{"product_id":"rgb-spectrum-zio-md-4h-4-output-card-4-hdmi-2-0-outputs-up-to-4kp60","title":"RGB Spectrum Zio MD-4H-4 – 4-Output HDMI 2.0 Card, 4Kp60","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Zio MD-4H-4 output card drives four HDMI 2.0 displays from a Zio 4000 series wall processor at resolutions up to 4Kp60, with a maximum of four cards per chassis. RGB Spectrum marks this part NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS in its current price list, so it should be specified only to match an installed base — a spare for an existing wall, or an added card in a chassis whose other output cards are already MD-4H-4. For a new control room video wall or any project that has to stay supportable, specify the current Zio AD series output cards instead. Creation Networks will quote either and will say plainly which one your project should use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a Zio 4000 processor the output cards decide how many displays the wall can drive and at what resolution. The MD-4H-4 provides four HDMI 2.0 outputs supporting up to 4Kp60, and with the published maximum of four cards per chassis a fully populated processor reaches sixteen HDMI display outputs. HDMI 2.0 remains the connector most commercial displays and video wall panels expect, which is why the card stayed in service across a long generation of control room and command center installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRGB Spectrum's price list, however, states NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS against this part number. Read that as a clear signal: the card is still orderable and still supported under the manufacturer warranty, but it is not where RGB Spectrum is investing, and a video wall specified around it today will reach end of life sooner than one built on the current cards. The replacements are 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 output card\u003c\/a\u003e with four 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 with four mini-DP++ 2.0 outputs, and 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 with eight DP++ 2.0 outputs — all of them published as supporting up to 2x 8Kp60 or 4x 5K60 HDR 12b. HDMI displays connect to those cards through DisplayPort-to-HDMI adaptation, which Creation Networks will specify with the build. 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 is the DisplayPort equivalent of this card and carries the same NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS status.\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 keeps the older Zio 4000 output cards available for installed-base support and will confirm current availability with RGB Spectrum before accepting an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour HDMI 2.0 outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — One card drives four displays on the connector most commercial panels already accept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolutions up to 4Kp60\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each output supports up to 4Kp60, which covers conventional 4K video wall panels and large-format displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum four cards per chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e — A fully populated chassis reaches sixteen HDMI outputs, which sets the ceiling for an MD-4H-4-based wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS\u003c\/strong\u003e — RGB Spectrum marks this part accordingly in its price list, so new projects should specify the Zio AD series output cards instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstalled-base support\u003c\/strong\u003e — The card remains the correct order for a spare or an addition to a chassis already populated with MD-4H-4 cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer warranty still applies\u003c\/strong\u003e — The RGB Spectrum warranty covers the card as supplied, and Creation Networks handles specification and procurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear upgrade path\u003c\/strong\u003e — The AD-4D-5, AD-4D-6 and AD-8D-6 cards are the current output options and are published with higher output capability.\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 — Suits an existing wall already built on MD-4H-4 cards where a matching spare or addition is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommand center\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maintains an installed multi-display wall without changing the output card generation mid-life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperations center\u003c\/strong\u003e — Keeps a 24\/7 monitoring wall in service with a like-for-like replacement card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency operations center\u003c\/strong\u003e — Provides a matching cold spare for a wall that must come back up quickly after a card fault.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast studio\u003c\/strong\u003e — Drives existing HDMI monitoring displays in a facility standardised on this card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGovernment space\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports briefing and watch-floor walls under an existing configuration baseline.\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 MD-4H-4\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 HDMI 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported resolutions\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 4Kp60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum cards per chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle status\u003c\/strong\u003e — NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS (as stated by RGB Spectrum)\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\u003eWhat does NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS mean for my project?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRGB Spectrum prints that status against the MD-4H-4 in its current price list. The card is still orderable and still covered by the manufacturer warranty, but it should not be designed into a new video wall. Specify 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, \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 or \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 instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I still buy it as a spare?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, that is the right use. If your chassis is already populated with MD-4H-4 cards, a matching card keeps the output configuration consistent and avoids a mixed-generation wall. Creation Networks will confirm availability with RGB Spectrum before the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many displays can one chassis drive with these cards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe price list states a maximum of four cards per chassis, and each card has four HDMI 2.0 outputs, so sixteen outputs is the published ceiling. Whether your chassis model has four free output slots is confirmed by Creation Networks with RGB Spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan MD-4H-4 and AD series cards be mixed in one chassis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRGB Spectrum publishes no datasheet or compatibility table for the Zio 4000 cards, so mixing output card generations is not something to assume. Creation Networks will get a written answer from RGB Spectrum for your specific chassis and card layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the MD-4H-4 and the MD-4D-4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe output connector. The MD-4H-4 has four HDMI 2.0 outputs; 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 has four DisplayPort outputs. Both are published as supporting up to 4Kp60 with a maximum of four cards per chassis, and both carry the NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS status.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich chassis does the card 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, subject to free output slots in your chassis model.\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. 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