Avid NEXIS | F5 480TB, Fully populated 8x 60TB Media Packs, includes; two SSDs, two 6TB spare drives, two 220V PSU, 5 cooling modules, rack mount kit. Elite Support

Product Overview

The Avid NEXIS | F5 480TB shared storage system is an enterprise-class storage engine designed for broadcast facilities and post-production studios requiring high-bandwidth shared access to HD, 4K, and HDR media. Fully populated with eight 60TB HDD Media Packs, this system delivers up to 3.84 GB/s of aggregate bandwidth over 25/50GbE networking. This configuration includes Avid Elite Support—Avid's highest service tier—for mission-critical production and broadcast deployments.

Product Description

With 480TB of usable capacity across eight 60TB HDD Media Packs, the Avid NEXIS | F5 480TB serves broadcast and post-production environments requiring substantial shared storage with full F5 performance. Each Media Pack delivers 480 MB/s of sustained bandwidth, aggregating to 3.84 GB/s across the fully populated engine—enabling large numbers of simultaneous edit streams at high resolutions.

The F5 Controller ships with two 40/50Gbps Ethernet QSFP28 interfaces (unpopulated), providing the fabric capacity required for 25GbE or 50GbE production networks. The included Avid NEXIS | FS license enables centralized workspace management, per-user bandwidth allocation, and integration with Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and any NFS/SMB-compatible application.

Dual 220V redundant power supplies and five cooling modules ensure continuous operation in demanding broadcast and post-production environments. Two 6TB spare drives are included for immediate hot-spare deployment. Two SSDs are included for NEXIS file system metadata 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 provides 24/7 telephone access, priority hardware replacement, and top-priority technical escalation.

Key Features

• 480TB Usable Capacity — Eight 60TB HDD Media Packs fully populate the F5 chassis, delivering high-performance enterprise storage at a practical capacity point for mid-to-large facilities.
• 3.84 GB/s Aggregate Bandwidth — 480 MB/s per Media Pack across eight packs supports a large number of concurrent high-resolution editing clients.
• 25/50GbE QSFP28 Connectivity — Two 40/50Gbps QSFP28 Ethernet interfaces (unpopulated) on the F5 Controller for high-bandwidth network integration.
• Avid NEXIS | FS License Included — Centralized storage management with per-user workspace allocation and bandwidth control.
• Redundant 220V Power Supplies — Dual PSU configuration for uninterrupted 24/7 production operation.
• Two 6TB Spare Drives — Hot-spare HDDs included for immediate response to Media Pack drive failures.
• Two SSDs Included — Solid-state drives for file system metadata and cache acceleration.
• Five Cooling Modules — Redundant cooling for continuous-duty rack-mount deployments.
• Rack-Mount Kit Included — Standard 19-inch hardware for immediate installation in equipment racks.
• Elite Support — 24/7 phone access, priority hardware replacement, and highest-priority technical escalation.
• E-Series Compatible — Integrates with existing NEXIS E-Series infrastructure; configure as a dedicated storage group for full F5 bandwidth performance.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast production facility shared storage
• Post-production house collaborative 4K/HDR editorial
• Government media operations
• Multi-purpose production room with mixed NLE environments
• Training and education production facility storage

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Avid NEXIS | SDA or SDA+ required?
A: Yes. SDA/SDA+ is required for all F5 configurations and sold separately. SDA+ enables support for more than 24 Media Packs and up to 330 concurrent clients. Contact Creation Networks for SDA/SDA+ guidance.

Q: Can the F5 480TB expand to higher capacity?
A: This configuration is fully populated at 8 Media Packs. For higher capacity, a second F5 engine or a different capacity configuration can be added. The NEXIS FS Advanced License is required for deployments exceeding 24 Media Packs. Contact Creation Networks for expansion planning.

Q: What network infrastructure is required?
A: A 25GbE or 50GbE switch is required to reach rated F5 bandwidth. The F5 Controller ships with two 40/50Gbps QSFP28 interfaces (unpopulated). Existing 10GbE infrastructure will limit achievable throughput.

Q: What is Elite Support?
A: Elite Support provides 24/7 telephone access to Avid senior support engineers, priority hardware replacement, and the highest-priority escalation path for system issues. Recommended for 24/7 broadcast operations.

Q: How many concurrent clients does the F5 support?
A: With NEXIS SDA+, up to 330 concurrent active clients are supported. Actual per-client stream counts depend on resolution, codec, and bandwidth allocation settings.