VIVIBIT Partners with DapuStor and SJ WORKS to Revolutionize Storage Solutions and Accelerate Industrialized Filmmaking Processes

Recently, VIVIBIT teamed up with DapuStor and SJ WORKS to successfully complete an innovative test focused on high-end film production workflows.

The test results show that VIVIBIT's proprietary desktop data center, the E1001, equipped with DapuStor's enterprise-grade solid-state drives, fully meets the requirements for post-production in 4K/8K ultra-high-definition film projects. It provides robust underlying data support for SJ WORKS' "DIT Industrialized Full-Process Solution."

Strong Collaboration Targets Pain Points in Film Data Storage

In the digital age, the volume of data in film productions is growing exponentially. Raw footage from a single 4K/8K project can easily reach hundreds of terabytes or even petabytes, placing extreme demands on storage systems in terms of capacity, bandwidth, stability, and portability.

VIVIBIT is a brand dedicated to innovating high-performance, low-carbon storage technologies. It focuses on heterogeneous computing and software-hardware collaborative design to deliver "zero-burden" data infrastructure for edge computing, AI, and the metaverse, helping global enterprises transition to a green and intelligent era.

DapuStor is a leading provider in the enterprise storage sector, renowned for its storage controller chips, enterprise-grade solid-state drives, and comprehensive storage solutions. Its products are celebrated for their high performance and reliability, offering powerful storage support for enterprise applications.

SJ WORKS, is an industry benchmark for full-process services in industrialized film technology and has contributed to authoring the "Film Technology White Paper." Its DIT full-process technical solutions have been applied to major films such as The Wandering Earth II, The Wandering Earth, The Great Wall, and Hidden Man.

This collaboration among multiple parties aims to tackle the challenges of storing, reading/writing, and collaboratively processing massive amounts of footage in film production through technological and scenario innovations. It extends filmmaking capabilities to on-set locations, streamlining the entire process from pre-production shooting to post-production.

Rigorous Testing Validates Superior Performance Across Multiple Dimensions

The test equipment used was the standard version of the E1001 desktop data center, featuring core storage from DapuStor's enterprise-grade solid-state drives: the Jiaorong SSD J5100 and Roealsen SSD R5100.

The E1001 connected simultaneously to a Mac Pro and a MacBook Pro via a single DAC cable (100GbE split into four 25GbE lines), simulating a real-world scenario where multiple editors and colorists in a post-production team access and work on the same material library.

The testing covered three key dimensions: theoretical bandwidth, actual file transfers, and real editing environments:

• Theoretical Bandwidth Test: Using AJA Disk Speed Test, the MacBook Pro achieved write speeds of 2,820 MB/s and read speeds of 2,993 MB/s. The Mac Pro recorded write speeds of 2,532 MB/s and read speeds of 2,648 MB/s, demonstrating exceptional raw bandwidth capabilities.
• Actual File Transfer Test: By uploading and downloading large video files and monitoring network data flow in the iMac Activity Monitor, the system maintained stable speeds of 2,280 MB/s for writes and 2,360 MB/s for reads, confirming its efficiency and stability under real workloads.
• 4K Material Editing in Practice: In DaVinci Resolve, the system smoothly accessed and played back a 4K material sequence consisting of approximately 7,000 TIF files (each 47 MB). Network traffic remained stable at around 10GbE.
• 8K Material Stress Test: Pushing further with higher data volumes—an 8K sequence of about 2,000 TIF files (each 192 MB)—the E1001 ensured fluid playback, with network traffic reaching approximately 20GbE. This fully proved its ability to handle extreme pressure scenarios.

Exceeding Expectations: E1001 Redefines Desktop Storage

After rigorous proof-of-concept (POC) testing and real business data validation, the ICTREK E1001 desktop data center surpassed expectations. Its features perfectly align with the needs of high-end film production:

• Massive Capacity: Supports over 300TB of storage, providing ample space for vast 4K/8K raw materials.
• Efficient and Low-Power: The entire unit operates at under 100W, delivering strong performance with an excellent energy efficiency ratio.
• High-Bandwidth Performance: Equipped with 100G-level network interfaces for high-speed and stable multi-device access.
• Flexible Splitting and Collaboration: The 100G network card can be configured in 4x25G mode, enabling direct connections for multiple devices and greatly boosting team collaboration efficiency.
• Simple and Portable Design: Compact like a beer mug, it powers on instantly without needing a professional data center or complex maintenance, allowing flexible deployment with film crews.

The E1001 not only provides massive storage space while ensuring data security but also significantly enhances collaboration efficiency among multiple production teams, maximizing the value of user investments.

Moving Forward Together: Empowering the Future of Industrialized Filmmaking

This successful multi-party collaboration offers a fresh solution for data storage and processing in the film industry. VIVIBIT's heterogeneous computing and storage architecture, combined with the reliability of DapuStor's high-performance enterprise-grade solid-state drives, injects powerful digital momentum into SJ WORKS' industrialized workflows. As a leader in industry technology, SJ WORKS' project experience and standards also provide valuable guidance for optimizing and iterating storage solutions.

Looking ahead, VIVIBIT will deepen partnerships with more industry players to explore applications in broader areas like high-performance computing, AI data processing, and smart cities. Together, they will help various sectors confidently tackle the massive data challenges of the AI era.