EVO Shared Storage Tech Specs
Choose your EVO.
There are several models available, ranging from the small and quiet 4 bay Desktop to the highly scalable 16 bay for large facilities. Every server runs the EVO OS and includes ShareBrowser Desktop Client.
The EVO OS, systems, and all included software are designed by SNS, specifically for professional media applications.
(Note: This page is deprecated but available for historical purposes; its information may be out of date. Please visit the new Models & Specs page for current models and specs.)
4 Bay EVO Prodigy (Desktop)
4 Bay EVO Prodigy (Desktop)
Base Physical and Electrical
- 64-bit, multi-core CPU, Desktop Storage Server
- Power Requirement: 115-230VAC 60-50Hz (auto switching)
- Power Supply: 300W, non-redundant
- Maximum Load: 2.72-1.36A
- Operational environment: 40 to 72°F (5 to 22°C)
- Thermal @ Idle: ~225 BTU/hr
- Thermal @ Max Load: ~300 BTU/hr
- Physical dimensions: Height 9.25″ x Width 8.75″ x Depth 13″
- Shipping weight: 35lbs
- Rack Height Requirements (Stacked on Shelf): ~6U
Connectivity and Expansion
- Included ShareBrowser Desktop Client Licenses: Unlimited
- Included EVO-only SANmp Sharing Licenses: Unlimited
- Included EVO-only iSCSI Initiator Licenses: Unlimited
- Included GbE Ports: 2
- Maximum GbE Ports: 8
- Maximum 10GbE Ports: 2
- Maximum Fibre Channel Ports: 4
- Maximum SATA/SSD Disks per Chassis: 4
- Maximum Disks per System: 4
Supported RAID Levels HDD (JBOD/RAID 0 only SSD)
- RAID Levels: 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, and 10
Available Drives (2.5″)
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB SSD
- 1TB Enterprise-class RAID-edition 6Gbps SATA drives
Available Drives (3.5″)
- 2TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB Enterprise-class RAID-edition 6Gbps SATA drives
4 Bay EVO Prodigy (1U)
4 Bay EVO Prodigy (1U)
Base Physical and Electrical
- 64-bit, multi-core CPU, 1U storage server
- Power Requirement: 100-240VAC 60-50Hz (auto switching)
- Power Supply: 250W, non-redundant
- Maximum Load: 2.5-1.04A
- Operational environment: 40 to 72°F (5 to 22°C)
- Thermal: ~512 BTU/hr
- Physical dimensions: Height 1.75″ x Width 19″ with rack tabs, 17″ without x Length 16″ chassis, 18″ w/ cables
- Shipping weight: 25lbs
- Height Requirements: 1U
Rack Requirements
- EIA-310 rack, 4-post with front and rear rails
- Included Mounting rails
- 0.625″ pitch, round hole (square hole compatible)
- Inner-rail to inner-rail depth: 26.125″ to 35″ (66cm – 89cm)
- Rear-rail mount can be flipped to fit a minimum depth of 17″, with 9″ of rail overhang.
Connectivity and Expansion
- Included ShareBrowser Desktop Client Licenses: Unlimited
- Included EVO-only SANmp Sharing Licenses: Unlimited
- Included EVO-only iSCSI Initiator Licenses: Unlimited
- Included GbE Ports: 2
- Maximum GbE Ports: 8
- Maximum 10GbE Ports: 2
- Maximum Fibre Channel Ports: 4
- Maximum SATA/SSD Disks per Chassis: 4
- Maximum Disks per System: 4
Supported RAID Levels HDD (JBOD/RAID 0 only SSD)
- RAID Levels: 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, and 10
Available Drives (2.5″)
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB SSD
- 1TB Enterprise-class RAID-edition 6Gbps SATA drives
8 Bay EVO (2U)
8 Bay EVO
Base Physical and Electrical
- 64-bit, multi-core CPU, 2U storage server
- Power Requirement: 100-240VAC 47-63Hz (auto switching)
- Power Supply: 600W, or 650W Redundant (2 650W modules)
- Maximum Load: 9-4A
- Operational environment: 40 to 72°F (5 to 22°C)
- Thermal: ~785 BTU/hr
- Physical dimensions: Height 3.625″ x Width 19″ x Length 28.5″ chassis, 32″ w/ cables
- Shipping weight: 62 lbs
- Height Requirements: 2U
Rack Requirements
- EIA-310 rack, 4-post with front and rear rails
- Included Mounting rails
- 0.625″ pitch, round hole (square hole compatible)
- Inner-rail to inner-rail depth: 26.125″ to 35″ (66cm – 89cm)
- Rear-rail mount can be flipped to fit a minimum depth of 17″, with 9″ of rail overhang.
Expansion Physical and Electrical
- Power Requirement: 100-240VAC 47-63Hz (auto switching)
- Power Supply: 860W Redundant (2 860W modules)
- Maximum Load: 13-6.5A
- Operational environment: 40 to 72°F (5 to 22°C)
- Thermal: ~785 BTU/hr
- Physical dimensions: Height 5.25″ x Width 19″ x Length 28.5″ chassis, 32″ w/ cables
- Shipping weight: 85 lbs (Fully loaded base and exp: 95+85+37)
- Height Requirements: 3U
Connectivity and Expansion
- Included ShareBrowser Desktop Client Licenses: Unlimited
- Included EVO-only SANmp Sharing Licenses: Unlimited
- Included EVO-only iSCSI Initiator Licenses: Unlimited
- Included GbE Ports: 2
- Maximum GbE Ports: 10
- Maximum 10GbE Optical Ports: 4
- Maximum 10GbE Base-T Ports: 4
- Maximum Fibre Channel Ports: 4
- Maximum SATA/SSD Disks per Chassis: 8
- Maximum Disks per System: 24
Supported RAID Levels
- RAID Levels: 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, and 10
Available Drives
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB SSD
- 2TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB Enterprise-class RAID-edition 6Gbps SATA drives
16 Bay EVO (3U)
16 Bay EVO
Base Physical and Electrical
- 64-bit, multi-CPU, multi-core, 3U storage server
- Power Requirement: 100-240VAC 50-60Hz (auto switching)
- Power Supply: 1300W Redundant (3 650W modules)
- Maximum Load: 20-10A
- Operational environment: 40 to 72°F (5 to 22°C)
- Thermal: ~1297 BTU/hr
- Physical dimensions: Height 5.25″ x Width 19″ x Length 28.5″ chassis, 32″ w/ cables
- Shipping weight: 95 lbs (Fully loaded base: 95+20)
- Height Requirements: 3U
- SPL: Base chassis with 16 disk drives, at idle, <60db SPL @ 1m, A-weighted
- EVO connects to standard 120v mains power. Each base unit has 3 power supplies and therefore 3 mains power cables using standard NEMA 5-15 plugs. The base unit will draw about 10A at 120v.
Rack Requirements
- EIA-310 rack, 4-post with front and rear rails
- Included Mounting rails
- 0.625″ pitch, round hole (square hole compatible)
- Inner-rail to inner-rail depth: 26.125″ to 35″ (66cm – 89cm)
- Rear-rail mount can be flipped to fit a minimum depth of 17″, with 9″ of rail overhang.
Expansion Physical and Electrical
- Power Requirement: 100-240VAC 47-63Hz (auto switching)
- Power Supply: 860W Redundant (2 860W modules)
- Maximum Load: 13-6.5A
- Operational environment: 40 to 72°F (5 to 22°C)
- Thermal: ~785 BTU/hr
- Physical dimensions: Height 5.25″ x Width 19″ x Length 28.5″ chassis, 32″ w/ cables
- Shipping weight: 85 lbs (Fully loaded base and exp: 95+85+37)
- Height Requirements: 3U
Connectivity and Expansion
- Included ShareBrowser Desktop Client Licenses: Unlimited
- Included EVO-only SANmp Sharing Licenses: Unlimited
- Included EVO-only iSCSI Initiator Licenses: Unlimited
- Included GbE Ports: 4
- Maximum GbE Ports: 28
- Maximum 10GbE Optical Ports: 12
- Maximum 10GbE Base-T Ports: 8
- Maximum Fibre Channel Ports: 12
- Maximum SATA/SAS/SSD Disks per Chassis: 16
- Maximum Disks per System: 80
Supported RAID Levels
- RAID Levels: 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, and 10
Available Drives
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB SSD
- 2TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB Enterprise-class RAID-edition 6Gbps SATA drives