Avid Nexis F5 480TB Hardware Only for Subscription
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Avid Nexis F5 480TB Hardware Only for Subscription
Product Overview
The Avid NEXIS | F5 480TB Hardware Only for Subscription is a fully-populated NEXIS F5 storage engine configured for organizations operating under Avid subscription licensing. Equipped with eight 60TB HDD Media Packs, this system delivers 480TB of usable capacity and up to 3.84 GB/s of aggregate bandwidth over 25/50GbE networking. 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 full F5 chassis utilization at the 60TB-per-pack tier, designed for facilities managing Avid support coverage through subscription licensing. Eight 60TB HDD Media Packs deliver 480TB of usable storage and 3.84 GB/s of aggregate bandwidth for concurrent broadcast and post-production workflows.
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 6TB 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. Support is provided through the purchaser's Avid subscription agreement.
Key Features
- 480TB Full-Capacity Storage — Eight 60TB HDD Media Packs fill all available chassis slots for maximum capacity at this tier.
- 3.84 GB/s Aggregate Bandwidth — Eight Media Packs at 480 MB/s each for large-scale concurrent workflows.
- 25/50GbE QSFP28 Connectivity — Two 40/50Gbps QSFP28 Ethernet interfaces (unpopulated) for 25GbE or 50GbE network integration.
- Avid NEXIS | FS License Included — Centralized file system management, per-user workspace allocation, and bandwidth control.
- Redundant 220V Power Supplies — Dual PSUs for uninterrupted production operation.
- Two 6TB Spare Drives — Hot-spare HDDs for immediate drive failure response.
- Two SSDs Included — Solid-state drives for metadata and cache performance.
- Five Cooling Modules — Redundant cooling for continuous-duty deployments.
- Rack-Mount Kit Included — Standard 19-inch mounting hardware included.
- Hardware Only for Subscription — No bundled support contract; for facilities with Avid subscription-based support coverage.
Typical Applications
- Mid-size broadcast production facility shared storage
- Post-production studio collaborative editorial
- Government media operations
- Multi-purpose NLE production environment
- NEXIS multi-engine fabric expansion
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Avid NEXIS | F5 |
| Total Usable Capacity | 480TB |
| Media Pack Configuration | 8x 60TB HDD Media Packs (fully populated) |
| Maximum 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 6TB 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: Is SDA/SDA+ required?
A: Yes. Avid NEXIS | SDA or SDA+ is required for all F5 configurations and is sold separately. Contact Creation Networks for guidance.
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