RGB Spectrum QPX RAK – Rackmount Tray for QuadPlex Units

Product Overview

The RGB Spectrum QPX RAK is the rackmount tray for QuadPlex multi-display processors, holding up to three units horizontally in 1RU or up to ten units vertically in 3RU. It is the accessory that turns a set of small standalone processors into an organised head-end rather than a stack of loose boxes on a shelf. Ten processors in 3RU is a high density for a digital signage or control room deployment feeding forty display panels. Quote it alongside any multi-cluster QuadPlex order so the rack elevation can be drawn before installation.

Product Description

A QuadPlex processor is 1.25 x 5.5 x 7.13 inches and 1.1 lbs, small enough to hide behind a display. That is an advantage in a single-cluster room and a liability in a head-end serving many clusters: ten small chassis on a shelf are hard to label, hard to trace and hard to service. The QPX RAK gives each processor a fixed position in the rack, in one of two orientations depending on the density required.

The horizontal orientation places three units across 1RU, which suits a small signage head-end or a control room with three operator display clusters. The vertical orientation places ten units in 3RU, which is the configuration for a large signage estate or a multi-position control room where every cluster is driven from a central rack. Either way, power, Ethernet management and output cabling terminate in one controlled space, and the 15 W maximum draw per processor keeps the thermal load of a full tray modest.

The tray takes the standalone units — the QPX DIN DisplayPort-input processor and the QPX HIN HDMI-input processor — as well as the card versions. Where a processor is being fixed to a display or wall instead of racked, the 920 12325 mounting brackets with VESA mount are the published alternative, and in a racked installation the QPX BRK-4H cable retention bracket keeps the four HDMI output cables seated when the tray is worked on. RGB Spectrum does not publish a datasheet under the QPX RAK designation, so confirm tray dimensions, fixing detail and processor orientation with Creation Networks before a rack elevation is issued.

Key Features

• Two Mounting Densities — Up to three QuadPlex units mount horizontally in 1RU or up to ten vertically in 3RU, so the tray suits both a small head-end and a large signage estate.
• Ten Processors in 3RU — The vertical configuration consolidates enough processing for forty display panels into three rack units.
• Fixed Device Positions — Each processor occupies a defined position, which keeps labelling, cable tracing and service access manageable as the deployment grows.
• Head-End Consolidation — Centralising processors puts power, Ethernet management and output cabling in one controlled space instead of behind the displays.
• Standard Rack Installation — The tray mounts in a standard equipment rack so QuadPlex processing sits alongside switching, control and network hardware.
• Covers the Whole QuadPlex Range — The tray is specified for QuadPlex units, so one accessory part number serves DisplayPort-input, HDMI-input and card versions.

Typical Applications

• Digital Signage — A central rack drives many four-panel arrays across a building from one serviceable position.
• Control Room — Processors for each operator display cluster are consolidated instead of hidden behind desks.
• Command Center — A fixed position per processor shortens fault isolation when a display cluster drops during an incident.
• Operations Center — A continuously staffed room benefits from processors that can be serviced without disturbing the display positions.
• Government Space — Defined device positions support asset registers and documented maintenance procedures.
• Auditorium — Processors for stage, lobby and overflow display clusters are grouped in one rack rather than distributed around the venue.
• Training Room — Several rooms served from a shared rack keep the teaching spaces free of exposed hardware.

Technical Specifications

• Part number — QPX RAK
• Product type — Rackmount tray
• Capacity, horizontal — Up to 3 QuadPlex units in 1RU
• Capacity, vertical — Up to 10 QuadPlex units in 3RU

RGB Spectrum does not publish a datasheet for this part number. Contact Creation Networks for confirmed specifications before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many QuadPlex units does the QPX RAK hold?
Up to three units mounted horizontally in 1RU, or up to ten units mounted vertically in 3RU. Choose the orientation according to the processor count and the rack space available.

Does it take both the standalone units and the card versions?
It is specified for QuadPlex units, which covers the standalone QPX DIN and QPX HIN as well as the card versions. Confirm the mix with Creation Networks so tray quantity is correct.

What are the exact tray dimensions and fixing details?
RGB Spectrum does not publish a datasheet for this part number. Request confirmed dimensions and fixing detail from Creation Networks before a rack elevation is issued for construction.

Do the processors still need individual power?
Yes. Each QuadPlex processor is powered according to its own published rating of 100 x 240VAC / 50-60 Hz at up to 15 Watts; the tray is mounting hardware only. Review rack power distribution when quantities are confirmed.

What if a processor has to sit at the display instead?
The 920 12325 mounting brackets with VESA mount are the published fixing kit for mounting a QPX DIN or QPX HIN to a display or wall.

How do I keep output cables seated in a racked tray?
The QPX BRK-4H cable retention bracket is published for the HDMI outputs on QPX DIN and QPX HIN units, which helps when a populated tray is being worked on.

What warranty and support apply?
The RGB Spectrum manufacturer warranty applies to this part number. Creation Networks supports specification, configuration review and procurement, and can route warranty and technical support requests to RGB Spectrum.