Avid NEXIS Cross Grade to Subscription from E5 800TB Elite maintenance
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Avid NEXIS Cross Grade to Subscription from E5 800TB Elite maintenance
Product Overview
The Avid NEXIS Cross-Grade from E5 800TB to F5 with Elite Maintenance is a structured upgrade program for organizations with an existing NEXIS E5 800TB system moving to the NEXIS F5 platform. This cross-grade provides a trade-in pathway to the high-performance F5 storage engine—delivering 25/50GbE connectivity, significantly higher aggregate bandwidth, and expanded Media Pack capacity—while retaining Avid Elite Maintenance coverage through the transition. Elite Maintenance is Avid's highest service tier, providing 24/7 telephone support, priority hardware replacement, and top-priority escalation.
Product Description
As broadcast facilities scale to 4K, HDR, and higher-resolution workflows, the increased bandwidth of the NEXIS F5 platform provides meaningful performance gains over the E5. This cross-grade program facilitates that migration, applying the value of the existing E5 800TB toward the F5 platform acquisition with continuous Elite Maintenance coverage.
The NEXIS F5 delivers up to 3.84 GB/s of aggregate bandwidth (8 Media Packs at 480 MB/s each) over 25GbE or 50GbE networking—substantially higher than E5 bandwidth over 10GbE—and supports up to 330 simultaneous clients with Avid NEXIS | SDA+. The F5 platform supports 60TB, 100TB, 140TB, and 160TB NL Media Packs for flexible capacity configurations.
Note: Cross-grade eligibility, trade-in valuation, and transition logistics should be confirmed with Creation Networks prior to purchase. Avid NEXIS | SDA or SDA+ is required for all F5 configurations and is sold separately.
Key Features
- E5 800TB to F5 Upgrade Path — Structured cross-grade program enabling migration from NEXIS E5 to F5 with trade-in credit applied.
- 25/50GbE F5 Performance — Up to 3.84 GB/s aggregate bandwidth on the F5 vs. 10GbE E5 performance.
- Up to 330 Client Support — F5 with SDA+ supports up to 330 simultaneous clients for large broadcast editorial environments.
- Flexible F5 Media Pack Options — 60TB, 100TB, 140TB HDD, and 160TB NL packs available for the F5 platform.
- Elite Maintenance Continuity — Avid Elite Maintenance maintained through transition: 24/7 telephone access, priority hardware replacement, highest escalation priority.
- E-Series and F-Series Interoperability — F5 integrates alongside existing NEXIS E-Series engines under common SDA/SDA+ management.
Typical Applications
- Broadcast facilities upgrading from E5 to F5 for 4K and HDR editorial bandwidth
- Post-production studios scaling shared storage for larger editorial teams
- Multi-engine NEXIS environments adding F5 to existing E-Series fabric
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Cross-Grade (trade-in upgrade) |
| Origin System | Avid NEXIS E5 800TB |
| Destination Platform | Avid NEXIS F5 |
| F5 Network Interfaces | Two 40/50Gbps Ethernet QSFP28 (25/50GbE) |
| F5 Max Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 3.84 GB/s (8 packs) |
| Max Client Support | Up to 330 (with SDA+) |
| Support Level | Elite Maintenance |
| Required Accessory | Avid NEXIS SDA or SDA+ (sold separately) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the cross-grade process work?
A: Contact Creation Networks to begin the cross-grade evaluation. Trade-in valuation, configuration planning, and transition logistics are confirmed prior to order placement.
Q: Will I lose access to my media during migration?
A: Migration planning is coordinated with Creation Networks and Avid to minimize production disruption. Contact Creation Networks for migration planning guidance.
Q: Is SDA/SDA+ required for F5?
A: Yes. Avid NEXIS SDA or SDA+ is required and sold separately.
Q: What is Elite Maintenance?
A: Elite Maintenance provides 24/7 telephone access, priority hardware replacement, and the highest-priority Avid escalation for system issues.
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