you need faster mac.
It's not data rate it's CPU limited beyond a threshold
and that threshold is exceeded already depending on movie data rate

2009 macs have been reported to do 5 HD layers with single ssd

striping is a rotating hard disc thing nothing to do with ssd

suggest you try putting movies on different ssd discs. As well as raid
doubt it will make much difference

Quote Originally Posted by SourceChild View Post
I am recently faced with clients preferring to use more playback devices namely Doremis and Turbos and less Catalysts systems.

I agree when it comes to playing back Video rolls which contain audio. However, it's a waste for content and a severe limitation since the ability to provide effects, stack layers, and distort the images are not available.

What I am considering is configuring special HD Catalyst Servers with up to 6 striped SSDs so that I can run up to 4 layers of HD (or higher) with better quality.

I am interested in feedback and discussion regarding this.