Avid NEXIS | F5 400TB (half populated) Hardware Only for Subscription
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Avid NEXIS | F5 400TB (half populated) Hardware Only for Subscription
Product Overview
The Avid NEXIS | F5 400TB Half-Populated Hardware Only for Subscription is a scalable NEXIS F5 storage engine configured for organizations operating under Avid subscription licensing. Half-populated with four 100TB HDD Media Packs, this system delivers 400TB of usable capacity and up to 1.92 GB/s of aggregate bandwidth, with in-chassis expansion to 800TB. Hardware Only configurations include no bundled support contract—support is provided through the customer's existing Avid subscription plan.
Product Description
This Hardware Only for Subscription configuration provides an expandable F5 storage solution for facilities managing Avid support coverage through subscription licensing. Four 100TB HDD Media Packs deliver 400TB of usable storage and 1.92 GB/s of aggregate bandwidth, with the chassis accepting four additional packs to reach 800TB and 3.84 GB/s without chassis replacement.
The F5 Controller ships with two 40/50Gbps Ethernet QSFP28 interfaces (unpopulated) for 25GbE or 50GbE network connectivity. The included Avid NEXIS | FS license provides centralized workspace management and NLE integration. Dual 220V redundant power supplies and five cooling modules support continuous 24/7 operation. Two 10TB spare drives and two SSDs are included. The system ships with a rack-mount kit.
Note: Avid NEXIS | SDA or SDA+ is required for all F5 configurations and is sold separately. This product does not include a bundled support contract.
Key Features
- 400TB Expandable Capacity — Four 100TB HDD Media Packs with in-chassis expansion to 800TB—no chassis replacement required.
- 1.92 GB/s Aggregate Bandwidth — Scales to 3.84 GB/s at full population with four additional 100TB packs.
- 25/50GbE QSFP28 Connectivity — Two 40/50Gbps QSFP28 Ethernet interfaces (unpopulated).
- Avid NEXIS | FS License Included — Centralized file system management and bandwidth control.
- Redundant 220V Power Supplies — Dual PSUs for uninterrupted production operation.
- Two 10TB Spare Drives — Hot-spare HDDs included.
- Two SSDs Included — For metadata and cache performance.
- Five Cooling Modules — Redundant cooling for rack-mount deployments.
- Rack-Mount Kit Included — Standard 19-inch mounting hardware.
- Hardware Only for Subscription — No bundled support contract; for facilities with Avid subscription-based support.
Typical Applications
- Broadcast production facility storage with planned growth
- Post-production studio collaborative editorial
- Government media operations
- Multi-purpose production environment
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Avid NEXIS | F5 |
| Total Usable Capacity | 400TB |
| Media Pack Configuration | 4x 100TB HDD Media Packs (half populated) |
| Maximum Expandable Capacity | 800TB (add 4x 100TB packs) |
| Current Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 1.92 GB/s (4 packs) |
| Network Interfaces | Two 40/50Gbps Ethernet QSFP28 (unpopulated) |
| Power Supply | Two 220V PSU (redundant) |
| Cooling | 5 cooling modules |
| Spare Drives | Two 10TB 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 | Hardware Only — support via Avid subscription agreement |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does Hardware Only for Subscription mean?
A: This configuration includes the F5 hardware and FS license but no bundled support contract. Support is provided through the purchaser's Avid subscription plan. Contact Creation Networks for bundled support options.
Q: Can I expand this to 800TB?
A: Yes. Adding four 100TB Media Packs to the same chassis reaches 800TB and 3.84 GB/s. Contact Creation Networks for expansion guidance.
Q: Is SDA/SDA+ required?
A: Yes, sold separately. Contact Creation Networks for guidance.
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