FLOW asset management. File ingest, metadata logging, cataloging, search, and proxy-based editing, built into every node.
Built for real workflows
Ultimate EFS NVMe Lite
High-performance NVMe shared storage in a compact, cost-efficient Ultimate EFS node.
The easiest way to adopt NVMe
Bring NVMe into your workflow.
The most efficient way to move into all-NVMe shared storage. NVMe Lite uses an 8-drive NVMe architecture that balances performance, density, and cost. It's the same Ultimate EFS architecture and media-aware file system as the full NVMe platform, packaged as a smaller, scalable starting point for teams that want NVMe without a full-scale cluster from day one.
Enterprise scale-out storage
True NVMe, without the full-scale cluster.
Ultimate EFS NVMe Lite delivers true NVMe performance using the same EditShare File System and media-aware architecture as the full NVMe platform, in a configuration optimized for smaller teams, satellite sites, and growing facilities. Whether configured as a standalone unit or integrated into a multi-petabyte cluster, it maintains a single unified namespace, so there is no workload balancing or disparate permissions to manage.
Performance for real production
Up to 14 GB/s of read performance per node.
Designed for real-world production. NVMe Lite supports multiple concurrent editors working with UHD, 4K, and high-bitrate media, so multi-stream timelines, online finishing, and high-speed ingest all keep moving. Powered by the EditShare Native Client, workstations transact directly with each node, avoiding the bottlenecks common in traditional NAS gateways.
A connected production platform
More than storage.
Every node includes the tools to run production end to end, from ingest to archive.
FLOW AI. Automated media analysis on ingest, so every frame becomes searchable without manual logging.
ARK media archive. Secure, automated backup to optional LTO libraries, with always-online proxies for quick restores.
Guardian analytics. Real-time dashboards for EFS and FLOW, with advanced search and SIEM integration for proactive monitoring.
Swift Link & Swift Sync. Turn your on-prem setup into a private cloud for remote access, and sync media and projects between sites at high speed.
Designed to scale
Grow from one node to a finishing cluster.
Start small and scale as you grow. Expand to up to 8 nodes in a single cluster with near-linear bandwidth and capacity growth. XOR protection spans multi-node groups, and a three-node cluster delivers over 40 GB/s of aggregate read performance, without breaking the bank.
Built on the EditShare File System
A file system that behaves like video.
The same tried-and-true media-aware architecture that powers the full Ultimate EFS platform.
Media-aware file system
The EditShare File System is tuned for video workflows, not generic IT storage, for behavior you can rely on under load.
Native client performance
A high-efficiency, multi-threaded driver delivers full speed to Windows, macOS, and Linux, without SMB or NFS bottlenecks.
Stable playback under load
Multi-stream timelines and online finishing stay smooth even with multiple concurrent editors on UHD and 4K media.
Intelligent file locking
Smart file locking and metadata handling keep collaborative projects safe, with project and bin locking across the team.
Works with your NLEs
Integrated panels for Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve, plus open APIs.
XOR parity & SwiftRead
XOR parity protects multi-node groups against failures, while SwiftRead redirects requests to available nodes during congestion.
Who it's for
Made for teams adopting NVMe on their terms.
NVMe Lite meets you where you are, from a single node to a growing multi-site operation.
Selective NVMe adopters
Organizations bringing NVMe into broader workflows without deploying a full-scale cluster from day one.
Boutique & mid-size post
Post-production facilities that want true NVMe performance at a smaller, cost-efficient starting point.
UHD & 4K production
Broadcast and production teams working in high-bitrate UHD and 4K who need consistent, drop-free playback.
Remote & satellite sites
Satellite locations and growing facilities that need high-speed shared storage close to the work.
- Form factor
- 2U rack mount with tool-less slide rails · 430 x 88 x 680 mm (17 x 3.5 x 25.4 in)
- Drives
- 8 enterprise-grade U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs · configurations from 30TB to 122TB raw
- Read throughput
- Up to ~14 GB/s aggregate read per node · over 40 GB/s from a 3-node XOR-protected group
- Processor & memory
- 5th gen Xeon 12-core CPU (Emerald Rapids) · 64GB DDR5 ECC RAM
- OS drives
- Mirrored (hardware RAID 1) 480GB SSD OS drives, hot-swappable
- Data protection
- NVMe hardware RAID-5 with write cache protection · XOR parity across multi-node groups
- Scalability
- Up to 8 nodes in a single cluster · optional Metadata Controllers for high availability
- Networking
- Standard dual-port 100GbE QSFP28/56 + dual 1G-BaseT · IPMI · optional 10/25GbE
- Operating system
- EditShare OS (64-bit) · EFS Native Client for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Included software
- FLOW Asset Management with 10-pack Automation engine, ARK, and Guardian
- Capacity models
- NVMe 30 (30TB raw / 26TB usable) · NVMe 60 (61 / 53) · NVMe 120 (122 / 107)
Each node delivers up to ~14 GB/s of aggregate read throughput. Because it optimizes drive density, an 8-drive node actually delivers more read performance per drive than higher-density models, and a 3-node XOR-protected group reaches over 40 GB/s.
Power your post with next-gen speed.
Looking to bring true NVMe performance into your workflow? Let's scope the right Ultimate EFS NVMe Lite configuration for your facility.
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Enterprise NVMe, right-sized for your team