Avid Technology, Inc. has announced Avid Unity MediaNetwork 4.0, the latest version of its shared-storage system. Version 4.0 of Avid Unity delivers 4 Gb Fibre Channel throughput for seamless real time collaboration in post production environments. The system supports a broad range of media types, including mastering-quality Avid DNxHD and uncompressed high-definition; moreover, it is built around Avid's MEDIArray ZX4 hardware.

Highlights of 4.0 include:
- 4 Gb Avid MEDIArray ZX4
- Support for up to 20TB
- Support for high-resolution, high-bandwidth media
- Open connectivity framework
- Multiple levels of redundancy

Pricing for the Avid Unity MediaNetwork 4.0 system starts at $67,000. Upgrade programs are available for existing Avid Unity MediaNetwork customers.

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