Overview

The Ultimate EFS 60NL is a purpose-built nearline media storage node that provides enterprise-grade, cost-effective capacity in a compact 4U chassis. Designed to park large media libraries that require immediate accessibility without the premium performance of active production storage, the 60NL integrates into existing EFS clusters to free online nodes, supports modular expansion via MediaPacks, and enables disaster recovery workflows and content replication with EditShare’s sync tools. The node delivers up to approximately 1.32PB raw capacity per chassis and supports configurations that help maintain business continuity for media teams.

Features and Capabilities

• Capacity & Form Factor: Delivers up to ~1.32PB raw capacity in a single 4U chassis, with 30 or 60 drive bay options and top-loading, tool-less MediaPacks for modular growth.
• Nearline Purpose: Purpose-built for media parking and large-scale archiving—keeps dormant or paused projects immediately accessible without occupying premium production storage.
• Cluster Integration: Integrates seamlessly into existing EFS shared storage clusters so media can be migrated transparently, freeing production nodes and preserving workflows.
• Modularity & Expansion: Start with a half-populated node (one MediaPack) and expand later by adding a second MediaPack; modular design supports staged capacity growth.
• Disaster Recovery & Replication: Supports independent cluster setups for disaster recovery; uses EditShare SwiftSync tools for efficient content replication and cross-site protection.
• High Availability Options: Can be deployed in multi-node configurations (add third node for HA/XOR protection) to maintain accessibility during failures and ensure continuity of editing workflows.
• Hardware & Serviceability: 4U rack mount with tool-less slide rails, mirrored hot-swappable OS drives, hardware RAID controller, hot-swappable PSUs and fans, and up to 60 top-loading drive bays with status LEDs for fast field servicing.
• Performance & Networking: Designed for nearline access rather than peak production throughput; includes dual-port bonded 10GbE networking in standard configs to serve multi-user environments.
• Media-aware Management: Works with EFS storage goals and FLOW media management concepts so assets can be assigned priorities and moved between tiers without disrupting editors.
• Use Cases: Ideal for broadcasters, post houses, archival repositories and any production operation that needs large, cost-efficient, accessible media parking for paused projects and backups.