Vizrt NRS16-EXP NRS16 Powered by SNS 16-Bay 96TB Expansion Chassis - FG-002080-R001

Product Overview

The Vizrt NRS16-EXP is a 16-bay, 96TB expansion chassis powered by SNS, designed to extend the storage capacity of NRS16 and NRS8 primary systems. Up to four NRS16-EXP units can be connected to a single NRS16 primary system, enabling total capacity scaling far beyond the primary chassis. This expansion chassis operates within the same SNS storage environment as the primary system, maintaining unified media management and automation across the expanded pool.

Product Description

The NRS16-EXP provides the standard HDD capacity expansion path for NRS16 primary systems — the most common expansion option for broadcast studios, sports production facilities, and enterprise media environments running Vizrt NRS infrastructure. Each NRS16-EXP adds 96TB of SATA/SAS HDD storage, with up to four units supported per NRS16 primary, providing a maximum expanded capacity of 480TB plus the primary NRS16 capacity. ShareBrowser MAM continues to provide unified media visibility across primary and expansion chassis without additional configuration, and Slingshot automations operate across the full expanded storage pool. The NRS16-EXP also supports connection to NRS8 primary systems for capacity expansion in compact storage environments.

Key Features

• 16-Bay HDD Expansion Chassis — Adds 96TB to NRS16 or NRS8 primary systems in the standard SNS expansion form factor.
• Supports Up to 4 Per NRS16 Primary — Up to four NRS16-EXP units per primary NRS16, enabling substantial total capacity scaling.
• NRS8 Compatible — Also supports connection to NRS8 primary systems for capacity expansion.
• SNS Software Integration — Unified ShareBrowser MAM and Slingshot automations across primary and expansion chassis.
• SATA/SAS Drive Configuration — Compatible with standard NRS16 HDD drive types.

Typical Applications

• Capacity expansion for active NRS16 production systems reaching storage limits
• Scaling broadcast storage infrastructure without replacing the primary NRS16 unit
• Expanding NRS8 capacity in compact production environments
• Multi-chassis NRS storage builds for high-volume broadcast and sports production facilities

Technical Specifications

• Model: NRS16-EXP
• SKU: FG-002080-R001
• Storage Capacity: 96TB HDD
• Drive Bays: 16 (SATA/SAS)
• Compatible Primary Systems: NRS16 (up to 4 units), NRS8 (1 unit)
• Software: Managed within existing SNS environment

Frequently Asked Questions

How many NRS16-EXP units can connect to a single NRS16 primary?

Up to four NRS16-EXP expansion chassis can connect to a single NRS16 primary system.

Can the NRS16-EXP connect to an NRS8?

Yes. NRS8 primary systems support one NRS16 expansion chassis.

Does the expansion chassis require additional software licensing?

No. The NRS16-EXP operates within the existing SNS software environment of the primary system without additional licensing costs.

Is the NRS16-EXP available in SSD configuration?

No. For SSD expansion, the NRS-EXP30TBSSD and NRS-EXP120TBSSD options are available.