Studio Network Solutions Evo 8 Bay Base 8Xx2TB-2X10GBE -16GB - 8B16TB-2X10S

Product Overview

The Studio Network Solutions EVO 8-Bay Base 16TB (8B16TB-2X10S) is the entry-level configuration of the SNS EVO shared storage server platform, making professional multi-user media storage accessible to smaller teams and growing facilities. Configured with eight 2TB drives for 16TB of raw capacity in a 2U rack-mount chassis, it provides the complete EVO platform — including ShareBrowser MAM, Slingshot, and Nomad — at the most approachable price point in the EVO 8-bay lineup. For teams new to shared media storage for post-production, the 8B16TB-2X10S offers a genuine path to centralized collaborative workflows with a clear expansion road map to 720TB.

Product Description

The 8B16TB-2X10S is designed for production teams that are ready to move from individual direct-attached storage to a centralized 8-bay NAS server for video editing, but who want to start with a manageable capacity and cost investment. Eight 2TB drives deliver 16TB of raw shared storage on SNS’s custom Linux EVO OS — the same operating system and software stack that powers the 96TB configurations. That means the EVO Suite ships in full: ShareBrowser MAM for media asset management and NLE panel integration, Slingshot for automated ingest and transcoding workflows, and Nomad for remote editing access, all with unlimited user licensing and no per-seat fees. The 8-bay chassis supports drives from 4TB to 30TB, so capacity can be upgraded by swapping drives as the facility’s media library grows — or by adding an expansion unit to scale total raw capacity to 720TB. RAID 5 and RAID 6 are both supported. Two on-board 10GbE ports are included for multi-user 4K 8K shared storage deployments, and additional NIC cards can expand network connectivity to 1, 10, 25, or 100GbE. The model number suffix “2X10S” reflects the dual 10GbE networking included in this base configuration. Active Directory, LDAP integration, and a REST API are included for enterprise IT environments. Dual redundant 850W power supplies (100–240VAC, 463W typical) protect availability. For teams buying into the EVO ecosystem for the first time, the 8B16TB-2X10S delivers the full EVO 8 bay rack-mount storage experience — complete software suite, expandable hardware, and compatibility with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, and other major NLEs — at a price point that fits early-stage and growing post-production operations.

Key Features

• Entry-Level EVO Pricing — The most accessible price point in the EVO 8-bay lineup, designed for teams starting their transition to centralized shared storage.
• 16TB Raw Capacity with Upgrade Path — Eight 2TB drives at entry; bays accept drives up to 30TB and one expansion unit scales to 720TB raw.
• EVO Suite Included (Unlimited Users) — ShareBrowser MAM, Slingshot, and Nomad ship at no per-seat cost, providing the full EVO software experience from day one.
• Same Platform as Higher-Capacity Models — Runs the identical EVO OS and software stack as the 64TB, 80TB, and 96TB configurations — no feature limitations at the entry level.
• RAID 5 and RAID 6 — Both protection levels available from initial deployment.
• Dual 10GbE On-Board — Multi-user bandwidth included on day one, expandable to 100GbE with additional NICs.
• Expandable to 720TB — One expansion unit (16 bays) can be added as capacity requirements grow.
• Redundant 850W Power — Dual PSUs protect the server against single PSU failure in production environments.
• Broad NLE Compatibility — Supports Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Blender, Nuke, and Pro Tools.
• AD/LDAP and REST API — Enterprise integration and automation capabilities included at the entry price point.

Typical Applications

• Small post-production studios transitioning from direct-attached to shared storage
• Growing production teams that need shared collaboration without large upfront capacity
• Broadcast and media facilities piloting the EVO platform before scaling
• AV integrators deploying cost-effective shared storage for smaller client facilities
• Corporate media teams establishing centralized shared storage for the first time
• Educational institutions and training facilities running NLE-based production courses

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is 16TB enough for a production environment?

16TB is a starting point for teams new to shared storage, or for facilities that work with compressed codecs and regularly offload completed projects. The drive bays support up to 30TB per drive for straightforward capacity upgrades, and an expansion unit can scale the system to 720TB raw.

Q: Do I get the same software as the higher-capacity EVO models?

Yes. The full EVO Suite — ShareBrowser MAM, Slingshot, and Nomad — ships with every EVO 8-bay configuration at no per-seat cost, regardless of the drive capacity ordered.

Q: Can I upgrade the drives after purchase?

Yes. The 8 bays accept drives from 4TB to 30TB, so capacity can be increased by replacing the 2TB drives with higher-capacity models as the media library grows.

Q: Can I add an expansion unit to this system?

Yes. One expansion unit adding up to 16 additional drive bays can be connected, scaling total raw capacity to 720TB.

Q: What RAID options are available?

RAID 5 and RAID 6 are both supported. For a 16TB entry-level system, RAID 5 is commonly chosen to maximize usable capacity, but RAID 6 is available for greater fault tolerance.

Q: Is this system suitable for 4K editing?

Yes. Dual on-board 10GbE ports support multi-user 4K workflows. Performance scales with codec, resolution, and network configuration.

Q: Does Nomad support remote editing without a VPN?

Yes. Nomad allows remote editors to connect over standard internet connections without a dedicated VPN appliance.

Q: What is the upgrade path if we outgrow 16TB quickly?

Drive swaps (up to 30TB per bay for up to 240TB system capacity) and one expansion unit (16 bays, up to 720TB raw) are both available. The EVO platform is designed to scale with the facility over time.