Vizrt NRS16-120TBSSD NRS16 16-Bay 120TB Remote Storage - FG-003271-R001

Product Overview

The Vizrt NRS16-120TBSSD is a 16-bay all-SSD shared storage system powered by SNS, delivering 120TB of high-performance solid-state capacity for large-scale broadcast production and live media workflows. This system combines the low-latency, high-IOPS performance of all-SSD storage with the scale required for facilities managing high-volume 4K and high-bitrate content over extended production cycles. Designed for broadcast studios, post-production facilities, and system integrators who require both performance and capacity without compromising on throughput, the NRS16-120TBSSD includes the full suite of SNS workflow tools for unlimited users.

Product Description

At 120TB of all-SSD capacity, the NRS16-120TBSSD removes the trade-off between storage performance and volume that affects HDD-based systems in demanding broadcast workflows. High-concurrency NDI recording, simultaneous multi-user editing, and real-time playout can run across the same storage pool without the I/O contention that limits higher-capacity HDD configurations. This makes the NRS16-120TBSSD the appropriate choice for sports production environments, broadcast news operations, and entertainment facilities where media volume is high and production schedules are compressed. Four 10 GbE ports support dedicated high-throughput connections for production workstations. ShareBrowser MAM provides unified media visibility with AI-assisted tagging and proxy-based retrieval across the 120TB library. Slingshot automations manage off-load to nearline or cloud storage, keeping the SSD tier optimized for active production. Redundant power supply is standard.

Key Features

• All-SSD 120TB Capacity — High-performance solid-state storage at scale for production facilities managing large media libraries without IOPS compromise.
• 16-Bay SSD Configuration — Full-depth 3RU chassis optimized for low-latency, high-IOPS broadcast production workloads.
• 4 x 10 GbE Ports — Four dedicated 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections for simultaneous multi-user throughput.
• NDI Recording and Playout — Multi-stream NDI capture with TriCaster API integration and growing-file editing.
• SNS ShareBrowser MAM — Unlimited-user MAM with AI tagging, proxy preview, and TriCaster DDR integration across large media libraries.
• Slingshot Automations Engine — Automated nearline off-load and cloud sync to manage the active SSD tier effectively.
• Nomad Remote Editing — Proxy-based remote editorial access for distributed production teams.
• Redundant Power Supply — Dual PSU for continuous broadcast facility operations.

Typical Applications

• Large-scale sports and broadcast news production requiring high IOPS at volume over extended schedules
• Primary high-performance storage for multi-studio broadcast facilities on 10 GbE infrastructure
• 4K and high-frame-rate production environments where HDD I/O bottlenecks affect workflow
• Primary tier in a tiered NRS architecture with nearline or cloud off-load
• System integrator deployments for production facilities requiring both performance and 100TB+ active storage

Technical Specifications

• Model: NRS16-120TBSSD
• SKU: FG-003271-R001
• Storage Capacity: 120TB SSD
• Drive Bays: 16
• Network Ports: 4 x 10 GbE
• Form Factor: Full-depth 3RU rack-mount
• Power Supply: Redundant
• Software Included: SNS ShareBrowser MAM (unlimited licenses), Slingshot automations engine, Nomad remote editing, NRS API
• Compatibility: Vizrt TriCaster series, NDI-enabled devices

Competitor Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should consider the NRS16-120TBSSD over the 30TBSSD model?

Facilities managing high daily media volumes — such as multi-channel broadcast operations, large sports production teams, or facilities covering continuous live events — will benefit from the additional capacity. The 30TBSSD is suited to smaller operations where fast off-load to nearline keeps the SSD tier available.

Is the NRS16-120TBSSD expandable?

Please consult Vizrt or your reseller for compatible SSD expansion chassis options for this configuration.

How does SSD pricing compare to HDD for NRS16?

All-SSD configurations carry a higher per-TB cost than HDD configurations. The NRS16-120TBSSD is appropriate when workload performance requirements justify the investment; the NRS16-160TBHDD offers greater raw capacity at lower cost per TB.

Does ShareBrowser MAM scale across 120TB effectively?

Yes. ShareBrowser is designed for large media libraries with proxy-based indexing, custom metadata, and AI-assisted tagging to maintain rapid search performance across large archives.