✓ Real-time collaboration with ultra-low latency

DDP uses a full block-level Ethernet SAN architecture, meaning client workstations access storage directly at the block level — not through slower file-sharing protocols like SMB or NFS. The result is latency comparable to a locally attached drive, even when multiple editors are simultaneously working on the same project.

✓ Customisable storage management and allocation

Rather than a one-size-fits-all volume, DDP gives administrators granular control: create dedicated Folder Volumes per project or department, assign storage quotas on a per-volume basis, and adjust allocations dynamically as project demands change — all without moving or reorganising data.

✓ RAID protection against drive failure

All DDP systems distribute data across multiple independent RAID groups. This not only protects against individual drive failure, but enables the system to continue operating and serving data to clients while a failed drive is replaced — minimising any disruption to production.

✓ SSD caching for significantly faster performance

Unlike competing systems that apply a global cache setting, DDP allows SSD caching to be configured on a per-volume basis. High-priority projects can be assigned dedicated cache, ensuring consistent performance where it matters most, without cache contention from lower-priority workloads.

✓ Auto-mounting of volumes on desktop login

DDP integrates with user account management so that the correct volumes are automatically mounted when a user logs in. Editors and students see exactly the storage they need — and nothing more — without manual configuration or IT intervention for each session.

✓ Easy-to-use web-based administration

The browser-based Control Panel requires no client software on the administrator’s machine. System health, volume usage, user permissions, and RAID status are all visible and configurable from a single interface, accessible from any device on the network.

✓ Highly scalable architecture

DDP systems are designed to grow with your organisation. Additional DDP units or third-party storage arrays can be added to an existing deployment without disrupting live workflows. Capacity and bandwidth scale independently, allowing you to address specific bottlenecks as they emerge.

✓ Broad application compatibility

DDP is validated with the leading professional media applications, including Avid Pro Tools, Avid Media Composer, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Cloud, Apple Final Cut Pro, Grass Valley, Dalet, Fairlight, and Sony. If your facility relies on any of these tools, DDP is designed to support them natively.

SSD Caching

SSDs can handle the demanding read/write cycles of audio and video production, but their cost still exceeds that of traditional hard drives. A hybrid system combining SSDs and spindle-based HDDs can take advantage of intelligent caching to get the best of both. Unlike other manufacturers who apply a global cache setting across the whole system, DDP lets you configure caching on a per-volume basis — aligning cache allocation directly with project priority for a markedly more efficient workflow.

Load Balancing

Rather than relying on one massive RAID array, a DDP spreads data across several smaller RAID groups. This Load Balancing prevents any single group from becoming a bottleneck. As additional disks and RAID sets are introduced, access latency drops and overall throughput climbs. Because the workload is shared among multiple, evenly utilised groups, no single segment becomes congested — allowing the storage subsystem to sustain far higher data rates than a single, oversized RAID configuration could ever achieve.

Folder Volumes

Unlike traditional file-based NAS systems, DDP lets you turn any folder into a virtual Folder Volume. Once created, these mount on client desktops and behave like normal internal drives with full block-level access. For example, Avid Media Composer always places media files in a “MediaFiles” folder at the root of a volume. On a large shared system this quickly becomes disorganised. With Folder Volumes, administrators can create a dedicated volume per project, keeping everything clean and simple to manage — without any underlying data restructuring.

Quotas & Permissions

DDP supports per-volume storage quotas, allowing administrators to allocate guaranteed space for each volume. Access control permissions (read / write / delete) can be configured per individual user, desktop, or user group. Quota control is dynamic: when a job needs a burst of additional space, the quota can be temporarily expanded and snapped back once ingest is complete — without the overhead of reshuffling data.

HyperDDP 12D

Entry-level — from £15,000 + VAT

The entry point to the DDP ecosystem. The HyperDDP 12D is a hybrid HDD + SSD Ethernet SAN suited to smaller teams of 4–8 workstations working with compressed or lower-resolution media. It delivers solid shared storage performance without the complexity or cost of higher-tier systems, and is fully expandable should your requirements grow.

Note: Comes with 1 year of support rather than the standard 2-year warranty that applies to all other DDP models.

Hybrid DDP Series

DDP12D • DDP16D • DDP24D • DDP24DF

The workhorse of the DDP range. These modular Ethernet SAN servers have the file system and metadata management built in, supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux simultaneously. They sit between the entry-level HyperDDP and the high-end DDP10EF, and are the most widely deployed DDP systems in post-production facilities, music studios, and universities. Capacity and bandwidth scale as you add drives or attach additional storage — making these the natural upgrade path for facilities outgrowing simpler solutions.

Micro DDP Series

Compact shared storage for studio and field

Quiet, lightweight (around 5 kg), and designed for low power consumption without compromising performance. Configurable with RAID 5 or RAID 6 protected SSDs or HDDs, with capacities from 8TB to 60TB and throughput of up to 2,200 MB/s. The microDDP is widely used for festivals, concerts, award events, and live sports — a go-to choice for rental companies and broadcasters who need reliable shared storage on location. Equally strong for smaller studios, education environments, and anyone who needs a capable system in a compact, portable footprint.

Mini DDP24DF

Modular SSD performance in a compact chassis

A modular, high-speed DDP that accepts up to 24 SSDs and expansion cards. The Mini DDP24DF sits between the microDDP and the full Hybrid Series, aimed at facilities that need all-SSD performance in a compact chassis without stepping up to DDP10EF pricing. A strong fit for edit suites or facilities with specific per-project performance requirements that a hybrid system cannot meet.

DDP10EF

Extremely Fast NVMe Storage

Designed for 8K uncompressed video editing and the most demanding bandwidth-intensive workflows. Using NVMe flash storage and the NVMe-oF / RDMA protocol, the DDP10EF can deliver more than 15 GB/s on a Linux desktop and up to 100 Gbits per workstation. This is the right choice when you need the absolute maximum in storage performance and latency cannot be compromised.

High Availability DDPs

Dual HA DDP Head — AVFS Flexible Storage

Built for large broadcasters and facilities where any downtime is unacceptable. The Dual HA DDP Head runs in active/active configuration, supporting FC, iSCSI, NVMe-oF / RDMA, and Infiniband. Bandwidth of up to 200 GbE/s. It can integrate third-party and legacy storage arrays alongside DDP hardware, and scales to petabyte capacity. For enterprise buyers and mission-critical broadcast environments, this is the top of the DDP range.