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Product Overview
The Avid NEXIS Flex Software Subscription — SDA+ Standard License, Annual is the annual subscription license for the Avid NEXIS SDA+ (System Director Appliance Plus) under the NEXIS Flex software subscription model. The SDA+ is the system director appliance required to manage all F-Series (F2, F2X, F5, F5 NL) NEXIS shared storage deployments, supporting up to 165 concurrent clients and up to 24 Media Packs per configuration.
Product Description
The Avid NEXIS Flex model provides SDA+ software subscription licensing on an annual basis, enabling organizations to maintain current SDA+ software access and updates without a perpetual license commitment. The SDA+ is required for all F-Series NEXIS deployments and is the management and orchestration layer for the NEXIS storage fabric. The Standard license supports up to 24 Media Packs across the configuration. NEXIS F-Series hardware (F2, F2X, F5, F5 NL engines and Media Packs) is sold separately.
Key Features
- SDA+ Standard Annual Subscription — Annual software subscription for NEXIS SDA+ system director.
- Up to 165 Clients Supported — Maximum concurrent client connections for SDA+ Standard.
- Up to 24 Media Packs — Standard license supports configurations up to 24 Media Packs.
- NEXIS Flex Model — Annual subscription with access to SDA+ software updates.
- Required for F-Series Deployments — All F2, F2X, F5, F5 NL configurations require SDA or SDA+.
Typical Applications
- NEXIS F-Series deployments requiring annual SDA+ software subscription under NEXIS Flex model
- Organizations preferring annual subscription over perpetual licensing for the SDA+ platform
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product | Avid NEXIS SDA+ Standard License |
| Licensing Model | NEXIS Flex (annual subscription) |
| Max Clients | Up to 165 concurrent clients |
| Max Media Packs | Up to 24 |
| Subscription Term | Annual |
| Hardware Required | SDA+ appliance and F-Series hardware (sold separately) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the SDA+ and why is it required?
A: The SDA+ (System Director Appliance Plus) is the management and orchestration platform for all NEXIS F-Series deployments. It is required for F2, F2X, F5, and F5 NL configurations. Contact Creation Networks for complete system design guidance.
Q: What happens if I need to manage more than 24 Media Packs?
A: Configurations exceeding 24 Media Packs require the NEXIS FS Advanced License, available separately. Contact Creation Networks for large-scale deployment options.
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