Avid NEXIS | F5 1,120TB, Fully populated 8x 140TB Media Packs, includes; two SSDs, two 14TB spare drives, two 220V PSU, 5 cooling modules, rack mount kit. Elite Support
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Avid NEXIS | F5 1,120TB, Fully populated 8x 140TB Media Packs, incl...
Product Overview
The Avid NEXIS | F5 1,120TB shared storage system is Avid's highest-capacity single-engine storage platform, engineered for large-scale broadcast facilities, post-production studios, and enterprise media operations requiring simultaneous high-resolution collaborative editing. Fully populated with eight 140TB HDD Media Packs, this system delivers up to 3.84 GB/s of aggregate bandwidth over 25/50GbE networking infrastructure. The F5 is the direct successor to the NEXIS E5, featuring the updated Seagate chassis with improved NIC performance and 25/50GbE fabric support. This configuration includes Avid Elite Support—the highest available service tier for mission-critical broadcast and production deployments.
Product Description
At 1.12 petabytes of usable capacity, the Avid NEXIS | F5 1,120TB addresses the throughput and scale demands of facilities running simultaneous 4K, 8K, or HDR workflows across large editorial teams. Each of the eight 140TB HDD Media Packs delivers 480 MB/s of sustained bandwidth, aggregating to 3.84 GB/s system-wide—sufficient to support dozens of concurrent high-resolution edit streams without contention.
The F5 Controller ships with two 40/50Gbps Ethernet QSFP28 interfaces (unpopulated), providing the high-bandwidth connectivity required for 25GbE or 50GbE production networks. The included Avid NEXIS | FS license enables centralized workspace management, per-user bandwidth allocation, and native integration with Avid Media Composer, Avid Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve via NFS/SMB.
Redundant dual 220V power supplies and five cooling modules ensure continuous operation in 24/7 production environments. Two 14TB spare drives are included for immediate hot-spare deployment in the event of a Media Pack drive failure. Two SSDs provide file system metadata handling and cache functions. The system ships with a rack-mount kit for standard 19-inch rack installation.
Note: Avid NEXIS | SDA or SDA+ is required for all F5 configurations and is sold separately. Drive slot covers are not required for F5 engine chassis. Elite Support—Avid's highest service tier—provides 24/7 telephone access, priority hardware replacement, and top-priority escalation for mission-critical systems.
Key Features
- 1,120TB Usable Capacity — Fully populated with eight 140TB HDD Media Packs in a single rack-mount chassis, reaching 1.12 petabytes of storage per engine.
- 3.84 GB/s Aggregate Bandwidth — Each Media Pack provides 480 MB/s sustained throughput; eight packs combined deliver high-performance multi-user access for demanding production workflows.
- 25/50GbE QSFP28 Connectivity — Two 40/50Gbps Ethernet QSFP28 interfaces on the F5 Controller (unpopulated) for integration with 25GbE or 50GbE switching infrastructure.
- Avid NEXIS | FS License Included — Centralized file system management, per-user workspace allocation, and bandwidth control across all connected clients.
- Redundant 220V Power Supplies — Dual PSUs eliminate single points of power failure in 24/7 broadcast and production environments.
- Two 14TB Spare Drives — Hot-spare HDDs ship with the system for immediate response to Media Pack drive failures.
- Two SSDs Included — Solid-state drives for file system metadata and cache performance optimization.
- Five Cooling Modules — Redundant cooling designed for continuous-duty operation in equipment rooms and data centers.
- Rack-Mount Kit Included — Standard 19-inch mounting hardware ships with the system for immediate rack installation.
- Elite Support — 24/7 telephone access, priority hardware replacement, and highest-priority escalation for NEXIS infrastructure issues.
- E-Series Compatible — F5 engines integrate with existing NEXIS E-Series deployments; isolate F5 engines as a dedicated storage group to achieve full F5 bandwidth.
- Multi-NLE Support — Compatible with Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and any NFS/SMB-compatible application.
Typical Applications
- Broadcast production facility shared storage infrastructure
- Post-production house centralized 4K/8K/HDR editorial storage
- Government agency media production and archival workflows
- Multi-purpose production environment with mixed NLE platforms
- Large training facility and education production center storage
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Avid NEXIS | F5 |
| Total Usable Capacity | 1,120TB (1.12PB) |
| Media Pack Configuration | 8x 140TB HDD Media Packs (fully populated) |
| Bandwidth Per Media Pack | 480 MB/s (HDD) |
| Max Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 3.84 GB/s |
| Network Interfaces | Two 40/50Gbps Ethernet QSFP28 (unpopulated) |
| Power Supply | Two 220V PSU (redundant) |
| Cooling | 5 cooling modules |
| Spare Drives | Two 14TB HDDs |
| SSDs Included | Two SSDs (metadata/cache) |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount (kit included) |
| Software Included | Avid NEXIS | FS license |
| Required Accessory | Avid NEXIS | SDA or SDA+ (sold separately) |
| Support Level | Elite Support |
| SKU | 9935-73224-02 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Avid NEXIS | SDA or SDA+ required?
A: Yes. SDA/SDA+ is required for all F5 configurations and is sold separately. The SDA+ enables support for more than 24 Media Packs and up to 330 concurrent active clients. Contact Creation Networks for SDA/SDA+ configuration guidance.
Q: Can the F5 integrate with an existing NEXIS E-Series installation?
A: Yes. F5 chassis are physically compatible with E-Series deployments. In mixed environments, throughput is limited to E-Series speeds. To achieve full F5 bandwidth, configure F5 engines as a dedicated storage group separate from E-Series engines.
Q: What is the difference between Elite Support and ExpertPlus with Hardware Support?
A: Elite Support is Avid's highest service tier, providing 24/7 telephone access, priority hardware replacement, and top-priority escalation. ExpertPlus with Hardware Support includes hardware replacement coverage at a lower response priority. For 24/7 broadcast operations, Elite Support is recommended.
Q: What network switch infrastructure does the F5 require?
A: The F5 Controller includes two 40/50Gbps QSFP28 interfaces (unpopulated). A 25GbE or 50GbE network switch is required to reach rated bandwidth. Deployment on 10GbE infrastructure will significantly limit storage throughput.
Q: How many concurrent clients are supported?
A: With NEXIS SDA+, up to 330 concurrent active clients are supported. Actual simultaneous stream counts depend on resolution, codec, and per-user bandwidth allocation settings.
Q: Which NLEs and DAWs are compatible with NEXIS F5?
A: Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and any application supporting NFS/SMB shared storage workflows. The NEXIS FS file system provides native workspace management for Avid applications.
Q: Where can I get support or request a quote?
A: Contact Creation Networks for configuration assistance, volume pricing, SDA+ compatibility guidance, and support contract renewals.
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