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Avid NEXIS System Overview
The Avid NEXIS system is a shared storage solution for acquisition, creative, distribution, and
archive media workflows. Avid network storage systems are built for media and entertainment. They
enable multiple clients to share, capture, play, and edit video and audio media.
Clients access Avid NEXIS systems through external switch connections. The Avid NEXIS
Management Console provides workspace and system management functionality.
This chapter provides an overview of the Avid NEXIS system and the basic function of each
component. Other chapters in this guide describe how to install the system in a rack, connect the
power and Ethernet cables, and configure the system.
Avid NEXIS Platforms
The Avid NEXIS system is available in the following hardware platforms. For more information, see
Model
Size
Features
Avid NEXIS | PRO (20TB)
Avid NEXIS | PRO (40TB)
2U
One Controller, two 764W power supply/cooling modules (PCMs), two solid
state system drives, and one Media Pack (10 drives), of either 2TB drives
(yielding a 20TB Media Pack) or 4TB drives (yielding a 40TB Media Pack)
Avid NEXIS | E2 SSD
2U
One Controller, two 764W power supply/cooling modules (PCMs), two solid
state system drives, and one SSD Media Pack (10 drives)
Avid NEXIS | E2
2U
One or two Controllers, two 764W power supply/cooling modules (PCMs), two
solid state system drives, and one Media Pack (10 drives)
Avid NEXIS | E4
4U
One or two Controllers, four 580W power supply/cooling modules, two solid
state system drives, and up to two Media Packs (20 drives)
Empty drive slots must be covered with blank plates to maintain proper airflow
and cooling.
Avid NEXIS | E5
5U
One or two Controllers with 40GbE NICs, two 2200W power supplies, two solid
state system drives, five fan modules, up to eight Media Packs (80 drives) and
two spare media drives.
Avid NEXIS | E5 NL
5U
One or two Controllers with 10GbE NICs, two 2200W power supplies, two solid
state system drives, five fan modules, up to eight Media Packs (80 drives) and
two spare media drives.