Vizrt NRSNL-EXP32TB NRS16 16-Bay 32TB Expansion Chassis - FG-003281-R001

Product Overview

The Vizrt NRSNL-EXP32TB is a 16-bay, 32TB expansion chassis for the NRS16 Nearline series, designed to extend the total archive capacity of an NRSNL16 primary system. Connecting to the primary nearline unit, this expansion chassis adds storage depth for broadcast facilities whose archive volumes have grown beyond the primary system's capacity. It operates as an extension of the existing nearline tier, managed through the same SNS software environment without additional licensing requirements.

Product Description

As media libraries grow in broadcast and live production environments, the NRSNL-EXP32TB provides a direct capacity expansion path for existing NRSNL16 primary systems. The 16-bay chassis accepts the same SATA/SAS drive configuration as the primary nearline unit and integrates into the existing SNS storage environment. Archived media managed through ShareBrowser MAM remains searchable and accessible across the expanded storage pool, and Slingshot automations continue to operate across both the primary and expansion chassis without reconfiguration. This expansion path avoids the cost and complexity of deploying an additional primary nearline system when only additional capacity — rather than additional processing or network ports — is required.

Key Features

• 16-Bay Expansion Chassis — Adds 32TB of nearline archive capacity to existing NRSNL16 primary systems.
• Seamless SNS Integration — Operates within the existing SNS storage environment without additional software licensing.
• SATA/SAS Drive Configuration — Compatible with the same drive types used in NRSNL16 primary systems.
• ShareBrowser MAM Continuity — Archived media across primary and expansion chassis remains unified and searchable in ShareBrowser.
• Slingshot Automations Compatibility — Existing automation jobs extend across the expanded storage pool without reconfiguration.

Typical Applications

• Capacity expansion for NRSNL16 primary nearline systems reaching storage limits
• Incremental archive growth for broadcast facilities producing high-volume daily content
• Cost-efficient capacity addition without deploying a second primary nearline system

Technical Specifications

• Model: NRSNL-EXP32TB
• SKU: FG-003281-R001
• Storage Capacity: 32TB
• Drive Bays: 16 (SATA/SAS)
• Compatible Primary System: NRSNL16 Nearline series
• Software: Managed within existing SNS environment; no additional licensing required

Frequently Asked Questions

How many expansion chassis can be connected to an NRSNL16 primary?

Please consult your Vizrt reseller or the NRSNL16 product documentation for current expansion support limits specific to the nearline series.

Does the expansion chassis include additional network ports?

No. The expansion chassis adds storage capacity only. Network connectivity is provided through the primary NRSNL16 system.

Is the NRSNL-EXP32TB compatible with standard NRS16 primary systems?

This expansion chassis is designed for the NRSNL16 Nearline series. For expansion of standard NRS16 primary systems, the NRS16-EXP and related HDD/SSD expansion chassis are available.