Facilis HUB 8 – 96TB Shared Video Storage Server

Product Overview

The Facilis HUB 8 96TB is a 2U rack-mount shared video storage server built for post-production editorial, color grading, and collaborative content creation. Engineered as a true SAN rather than a standard NAS, it delivers high-bandwidth shared video storage for post-production teams working in Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. With 96TB across eight drives and connectivity up to 64Gb Fibre Channel and 100GbE, the HUB 8 keeps multiple editors working from a single shared file system without contention. It ships with unlimited seats of FastTracker media asset management and browser-based Facilis Web Console software.

Product Description

The HUB 8 is Facilis's entry point into collaborative video storage, but its capabilities are anything but entry-level. As a Storage Area Network (SAN), it uses automatic load balancing of clients across multiple server IP addresses or Fibre Channel interfaces, distributing bandwidth so an edit bay running 4K color grading and a craft editor on low-bitrate proxies can both pull from the same system. This makes it well suited to mixed workflows where a facility needs predictable performance across many concurrent editors.

Every HUB 8 includes the Facilis Web Console, a browser-based management layer that gives administrators complete control over the shared storage environment. From the console you can create virtual volumes of any size and resize them on the fly, presenting volumes simultaneously to macOS, Windows, and Linux clients for true cross-platform project sharing. Native project and bin locking lets Avid and Adobe editors collaborate on the same media without overwriting one another.

The system also ships with unlimited seats of FastTracker, Facilis's media asset management software, so teams can index, tag, search, and retrieve video, audio, and still media without the overhead of a traditional MAM deployment. For commercial AV integration, the HUB 8 fits a standard 19-inch rack at 2U and offers dual-port 16/32/64Gb Fibre Channel or 10/25/40/50/100GbE adapters, letting integrators match the server to existing facility infrastructure. Available in 32TB, 48TB, 64TB, 96TB, and 128TB capacities, the HUB 8 scales with your project library while keeping a single, manageable shared file system at the center of the workflow.

Key Features

• True SAN architecture — Operates as a Storage Area Network with automatic load balancing across multiple server IP addresses and Fibre Channel interfaces, not a single-path NAS.
• 96TB across eight drives — An eight-bay 2U chassis delivers 96TB of project storage for 4K editorial and color grading workloads.
• Avid and Adobe project sharing — Native project and bin locking lets editors collaborate on the same media in Media Composer and Premiere Pro without conflicts.
• Flexible high-speed connectivity — Dual-port 16/32/64Gb Fibre Channel or 10/25/40/50/100GbE adapters integrate the server into existing AV networks.
• FastTracker MAM included — Unlimited seats of FastTracker media asset management ship with the system to index, tag, and search media.
• Facilis Web Console management — A browser-based console creates and resizes virtual volumes of any size on the fly across the shared file system.
• Cross-platform virtual volumes — Volumes mount simultaneously on macOS, Windows, and Linux clients for mixed-OS facilities.
• Redundant power option — Optional dual 350W (n+1) power supplies support continuous-uptime deployments.

Typical Applications

• Post-production and editorial suites
• Broadcast studios and news production
• House of worship media teams
• Government video departments
• Corporate video and training rooms

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Facilis Technology. Connectivity and power-supply options may vary by configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which editing applications is the HUB 8 compatible with?
The HUB 8 supports project sharing for Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro, and works with DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and other NLEs. Virtual volumes mount natively on macOS, Windows, and Linux clients, so mixed-OS edit bays can share the same media.

How does the HUB 8 connect to our existing AV network?
It offers dual-port 16/32/64Gb Fibre Channel and dual-port 10/25/40/50/100GbE adapter options. Integrators select the interface that matches the facility's switching and host bus adapters, and the SAN load-balances clients across the available interfaces.

What is required to install and rack the system?
The HUB 8 occupies 2U in a standard 19-inch rack and accepts 100–240 VAC auto-switching power. Plan for adequate cooling within the 5°C–30°C operating range and appropriate Fibre Channel or Ethernet cabling to your edit suites.

How does it integrate into a collaborative post-production workflow?
The Facilis Web Console lets administrators provision virtual volumes per project or team and adjust them on the fly. Included FastTracker MAM adds indexing, tagging, and search so editors can locate media across the shared file system without a separate asset-management server.

Can the storage be expanded later?
Yes. The HUB 8 is available in 32TB, 48TB, 64TB, 96TB, and 128TB capacities, and Facilis shared storage environments can be scaled with additional HUB systems and expansion units as a facility grows.

What warranty and support are included?
Facilis systems include manufacturer warranty coverage and technical support. For current warranty terms, support options, and configuration assistance, contact the Creation Networks team before purchase.