Studio Network Solutions EVO 16 Bay 1-2 Loaded Shared Storage Server 48TB

Product Overview

The Studio Network Solutions EVO 16 Bay 1/2 Loaded Shared Storage Server 48TB is a partially populated 4U rack-mount NAS that delivers 48TB of raw shared storage in the scalable EVO 16 platform chassis. Designed for post-production studios and broadcast teams that need a reliable shared storage foundation without over-investing in capacity on day one, this SNS EVO shared storage server ships with drives in a portion of its 16 bays and leaves the remainder open for future in-place expansion. It is a strong fit for teams running concurrent 4K workflows who anticipate growth but want to defer the cost of additional drives until needed. The full EVO software suite and dual on-board 10GbE are included, making this 16-bay NAS server for video editing ready to deploy immediately.

Product Description

The EVO 16 Bay 48TB half-loaded configuration is an accessible entry into the EVO 16 platform, providing 48TB raw capacity for active production workflows while retaining significant in-chassis upgrade headroom. With drives populating a portion of the available 16 bays, the remaining slots are ready to accept drives as your project library, team size, or format requirements expand — all without replacing the system or disrupting existing data. The SNS EVO NAS server runs on a custom Linux EVO OS and ships with the EVO Suite: ShareBrowser MAM for searchable media asset management, Slingshot for automated file delivery and workflow routing, and Nomad for remote operator access — included with unlimited user licensing at no per-seat cost. Dual on-board 10GbE handles facility LAN connectivity from day one, with options to add 25GbE or 100GbE adapters for higher-bandwidth deployments. For teams that grow beyond the chassis, up to four external expansion units (each adding 16 drives) allow the total system to reach 80 drives and 2.4PB raw capacity — making this shared media storage platform a long-term investment rather than a temporary solution. RAID 5 and RAID 6 are supported, and a spare drive is included. This professional media server for broadcast and post-production connects to Active Directory and LDAP, and exposes an open REST API for custom integration. NLE compatibility spans Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Nuke, Blender, and Pro Tools.

Key Features

• 48TB Raw Capacity (Partially Loaded) — Ships with drives in a portion of the 16 bays; open bays available for in-place expansion.
• In-Place Drive Expansion — Add drives to empty bays without replacing the chassis or migrating existing data.
• Dual 10GbE On-Board Networking — Two integrated 10GbE ports; expandable to 25GbE or 100GbE.
• EVO Suite Included (Unlimited Users) — ShareBrowser MAM, Slingshot, and Nomad included with no per-seat licensing fees.
• RAID 5 and RAID 6 Support — Choose your protection level; includes one spare drive for HDD configurations.
• Expandable to 2.4PB — Scale beyond the chassis with up to four external 16-bay expansion units.
• Redundant 1300W Power Supply — Three 650W modules; 455W typical / 924W peak power consumption.
• AD/LDAP Integration — Native Active Directory and LDAP support for enterprise user management.
• Open REST API — Enables custom workflow integration and broadcast automation connectivity.
• 4U Rack-Mount Form Factor — Standard 4U chassis; mounting rails included for 25.75″ to 32.25″ rack depths.

Typical Applications

• Post-production studio with multi-user 4K editorial workflows
• Broadcast facility managing shared ingest and editing storage
• Film and television production team scaling into shared NAS infrastructure
• Animation and VFX studio with phased capacity growth plans
• Higher education media production department
• Marketing and corporate AV team managing shared video assets

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many drives come installed in this configuration?

This model ships with drives in a portion of the 16 available bays, providing 48TB raw capacity. The remaining bays are empty and can be populated at any time to expand storage in place.

Q: Is it possible to add drives later without replacing the system?

Yes. The open drive bays accept compatible drives and expanding the storage pool does not require replacing the chassis, migrating existing data, or taking the system offline for extended periods.

Q: What is the maximum capacity achievable?

Filling all 16 bays and connecting up to four external expansion units (16 drives each) scales the system to 80 total drives and up to 2.4PB raw.

Q: Which editing software is compatible with this system?

Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Nuke, Blender, and Pro Tools are all verified compatible.

Q: Are there licensing fees for ShareBrowser, Slingshot, or Nomad?

No. All three are included with unlimited user licensing. Every member of your team can access the EVO Suite applications at no additional cost.

Q: What rack space and depth does this system require?

The system requires 4U of rack space. Mounting rails are included and support rack depths from 25.75″ to 32.25″, compatible with both round-hole and square-hole racks.

Q: Does this server integrate with Active Directory?

Yes. Native Active Directory and LDAP integration is included, allowing user accounts and permissions to be managed through your existing enterprise directory infrastructure.