Terra 24TB movie server
The Kaleidescape Terra is a high-performance movie server that stores reference-quality movies on hard drives to be played back on Kaleidescape’s Strato movie players. Terra downloads movies 4x faster than the Strato S, and can download 4K movies in as little as 10 minutes. Movies are downloaded from Kaleidescape’s movie store, featuring 12,000 movies, series, and concerts—including over 1,000 4K movies (400 of which are not available on 4K Blu-ray disc). Kaleidescape movies are downloaded in full resolution, not compressed during download or playback to the Strato movie player. Downloaded movies are protected by cloud backup, and the Terra is designed to continue operating even after a hard drive fails. Terra can support any number of Strato players in a house and streams up to eight 4K movies at a time. Terra comes in either 24TB, 48TB or 72TB capacity, and multiple Terra servers can be combined for maximum storage. Terra incorporates enterprise-class computing to enhance player performance and ensure reliability of large systems. Kaleidescape’s proprietary kOS operating system enables Terra to provide the advanced content protection required by Hollywood motion picture studios for their highest-fidelity movies.
- 24TB Storage Capacity: 24TB configuration stores up to 360 4K Ultra HD movies, 650 Blu-ray quality movies, or 3,600 DVD quality movies. Multiple Terra servers can be combined for more storage.
- Ultra-Fast Download Speed: Terra can download at up to 800 Mbps, 4x faster than Strato S. A typical 4K movie can download in as little as 10 to 12 minutes.
- Enterprise-Quality Hard Drives: Terra’s enterprise-quality hard drives enable movie storage without compression or loss of playback quality.
- Proprietary Operating System: Kaleidescape’s kOS operating system provides advanced content protection for Hollywood’s highest-fidelity movies, as well as caching and computing services that enhance player performance and support large systems.
- Whole-House System: Terra serves movies over a standard residential network to Strato players anywhere in the home and can play up to eight 4K movies at the same time.
- Rack Mount Available: Terra 2U rack-mount hardware is available (sold separately).
Whats Included
- Server
- External Power Adapter
- AC Power Cord
- Network Cable
- Documentation
Q: With no HDMI connection how does this hook up to a tv or projector ? USB ??
A: 08/12/2021 Hello Mark. Think of this server, the Terra, as a storage bin for your movies, and not a player. The Strato C is the player that connects to the Terra and then to your TV or projector. Then the Strato S is a COMBINATION server and player, though I understand that it can play movies from the Terra (the server in question) as well. The mistake I made was thinking that the 12 TB Strato S would hold plenty of movies, but now I'm almost out of space. I seemingly should have chosen the 24 TB Terra server and a Strato C. But please note!! The Strato C seems to be getting more and more difficult to find. That leads me to believe that Kaleidescape is simplifying to just a Strato S which can connect to and play movies from its own hard drive AND movies from the Terra. In September, 2021 there is an event in Indianapolis (if Covid doesn't wipe it out) called Cedia. It has been suggested that Kaleidescape, the makers of all this equipment, may reveal some things of interest, which may include an 18 TB Strato S, which would have been perfect for me. So you may want to wait till Cedia happens in September before you make a purchase. Hope that helps!
