Buyer rule
Start with the capture workflow
Start with source media size, scratch storage, export size, backup target, card-reader speed, NAS access, folder naming, and UPS protection.
3D scan storage and backup workflow
Protect scan projects with fast scratch storage and boring backups
3D scanning projects create many fragile files: source photos, videos, alignment data, meshes, textures, exports, and delivery copies. The workflow is safer when scratch storage, field storage, NAS backup, and power protection are planned first.
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Risk
Avoid the scan pipeline mismatch
The common mistake is adding GPU power while scan photos, cache folders, exports, and backups live on slow or disorganized storage.
Amazon 3D scanning lanes
3D Scan Storage and Backup Workflow Guide shopping checks
Use these lanes after the capture, processing, storage, and backup path is specific. Amazon has the live listing details, seller terms, shipping, returns, and exact product specifications.
4TB NVMe SSDs
Scratch lane for active scan projects, cache folders, textures, and exports.
External SSDs
Field and handoff lane for capture backups, client copies, and project transfers.
NAS enclosures
Archive lane for scan libraries, source media, textures, and finished assets.
High-speed memory cards
Capture lane for cameras, drones, action cameras, and field swaps.
USB-C card readers
Ingest lane for moving capture media into fast local storage.
UPS backups
Power lane for protecting the workstation, NAS, and active project storage.
Before checkout
- Keep source media, project files, cache folders, exports, and backups clearly separated.
- Use fast local scratch storage for active processing and slower archive storage for finished work.
- Back up source captures before deleting cards or portable drives.
- Protect the workstation and NAS from avoidable power interruptions.