Vizrt NRSNL16-96TB NRS16 Nearline Remote Storage Powered by SNS 16-bay with 2 x 10 GbE (96TB) - FG-003275-R001

Product Overview

The Vizrt NRSNL16-96TB is a 16-bay nearline remote storage system powered by SNS, delivering 96TB of archive-tier capacity for broadcast studios and live production facilities running TriCaster-based workflows. With dual 10 GbE connectivity in a full-depth 3RU chassis, this nearline system provides centralized, network-accessible media storage for secondary retention, automated backup, and post-production retrieval. Included SNS software — ShareBrowser MAM, Slingshot automations, and Nomad remote editing — supports unlimited users at no additional cost. The NRSNL16-96TB is the mid-capacity nearline option for organizations requiring substantial archive depth without the cost of all-primary NRS16 storage.

Product Description

At 96TB, the NRSNL16-96TB nearline system is suited to broadcast operations producing daily live content at high bitrates, where primary NRS16 storage needs a dedicated, fast-accessible archive tier. The two 10 GbE ports allow Slingshot-automated off-load from primary production storage, ensuring media moves to the nearline tier as soon as production wraps without manual file management. ShareBrowser MAM indexes archived media with proxy thumbnails, custom tags, and searchable metadata, enabling post-production teams to retrieve footage and send it directly to TriCaster DDR playlists or NLE projects. Nomad remote editing provides proxy download workflows for editors working outside the facility network. The NRS API connects the nearline system to TriCaster and other NDI-enabled devices for programmatic archive triggers. Redundant power supply is standard, supporting the always-on requirements of facility archive environments.

Key Features

• 16-Bay Nearline Chassis — Full-depth 3RU rack form factor with 16 SATA/SAS drive bays configured for nearline archive storage.
• 2 x 10 GbE Connectivity — High-throughput dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet for fast archive ingest and retrieval across the production network.
• 96TB Storage Capacity — Mid-range nearline capacity for broadcast studios with high daily content volumes.
• SNS ShareBrowser MAM — Unlimited-user media asset management with proxy preview, tagging, and direct TriCaster DDR send.
• Slingshot Automations Engine — Automated sync, backup, and replication to nearline from primary NRS16 systems on defined schedules.
• Nomad Remote Editing — Proxy-based editorial access to archived media for remote production teams.
• Redundant Power Supply — Dual PSU for continuous operation in broadcast facility environments.
• NRS API Integration — TriCaster and NDI-device integration for automated archive recording triggers.

Typical Applications

• High-volume nearline archive for broadcast news and sports facilities producing daily live programming
• Slingshot-automated off-load destination for primary NRS16 production systems
• Post-production media retrieval hub for distributed editorial teams using ShareBrowser
• Compliance and retention archive for enterprise AV and media distribution facilities
• Secondary storage node in multi-NRS TriCaster production environments

Technical Specifications

• Model: NRSNL16-96TB
• SKU: FG-003275-R001
• Storage Capacity: 96TB
• Drive Bays: 16 (SATA/SAS)
• Network Ports: 2 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 production systems, NRS16 primary systems

Competitor Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the NRSNL16-96TB differ from the NRSNL16-32TB?

The NRSNL16-96TB provides three times the storage capacity at 96TB, making it suited to higher-volume production environments generating more daily media content than the 32TB model can efficiently accommodate.

Can the nearline system be used as a primary production server?

The nearline series is optimized for archive and secondary storage workloads. For simultaneous multi-user live capture and editing, a standard NRS16 primary system is recommended.

Is the system expandable?

Yes. NRS16 Nearline systems support compatible NRS expansion chassis, allowing capacity to grow as archive requirements increase.

What automation tools are included?

Slingshot automations engine is included, supporting scheduled file transfers, cloud sync to Amazon S3, Azure, and Dropbox, and automated replication between NRS systems.