
REMOVABLE
STORAGE
ARCHIVE/STORAGE
& GATEWAY SOLUTIONS

REMOVABLE
STORAGE
EVS’ XF2 is one of the
most reliable removable
servers on the market
for outside broadcast
or post-production
facilities requiring
removable media,
archiving and backup
for storing clips, media,
live feeds, or any other
video content.
XF2 is the new standard
for OB content delivery.
Whether the media
was originated from
production servers or
from an NLE station,
the XF2 offers short- or
long-term archiving of
clips, audio/video feeds,
or highlights, along with
the associated metadata
originated on the EVS
XT/XS series production
servers. With two to four
removable hard disk
drives,
XF2 is the perfect
platform to back up
and transfer media for
any live or near-live
production scenario.
KEY FEATURES
Backup platform for XT/XS
series production servers
media content
Gateway platform between
EVS XT/XS series servers
and NLE stations
STORAGE
Two to four removable hard
drive disk platforms for full
production flexibility
Maximum mobility with
minimum constraints
Direct access to media and
metadata for NLE
New standard platform for OB
content delivery

MAIN
CAPABILITIES
GATEWAY PLATFORM BETWEEN
XT/XS SERIES PRODUCTION
SERVERS AND NLE STATIONS
EVS storage systems are designed to meet any
broadcaster’s most demanding expectations for
reliable, scalable, and secure storage and archive
solutions. XF2 is the best removable storage
solution for archiving, storage and transfer of
media in all broadcast workflow.
TWO TO FOUR REMOVABLE
HARD DISK DRIVES
PLATFORMS FOR FULL
PRODUCTION FLEXIBILITY
The XF2 can operate in single mode, dual disk
mode or in mirrored mode. Using the mirrored
storage configuration provides maximum security
against drive failures. XF2 has become the new
standard for OB content delivery.
BACKUP PLATFORM FOR XT/XS
SERIES PRODUCTION SERVERS
MEDIA CONTENT
The XF2 provides automatic background archiving
and can be connected to the XT/XS series
production servers through the XNet2, EVS’ media
sharing network, for instant content backup
and restore. The XF2 also provides MXF or XML
metadata management and native support for
Super Motion clips.
The XF2 allows streaming of media, such as
camera ISOs and live feeds, from XT/XS series
servers onto NLEs. The XF2 also imports media
from graphic or post-production stations onto XT/
XS series servers for live production like bumpers,
logos, screen animation, and more. XF2 disks can
be used for direct import of media and metadata
to NLE with no server required.
MAXIMUM MOBILITY WITH
MINIMUM CONSTRAINTS
The XF2’s removable disks can be connected into a
portable XF2 Adaptor via either a USB2 or Firewire
connection for direct import into NLEs.
The XF2’s removable
disks can be connected
into a portable XF2
Adaptor via either a USB2
or Firewire connection
direct import to NLE’s.
XF2 HDD
ADAPTOR

CUSTOMER SUPPORT
& TRAINING
Our clients range from TV stations to
video equipment rental companies and
production houses worldwide. EVS’ key
priority is to make sure that its clients
keep performing at the highest possible
level. We listen to our customers,
identify operating workflows, anticipate
needs, and suggest effective and reliable
solutions, so that they in turn can offer
top-quality productions to millions of TV
viewers across the globe.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
EVS is dedicated to making sure its
products are functioning in a way that
meets your needs and expectations.
We offer technical support 24/7 from
each of our regional offices, so you can
rest assured that someone will always
be available to answer any question that
may arise.
All members of EVS’ technical support
team are qualified technicians with a
solid background in broadcasting.
They understand your requirements
and can provide you with the best
solution available.
TRAINING
Do you want to learn how to operate EVS
systems and applications or enhance
your skills in using our tools?
EVS Training offers a series of courses
on how to operate its products, taught
in-house by industry professionals.
Some of the training sessions are
conducted by the EVS team via a Web
interface, so that you get hands-on
instruction even at a distance. EVS User
Guides and technical documents are
available free-of-charge on our Website.
To learn more about EVS go to www.evs.com
Corporate
+32 4 361 7000
North & Latin America
+1 973 575 7811
Asia & Pacific
+852 2914 2501
Other regional offices
www.evs.com/contact
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