QSC Server Core X50r (HW) – Hardware Value Component

Product Overview

The QSC Server Core X50r (HW) represents the hardware value component of the Server Core X50r bundle. The Server Core X50r is QSC's flagship Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform processor, delivering up to 4096×4096 networked audio channels at 10 Gbps on an industry-proven Dell server platform. This listing reflects the hardware portion of the bundle pricing and cannot be ordered separately — it must be purchased as part of the complete Server Core X50r system. Contact Creation Networks, an authorized QSC dealer, to place a complete Server Core X50r order.

Product Description

The Server Core X50r hardware platform is a 2RU rack-mount server built on Dell technology, featuring dual redundant hot-swappable 1100 W power supplies, four SFP+ network ports (2× 10 Gbps multimode fiber for LAN A/B and 2× 1 Gbps copper RJ45 for AUX A/B), a 960 GB NVMe SSD media drive, and an integrated iDRAC management port. This hardware chassis runs the Q-SYS real-time operating system (covered under the Software value component, SKU: SERVER CORE X50r (SW)) to deliver the full Server Core X50r AV&C processing capability. Both the hardware and software components must be acquired together to constitute a complete, operational Server Core X50r system.

Key Features

• Hardware component of the Server Core X50r bundle (1 of 2) — not sold separately
• Dell-based 2RU rack-mount server chassis
• Dual redundant hot-swappable 1100 W power supply units
• 4× SFP+ ports: 2× 10 Gbps multimode fiber (LAN A/B) + 2× 1 Gbps copper RJ45 (AUX A/B)
• 960 GB NVMe SSD Q-SYS media drive (1× 2.5-inch bay)
• Dedicated iDRAC RJ45 management port (default IP: 192.168.0.120)
• iDRAC Direct USB-C front panel port for local management access
• Status and ID indicator; information tag with serial number and Q-SYS support contact
• Static ReadyRails A4 rack kit for square hole racks (EIA-310-E) included
• Must be paired with Server Core X50r (SW) for a complete operational system

Typical Applications

• Large-scale AV&C deployments requiring the Server Core X50r’s full DSP processing power
• Themed entertainment, large resorts, convention centers, and campus-wide AV systems
• Mission-critical installations requiring redundant power and 10 Gbps network audio capacity
• IT-managed AV environments leveraging iDRAC for remote hardware monitoring
• Projects where procurement requires separate hardware and software line-item pricing

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I purchase the Server Core X50r (HW) on its own?

No. This listing represents the hardware value component of the Server Core X50r bundle for pricing purposes only. A complete Server Core X50r system requires both the hardware (HW) and software (SW) components. Contact Creation Networks to place a complete order.

What does the software component cover?

The Server Core X50r (SW) component covers the Q-SYS software license and operating system that runs on the hardware chassis, including all Q-SYS processing capabilities such as audio routing, AEC, VoIP, Dante, UCI, and scripting functionality.

What is the complete Server Core X50r system capable of?

The complete system (HW + SW) delivers up to 4096×4096 networked audio channels at 10 Gbps, 256 AEC processors, 96 VoIP instances, 8×8 Dante (upgradable to 512×512), and support for 512+ Q-SYS peripherals.

How do I order the complete Server Core X50r?

Creation Networks is an authorized QSC dealer. Contact us directly for complete Server Core X50r system pricing and ordering assistance.