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After announcing their new Xsan 2 software, Apple has terminated production as the Xserve RAID. Apple has been promoting this solution of RAID storage for pro environment for many years, but that time has come to an end. If you head over to the page on the store, you won’t be greeted with pictures and reflections of the Xserve RAID, but Promise’s Vtrak E-Class RAID subsystem. Don’t understand why the canceled this product? I didn’t either, Apple’s told us though. Here’s why:

Promise’s VTrak E-Class RAID delivers a great combination of performance, features and value. When configured with Xsan 2 and Final Cut Studio 2, it can deliver up to 6 streams of 8-bit uncompressed high definition video, 22 streams of ProRes HQ compressed HD video and 26 streams of 8-bit uncompressed SD video at costs as low as $1.12 per GB.

Anuj Nayar of Apple noted that they will continue to sell the 500 and 750 GB drive modules. If you try to purchase one of this you’ll get a sad, but true message:

The item you have selected is currently not available from the Apple Store.
Please note that Apple cannot guarantee availability of any product.

Via [Gizmodo]