Avid NEXIS SDA+ Hardware only for Subscription
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Avid NEXIS SDA+ Hardware only for Subscription
Product Overview
The Avid NEXIS | SDA+ — Hardware Only for Subscription provides the SDA+ (System Director Appliance Plus) hardware for organizations whose support and maintenance coverage comes from an existing Avid subscription plan. This SKU provides the SDA+ appliance hardware without a separately bundled support contract, supporting up to 165 simultaneous clients and up to 24 Media Packs. NEXIS SDA+ is required for all NEXIS F-Series environments.
Product Description
The Avid NEXIS SDA+ is a dedicated 1RU appliance that runs the NEXIS operating environment, manages workspace policies and access controls, and administers the NEXIS storage fabric across all connected F-Series and E-Series engines. The Hardware Only for Subscription option provides the SDA+ hardware with support coverage coming through the customer's Avid subscription plan rather than a bundled support contract. Organizations should confirm that their subscription includes applicable hardware support terms before ordering.
Key Features
- Up to 165 Simultaneous Clients — SDA+ supports up to 165 concurrent NEXIS clients.
- Up to 24 Media Packs — Manages NEXIS fabrics with up to 24 installed Media Packs.
- Centralized Workspace Management — Manages workspace policies, access controls, and user permissions for the entire NEXIS fabric.
- NEXIS Fabric Administration — Single-appliance management for all connected F5, F2, F2X, and E-Series engines.
- Hardware Only for Subscription — SDA+ hardware without a separately bundled support contract.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Avid NEXIS SDA+ (System Director Appliance Plus) |
| Max Simultaneous Clients | Up to 165 |
| Max Media Packs Supported | Up to 24 |
| Compatible NEXIS Engines | F5, F5 NL, F2, F2X, E-Series |
| Form Factor | 1RU appliance |
| Licensing Model | Hardware Only for Subscription |
| Support Coverage | Via existing Avid subscription plan |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is SDA+ required for all NEXIS F-Series environments?
A: Yes. All NEXIS F-Series engines require an SDA or SDA+ appliance for centralized management.
Q: What does Hardware Only for Subscription mean?
A: This SKU provides the SDA+ hardware. Support coverage is through the customer's existing Avid subscription plan rather than a bundled contract. Contact Creation Networks to confirm coverage before ordering.
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