Studio Network Solutions EVO 16 Bay 1-2 Loaded Shared Storage Server 64TB

Product Overview

The Studio Network Solutions EVO 16 Bay 1/2 Loaded Shared Storage Server 64TB is a partially populated 4U rack-mount NAS designed for media production teams that need a capable shared storage starting point with room to expand without replacing hardware. Shipped with drives occupying roughly half the available bays for 64TB of raw capacity, this SNS EVO shared storage server is a practical choice for post-production studios transitioning from smaller NAS systems or building out a new shared infrastructure. The remaining bays accept additional drives in place as projects and team sizes grow. As a 16-bay NAS server for video editing, it ships with the full EVO software suite and dual on-board 10GbE, ready to connect to an existing facility network on day one.

Product Description

The EVO 16 Bay 64TB half-loaded configuration provides a cost-effective entry into the EVO 16 platform while preserving full upgrade flexibility. Drives are installed in a portion of the 16 available bays to deliver 64TB raw storage — sufficient for active multi-user 4K shared storage workflows — with the remaining bays open for future drive additions without any chassis replacement or migration. The system runs SNS’s custom Linux EVO OS and ships with the EVO Suite: ShareBrowser MAM for searchable asset management, Slingshot for file delivery and workflow automation, and Nomad for remote media access — all covered by unlimited user licensing. Dual on-board 10GbE provides standard facility LAN connectivity, with upgrade paths to 25GbE or 100GbE available for higher-bandwidth facilities. Beyond in-chassis expansion, this shared media storage platform supports up to four external 16-bay expansion units, scaling the total system to 80 drives and up to 2.4PB raw. Both RAID 5 and RAID 6 are supported, and a spare drive is included. This SNS EVO NAS server integrates natively with Active Directory and LDAP, and includes an open REST API for custom workflow and automation development. Verified NLE compatibility includes Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Nuke, Blender, and Pro Tools — covering the full range of tools used in professional media server for broadcast and post-production environments.

Key Features

• 64TB Raw Capacity (Half-Loaded) — Ships with drives in approximately half the bays; remaining bays open for in-place capacity growth.
• In-Place Expansion — Populate remaining empty bays at any time without replacing the system or migrating data.
• Dual 10GbE On-Board Networking — Two integrated 10GbE ports; expandable to 25GbE or 100GbE via additional adapters.
• EVO Suite Included (Unlimited Users) — ShareBrowser MAM, Slingshot, and Nomad bundled with no per-seat fees.
• RAID 5 and RAID 6 Support — Choose your protection level; includes one spare drive for HDD systems.
• Expandable to 2.4PB — Add up to four 16-bay external expansion units to reach 80 total drives.
• Redundant 1300W Power Supply — Three 650W modules in a fault-tolerant configuration; 455W typical / 924W peak.
• AD/LDAP Integration — Native enterprise directory support for centralized user management.
• Open REST API — Supports integration with broadcast automation and third-party MAM platforms.
• 4U Rack-Mount Form Factor — Standard 4U chassis with rails for 25.75″ to 32.25″ rack depths.

Typical Applications

• Post-production studio building out shared storage infrastructure
• Broadcast facility managing ingest and playback for 4K content
• Film and television production team with shared media storage needs
• Animation and VFX studio with phased infrastructure build-out
• Higher education media program
• Corporate AV team managing centralized media libraries

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many bays are populated in this configuration?

This configuration ships with drives in approximately half the 16 available bays, providing 64TB raw capacity. The remaining bays are open and can be populated at any time to increase storage without replacing the system.

Q: Can I add drives to the empty bays later?

Yes. The open bays accept compatible drives, and storage can be expanded in place. There is no need to migrate data or replace the head unit when adding drives.

Q: What is the maximum raw capacity this system can reach?

With all 16 bays filled and up to four external 16-bay expansion units attached, the system can scale to 80 drives and up to 2.4PB raw capacity.

Q: Which NLEs are compatible?

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

Q: Is there a per-seat fee for the included EVO software?

No. ShareBrowser MAM, Slingshot, and Nomad are included with unlimited user licensing. All users in your facility can access the software at no additional per-seat cost.

Q: What network speeds are supported?

Dual 10GbE ports are on-board. Additional adapters can expand network connectivity to 25GbE or 100GbE.

Q: Does the system support enterprise directory integration?

Yes. Active Directory and LDAP are natively supported for centralized user account and permissions management.