RGB Spectrum XP RAK – 1RU Rackmount Tray for XtendPoint

Product Overview

The RGB Spectrum XP RAK is a 1RU rackmount tray that carries up to two horizontal XtendPoint units in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. It moves XtendPoint transmitters, receivers and the KM aggregator off shelves and desks into a managed head-end position. Control room and operations center builds use it to keep half-rack-width appliances documented, labelled and serviceable. It is an accessory part number ordered with the appliances it carries.

Product Description

XtendPoint appliances are half-rack-width devices, so two of them fit across a single rack unit when a tray holds them in place. Loose appliances stacked on a rack shelf are hard to label, hard to cable tidily and easy to disturb during service; a fixed 1RU tray solves all three. In a head-end rack the tray keeps transmitter units adjacent to the hosts they serve, which shortens USB and DisplayPort runs to the source device. RGB Spectrum publishes no dimensional drawing, material specification or weight rating against this part number, so this page states only what the price list records. Where operator-side hardware is racked rather than desk-mounted, the tray is normally quoted alongside the RGB Spectrum XP LINK KM aggregator, whose published chassis is a 1.76-inch-high horizontal unit. Console positions fed from those racked receivers use the RGB Spectrum CM 43 43-inch curved monitor, or the CM 43-T TAA version on programs with domestic sourcing requirements. Plan tray quantities from the appliance count divided by two, then add rack units for cable management and ventilation between trays. Creation Networks will confirm the exact appliance models the tray is rated to hold before the order is released.

Key Features

• 1RU rack footprint — A single rack unit carries two horizontal XtendPoint appliances, which keeps head-end rack elevation efficient.
• Two-unit capacity — Mounting two half-width appliances per tray halves the rack space a KVM-over-IP head end would otherwise consume on shelves.
• Serviceable layout — Fixed appliance positions make labelling, cable dressing and device replacement predictable during maintenance windows.
• Standard 19-inch mounting — The tray installs in commercial AV and IT racks alongside switching, control and network equipment.
• Head-end consolidation — Racking transmitters near their host systems shortens USB and video runs to the source device.
• Accessory part number — The tray is ordered per pair of appliances, so quantities are simple to calculate from the device schedule.

Typical Applications

• Control room — Head-end racks hold XtendPoint transmitters and receivers in labelled, serviceable positions rather than loose on shelves.
• Command center — Large seat counts generate many appliances, and two-per-RU mounting keeps rack elevation manageable.
• Operations center — Equipment rooms serving 24-hour desks need appliances that can be swapped without disturbing neighbours.
• Broadcast studio — Machine rooms rack KVM extension hardware alongside routing and control equipment.

Technical Specifications

RGB Spectrum publishes no specification table for this part number. The following is what the RGB Spectrum price list states.

Details above are stated by RGB Spectrum in its published price list.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many devices does one XP RAK hold?
The price list states up to two horizontal units in a 1RU tray. Confirm the specific appliance models in your bill of materials with Creation Networks before ordering.

Are tray dimensions and load ratings published?
No. RGB Spectrum publishes no drawing, material specification or weight rating for this part number, so those details are confirmed with the manufacturer at quotation.

Does it fit a standard 19-inch rack?
It is listed as a 1RU rackmount tray, which is the standard 19-inch rack format used in commercial AV and IT equipment racks. Confirm rail depth against your rack before installation.

How many trays should a project order?
Divide the horizontal XtendPoint appliance count by two, then allow additional rack units for cable management and airflow between trays.

Can it hold the XP LINK KM aggregator?
The XP LINK is published as a horizontal unit 1.76 inches high. Ask Creation Networks to confirm tray compatibility against that part number in writing before ordering.

What warranty and support apply?
The RGB Spectrum manufacturer warranty applies to this part number, and Creation Networks supports specification and procurement for the deployment. Contact us for the current warranty documentation supplied with the order.