FAQ | How much media space is available on default Core configurations?
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Answer
Below specifications indicate the media storage capabilities for respective core models. It should be noted that the Q-SYS OS uses around 2.5GB to 3GB of storage, leaving the remaining storage to be a more practical amount of total storage. For more information on media drive upgrades please see Tech Note | Q-SYS Media Drive Playback.
| Core Version | Default Media Drive Capacity (out of the box) | Max Media Drive Capacity (with optional upgrades) |
|---|---|---|
Core Nano |
Approximately 16 GB on the default drive (subject to change; upgrade options are available) |
Can be upgraded to 128 GB (approximately 200 hours of audio storage, 24-bit, 48 kHz mono WAV file) |
Core 8 Flex |
Approximately 16 GB on the default drive (subject to change; upgrade options are available) |
Can be upgraded to 128 GB (approximately 200 hours of audio storage, 24-bit, 48 kHz mono WAV file) |
Core 110f |
Approximately 16 GB on the default drive (subject to change; upgrade options are available) |
Can be upgraded to 128 GB (approximately 200 hours of audio storage, 24-bit, 48 kHz mono WAV file) |
Core 24f |
128 GB (at least 100 GB available for user media, or at least 200 hours of uncompressed 48kHz, 24 bit, mono WAV format audio files) |
Cannot be upgraded further. |
Core 510i |
Approximately 6 GB on the default drive (when configured as a Q-SYS Core Processor only, upgrade options are available) |
Can be upgraded to either 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB. |
Server Core X10 |
256 GB (at least 200 GB available for user media, or at least 400 hours of uncompressed 48 kHz, 24 bit, mono WAV format audio files) |
Cannot be upgraded further. |
Core 610 |
480 GB (approximately 440 GB available for user media) |
Cannot be upgraded further. |
Server Core X20r |
480 GB (at least 400 GB available for user media, or at least 800 hours of uncompressed 48 kHz, 24 bit, mono WAV format audio files) |
Cannot be upgraded further. |
Core 5200 |
The System Processor shall include a built-in SSD for Media File storage with a minimum size of 960GB. |
Cannot be upgraded further. |