Fairfax Media Refreshes Xsan Environment with StorNext The system that Fairfax built was Apple to the core— Xserve RAID storage, Xsan on Xserves for high-speed collaboration, and Mac edit stations running Final Cut Pro as the primary production tool. “The expanded system served us well and got us to a production system that could sustain production of 300 video clips a week,” says McMillan. “But we knew we were going to need more. So when Apple announced the end-of-life plans for Xserve RAID and changes to the roadmap for Final Cut Pro, we realised we needed to rethink our approach and look for additional partners with a firm, long- term commitment to supporting video production.” THE SOLUTION Several factors were critical as Fairfax looked for alternatives. It needed high

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