Studio Network Solutions EVO 48TB 8-Bay Short-Depth NAS Server (8 x 6TB) - 8BASESD-8X6TB-16A

Product Overview

The Studio Network Solutions EVO 48TB 8-Bay Short-Depth NAS Server is a compact SNS EVO shared storage server engineered specifically for AV racks, broadcast control rooms, and production facilities where standard-depth rack servers cannot fit. At just 18 inches deep in a 4U chassis, this short-depth AV rack storage server delivers 48TB of raw shared storage across eight 6TB drives while maintaining the full EVO platform capabilities. It is the right solution for teams needing shared media storage for post-production in space-constrained environments that still demand multi-user performance and the complete EVO Suite software stack.

Product Description

The 8BASESD-8X6TB-16A is the short-depth variant of the EVO 8-bay platform, built for deployment environments where 18" of rack depth is the physical constraint — broadcast production rooms, on-set AV racks, mobile production units, and studio control rooms with shallow rack enclosures. The chassis is 4U and houses eight 6TB drives for 48TB of raw capacity, running SNS’s custom Linux EVO OS. Despite the reduced footprint, nothing is compromised in the software stack: the full EVO Suite ships with the system, including ShareBrowser MAM for media asset management and NLE panel integration, Slingshot for automated ingest and transcoding, and Nomad for remote editing access — all with unlimited user licensing. RAID 5 and RAID 6 are both supported. Two on-board 10GbE ports provide the bandwidth needed for multi-user 4K 8K shared storage workflows, and additional NICs can be installed to support 1, 10, or 25GbE. One full-depth expansion unit can be added, scaling total raw capacity to 720TB when the facility environment allows for it. The 4U chassis requires a 4-post rack with 21"–27.5" inner-rail depth; optional hardware is available for 2-post rack installations. Dual redundant 875W power supplies (100–240VAC) operate at 230W typical with 330W peak — notably more efficient than the standard-depth model, which matters in tight rack environments with limited power budget. Active Directory, LDAP, and REST API are all included. This is a purpose-built professional media server for broadcast facilities and production teams that refuse to trade NAS capability for rack compatibility.

Key Features

• 18" Short-Depth Chassis — Purpose-built for shallow AV racks, broadcast control rooms, and space-constrained production environments where standard-depth servers cannot be installed.
• 48TB Raw Capacity — Eight 6TB drives deliver meaningful shared storage capacity in the compact 4U short-depth form factor.
• EVO Suite Included (Unlimited Users) — ShareBrowser MAM, Slingshot, and Nomad ship at no per-seat cost, providing the full EVO software experience.
• RAID 5 and RAID 6 — Both protection levels available for flexible storage configuration.
• Dual 10GbE On-Board — Multi-user bandwidth ready on deployment; expandable to 25GbE with additional NIC cards.
• Expandable to 720TB — One expansion unit can be added when capacity requirements grow beyond the initial configuration.
• Low-Power Design — 230W typical / 330W peak draw from dual redundant 875W PSUs, appropriate for power-limited rack environments.
• 4-Post and 2-Post Rack Compatible — Fits 4-post racks with 21"–27.5" inner-rail depth; 2-post rack installation available with optional hardware.
• Remote Editing via Nomad — Distributed team members can access shared storage over standard internet connections.
• Broad NLE Compatibility — Supports Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Blender, Nuke, and Pro Tools.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast control rooms and production studios with shallow rack enclosures
• On-set and location production units requiring compact shared storage
• Mobile production facilities and broadcast trucks
• Post-production studios with AV-style rack infrastructure
• AV integrators deploying storage in space-constrained installations
• Corporate media facilities with non-standard rack configurations

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes this server different from the standard EVO 8-Bay models?

The short-depth chassis is only 18" deep, compared to 25"+ for standard-depth 2U servers. This makes it installable in AV racks, broadcast control rooms, and other environments where rack depth is limited. The software, networking, and expansion capabilities are the same as the standard 8-bay platform.

Q: What type of rack is required?

A 4-post rack with 21" to 27.5" inner-rail depth is required. Optional hardware is available for 2-post rack installations.

Q: Is the EVO Suite included?

Yes. ShareBrowser MAM, Slingshot, and Nomad are all included with no per-user fees.

Q: Can this server support multiple simultaneous editors?

Yes. Dual on-board 10GbE ports support multi-user 4K and beyond workflows. Practical concurrency depends on codec, resolution, and network setup.

Q: What is the power consumption of this unit?

230W typical / 330W peak — notably lower than the standard-depth 8-bay model, which is important in power-constrained AV rack environments.

Q: Can storage be expanded after installation?

Yes. One expansion unit can be added to scale raw capacity to 720TB, though the expansion unit is full-depth and will require appropriate rack space.

Q: What network speeds are supported?

Two on-board 10GbE ports are included. Additional NICs can support 1, 10, or 25GbE (note: the short-depth model supports up to 25GbE, compared to 100GbE for the standard-depth models).

Q: Does this system integrate with Active Directory?

Yes. The EVO OS includes native AD and LDAP integration.