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    Integrate GB Labs Unify with IDrive® e2

    GB Labs Unify is a software platform and appliance that presents on-premise and cloud storage as a single unified namespace for media and post-production workflows. It uses intelligent caching and bandwidth-aware data movement to provide on-site and remote teams with fast access to significant media assets via consistent file paths for tools such as Avid and Adobe. Integrating Unify with IDrive® e2 delivers a capable, scalable cloud object storage solution that integrates effortlessly for centralized management and high-performance hybrid workflows.

    Prerequisites:

    Before you begin, ensure the following:

    1. An active IDrive® e2 account. Sign up here if you do not have one.
    2. A bucket in IDrive® e2. Learn how to create a bucket.
    3. Valid Access Key ID and Secret Access Key. Learn how to create an access key.
    4. GB Labs Core OS v.4.3 and higher, as well as the Unify Hub Appliance

    Configure GB Labs Unify with IDrive® e2

    1. Log in to GB Labs Storage and click Tools.
    2. Click Unify Hub in the Cloud Services Overview page.
      IDrive e2
    3. Click Locations, and then click Add Location to add IDrive® e2 Storage as a location.
      IDrive e2
    4. Select S3 as the Service Type and enter a Service Name.
      IDrive e2
    5. Enter the following configuration details
      1. Enter your IDrive® e2 S3 endpoint as the Service URL.
      2. Enter your IDrive® e2 Access Key as the Access Key.
      3. Enter your IDrive® e2 Secret Key as the Secret Key.
      4. Enter the region and click search icon to select the Bucket.
        IDrive e2
    6. Click Next. The authentication process begins, and once complete, it displays a success message.
      IDrive e2
    7. Configure your linked Cloud Workspace on your GB Labs system. Set cache mode to Full. Click Next.
      IDrive e2
    8. Review the configuration and click Finish.
      IDrive e2

    Add New Workspace

    1. Click Workspaces under Unify Hub.
      IDrive e2
    2. Click Add New Workspace and select Cloud Workspace as the type.
      IDrive e2
    3. Configure the workspace, as mentioned below.
      1. Enter the name for the Workspace.
      2. Select Storage Location from the list (Previously added your e2 storage).
      3. Click Save Workspace.
        IDrive e2