# Supported Storage

## NAS

With Mimiq, Bin Locking works out of the box on network shares that use  SMB (including DFS-backed SMB paths), AFP, or NFS protocols. These are typically NAS shares, but can also be a Mac or PC that shares drives or folders.

## SAN

Through the [Workspaces](/mimiq/workspaces.md) feature, Mimiq can enable any folder on a SAN or other block-based volumes to work with Media Composer. Workspaces is a [Pro](https://docs.hedge.video/mimiq/standard-vs.-pro) feature.

## StorNext

StorNext is fully supported and usable with Avid Media Composer through the [Workspaces](/mimiq/workspaces.md)feature. Also useful: [StorNext permissions](/mimiq/workspaces/stornext-permissions.md)

## NEXIS

Mimiq packs a technology dubbed NEXIS Coexistence, which allows you to use any combination of NEXIS and third-party storage at the same time. 

NEXIS Coexistence is a [Pro](/mimiq/standard-vs.-pro.md) feature.

## Facilis

Mimiq fully supports Facilis' bin locking technology, allowing you to use non-Facilis storage simultaneously.

Facilis Coexistence is a [Pro](/mimiq/standard-vs.-pro.md) feature.

## Qumulo

Both Qumulo's on-premise and AWS offerings are fully supported by Mimiq. As Qumulo shares connect via SMB or NFS, a non-Pro license suffices, with no additional setup requirements.

## Cloud Drives

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Cloud Drives require a [Pro](https://docs.hedge.video/mimiq/standard-vs.-pro) license.
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Remote workflows often use cloud providers like LucidLink and Suite Studios. Mimiq supports both of these providers by recognizing their mount points and enabling them for Media Composer.

All cloud drive providers regularly release updates for their macOS and Windows clients. A new Mimiq release typically accompanies each update. Most client updates don't require much work on our end; in such cases, we'll release a minor Mimiq update. When a client update does require elbow grease, it's made available as a major update, which might require a license extension.

To avoid being caught out, before updating your cloud drive client, verify that your Mimiq license is eligible for the corresponding Mimiq release. You can track which client update is supported by which version of Mimiq in the [Releases](/mimiq/releases.md) section. \
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In the rare case that a cloud provider releases an update without prior notice (e.g., emergency security updates), you can safely install their update, provided *your license is eligible for updates and support*. In such cases, we will opt to release a minor update to Mimiq, thereby avoiding the need for a license extension.

## Local Drives

Although it's an esoteric workflow, Mimiq Pro can be utilized to turn a local folder living on an SSD or RAID into a volume that works with Media Composer. This can for instance be used when a separate syncing mechanism is employed between computers, like Resilio. As the biggest bottleneck here will be your connection and not Mimiq, test rigorously. Your mileage may vary a lot.


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