Avid NEXIS Flex Software Subscription: SDA+ Advanced license, Annual

Product Overview

The Avid NEXIS Flex Software Subscription: SDA+ Advanced License, Annual is a subscription-based license for the Avid NEXIS | FS Advanced software, enabling NEXIS environments supporting more than 24 Media Packs and up to 330 simultaneous clients. This annual subscription provides access to the NEXIS FS Advanced file system management platform required for large-scale shared storage deployments, with continuous software updates and support eligibility included during the subscription term.

Product Description

The NEXIS Flex Software Subscription model allows facilities to access the Avid NEXIS | FS Advanced license—required for environments exceeding 24 Media Packs or requiring up to 330 client connections—through an annual subscription rather than a perpetual license purchase. This provides predictable annual costs, access to software updates throughout the term, and flexibility to adjust licensing as production environments scale.

NEXIS FS Advanced runs on the Avid NEXIS | SDA+ System Director Appliance (sold separately) and provides centralized workspace management, per-user bandwidth allocation, multi-engine management, and API integration with the Avid and third-party production ecosystem. The SDA+ appliance handles all NEXIS engine management functions including F5, F2/F2X, and E-Series engines in a unified NEXIS fabric.

Note: Avid NEXIS | SDA+ hardware is required and sold separately. This subscription covers the FS Advanced software license only.

Key Features

• FS Advanced License for Large Deployments — Required for NEXIS environments with more than 24 Media Packs or up to 330 simultaneous client connections.
• Annual Subscription Model — Predictable annual licensing cost with continuous software updates and support eligibility.
• Centralized Workspace Management — Manage all NEXIS engines, workspaces, user access, and bandwidth allocations from a single SDA+ appliance.
• Up to 330 Client Support — Supports the maximum NEXIS client count for large broadcast editorial environments.
• Multi-Engine Management — Manages mixed F-Series and E-Series NEXIS engines in a unified fabric.
• API Integration — Integrates with Avid MediaCentral, Interplay, and third-party production orchestration systems.
• Software Update Access — Continuous access to NEXIS FS updates and improvements during the subscription term.

Typical Applications

• Large broadcast facility NEXIS storage management (>24 Media Packs)
• Post-production studio with large multi-engine shared storage fabric
• Network television production organization with 100+ concurrent editors
• Government and enterprise media operations at scale
• Facilities preferring subscription licensing for FS software

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is the FS Advanced License required vs. FS Foundation?
A: FS Advanced is required for NEXIS environments with more than 24 Media Packs total or requiring more than 165 client connections (up to 330). Smaller environments may use FS Foundation. Contact Creation Networks for guidance on which license tier fits your environment.

Q: What is the difference between a subscription and perpetual FS Advanced license?
A: The subscription model provides annual access with continuous software updates included. Perpetual licenses provide permanent rights to the purchased version with updates requiring a maintenance contract. Contact Creation Networks for a comparison.

Q: Is SDA+ required for FS Advanced?
A: Yes. NEXIS FS Advanced requires the SDA+ appliance (not standard SDA). Contact Creation Networks for SDA+ guidance.