{"product_id":"rgb-spectrum-zio-ad-4d-6-output-card-4-dp-2-0-outputs-up-to-8kp60","title":"RGB Spectrum Zio AD-4D-6 – 4 DP++ 2.0 Output Card, 8Kp60","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Zio AD-4D-6 output card drives four full-size DP++ 2.0 outputs from a Zio 4000 series wall processor, supporting resolutions up to 2x 8Kp60 or 4x 5K60 HDR 12b, with a maximum of four cards per chassis. It is the current-generation four-output card for the platform and the usual default on new control room and command center video wall builds, because full-size DisplayPort is the easiest connector to cable and service in a rack. Each card either feeds a pair of 8K displays or four high-dynamic-range panels. Creation Networks supplies it as part of a configured Zio 4000 build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe output card is where a video wall specification becomes concrete: it fixes how many displays the chassis drives and at what resolution. The AD-4D-6 is published as supporting up to 2x 8Kp60 or 4x 5K60 HDR 12b across four DP++ 2.0 outputs, and with a maximum of four cards per chassis a fully populated processor reaches sixteen outputs at that resolution class. For an operations center wall built from high-resolution panels, that means one chassis rather than a cluster of processors to keep synchronised.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull-size DP++ 2.0 is the practical advantage over the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-ad-4d-5-output-card-4-mini-dp-2-0-outputs-up-to-8kp60\"\u003eZio AD-4D-5\u003c\/a\u003e, which offers the same four outputs on mini-DP++ connectors: standard DisplayPort cable is easier to source, easier to strain-relieve and easier for site staff to re-patch without damage. Where slots rather than connectors are the constraint, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-ad-8d-6-output-card-8-dp-2-0-outputs-up-to-8kp60\"\u003eZio AD-8D-6\u003c\/a\u003e puts eight DP++ 2.0 outputs on one card. All the AD cards supersede the earlier \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-md-4d-4-output-card-4-displayport-outputs-up-to-4kp60\"\u003eZio MD-4D-4\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-md-4h-4-output-card-4-hdmi-2-0-outputs-up-to-4kp60\"\u003eZio MD-4H-4\u003c\/a\u003e output cards, which RGB Spectrum marks NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS and which should be reserved for installed-base spares. Add \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-plus-software-advanced-license-for-zio-4000-series-chassis\"\u003eZio Plus Software\u003c\/a\u003e where the deployment needs LDAP authentication or VNC\/RDP virtual inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCard slot capacity differs across the Zio 4000 series chassis, and the preconfigured W4008 models ship with their input and output complement already set. The chassis this card is ordered against are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4008-wall-processor-chassis-1ru-two-slots\"\u003eZio W4008 wall processor chassis\u003c\/a\u003e — 1RU card-based chassis for compact control room and edge deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4008-a-wall-processor-1ru-chassis-with-8-hdmi-2-0-outputs\"\u003eZio W4008-A\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4008-b-wall-processor-1ru-chassis-with-4-4k60-inputs-and-outputs\"\u003eZio W4008-B\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4008-c-wall-processor-1ru-chassis-with-4-4k60-ip-inputs-8kp60-output\"\u003eZio W4008-C\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4008-d-wall-processor-1ru-chassis-with-8-4k60-inputs-8kp60-output\"\u003eZio W4008-D\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4008-e-wall-processor-1ru-chassis-with-8-4k30-ip-inputs-8kp60-output\"\u003eZio W4008-E\u003c\/a\u003e — the five preconfigured W4008 models, ordered when the input and output mix is fixed at purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4024-wall-processor-chassis-4ru-threadripper-32gb-ram-256gb-ssd\"\u003eZio W4024 wall processor chassis\u003c\/a\u003e — 4RU chassis for mid-size video wall and multi-display systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4028-wall-processor-chassis-4ru-7-slot-dual-redundant-psu\"\u003eZio W4028 wall processor chassis\u003c\/a\u003e — 4RU multi-slot chassis with dual redundant power for 24\/7 operations centers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4040-a-wall-processor-chassis-4ru-dual-epyc-7262-128gb-ram-1tb-ssd\"\u003eZio W4040-A wall processor chassis\u003c\/a\u003e — dual-processor 4RU chassis for the largest Zio 4000 video wall builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreation Networks confirms the output card count, slot allocation and display plan with RGB Spectrum before the order is placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 2x 8Kp60\u003c\/strong\u003e — A single card drives a pair of 8K displays at the highest published Zio 4000 output resolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 4x 5K60 HDR 12b\u003c\/strong\u003e — Four high-dynamic-range outputs suit walls judged on colour depth as well as pixel count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-size DP++ 2.0 connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Standard DisplayPort cabling is easier to source and re-patch than mini-DP in a working rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum four cards per chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sixteen high-resolution outputs from one processor removes the need to synchronise several chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent-generation part\u003c\/strong\u003e — The AD cards carry no NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS marking, unlike the MD series, so they are the correct choice for new video walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits the whole Zio 4000 chassis range\u003c\/strong\u003e — The card is ordered against 1RU and 4RU chassis, so one output standard can cover several rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as a configured build\u003c\/strong\u003e — Creation Networks confirms card, slot and licence counts with RGB Spectrum before shipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl room\u003c\/strong\u003e — Drives a high-resolution operator wall from one chassis with cabling that is straightforward to service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommand center\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports 8K and 5K HDR displays on a shared situational awareness canvas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperations center\u003c\/strong\u003e — Provides sixteen high-resolution outputs for a large 24\/7 monitoring wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency operations center\u003c\/strong\u003e — Delivers the resolution needed to read dense incident data from the back of the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast studio\u003c\/strong\u003e — Feeds production and engineering monitoring displays at high resolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuditorium\u003c\/strong\u003e — Drives large-format presentation displays from a rack-mounted chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoardroom\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports an executive multi-display wall viewed at close range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-hands room\u003c\/strong\u003e — Runs a wide multi-display layout for company-wide sessions from a single processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRGB Spectrum publishes no product page, specification table or datasheet for this card part number. The list below reproduces only what the RGB Spectrum Gold Integrator price list states for the part, with nothing added or estimated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e — Zio AD-4D-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct line\u003c\/strong\u003e — Zio 4000 series wall processor cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard type\u003c\/strong\u003e — Output Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4x DP++ 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported resolutions\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 2x 8Kp60 or 4x 5K60 HDR 12b\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum cards per chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eRGB Spectrum does not publish a datasheet for this part number. Contact Creation Networks for confirmed specifications before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eSpecifications published by RGB Spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich chassis does the Zio AD-4D-6 fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a Zio 4000 series output card, ordered against the Zio W4008, W4024, W4028 and W4040-A chassis and the preconfigured W4008-A through W4008-E models. Creation Networks confirms free output slots for your chassis model with RGB Spectrum before quoting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the AD-4D-6 and the AD-4D-5?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe connector. The AD-4D-6 has four full-size DP++ 2.0 outputs; the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-ad-4d-5-output-card-4-mini-dp-2-0-outputs-up-to-8kp60\"\u003eZio AD-4D-5\u003c\/a\u003e has four mini-DP++ 2.0 outputs. RGB Spectrum publishes the same resolution support and the same maximum of four cards per chassis for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I choose the AD-8D-6 instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen output count per slot is the constraint. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-ad-8d-6-output-card-8-dp-2-0-outputs-up-to-8kp60\"\u003eZio AD-8D-6\u003c\/a\u003e puts eight DP++ 2.0 outputs on one card, which frees slots for input cards in a chassis that has to do both jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I drive HDMI displays from this card?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, through DisplayPort-to-HDMI adaptation. Creation Networks specifies the adapters with the build so they match the resolution and refresh rate the wall is designed for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this card a replacement for an MD series output card?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the current output option, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-md-4d-4-output-card-4-displayport-outputs-up-to-4kp60\"\u003eZio MD-4D-4\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-md-4h-4-output-card-4-hdmi-2-0-outputs-up-to-4kp60\"\u003eZio MD-4H-4\u003c\/a\u003e are marked NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS. RGB Spectrum publishes no datasheet stating whether output card generations can share a chassis, so Creation Networks will confirm the migration path with the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the card fit an AV-over-IP deployment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Zio 4000 processor operates standalone or as part of a Zio AV-over-IP system. This card drives the local displays while input cards bring in baseband and network sources, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-plus-software-advanced-license-for-zio-4000-series-chassis\"\u003eZio Plus Software\u003c\/a\u003e adds LDAP authentication and VNC\/RDP virtual inputs to the same chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are there so few specifications listed for this card?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRGB Spectrum does not publish a product page or datasheet for the Zio 4000 card part numbers, so the only vendor-published wording for this part is the price list line reproduced in the Technical Specifications section. Creation Networks will request confirmed figures from RGB Spectrum for your project rather than quote values the manufacturer has not published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty covers this card?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe RGB Spectrum manufacturer warranty applies to the card as supplied. Creation Networks supports specification and procurement, confirms the part against your chassis configuration before the order is placed, and routes warranty claims to RGB Spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RGB Spectrum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48299420680428,"sku":"Zio AD-4D-6","price":4625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/RGB_2022_LOGO_STANDARD_FIN_959eb944-c263-4da8-b4ca-af303ca391d7.webp?v=1788378713","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-ad-4d-6-output-card-4-dp-2-0-outputs-up-to-8kp60","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}