{"product_id":"rgb-spectrum-zio-ipsdi-e-input-ip-decode-card-2-12g-sdi-2-3g-sdi-inputs","title":"RGB Spectrum Zio IPSDI-E – SDI Input and IP Decode Card","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Zio IPSDI-E input and IP decode card brings SDI into a Zio 4000 series wall processor: two 12G-SDI inputs, two 3G-SDI inputs and a single RJ45 connector supporting up to 12x 1080p30 IP stream decodes, or other equivalents. SDI remains the transport of record in broadcast facilities and in many government and transport control rooms, and this is the only Zio 4000 card that accepts it directly. Integrators specify the IPSDI-E where camera and playout feeds arrive on coax but the wall also has to show network sources. The card is ordered as a Zio 4000 module and installed into an available chassis slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing SDI into a video wall processor through external converters adds boxes, power supplies and failure points to a signal chain that is often the most critical in the facility. The IPSDI-E removes that layer by terminating four SDI feeds on the card itself — two at 12G-SDI for high-bandwidth sources and two at 3G-SDI — and decoding up to 12x 1080p30 IP streams on the same slot, or other equivalents in RGB Spectrum's wording, which is how higher-resolution streams draw on the same decode budget. A single card therefore serves both the coax plant and the network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a broadcast studio or master control area, that means camera, playout and monitoring feeds reach the engineering wall on their native connector while contribution streams arrive over Ethernet. In transport and utility control rooms the same card handles legacy SDI camera infrastructure without a rip-and-replace. Where the local sources are HDMI or DisplayPort instead, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-ip4k-input-ip-decode-card-4-mini-hdmi-inputs-12x-1080p30-decodes\"\u003eZio IP4K\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-ipdp-input-ip-decode-card-2-displayport-inputs-12x-1080p30-decodes\"\u003eZio IPDP\u003c\/a\u003e cards cover the same decode role with different connectors, and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-bb4k-input-card-4-hdmi-2-1-inputs-hdcp-2-2\"\u003eZio BB4K\u003c\/a\u003e card adds four baseband HDMI 2.1 inputs in another slot. Output cards such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-ad-4d-6-output-card-4-dp-2-0-outputs-up-to-8kp60\"\u003eZio AD-4D-6\u003c\/a\u003e drive the displays.\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 quotes the IPSDI-E as part of a complete Zio 4000 configuration and confirms slot allocation and decode capacity with RGB Spectrum before the order is placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo 12G-SDI inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-bandwidth SDI sources terminate directly on the card, so no external converter sits in the critical path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo 3G-SDI inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Standard HD camera and playout feeds connect on the same card, covering four SDI sources from one slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 12x 1080p30 IP decodes\u003c\/strong\u003e — One RJ45 connector adds a dozen network streams alongside the SDI feeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecode budget stated with equivalents\u003c\/strong\u003e — RGB Spectrum publishes up to 12x 1080p30 or other equivalents, so higher-resolution streams consume proportionally more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps existing coax plant in service\u003c\/strong\u003e — SDI camera and playout infrastructure feeds the wall without being replaced or re-cabled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne slot for coax and network\u003c\/strong\u003e — Combining both transports on a single card leaves remaining slots for output cards or further decode capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrdered across the Zio 4000 chassis range\u003c\/strong\u003e — The card serves 1RU and 4RU chassis, so broadcast and control room builds share one input standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast studio\u003c\/strong\u003e — Terminates camera, playout and monitoring SDI feeds directly on the engineering or gallery wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl room\u003c\/strong\u003e — Brings legacy SDI camera infrastructure onto the wall alongside newer network streams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommand center\u003c\/strong\u003e — Combines coax-delivered surveillance feeds with IP sources in one shared picture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperations center\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports transport and utility monitoring where the camera plant is SDI-based.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency operations center\u003c\/strong\u003e — Accepts broadcast SDI feeds that must be monitored on the wall during an activation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGovernment space\u003c\/strong\u003e — Handles secured SDI camera systems on watch floors that also carry network sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuditorium\u003c\/strong\u003e — Takes SDI camera feeds from a production system onto a multi-display presentation wall.\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 IPSDI-E\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 — Input \u0026amp; IP Decode Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2x 12G-SDI and 2x 3G-SDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork connector\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1x RJ45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP decode capability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 12x 1080p30 IP stream decodes (or other equivalents)\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 IPSDI-E fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a Zio 4000 series input card, ordered against the Zio W4008, W4024, W4028 and W4040-A chassis and the preconfigured W4008-A through W4008-E models. Creation Networks confirms slot availability for your chassis model with RGB Spectrum before quoting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the 3G-SDI inputs accept 12G sources or the reverse?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRGB Spectrum publishes only the input count and rate for each group — two 12G-SDI and two 3G-SDI — with no datasheet describing rate negotiation or fallback behaviour. Creation Networks will obtain confirmation from RGB Spectrum for your source mix rather than infer it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the card handle embedded audio or ancillary data?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRGB Spectrum publishes no datasheet for this part number, so no audio or ancillary data behaviour is documented. If embedded audio or timecode handling is a project requirement, Creation Networks will confirm it with RGB Spectrum in writing before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the only way to get SDI onto a Zio 4000 wall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the only Zio 4000 card RGB Spectrum lists with SDI inputs. The alternative is external conversion to HDMI or DisplayPort feeding a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-bb4k-input-card-4-hdmi-2-1-inputs-hdcp-2-2\"\u003eZio BB4K\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-ip4k-input-ip-decode-card-4-mini-hdmi-inputs-12x-1080p30-decodes\"\u003eZio IP4K\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-ipdp-input-ip-decode-card-2-displayport-inputs-12x-1080p30-decodes\"\u003eZio IPDP\u003c\/a\u003e card, which adds hardware to the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many IPSDI-E cards can one chassis hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe price list states no card maximum for the IPSDI-E. The limit is the free slots in your chassis model, which Creation Networks confirms with RGB Spectrum during configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the card work in 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, so an IPSDI-E chassis can show coax-delivered SDI and network streams together. \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 on the same processor.\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":48299418779884,"sku":"Zio IPSDI-E","price":11765.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/RGB_2022_LOGO_STANDARD_FIN_74880b24-8498-471c-a448-a6d0f0444530.webp?v=1788378712","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-ipsdi-e-input-ip-decode-card-2-12g-sdi-2-3g-sdi-inputs","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}