Blackmagic Design Cloud Dock 2
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Ultra-responsive local storage thanks to its 2 hot-swappable 2.5-inch bays compatible with SATA or U.2 SSDs, allowing instant adjustment of capacity and performance according to the project.
- 10 Gigabit network sharing ready for production with 2 x 10G BASE-T Ethernet ports and a USB-C port (Ethernet over USB) for quick integration on set, in studio, or in control rooms.
- Immediate on-screen monitoring via HDMI output at 1080p50/59.94/60, displaying disk status, Cloud synchronization, user activity, and network throughput.
- Hybrid local + Cloud workflow with Blackmagic Cloud and Amazon Web Services S3 synchronization, in a half-rack format that is easy to transport.
Manufacturer Information
Blackmagic Design
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com
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A Cloud Dock Designed for Collaboration, at the Heart of the Blackmagic Range
The Blackmagic Cloud Dock 2 was designed to address a very current reality in post-production: media must move quickly and reliably between multiple workstations and sometimes multiple sites. Within the Cloud Dock range, this "2" version stands out with a simple and efficient approach: you bring your own SSDs (BYOD logic), and the unit becomes a central sharing point optimized for low-latency exchanges over a 10G network, while still capable of synchronizing certain content to the Cloud. The result: a compact link bridging high-speed local storage and remote collaboration without imposing a heavy IT server.
Who Is This Network Dock For and What Are Its Use Cases?
This network storage dock is aimed at DITs, editors, colorists, assistant camera operators, multi-room studios, and creative teams who need shared storage that is simple to deploy. It allows centralization of rushes, proxies, and project libraries for simultaneous access via SMB or NFS, without a dedicated host computer. On set, it accelerates the availability of dailies and proxies. In the studio, it facilitates back-and-forth between editing and grading stations. In hybrid environments, it helps maintain production continuity through selective synchronization to Blackmagic Cloud and Amazon Web Services S3.
Technical specifications
| Category | portable video recorder | Weight | 1.29 kg |
| Power supply | 100 - 240 V AC - 50/60 Hz | Dimensions (mm) | 210 x 205 x 46 |
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Questions frequently asked
Which SSDs are compatible with the Blackmagic Design Cloud Dock 2?
Both bays support 2.5-inch SATA or U.2 SSDs, with a maximum height of 11 mm. Mounting brackets are provided separately under the BYOD principle and can be hot-swapped.
Can the Cloud Dock 2 be connected to a 10G studio network?
Two 10G BASE-T Ethernet ports allow connection to a 10G switch for high-speed file sharing. Simultaneous access is supported for up to 50 computer connections.
What disk formats and network protocols are supported?
SSDs can be formatted as ExFAT for Windows and Mac, or as HFS+ for Mac. SMB sharing is supported, while NFS is available only with HFS+ disks.
Is it possible to sync audio or video projects to the Cloud?
Synchronization is compatible with Blackmagic Cloud and Amazon Web Services S3. Blackmagic Proxy Generator Lite is included for proxy generation. Setup is done using Blackmagic Cloud Setup Utility via USB-C or Ethernet.
What does the dock's HDMI output display?
The 1080p HDMI display shows SSD usage, Cloud sync status, user activity, and network throughput.
