Facilis FLASHPoint 48S – 48TB All-Flash Shared Storage

Product Overview

The Facilis FLASHPoint 48S 48TB is a 4U all-flash shared storage server built for post-production facilities, VFX studios, and broadcast operations that need the throughput and low-latency characteristics of solid-state storage delivered across a shared workgroup. Forty-eight SSDs on 12Gb SAS controllers in a single compact chassis deliver approximately 8–13 GB/sec of sustained throughput — well above the ceiling of any comparable spinning-disk shared storage system. It operates as a true SAN with automatic load balancing, not a single-path NAS. FastTracker MAM with unlimited seats and Facilis Web Console are included with every unit.

Product Description

The Facilis FLASHPoint 48S 48TB is the entry configuration in the FLASHPoint 48S product line and represents the most straightforward path to all-flash shared storage performance for facilities currently running spinning-disk SAN systems or NAS-based workflows. All 48 SSDs are housed in a single 4U chassis on 12Gb SAS controllers, with no external expansion enclosures, additional cabling, or multi-chassis configuration required at install.

The sustained throughput of approximately 8–13 GB/sec serves workloads that consistently push against the bandwidth limits of HDD-based shared storage: multiple simultaneous uncompressed 4K streams, concurrent DaVinci Resolve color sessions with real-time playback, and VFX rendering pipelines that feed frames from shared storage rather than local scratch. The Facilis Shared File System presents all 48TB as a single file system to macOS and Windows workstations connected via Fibre Channel or Ethernet simultaneously, with automatic load balancing across all active server interfaces preventing any single connection from constraining total throughput.

Physical installation is compact: 26" D x 19" W x 7" H, 65 lbs with drives, fitting standard 4U rack space. Active power draw is 217W (750 BTU/hr), appropriate for equipment rooms sized for shared storage appliances rather than compute servers. Two n+1 redundant 600W power supplies with 100–240 VAC auto-switching input guard against downtime from power supply failure. Three PCIe expansion slots provide a path to future connectivity additions without replacing the chassis.

FastTracker MAM ships with unlimited seats, enabling asset tracking, proxy generation, transcription, and AI metadata tagging for every workstation on the network at no incremental licensing cost. The Facilis Web Console provides browser-based administrative control over volume creation, user permissions, and system health monitoring from any networked machine in the facility.

Key Features

• All-flash SSD storage — 48 SSDs on 12Gb SAS controllers deliver approximately 8–13 GB/sec sustained throughput for uncompressed 8K, concurrent VFX rendering, and multi-stream post-production workflows.
• True SAN architecture — Operates as a Storage Area Network with automatic load balancing across server IP addresses and Fibre Channel interfaces, not a single-path NAS.
• Single 4U chassis design — All 48TB and all-flash performance in one 4U unit (26" D x 19" W x 7" H, 65 lbs), with no external expansion enclosures or additional chassis management.
• High-speed dual connectivity — Dual-port 16/32/64Gb Fibre Channel and dual-port 10/25/40/50/100 GbE for simultaneous Fibre Channel and IP client access from the same shared pool.
• Low-power all-flash design — 217W active power draw (750 BTU/hr) from 48 SSDs keeps power and cooling overhead in line with standard equipment-room allocations.
• FastTracker MAM – unlimited seats included — Asset management, proxy creation, transcription, and AI metadata tagging for all networked workstations at no per-seat licensing cost.
• Facilis Web Console included — Browser-based volume management, access control, and system monitoring from any networked workstation.
• Three PCIe expansion slots — Available for future interface cards or expansion hardware without requiring a new chassis.

Typical Applications

• Post-production and editorial suites requiring all-flash throughput for uncompressed or high-bitrate RAW formats
• Broadcast studios and news production facilities with real-time ingest, editing, and delivery performance requirements
• House of worship media teams handling large-format multi-camera recordings and simultaneous editorial workflows
• Government video departments with high-resolution production and performance-sensitive data access needs
• Corporate video departments managing multi-stream productions requiring all-flash shared storage performance
• Large-facility multi-suite environments entering all-flash shared storage for concurrent VFX and color grading workloads

Technical Specifications

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What NLEs and operating systems are compatible with the FLASHPoint 48S?
The Facilis Shared File System supports macOS and Windows and is compatible with Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and other professional NLEs. Native Avid and Adobe project sharing are supported.

How do clients connect to the FLASHPoint 48S over an AV network?
Clients connect via dual-port 16/32/64Gb Fibre Channel or dual-port 10/25/40/50/100 GbE. Both switched and direct-connection topologies are supported, with automatic load balancing distributing client traffic across all active interfaces.

What is involved in installing and racking the FLASHPoint 48S?
The unit fits in 4U of rack space in a single chassis (26" D x 19" W x 7" H, 65 lbs with drives). Standard equipment-room conditions apply: 5°C–30°C operating temperature and auto-switching 100–240 VAC power input.

How do Web Console and FastTracker support collaborative all-flash workflows?
Web Console provides browser-based volume creation, permission management, and system health monitoring from any networked workstation. FastTracker MAM — with unlimited seats — enables asset tracking, proxy generation, transcription, and AI tagging across the full 48TB pool without per-seat fees.

Can the FLASHPoint 48S 48TB be expanded to a higher capacity?
The FLASHPoint 48S line is available in 48TB, 96TB, 192TB, and 368TB configurations. Contact Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net to discuss upgrade options within the line.

What warranty and support terms apply to the FLASHPoint 48S?
Facilis Technology does not publish a specific warranty term publicly. Contact Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net for current warranty coverage, support plan options, and available service agreements.