Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini 8TB: High-Speed Network Storage Solution
Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini 8TB: High-Speed Network Storage Solution The Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini 8TB is a compact, high-performance network-attached storage (NAS) device engineered specifically for video production workflows, multi-cam editing, and real-time collaboration in DaVinci Resolve. Designed in a quiet 1U half-rack chassis, it bridges the gap between portable field storage and fast central server pipelines. RAID 0 NVMe Memory Engine and Network Throughput The internal storage array of the Cloud Store Mini is built around four M.2 NVMe SSDs operating in parallel RAID 0. This parallel architecture ensures high read and write throughput, capable of saturating the built-in 10G Ethernet port to its theoretical speed limits. The system is designed to handle multiple simultaneous editing clients accessing uncompressed 4K, 6K, or 8K cinema camera formats concurrently without dropouts or latency. Networking features a dual-port setup, including a 10G BASE-T Ethernet port for high-bandwidth editing workstations and a 1G BASE-T Ethernet port for internet access or connecting slower network devices. Additionally, the chassis includes a USB-C port that supports Ethernet-over-USB, enabling laptop users without native Ethernet adapters to connect directly to the storage array using a standard USB cable. Real-Time HDMI Status Monitoring and Cloud Sync A standout feature of the Cloud Store Mini is its HDMI Monitoring Output. Connecting a standard TV or monitor displays a real-time graphical dashboard showing a storage map illustrating read and write activity, live throughput metrics for network connections, an active user list identifying connected client computers, and live cloud sync progress. The internal firmware supports automated background synchronization with Dropbox and Amazon S3 cloud services. Projects can sync proxy files or full-resolution footage globally between multiple Cloud Store units, giving editors on different continents immediate access to local copies of project media. Hardware Interfacing and Power Specifications The unit features a whisper-quiet internal thermal management fan, making it suitable for desktop placement or acoustic-sensitive editing suites. For hardware reliability, the system incorporates dual power inputs: a standard AC mains socket alongside a locking 12V DC power connector for redundant supply or mobile battery power. Technical Specification Overview Feature Detail Total Storage Capacity 8 TB (4 x 2 TB M.2 NVMe SSDs in RAID 0) Network Protocol SMB (Server Message Block), up to 50 simultaneous connections High-Speed Network 1 x 10G BASE-T Ethernet (100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G) Standard Network 1 x 1G BASE-T Ethernet Computer Interface 1 x USB-C (Supports Ethernet-over-USB up to 5 Gb/s) Monitoring Interface 1 x HDMI Type-A Output (1080p50 / 59.94 / 60) Cloud Integration Dropbox and Amazon S3 Software Utilities Blackmagic Cloud Setup Utility, Proxy Generator Lite Power Inputs 1 x IEC C14 Mains (100-240V AC) and 1 x 12V DC Locking Barrel Power Consumption 35 Watts Form Factor 1U Half-Rack Width See manufacturer website for specific product warranty information.