Studio Network Solutions Evo 16TB 16-Bay NAS Server (16 x 4TB) - 16BASE4X4TB-15A

Product Overview

The Studio Network Solutions EVO 16TB 16-Bay NAS Server (16 x 4TB) is a fully populated 64TB shared storage platform built for multi-user media production workflows. Configured with sixteen 4TB drives in a 4U rack-mount chassis, this SNS EVO shared storage server delivers a balanced combination of capacity and drive count — making it well-suited for post-production teams that need high drive parallelism across 1080p, 4K, and high-bitrate media formats. This 16-bay NAS server for video editing ships with the complete EVO software suite and is ready to deploy into an existing facility network with dual on-board 10GbE. Teams requiring more capacity later can expand the system without replacing the head unit.

Product Description

The SNS EVO 16-Bay configured with 16 x 4TB drives gives production teams a fully populated 64TB raw storage system with the maximum drive count the chassis supports. All 16 bays are active, which means RAID striping can span the full drive set for optimized read/write performance across concurrent editor sessions. This multi-user 4K shared storage configuration is particularly effective in post houses running parallel offline and online edit suites, where consistent throughput across multiple streams matters as much as total capacity. The SNS EVO NAS server runs on a custom Linux EVO OS purpose-built for media workflows, and the included EVO Suite adds ShareBrowser MAM for searchable media asset management, Slingshot for automated delivery and workflow routing, and Nomad for remote operator access — all covered under unlimited user licensing with no per-seat fees. On the network side, dual on-board 10GbE ports handle standard facility LAN connections, with upgrade paths to 25GbE or 100GbE for bandwidth-intensive environments. Should storage requirements grow, the EVO 16 Bay supports up to four external expansion units adding 16 drives each, scaling the total system to 80 drives and up to 2.4PB raw. RAID 5 and RAID 6 are both supported, and a spare drive is included to support hot-swap replacement workflows. This professional media server for broadcast and post-production also integrates with Active Directory and LDAP, and exposes an open API for custom workflow and automation development. Verified NLE compatibility includes Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, After Effects, Nuke, Blender, and Pro Tools.

Key Features

• 16 x 4TB Drive Configuration — All 16 bays populated with 4TB drives; 64TB raw capacity with full drive parallelism for consistent multi-stream throughput.
• Dual 10GbE On-Board Networking — Two integrated 10GbE ports; expandable to 25GbE or 100GbE via additional network adapters.
• EVO Suite Included (Unlimited Users) — ShareBrowser MAM, Slingshot, and Nomad bundled at no per-seat cost for the full production team.
• RAID 5 and RAID 6 Support — Choose your protection level; includes one spare drive for HDD systems.
• Expandable to 2.4PB — Four external expansion units (16 drives each) can scale the system to 80 total drives without replacing the head unit.
• Custom Linux EVO OS — Purpose-built operating system optimized for shared media storage performance and reliability.
• Redundant 1300W Power Supply — Three 650W modules in a fault-tolerant configuration; 455W typical / 924W peak draw.
• AD/LDAP Integration — Enterprise directory integration for centralized user management in multi-department facilities.
• Open API — REST API access enables integration with broadcast automation, custom workflow tools, and third-party MAM systems.
• 4U Rack-Mount Form Factor — Fits standard server racks; mounting rails included for 25.75″ to 32.25″ rack depths.

Typical Applications

• Post-production studio with multiple simultaneous edit suites
• Broadcast facility running high-bitrate ingest and playback workflows
• Film and television production with 4K shared media storage needs
• Animation and VFX pipeline with large shared project libraries
• Corporate media team managing centralized video asset libraries
• Higher education media production lab

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the usable capacity after RAID with this 16 x 4TB configuration?

Raw capacity is 64TB across all 16 drives. Usable capacity depends on your chosen RAID level: RAID 5 sacrifices one drive’s worth of capacity for parity, and RAID 6 sacrifices two. A spare drive is included for hot-swap replacement.

Q: Does this ship with all 16 bays populated?

Yes. This configuration ships with all 16 bays occupied by 4TB drives. The system is fully populated at time of shipment and does not require additional drives to reach its rated capacity.

Q: Can I expand beyond 64TB in the future?

Yes. The EVO 16 Bay supports up to four external expansion units, each housing 16 additional drives. The total system can scale to 80 drives and up to 2.4PB raw capacity.

Q: What NLEs are supported?

Verified compatible applications include Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Nuke, Blender, and Pro Tools.

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

No. All three applications in the EVO Suite are included with unlimited user licensing. There are no per-seat fees for any of the bundled software.

Q: What network speed does the system support?

Dual on-board 10GbE ports are standard. The system supports network expansion to 25GbE or 100GbE via additional adapters for higher-bandwidth facility deployments.

Q: What rack requirements does the EVO 16 Bay have?

The system occupies 4U of rack space and includes mounting rails supporting 25.75″ to 32.25″ rack depth. Rails are compatible with 0.625″ pitch round-hole racks and square-hole racks with an adapter.