Studio Network Solutions EVO 4 Bay EVO Prodigy Desktop 40TB

Product Overview

The Studio Network Solutions EVO Prodigy 40TB 4-Bay Desktop NAS is a high-capacity SNS EVO Prodigy desktop NAS built for small post-production studios, professional edit bays, and DIT operators who need serious shared storage without a machine room. Configured with four 10TB drives delivering 40TB raw capacity, this desktop shared storage for video editing supports multi-user collaboration on 4K and higher-resolution projects. As an EVO Prodigy 4-bay desktop NAS, it integrates a full suite of production workflow tools — ShareBrowser MAM, Slingshot automation, and Nomad remote access — making it a complete small studio shared storage server out of the box.

Product Description

The EVO Prodigy 40TB desktop NAS delivers 40TB of raw shared storage across four 10TB drives in a compact desktop chassis measuring approximately 9.25" x 8.75" x 13". Designed specifically for environments without a dedicated machine room, this quiet NAS server for edit bay use sits comfortably on or near a desk while providing enterprise-grade shared storage performance. Dual onboard 10GbE ports deliver fast network throughput for multi-editor workflows, and the unit supports RAID 5 and RAID 6 configurations for data protection appropriate to your redundancy requirements. The EVO Suite — included at no extra cost with unlimited users — bundles ShareBrowser media asset management, Slingshot automated workflow tools, and Nomad for remote access and offsite collaboration. NLE compatibility spans the full range of professional production tools: Adobe Premiere Pro with project locking, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X with library locking, Avid Media Composer with native project and bin sharing, Pro Tools, and more. The EVO Prodigy supports NAS protocols including AFP, SMB, NFS, and SFTP alongside SAN protocols — Fibre Channel and iSCSI — giving integrators flexibility to match existing infrastructure. Built-in MD5 checksum verification confirms bit-for-bit transfer integrity for critical media assets, and cloud integration with Amazon S3, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Hightail extends storage workflows beyond the local network. AD/LDAP integration and a full API round out the feature set for studios that need centralized identity management. For teams that need more capacity, the EVO Prodigy line scales up to 96TB raw with larger drives, and network bandwidth can be expanded with optional 1/10GbE NICs.

Key Features

• 40TB Raw Capacity (4 x 10TB) — Four 10TB drives provide substantial shared storage for high-resolution media workflows in a single desktop unit.
• Dual 10GbE Networking — Two onboard 10GbE ports support simultaneous high-bandwidth connections for multi-user edit environments.
• RAID 5 and RAID 6 Support — Choose your redundancy level to balance usable capacity and data protection for your team's risk profile.
• EVO Suite Included (Unlimited Users) — ShareBrowser MAM, Slingshot automation, and Nomad remote access are bundled at no additional cost per seat.
• Broad NLE Compatibility — Native support for Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, and Pro Tools with project and bin locking.
• NAS and SAN Protocols — AFP, SMB, NFS, SFTP, Fibre Channel, and iSCSI provide flexible connectivity for mixed-infrastructure environments.
• Desktop Form Factor — No Rack Required — Compact chassis sits on a desk or shelf, making deployment straightforward in offices and edit bays without server rooms.
• Quiet Operation — Designed for proximity to editorial workstations; fan noise is kept low enough for daily desk-side use.
• MD5 Checksum Transfer Verification — Bit-for-bit integrity confirmation protects media files during ingest and transfer operations.
• Cloud Integration — Direct connectivity to Amazon S3, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Hightail for hybrid storage and remote delivery workflows.
• AD/LDAP and API Access — Integrates with existing directory services and supports programmatic management through a full API.
• Scalable Drive Configuration — Available in configurations from 16TB to 96TB raw; upgrade to larger drives as storage needs grow.

Typical Applications

• Small post-production studio shared storage
• Professional edit bay with 2–4 simultaneous editors
• DIT station and on-set media management
• DSLR and cinema camera ingest and review workflows
• 4K and multi-cam video editing shared storage
• Small broadcast studio or production company NAS
• Remote/hybrid production workflows using Nomad

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which NLE applications work with the EVO Prodigy?

The EVO Prodigy supports Adobe Premiere Pro (with project locking), DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X (with library locking), Avid Media Composer (native project and bin sharing), Pro Tools, and other common production applications. Multiple editors can work from shared project files simultaneously without conflicts.

Q: Does the EVO Prodigy require a server rack or machine room?

No. The EVO Prodigy is a desktop unit designed to sit on or beside a desk or shelf. No rack, raised floor, or dedicated equipment room is required, making it well-suited for small offices, edit suites, and on-location deployments.

Q: How loud is the EVO Prodigy in a typical edit bay environment?

The EVO Prodigy is engineered for quiet operation alongside editorial workstations. While exact dB ratings vary by load and ambient temperature, SNS designed the chassis for proximity to editors rather than isolation in a machine room.

Q: What network protocols does the EVO Prodigy support?

It supports NAS protocols AFP, SMB, NFS, and SFTP for file-based access, plus SAN protocols Fibre Channel and iSCSI for block-level storage connectivity. This gives integrators the flexibility to match the unit to existing studio infrastructure.

Q: Can I expand network bandwidth beyond the two built-in 10GbE ports?

Yes. The EVO Prodigy accepts optional 1GbE or 10GbE NIC expansion cards, allowing additional network connections for higher editor counts or link aggregation.

Q: Is the EVO Suite software (ShareBrowser, Slingshot, Nomad) included at no extra cost?

Yes. The full EVO Suite — including ShareBrowser MAM, Slingshot automation, and Nomad remote access — is included with the unit and licensed for unlimited users with no per-seat fees.

Q: Can the EVO Prodigy connect to cloud storage services?

Yes. Built-in cloud integration supports Amazon S3, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Hightail, enabling hybrid workflows where media can be archived to or retrieved from cloud storage directly from the device.

Q: What RAID configurations are available?

The EVO Prodigy supports RAID 5 and RAID 6. RAID 5 offers single-drive fault tolerance with better usable capacity; RAID 6 offers two-drive fault tolerance for higher redundancy at the cost of some usable storage.