ANTENNE BAYERN’s Seamless Storage Transition Powers Broadcasting Infrastructure Elevation

SUMMARY

ANTENNE BAYERN: Germany's Leading Private Radio Station Since 1988

ANTENNE BAYERN is the private radio station with the broadest reach in Germany. Since 1988 they have been successful and nonstop on Air: Germany’s most listened-to private radio station, ANTENNE BAYERN. The recipe for success: A creative mix of music, service, information, and entertainment, tailor-made for the target group from 14 to 49, with spectacular actions and an always new presentation.

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Out-dated Storage Requires a Robust Solution Immediately

The previous storage systems went end-of-life and end-of-support: Contemporary and safe FC storage systems were wanted. The requirements included, among other things, a trouble-free connection to DataCore appliances, safe operation and reliable customer support.

SOLUTION

SAN with High Availability Offers Uninterrupted 7/24 Broadcast Service

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ANTENNE BAYERN upgraded its storage infrastructure to improve reliability. They selected QSAN’s XS5226D Fibre Channel SAN storage with dual-active controllers and JBOD expansion units. This solution, implemented with DataCore software, offers high availability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness for their 24/7 broadcast operations. The new system provides 170TB of usable capacity and eliminates the need for proprietary hardware, allowing for greater flexibility and easier maintenance.

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RESULT

ANTENNE BAYERN upgraded to QSAN's XS5226D Fibre Channel SAN storage with DataCore software to ensure high availability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness for their 24/7 broadcast operations.

99.9999% High Availability

  • Overall modular design ensures the components can be replaced easily.
  • Active-Active dual controller ensures non-single-point of failure.
  • Unique Cache-to-Flash module protects your precious data from potential power failure.”

Flexible Connectivity

  • Multi-protocol design enables seamless file sharing.
  • Supporting up to 24 host connections in one appliance maximizes configuration flexibility.
  • Take advantage of different connections, including fiber channel and iSCSI.”

"In addition to a more flexible handling without manufacturer restrictions, the QSAN offers a clear price advantage for ANTENNE BAYERN."

Michael Vogel, Deputy Technical Director of ANTENNE BAYERN

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