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RACK24™ : Features

The ultimate, massive, RAID6 protected*, expandable storage server w. up to 44.0TB of space for Blu-ray, DVDs, music, pictures, & more

Feature Highlights

What's unique about
the RACK24™?


- Rackmount design for pro installs
- Provides support for everything:
  - Media Server
  - Audio Server
  - vAutomation
- Field-expandable storage
- Store up to (with 44TB & RAID6*):
  - 7260+ DVDs / hr of HDTV
  - Up to 1760 Blu-rays
  - Tons of lossless CDs & pictures
- Tolerates 2 HDD failures w. RAID6
- Drop-n-Rip Blu-ray/DVD Support
- DualRip™ Music CD auto-archiving
- Headless & hardened against
  viruses, viruses, & other malware  
- Requires a VidaBox extender**
  - Does not provide audio/
    video for the first AV zone

 
All features & specifications subject to change, since all systems are custom made. Have a special request? Please contact us!

 
The Best, Most Powerful VidaBox Server

The RACK24 features world-class, high-end hardware to give the ultimate in performance. Starting with a quad core processor and 4GB of RAM, this unit can easily handle both playback for more than 10 zones while handling storage for up to 7260 DVDs or 1760 Blu-rays..

All of this high-end performance runs stably with an array of (5) high volume air flow fans that draws air through the front hard drive array, keeping everything cool for excellent longevity. PSUs have their own engineered cooling flowpath separate from the main internal airflow.
 
Rackmount-ready, 5U, 26" deep design

The rackmount-ready RACK24 is a breeze to install for professional integrators. Its extra deep 26" chassis allows us to easily pack all of these great features into a single 5U unit. No other system provides this much storage & features in this relatively compact, 8.75" tall unit!
 
 
1-Step "Drop-n-rip" function

Looking for ease of use and simplicity? Meet VidaBox's unique 1-step "drop-n-rip"! Insert a Blu-ray, DVD, or CD, and it automatically archives & tags the movie or album with cover art, plot synposis, actor/actress information, track & artist info, etc. - all automatically. No mice. No remotes. No clicking. No menus. Just "drop-n-rip!"
1-Step Drop-n-Rip
 
 
Headless design for fool-proof reliability

Need a hardened, malware-proof server? Then look no further! The RackServer is specifically designed to be used without any monitors, keyboards, or mice. It's essentially fool proof since nothing can be downloaded. This 100% locked down design only allows installers & VidaBox staff to be accessing its core, providing unparalleled reliability,
 
 
1:1 (one-to-one), bit-for-bit archiving

Ease of use doesn't mean that quality is sacrified. Any Blu-ray, DVD, or CD that's archived^ can be stored bit-for-bit, providing lossless playback, as if you had the physical disc itself! For music CDs, the RackServer can even archive a second copy in a mobile format to be stored on your iPod or other portable music player. No conventional system has these features!
 
 
Field-servicable & upgradeable HDDs & PSU

A high density hard drive mounting design allows housing a total of (16) field-servicable hard drives. When combined with the field-servicable PSUs (three units included), you can be sure maximum uptime will be easy and simple to achieve with minimial maintenance.
 
 
Easy maintenance via remote login/desktop

With the RACK24, there's no requirement for it to be connected to a monitor. Simply login with our included remoting software, or use Remote Desktop if you're on the LAN, and monitor what's going on with the system! Provide quick, easy remote service from anywhere in the world!
 
 
Store up to 7260 DVDs w. 44.0TB & RAID6

With a single RACK24 server, you can easily replace mountains of DVD & Blu-ray disc changers, while bene1fitting from multiroom distribution of Blu-rays, DVDs, and tons of songs & pictures. The RACK24 provides you with a great set of features, such as massive, RAID6 protected storage*, 24/7 VidaSafe protection, & auto-monitoring, and more! It will still run normally, even with up to two (2) failed hard drives!
 
 
Optional Wireless Keyboard for Easy Service

RACK24 systems can come with a high quality, 2.4GHz RF wireless keyboard with integrated optical trackball. Set up a TV panel and this keyboard at the rack for easy status checking & service!
 
 
 
vWHS software - unique only to VidaBox

The RackServer comes with our modified version of Windows Home Server. Dubbed vWHS, this OS follows our hardware's locked down design, where no software - even if loaded manually by disc, USB drive, or internet download, can be installed unless a series of very specific commands are entered correctly. In concert with field servicable hardware, this sets a new standard for reliability. Click here to learn more about vWHS software.
 
Flexible and easily upgradable

RACK24 can be used just as a single task "media server," "audio server." or vAutomation server - and then upgraded later with additional features. This allows an owner to slowly grow into his/her ultimate setup, without having to pay for everything up front.
 
 
 
Excellent as a file server for commerical installs

RackServers aren't just for residential applications, but they're great for businesses, schools, or any place looking for a server w. stability & expandability not found in servers of this price range. VidaBox custom manufactures all of our systems, so contact us to find out how we can build a RackServer to your specific needs, or click here to learn more about VidaBox in commerical or institutional settings!
 
Ties TV content sharing, easily add extenders

Love TV Shows? The RackServer can store TV recordings from multiple media extenders and aggregate them into a single storage point, so that other VidaBox extenders can enjoy the recorded content. Vista Ultimate is no longer required if you have a RackServer!
 
 

* - RACK24 starts w. RAID1, then RAID5, and finally migrates to RAID6 at 10+TB. ** - When configured w. media center, not vWHS software.
*** - Requires additional software not supplied by VidaBox. ^ - Unencrypted titles only.