Avid NEXIS | F5 240TB, Half populated 4x 60TB Media Packs, includes; two SSDs, two 6TB spare drives, two 220V PSU, 5 cooling modules, rack mount kit. Elite Support
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Avid NEXIS | F5 240TB, Half populated 4x 60TB Media Packs, includes...
Product Overview
The Avid NEXIS | F5 240TB shared storage system is an enterprise storage engine providing a scalable, high-performance shared storage foundation for broadcast facilities and post-production studios. Half-populated with four 60TB HDD Media Packs, this configuration delivers 240TB of usable capacity and up to 1.92 GB/s of aggregate bandwidth over 25/50GbE networking, with room to expand in-chassis to 480TB. This bundle includes Avid Elite Support—Avid's highest service tier.
Product Description
The Avid NEXIS | F5 240TB is an accessible entry point into the NEXIS F5 storage ecosystem, providing enterprise-class performance and 25/50GbE connectivity with a scalable capacity foundation. Four 60TB HDD Media Packs deliver 240TB of usable storage and 1.92 GB/s of aggregate bandwidth—suitable for HD and 4K collaborative editorial workflows across a mid-size team. Four additional 60TB packs can be added to the same chassis to reach 480TB and 3.84 GB/s without chassis replacement.
The F5 Controller ships with two 40/50Gbps Ethernet QSFP28 interfaces (unpopulated) for 25GbE or 50GbE production network connectivity. The included Avid NEXIS | FS license provides centralized workspace management, per-user bandwidth allocation, and integration with Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. 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. 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
- 240TB Expandable Capacity — Four 60TB HDD Media Packs provide 240TB of usable storage with in-chassis expansion to 480TB by adding four additional packs—no chassis replacement required.
- 1.92 GB/s Aggregate Bandwidth — Four Media Packs at 480 MB/s each, scaling to 3.84 GB/s at full population.
- 25/50GbE QSFP28 Connectivity — Two 40/50Gbps QSFP28 Ethernet interfaces (unpopulated) for integration with 25GbE or 50GbE switching infrastructure.
- Avid NEXIS | FS License Included — Centralized file system management, per-user workspace allocation, and bandwidth control.
- Redundant 220V Power Supplies — Dual PSUs for uninterrupted 24/7 production operation.
- Two 6TB Spare Drives — Hot-spare HDDs for immediate response to Media Pack drive failures.
- Two SSDs Included — Solid-state drives for file system metadata and cache performance.
- Five Cooling Modules — Redundant cooling for continuous-duty rack-mount deployments.
- Rack-Mount Kit Included — Standard 19-inch mounting hardware included.
- Elite Support — 24/7 telephone access, priority hardware replacement, and highest-priority technical escalation.
- E-Series Compatible — Integrates with existing NEXIS E-Series infrastructure as a dedicated storage group.
Typical Applications
- Broadcast production facility shared storage with planned growth
- Post-production studio collaborative 4K editorial
- Government media operations
- Multi-purpose production environment
- Training and education production facility storage
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Avid NEXIS | F5 |
| Total Usable Capacity | 240TB |
| Media Pack Configuration | 4x 60TB HDD Media Packs (half populated) |
| Maximum Expandable Capacity | 480TB (add 4x 60TB Media Packs) |
| Current Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 1.92 GB/s (4 packs) |
| 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 Level | Elite Support |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I expand this system to 480TB?
A: Yes. The half-populated chassis supports four additional 60TB Media Packs for a full 480TB and 3.84 GB/s configuration without chassis replacement. Contact Creation Networks for Media Pack pricing and expansion guidance.
Q: Is Avid NEXIS | SDA or SDA+ required?
A: Yes. SDA/SDA+ is required for all F5 configurations and sold separately. Contact Creation Networks for SDA/SDA+ guidance.
Q: What is Elite Support?
A: Elite Support provides 24/7 telephone access, priority hardware replacement, and the highest-priority escalation for system issues. Recommended for 24/7 broadcast and production operations.
Q: What network infrastructure is required?
A: A 25GbE or 50GbE switch is required for rated F5 bandwidth. The F5 Controller ships with two 40/50Gbps QSFP28 interfaces (unpopulated).
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