Ultimate EFS NVMe Lite

High-performance NVMe shared storage in a compact, cost-efficient Ultimate EFS node

Ultimate EFS NVMe Lite delivers true NVMe performance using the same EditShare File System and media-aware architecture as the Ultimate EFS NVMe platform, in a configuration optimized for smaller teams, satellite sites, and growing facilities that want NVMe without deploying a full-scale NVMe cluster from day one.

The Easiest Way to Bring NVMe Into Your Workflow

NVMe Lite is the most efficient way to move into all-NVMe shared storage.

It uses an 8-drive NVMe architecture to balance performance, density, and cost, making it ideal for teams that need NVMe-class bandwidth without deploying a high-density NVMe cluster from day one.

It is not a different platform. It is the same Ultimate EFS architecture, packaged as a smaller, scalable starting point.

Performance designed for real-world production

Ultimate EFS NVMe Lite delivers up to ~14 GB/s of aggregate read performance per node, supporting multiple editors working concurrently with UHD, 4K, and high-bitrate media.

This level of throughput supports:

Multi-stream editorial timelines
Online finishing and conform
High-speed ingest workflows
Concurrent users without dropped frames or stalled playback

Built on the EditShare File System

NVMe Lite runs the EditShare File System (EFS), engineered specifically for media production.

Media-aware file system behavior
Native client performance (not SMB/NFS bottlenecks)
Stable playback under load
Intelligent file locking and metadata handling

This ensures consistent performance across Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve workflows.

A Connected Production Platform

NVMe Lite is not a standalone storage appliance. It is part of the EditShare ecosystem with access to:

FLOW for asset management, automation, search, metadata, and proxy workflows
FLOW AI for automated media analysis on ingest, generating searchable metadata across dialogue, scenes, faces, logos, and on-screen text
ARK integration for archive and restore
Guardian for performance, capacity, and usage monitoring

This allows teams to manage, move, and protect media as part of a single connected workflow.

Designed to Scale with Your Environment

NVMe Lite uses the same clustered architecture as other Ultimate EFS systems.

Deploy a single node for smaller teams or satellite environments, then scale out as demands grow. Multiple nodes combine into a single clustered system with a unified namespace, so users continue to see one storage environment as performance and capacity increase.

Scale up to 8 nodes in a single cluster
Near-linear growth in bandwidth and capacity
XOR protection across multi-node groups

A three-node cluster can deliver over 40 GB/s aggregate read performance, providing a clear path from entry-level NVMe to high-performance production environments.

Technical Overview

Feature	Ultimate EFS NVMe Lite
Form factor	2U rack mount
Drive type	NVMe
Drive bays	8
Aggregate read-only throughput	Up to ~14 GB/s per node
Cluster size	Up to 8 nodes
File system	EditShare File System with Native Client
Workflow services	FLOW, Automation, ARK, Guardian
Application support	Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid, DaVinci Resolve, open APIs

Performance figures are typical per-node values and will vary by configuration and workload.

Who Is It For?

Ultimate EFS NVMe Lite is ideal for:

Organizations adopting NVMe selectively within a broader workflow
Boutique and mid-size post-production facilities
Broadcast and production teams working in UHD and 4K
Remote or satellite locations requiring high-speed shared storage