Kaleidescape Compact Terra 30TB - Grey

Description

The heart of a Kaleidescape system

The Kaleidescape Compact Terra 30TB is the movie server that anchors a Kaleidescape home theater system. It locally stores your complete library downloaded from the Kaleidescape Movie Store and feeds one or more Strato K (or Strato V) players over the local network. This architecture deliberately separates storage from video decoding: Strato players stay lightweight, discreet and easy to multiply across rooms, while the Compact Terra centralizes the collection at a single point of truth.

30 TB of storage — up to 810 movies depending on resolution

The 30 TB capacity stores, depending on the chosen formats, approximately 282 movies in 8K or 4K Cinematic (Kaleidescape's high-bitrate Dolby Vision format, ~9.4 movies/TB), 495 movies in standard 4K (~16.5 movies/TB), 810 movies in HD, or up to 4,500 movies in SD. Single integrated (non-removable) high-reliability drive. This capacity targets serious collectors or multi-room installations that want to centralize several years of acquisitions without constantly deleting and re-downloading. Multiple servers can also be combined on the network to expand the library even further.

Up to 5 simultaneous 4K high-bitrate playbacks

Unlike a generic computer NAS, the Compact Terra is sized to sustain up to 5 simultaneous playbacks of Kaleidescape high-bitrate 4K movies to Strato players throughout the home. A primary cinema can project a 4K Cinematic blockbuster while a bedroom plays an HD concert and the living room starts a new download — with no buffering, no drop in quality. The Full Size version scales to 10 simultaneous playbacks.

Minimal power draw, quiet operation

The Compact Terra is designed to run 24/7: 32 W maximum consumption, 20 W typical. The maximum airflow (5 CFM) allows near-silent operation suitable for placement in an AV cabinet or technical room. Gigabit Ethernet cabling is required (mandatory to guarantee bandwidth for high-bitrate 4K streams). Wi-Fi is not supported for AV distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I use this server alone to watch movies?

No. The Compact Terra is strictly a network storage server: it doesn't decode video and has no HDMI output. To play movies on your TV or projector, it must be paired with at least one Kaleidescape player — Strato K (new-generation 8K) or Strato V. The server stores and sends the data; the player handles real-time audio-video decoding and delivers the HDMI signal.

Is it possible to download a movie and watch another one at the same time?

Yes, no compromise. The Compact Terra can simultaneously handle a download from the Kaleidescape store (about 10 minutes for a high-bitrate 4K movie depending on your internet connection) and up to 5 playbacks to Strato players in the home. No drop in picture quality, no stutter.

What's the difference between the Compact Terra and the Full Size Terra?

The Full Size uses 4 removable hard drives (letting you change capacity or replace an individual drive), sustains 10 simultaneous playbacks (vs 5), and occupies a full-width 2U rack space. The Compact Terra uses a single integrated drive (non-removable) in a 1U half-width format — more compact, more affordable, suited to single-room installations or ecosystems with 5 players or fewer. Two Compact Terra units can also share a 19-inch 1U rack shelf.

What's in the Box

Kaleidescape Compact Terra 30TB server

External 12 V DC / 150 W power adapter

Detachable AC line cord

Documentation / Quick start guide