Facilis shared storage for video editing
EAR Professional Audio Video, in Tempe, Arizona, designs, supplies, installs and supports Facilis HUB shared storage for video editing and post-production teams. Facilis HUB lets editors on Mac, Windows and Linux work from the same media at the same time, from fast-turnaround editorial to 4K color grading. EAR Professional Audio Video has delivered, upgraded and supported Facilis systems for corporate, agency and government video teams since at least 2022.
Why Facilis HUB
- Facilis Console: create, change and permission project-based storage volumes and push them to editors’ desktops with one click; monitor real-time bandwidth by workstation and volume; manage users and groups through Active Directory, from any workstation or web browser on the network
- FastCache: Facilis’ shared file system, developed since 2009, caches accessed media on the editor’s local storage or memory while keeping a live path to the central volumes for collaboration
- Built for creative applications: Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro and Vizrt/NewTek workflows
- Remote access, asset management and archive: WANLink remote access, FastTracker asset management, and Object Cloud and Object LTO for backup and archive
Facilis HUB models
| Model | Drives | Capacities | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilis HUB FLASHPoint 24S / 48S | 24 or 48 SSDs on 12Gb SAS controllers | 24TB, 48TB, 96TB, 192TB | 6 to 10 GB/s |
| Facilis HUB 8 | 8 HDDs on a 12Gb SAS controller | 32TB to 128TB | 1 GB/s |
| Facilis HUB 16 | 16 HDDs on 12Gb SAS controllers | 64TB to 480TB | 2 GB/s |
| Facilis HUB 24 | 24 HDDs on a 12Gb SAS controller | 96TB to 720TB | 3 GB/s |
| Facilis HUB 32 | 16 internal + 16 external HDDs, 12Gb SAS | 128TB to 960TB | 3.5 GB/s |
| Facilis HUB 48 | 24 internal + 24 external HDDs, 12Gb SAS | 192TB to 1,440TB | 4.5 GB/s |
| Facilis HUBVault | HUB One head unit with HUB NL 24/42 | 384TB to 4PB | 4 GB/s |
| Facilis XP16/24, XP24F expansion | 16/24 HDDs or 24/48 SSDs, multi-port 12Gb SAS | 24TB to 1,008TB | 2 to 10 GB/s |
| Facilis FastTracker Edge | 8 HDDs; 16TB internal cache, 10TB cloud access license | 16TB cache + cloud | 1 GB/s |
Specifications per Facilis, November 2026, subject to change.
What EAR Professional Audio Video provides
- System design: sizing capacity, bandwidth and model for your editors, formats and growth
- Installation and networking: Facilis HUB, expansion chassis and 10-gigabit networking, configured and commissioned on site or remotely
- Remote editing: Facilis WANLink and HP Anyware remote editing
- Archive and asset management: Facilis Object Cloud, Object LTO and FastTracker
- Training and support, including factory-authorized warranty support and annual Facilis support renewals
- Contract buying through Arizona state contract CTR075309 and 1GPA 22-02PV
Facilis systems EAR Professional Audio Video has delivered
- A financial services company’s video team: Facilis HUB 16 with XP16 expansion and Object Cloud, 2022 to 2024
- An advertising agency: a Facilis HUB upgraded to 192TB, with support renewed every year since 2022
- A global technology company: two Facilis HUB 8 systems, 2024 to 2025
- A city government communications office: Facilis support renewed every year since 2022
Frequently asked questions
Who sells and installs Facilis shared storage in Arizona?
EAR Professional Audio Video, in Tempe, Arizona, designs, supplies, installs and supports Facilis HUB shared storage, FastTracker asset management and Facilis archive for video teams in Arizona and nationwide, along with the 10-gigabit networking and edit workstations around them.
Which Facilis HUB model do I need?
It depends on capacity, bandwidth and the number of editors. Facilis lists the HUB 8 at about 1 GB/s with up to 128TB, the HUB 16 at about 2 GB/s with up to 480TB, the HUB 48 at about 4.5 GB/s with up to 1,440TB, and the all-SSD FLASHPoint at 6 to 10 GB/s. EAR Professional Audio Video sizes the system to your workflow.
Does Facilis work with Premiere Pro, Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro?
Yes. Facilis supports Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro workflows, with Mac, Windows and Linux clients sharing the same storage.
Can editors work remotely with Facilis?
Yes. Facilis offers WANLink remote access, and EAR Professional Audio Video also designs remote editing with HP Anyware so editors can work on full-resolution media without copying it off the shared storage.
How do we back up and archive a Facilis system?
Facilis offers Object Cloud and Object LTO for backup and archive, and FastTracker for asset management. EAR Professional Audio Video designs the archive tier along with the shared storage.
Can government agencies and schools buy Facilis on contract?
Yes. Arizona state agencies and State Purchasing Cooperative members can buy through Arizona state contract CTR075309, and eligible public agencies nationwide can use national cooperative contract 1GPA 22-02PV.
Related: Remote editing and media asset management · MAM, PAM or DAM? · Shared storage quote
Sources: Facilis Technology product information (models, specifications, Console and FastCache), November 2026; EAR Professional Audio Video project records, 2022 to 2026. Banner product image and logo: Facilis. Last reviewed: November 2, 2026.
About EAR
EAR Professional Audio Video (Engineering & Recording, Inc.) is a broadcast and professional AV systems integrator and reseller in Tempe, Arizona, founded in 1978. EAR designs, installs and supports systems for government, education, broadcast and corporate clients, and is an awarded supplier on Arizona state contract CTR075309 and national cooperative contract 1GPA 22-02PV.
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