Local Media Storage | Roadrunner IT

Media files need a home that's close

We set up custom personal cloud systems with NAS servers onsite to store media files instantly. This is a must if you work with large files. Whether you're a video editor scrubbing 4K footage, a music producer mixing multitrack sessions, a 3D artist rendering models, a GIS mapper processing datasets, or an engineer working with CAD models — your files will be ready instantly, at LAN speed, with no cloud bottleneck. Spend less time fighting technology and more time doing what you love.

The problem: the cloud bottleneck

Cloud storage is built for documents, not massive media files. Trying to edit 4K video or render 3D models over the internet is slow, expensive, and risky.

Latency. Every scrub and render waits on your internet connection.
Cost. Cloud providers charge you extra just to download your own data.
Privacy. Your unreleased creative work sits on shared servers.

The solution: an on-premise NAS

We build custom Network Attached Storage (NAS) servers that sit right in your office. Using enterprise-grade technology, we deliver storage that is fast, safe, and expandable.

The technology stack

Virtualization with Proxmox VE. We run your entire workflow (Nextcloud, Jellyfin, Immich) as isolated, efficient virtual machines on a single powerful server.
Data safety with ZFS. The ZFS file system checksums every single block of data. If a hard drive develops a silent error ("bit rot"), ZFS detects and fixes it automatically — something cloud providers rarely do.
Backups with Proxmox Backup Server. We encrypt your data and send only the changes to an off-site location every night. That saves space and means you can recover instantly if disaster strikes.

LAN speed vs. cloud

When your storage is on-site, you're limited only by your network cables, not your ISP.

Connection type	Real-world speed	Best for
Cloud (internet)	20–100 MB/s	Documents, emails, photos.
1 Gigabit LAN	110–125 MB/s	HD video editing, graphic design, general office.
10 Gigabit LAN	600–1000+ MB/s	4K/8K video editing, 3D rendering, large CAD assemblies.

We can configure your server with 10 Gigabit Ethernet, letting you scrub 4K footage as smoothly as if it were on a local SSD.

Who needs this?

Video editors. Scrub multicam 4K/8K footage without proxies.
Music producers. Load massive sample libraries instantly.
3D artists & engineers. Render directly from the server; work with huge CAD assemblies without lag.
GIS mappers. Process large geospatial datasets locally.

How it works

Hardware selection. We choose enterprise-grade hard drives and fast NVMe cache drives.
ZFS configuration. We tune the system for your specific workflow (e.g., large files for video).
Proxmox setup. We install Proxmox, create your virtual machines, and connect them to your ultra-fast ZFS storage.
Network optimization. We make sure your switches and cables are ready for high-speed transfers.
Backup strategy. We set up automated, encrypted off-site backups so your data is safe from fire, flood, or theft.

Stop fighting your storage. Start creating.

Contact Roadrunner IT to design a custom NAS solution for your workflow.

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