Product Description
The Avid NEXIS F2 SSD All-Flash Array is a top - notch solution tailored for post - production facilities. It offers outstanding performance and scalability, powered by the Avid NEXIS | VFS. This enables smooth collaboration across different storage types like flash, online, nearline, and archive storage, making it perfect for 4K, 8K, color grading, and VFX workflows. It can handle data - intensive tasks with reliability and high throughput.
Each engine can provide up to 307.2 TB of storage and can scale up to 9.8 PB, adapting well to growing production needs. With features such as hot - swappable SSD media packs, dual 100GbE connectivity, and redundant power and cooling, the system ensures high availability and flexibility. Whether in the cloud or on - premises, it offers the speed and reliability required for critical media workflows.
The 153TB and 307TB options give production teams unmatched flexibility. The 153TB version comes with 1 x 153.6 TB SSD Media Pack, and the 307TB version has 2 x 153.6 TB SSD Media Packs for more storage. Both configurations are scalable, secure, and designed for high - performance workflows.
**Key Features**:
- Optimized with Avid NEXIS | VFS for flexible, scalable, and secure storage.
- 38.4–307.2 TB of flash storage per engine with up to two hot - swappable SSD Media Packs.
- Delivers 4 GB/s read and 2 GB/s write per Media Pack for high - performance workflows.
- Scalable from 38.4 TB to over 9.8 PB by combining up to 64 F2 SSD engines.
- Field - replaceable storage engine controller for easy upgrades and maintenance.
- Dual 100GbE for high - speed data transfer and robust connectivity.
- Redundant power and cooling systems for continuous operation.
- 2U rack - mountable chassis for space - efficient deployment.
- Supports Avid NEXIS Mirror for extra data protection.
**Technical Specifications**:
- Dimensions: 3.5' x 17.5' x 24.5' (2U rack - mountable chassis). Weight: 50 lbs.
- Storage Capacity: 38.4–307.2 TB per F2 SSD engine (expandable to 9.8 PB).
- Performance: 4 GB/s all READ, 2 GB/s all WRITE per Media Pack.
- Networking: Dual 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE).
- Power & Cooling: Redundant power and cooling systems.
- Controller: Field - replaceable storage engine controller.
- Hot Spare Drives: Optional hot spare SSD media drives.
- Redundancy: Redundant controller and mirrored SSDs for metadata management.
- Rack Mount: 2U chassis, rack - mountable.
- System Scalability: Combine up to 64 F2 SSD engines for large - scale deployment.
**What's Included**:
- Avid NEXIS F2 SSD Storage Engine with 1 x 153.6 TB or 2 x 153.6 TB SSD Media Packs.
- Power cords and rack mounting hardware.
- System documentation and user manual.
Using the Avid NEXIS F2 SSD All - Flash Array is straightforward. First, you'll need to install it. You can easily rack - mount it thanks to its 2U chassis. Connect the power cords and use the provided rack - mounting hardware. Then, connect it to your network using the dual 100GbE ports for high - speed data transfer.
When it comes to storage, you can choose between the 153TB or 307TB options based on your needs. The 153TB version has one 153.6 TB SSD Media Pack, and the 307TB version has two. You can also scale the storage up to over 9.8 PB by combining up to 64 F2 SSD engines.
For maintenance, the field - replaceable storage engine controller makes upgrades and fixing issues a breeze. And if you have any problems with the SSD media packs, they are hot - swappable, so you can replace them without shutting down the system.
Some important things to note. Make sure the power supply is stable as the system has redundant power systems. Also, keep an eye on the cooling to ensure continuous operation. The optional hot - spare SSD media drives can be a great addition for extra security in case of a drive failure. And don't forget to regularly check the system documentation and user manual for the latest information and best practices.
