4
Web-based Interface
This feature allows users to access the XDCAM Archive
system content over a LAN or internet VPN using a standard
web browser.
• Web interface supports all key functions such as Ingest,
Catalog, Storyboard Creation, Archive, Search, Export, and
system administration
File Exchange and Distribution
The XDCAM Archive system is designed for flexible and
efficient exchange of both online and offline files.
• Files placed in the import hot folders are registered in the
XDCAM Archive system automatically after the extracted
metadata and proxy are generated; hot folders support
predefined category assignments for quick search results
and self management
• Exports content to production systems, FTP devices, and
users over a secure internet VPN connection
• Distributes content by copying one or more clips and/or
files to physical XDCAM Professional Disc media
Online/Offl ine Archive Management
The XDCAM Archive system organizes and displays online
storage as virtual XDCAM discs for easy archive
management.
• User-friendly GUIs allow content to be
archived or copied to physical XDCAM
Professional Discs
• The XDCAM Professional Disc media is a
widely accepted, highly durable 50-year
rated optical disc (based on Sony
accelerated testing)
• Supports a backup copy and retrieve function for offsite
disaster recovery purposes
• View online virtual disc metadata including format and
capacity status
• Add/modify archive groups
• Arranges online media
Online Streaming Proxy
Lightweight streaming H.264 proxies allow users to quickly
preview thousands of hours of online and offline content.
• Easy-to-read metadata such as barcode ID, material title,
material type, document, audio, video, etc
• Quick filters based on conditions such as content type,
time, date, category, etc
• Batch catalog of content means users can edit the
metadata of several clips at the same time
Multi-fi le Format Support
The XDCAM Archive system is compatible with various media
types for central access to content.
• Media types include XDCAM, XDCAM EX, NXCAM™, P2*
1
,
Apple
®
ProRes*
2
, Avid DNxHD*
3
, audio, pictures, documents,
Flash, SDI*
4
capture and others (contact your authorized
Sony reseller for the latest list of supported formats)
*1: The XDA-C200PA Sony license is required and license fees apply.
*2: The XDA-C200AP Sony license is required and license fees apply.
*3: The XDA-C200AV Sony license is required and license fees apply.
*4: Requires an XDA-C100PK ingest workstation or an MS Windows computer
equipped with an XDA-C100 Sony license (fees apply) and MSQ-S001 board.
The ingest workstation needs to be connected to XDCAM Archive server via
Ethernet
SDI Tape Ingest
The XDCAM Archive system Ingest client application supports
SDI*
1
capture.
• Real-time logging, batch capture, and proxy data creation
• Allows tape content to be transitioned to file-based
workflows for web browsing, sharing, and to preserve
precious content
*1: Requires an XDA-C100PK ingest workstation or an MS Windows computer
equipped with an XDA-C100 Sony license (fees apply) and MSQ-S001 board.
* Optional Sony licenses require fees.
Features
Professional Disc Specifications
PFD-128QLW*
1
PFD-50DLA
PFD-23A
Dimensions
5 1/8 x 5 1/4 x 3/8 inches (129 x 131 x 9 mm)
Weight
3 oz (90 g)
Media type
Write Once
Rewritable
Capacity*
2
128 GB
50 GB
23.3 GB
Transfer rate*
3
(with a single pickup)
Max. 144 Mbps
Max. 86 Mbps
Read cycles
More than 1,000,000
Rewrite cycles
1*
4
More than 1,000
Recording format
Phase-change recording
Estimated archival life*
5
50 years
*1: The PFD-128QLW can only be used with the PDW-U2.
*2: A portion of the user data area will be used for data management and may vary.
*3: Transfer rate varies according to product and recording format.
*4: Additional recording is supported prior to finalizing the disc.
*5: Estimated from Sony accelerated test.
Virtual Online Media
Professional Disc
