox sync so multiple units can stay synchronized across locations. There are no subscription fees and no IT consultants required.

Product Description

This 20TB store is designed to handle digital cinema files, up to 12K Blackmagic RAW, with zero local-storage requirement per user. Its memory core uses M.2 flash cards in parallel RAID 5 groups for speed and fault tolerance — every sixth card carries parity, and the unit enters read-only mode if a card faults so files stay accessible. Four 10G Ethernet ports work as a built-in switch for four separate computers or combine via link aggregation for up to 40G; two 1G ports keep the 10G ports free for faster machines. Two USB-C ports handle automatic ingest and backup (and support Ethernet over USB), while an HDMI monitor output shows a live status display — storage map, per-port speed graphs, sync status, connected users, and power status. Dropbox sync keeps multiple stores aligned across sites so every location works from a local copy with no latency. Two redundant power supplies and a repairable, whisper-quiet vertical chassis round out a design built for mission-critical use. It runs from a free Mac/Windows utility and can operate fully offline.

Key Features

• 20TB NVMe flash — M.2 cards in parallel RAID 5 for speed and fault tolerance.
• Four 10G Ethernet + switch — Four computers, or link-aggregate to 40G.
• Two 1G Ethernet — For slower connections, keeping 10G ports free.
• USB-C ingest & backup — Automatic load and backup; Ethernet over USB supported.
• HDMI status display — Live storage map, speed graphs, sync, users, power.
• Dropbox sync — Synchronize multiple stores globally for local-speed access.
• Redundant power — Two internal supplies; repairable chassis.
• No subscriptions — Private storage controlled via a free Mac/Windows utility.

Technical Specifications

FAQ

How does this compare to the 80TB and 320TB models? All three share the same chassis, four 10G ports, RAID 5 design, and redundant power; they differ only in flash capacity (20TB, 80TB, or 320TB).

What protects the data? A RAID 5 array of NVMe M.2 cards with parity, plus dual redundant power. If a card faults, the store goes read-only so files remain accessible.

How fast is the network connection? Four 10G Ethernet ports work as a switch for four computers, or aggregate to 40G; two 1G ports handle slower links.

Are there subscription fees? No. It's private storage managed by a free Mac/Windows utility, and it can run fully offline.