Model: 9935-73211-02
from $15,995
Streamline media storage and access for critical workflows with the NEXIS | PRO+ 40TB Engine with 1-Year Standard Support with ExpertPlus and Hardware Coverage from Avid . Designed for independent professionals, post production, audio, house of worship, media education, and other media-heavy applications, this standalone storage system features 40TB of storage capacity. A scalable design allows for increased storage via additional NEXIS | PRO+ engines. The field-replaceable storage engine and two hot-swappable system SSDs allow for responsive performance. This storage engine also features redundant power and cooling and boasts a convenient 2U form factor.
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NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
Common Failure Modes
Hard drive failure is the most common issue, which is why NAS uses RAID redundancy to prevent data loss. Fan failures and power brick deaths are the primary hardware issues for the enclosure itself.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g., Synology DSM) and the number of drive bays you need for redundancy and future expansion. CPU power matters greatly if you plan to run media servers like Plex.
The NAS enclosure itself can last a decade. However, the hard drives inside are consumable and typically need replacing every few years depending on workload.
The Avid NEXIS | PRO+ 40TB Engine with 1-Year Standard Support with ExpertPlus and Hardware Coverage is available at bhphoto, starting at $15,995.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
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