{"product_id":"qsc-server-core-x50r-q-sys-network-i-o-processor","title":"QSC Server Core X50r – Q-SYS X-Class Flagship AV\u0026C Processor","description":"\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/Core_X50r-slider-Hero.webp\" alt=\"QSC Server Core X50r Q-SYS X-Class flagship AVC processor front view\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QSC Server Core X50r is the highest-performance processor in the Q-SYS portfolio and the most powerful AV\u0026amp;C processor QSC has produced. Built on a Dell PowerEdge R570 enterprise server platform with dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and 4× 10 Gbps-capable SFP+ network ports, the X50r delivers 5× the DSP processing power of the Server Core X10 and is purpose-built for the most demanding large-scale, mission-critical AV deployments — themed entertainment, large resort and convention facilities, broadcast integration, government command centers, and enterprise campuses where audio network scale is measured in thousands of channels. At 10 Gbps, the X50r supports 4,096×4,096 Q-LAN\/AES67 audio channels, 1,024×1,024 network I\/O streams, 256 AEC channels, and up to 512×512 software-based Dante channels. At 1 Gbps, capacity scales to 512×512 channels and 256×256 streams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/Core_X50r-slider-front.webp\" alt=\"QSC Server Core X50r front panel and 2U Dell server chassis\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X50r runs on the same Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform as every other Q-SYS Core processor. Integrators who have designed systems on the Core Nano, Core 24f, or any other Q-SYS Core can scale to the X50r without relearning Q-SYS Designer or rebuilding peripheral integrations. The field-replaceable SFP+ ports — shipped with 2× 10 Gbps fiber and 2× 1 Gbps copper pre-installed — allow network connectivity to be configured for the specific fiber or copper infrastructure of each installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4,096×4,096 Q-LAN\/AES67 channels at 10 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e — The largest network audio capacity of any commercially available AV processor; designed for campus-wide, venue-wide, and themed entertainment AV architectures that would require multiple server-class processors from any other vendor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,024×1,024 network I\/O streams at 10 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports highly complex signal routing topologies with thousands of simultaneous audio paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e256 AEC channels at 200 ms tail length\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sufficient for the largest enterprise conferencing deployments without supplemental AEC hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 512×512 software-based Dante channels (8×8 included)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Largest Dante capacity in the Q-SYS portfolio; supports full-scale enterprise and venue-wide Dante network integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5× the DSP processing power of the Server Core X10\u003c\/strong\u003e — Raw processing headroom for the most algorithmically complex Q-SYS designs including large automixer arrays, multi-zone room combine, and high-density FIR processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies (2× 1,100W)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Highest power redundancy in the Q-SYS portfolio; designed for continuous operation in venues where downtime is not an option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4× 10 Gbps SFP+ ports (field-replaceable)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pre-installed with 2× 10 Gbps fiber and 2× 1 Gbps copper transceivers; can be swapped in the field to match the fiber plant or copper infrastructure of any installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eiDRAC v10 remote management\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dedicated out-of-band hardware management via rear Ethernet and front USB-C; the latest generation of Dell's enterprise server management platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 VoIP softphone instances\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50% more VoIP capacity than the X20r; supports very large enterprise telephony integration scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e960 GB onboard media drive (900+ GB user-available)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Approximately 1,800+ hours of uncompressed mono WAV storage; 4-channel recording and up to 256-channel playback with optional stackable licenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e256×256 Media\/WAN channel capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Large-scale AV-over-IP media distribution for venue-wide or campus-wide streaming architectures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemed entertainment (large resort, theme park, immersive experience)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvention center and large venue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment command center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise campus (centralized multi-building AV processing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcast studio (large-scale AV integration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditorium (major performing arts or sports venue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher education (university campus-wide AV infrastructure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship (large multi-campus deployment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e@ 10 Gbps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e@ 1 Gbps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ-LAN \/ AES67 Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,096 × 4,096\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512 × 512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork I\/O Streams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,024 × 1,024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256 × 256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia \/ WAN Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e256 × 256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDante Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e8×8 included; licensable to 512×512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAEC Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e256 (at 200 ms tail length)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoIP Softphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudio Recording \/ Playback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e4 ch recording \/ 16 ch playback (expandable to 256 with 8× SLMTP-32)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e960 GB (≥900 GB user-available; ~1,800 hrs mono WAV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eDell PowerEdge R570\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e2× 1,100W universal PSU (redundant, hot-swappable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e4× SFP+ (10 Gbps capable; pre-installed 2× 10G fiber + 2× 1G copper; field-replaceable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e2× USB-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiDRAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003ev10 — dedicated Ethernet (rear) + USB-C (front)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e100–240 VAC, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e~12A @100–120V; ~6.1A @200–240V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e5°C to +45°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBTU\/Hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e4,100 BTU\/Hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (L×W×H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e32.09\" × 19.0\" × 3.42\" (815 × 482 × 86.8 mm, incl. rack ears)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e40.0 lbs (18.1 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e2U rack-mount (includes rail kit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eLithium manganese dioxide (CMOS battery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eFCC, CE, UL, RoHS, RCM, WEEE, China RoHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eX50r\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompetitor Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriteria\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQSC Server Core X50r\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQSC Server Core X20r\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ed\u0026amp;b audiotechnik DS100\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Audio Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,096×4,096 at 10 Gbps; 512×512 at 1 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384×384 Q-LAN\/AES67\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 256 Dante inputs; no Q-LAN equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAEC Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot a conferencing processor; no AEC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDante Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 512×512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 256×256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 256 inputs via Dante; proprietary audio engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5× Server Core X10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2× Server Core X10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-performance spatial audio DSP; different use case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual hot-swappable 1,100W PSUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual hot-swappable 600W PSUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional redundant PSU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4× SFP+ (10 Gbps capable, field-replaceable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4× 1 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDante and proprietary network ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote Management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiDRAC v10 (latest Dell generation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiDRAC v9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR1 Remote management software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Q-SYS ecosystem (all peripherals, Designer software, NV video, QIO, CX-Q)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Q-SYS ecosystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ed\u0026amp;b proprietary ecosystem only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Use Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge-scale enterprise\/venue AV\u0026amp;C + conferencing + control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise AV\u0026amp;C + conferencing + control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpatial and object-based audio for performance venues\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQSC Server Core X50r processor (Dell PowerEdge R570 chassis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRail kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× region-specific power cords (one per redundant PSU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental and regulatory information booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the 10 Gbps requirements for full 4,096×4,096 channel capacity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Server Core X50r requires a 10 Gbps network connection (via the pre-installed 10 Gbps fiber SFP+ transceivers or field-installed 10 Gbps alternatives) to achieve 4,096×4,096 Q-LAN\/AES67 channel capacity and 1,024×1,024 I\/O streams. At 1 Gbps connections (using the pre-installed copper SFP+ transceivers), capacity scales to 512×512 channels and 256×256 streams — still a significant step beyond any other single Q-SYS Core processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the SFP+ transceivers be changed in the field?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All four SFP+ ports are field-replaceable without returning the unit to QSC. The X50r ships with 2× 10 Gbps fiber and 2× 1 Gbps copper transceivers pre-installed. Integrators can swap transceivers to match the fiber plant or copper infrastructure of the installation site. Contact Creation Networks for compatible transceiver options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the X50r compare to the X20r for large-venue deployments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe X50r delivers 5× the DSP power of the X10 (vs. 2× for the X20r), 4,096×4,096 network channels at 10 Gbps (vs. 384×384 for the X20r), 256 AEC channels (vs. 128), 512×512 Dante (vs. 256×256), and 96 VoIP instances (vs. 64). The X50r is the appropriate choice when a single X20r would be processing-limited or when 10 Gbps network infrastructure is available for full channel capacity utilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the X50r compatible with existing Q-SYS Designer designs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All Q-SYS Cores share the same Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform and Q-SYS Designer software. Designs created for smaller Core processors can be migrated to the X50r, with processing-intensive elements that were previously split across multiple Cores potentially consolidated onto the X50r alone. No retraining or new software environment is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty and support applies to the Server Core X50r?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQSC's standard 3-year limited warranty covers the Q-SYS platform. The Dell PowerEdge R570 hardware may carry separate Dell warranty coverage. Creation Networks provides pre-sales architecture consultation, Q-SYS Designer design support, and post-sale technical assistance. Due to the X50r's flagship status, we recommend engaging our team early in the design phase. 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