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AMS Express

Network Attached Storage

The AMS Express shared storage solution is designed for small to medium-size Media & Entertainment (M&E) companies utilizing Grass Valley workflows in standalone or remote production environments.

Customer Benefits

Simple & Scalable:  AMS Express from Grass Valley appears as a Network Attached Storage (NAS) to clients for direct connectivity via SMB over Ethernet. Scale capacity with no downtime with up to 384 TB of raw capacity. Graphical interface for setup and monitoring. Fewer boxes, fewer cables and lower power.

Tuned: Grass Valley software for tracking media assets is included, ensuring...

SPECIFICATIONS

SNFS Version

6.4

Protocols Supported

SMB v2/3, SNFS/DLC

Primary Chassis

Redundant controllers, power supplies, network connections

Connectivity: Dual 10/25 GbE

Storage Capacity

Raw: Primary 96 TB; expansion(s) 96 TB each (up to 3)

Usable: Primary 64 TB; expansion(s) 64 TB each (up to 3)

Maximum: Raw 384 TB, Usable 256 TB

 

Drives

Type: NL-SAS 3.5” 7.2K RPM

Size: 8 TB

Drives per chassis: 12

Rack Units 2 RU 2 RU
Dimensions 
(H x W x D)
87 x 450 x 614 mm
(3.4 x 18 x 24 in.)
87 x 450 x 518 mm
(3.4 x 18 x 20 in.)
Weight 29 kg (63 lbs.) 22 kg (48 lbs.)
Typical Power @ 240V 430W 250W
Typical Thermal Rating 1,561 BTU/hr 907 BTU/hr
Chassis Primary Expansion

ORDERING INFORMATION

Please contact your authorized Grass Valley representative.

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AMS Express

The AMS Express shared storage solution is designed for small to medium-size Media & Entertainment (M&E) companies utilizing Grass Valley workflows in standalone or remote production environments.

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