Vizrt NRS16-160TBHDD Remote Storage Powered by SNS 16-bay 160TB HDD with 4 x 10 GbE - FG-003273-R001
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Vizrt NRS16-160TBHDD Remote Storage Powered by SNS 16-bay 160TB HDD...
Product Overview
The Vizrt NRS16-160TBHDD is a 16-bay, 160TB HDD-based shared storage system powered by SNS, offering high-capacity production storage across four 10 GbE ports for large-scale broadcast and live media workflows. At 160TB, this is one of the highest-capacity HDD configurations in the standard NRS16 line, designed for production facilities where media volume is substantial and cost-efficient per-TB storage is a priority over all-SSD performance. The NRS16-160TBHDD is the right choice for facilities producing high-volume HD and 4K content where HDD throughput meets workflow requirements. All NRS software tools are included for unlimited users.
Product Description
The NRS16-160TBHDD provides 160TB of SATA/SAS HDD storage with four 10 GbE ports, supporting multi-user NDI recording, editing, and media playout across a high-capacity shared storage environment. For broadcast news, sports production, and enterprise media facilities generating large daily media volumes, the HDD-based configuration delivers the necessary capacity at a lower per-TB cost compared to SSD alternatives. Slingshot automations engine manages scheduled off-load to nearline or cloud storage, preventing the primary production tier from reaching capacity during extended production periods. ShareBrowser MAM provides centralized media visibility with proxy thumbnails, AI-assisted tagging, and direct-to-TriCaster DDR send for production teams. Nomad supports proxy-based remote access for distributed editorial teams. Supports up to four NRS16 expansion chassis for further capacity scaling, with redundant power supply standard.
Key Features
- 160TB HDD Capacity — High-volume SATA/SAS storage in a full-depth 3RU chassis for large-scale broadcast production archives.
- 4 x 10 GbE Ports — Four 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections supporting simultaneous multi-user production workloads.
- NDI Recording and Playout — Multi-stream NDI capture with TriCaster API integration and growing-file editing support.
- SNS ShareBrowser MAM — Unlimited-user MAM with AI tagging, proxy preview, and TriCaster DDR integration for large media libraries.
- Slingshot Automations Engine — Automated off-load, cloud sync, and backup to manage high-volume production media.
- Nomad Remote Editing — Proxy-based remote editorial workflow for distributed production teams.
- Redundant Power Supply — Dual PSU for continuous broadcast facility operations.
- Expansion Support — Supports up to 4 x NRS16 expansion chassis for additional capacity.
Typical Applications
- High-volume broadcast news and sports production requiring large capacity at cost-efficient per-TB HDD pricing
- Multi-channel live production environments managing extended media libraries on 10 GbE infrastructure
- Centralized shared storage for production facilities where HDD throughput meets 4K and HD workflow requirements
- Primary media server for enterprise AV and broadcast studios managing large media libraries
- System integrator deployments for facilities requiring high capacity without the premium of all-SSD storage
Technical Specifications
- Model: NRS16-160TBHDD
- SKU: FG-003273-R001
- Storage Capacity: 160TB HDD
- Drive Bays: 16 (SATA/SAS)
- 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
- Expansion: Supports up to 4 x NRS16 expansion chassis
- Compatibility: Vizrt TriCaster series, NDI-enabled devices
Competitor Comparison
| Feature | Vizrt NRS16-160TBHDD | Avid NEXIS | E4 160TB | SNS EVO 160TB |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDI Native Integration | Yes — full TriCaster/NDI API | No | No (standard EVO) |
| MAM Included | Yes — ShareBrowser unlimited users | No (requires MediaCentral) | Yes — ShareBrowser |
| 10 GbE Port Count | 4 x 10 GbE | 2 x 10 GbE base | 4 x 10 GbE available |
| TriCaster DDR Integration | Yes — native | No | No |
| Automations Engine | Yes — Slingshot included | No | Yes — Slingshot |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the NRS16-160TBHDD compare to the NRS16-160TB nearline?
- The NRS16-160TBHDD is configured as an active production storage system with four 10 GbE ports for simultaneous multi-user access. The NRSNL16-160TB nearline system has two 10 GbE ports and is optimized as a secondary archive tier with lower per-port throughput.
- Is 160TB HDD sufficient for 4K production?
- HDD-based storage at 160TB is suitable for 4K workflows at moderate bitrates and concurrent user counts. For high-frame-rate 4K or simultaneous high-bitrate multi-stream 4K production, the SSD configurations provide better IOPS performance.
- Can this system be expanded further?
- Yes. Supports up to four NRS16 expansion chassis in HDD or SSD configurations to increase total capacity.
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