RGB Spectrum Zio RAK – 6RU Rackmount Shelf for Endpoints

Product Overview

The RGB Spectrum Zio RAK is a 6RU rackmount shelf that holds up to ten Zio S2000 or D2000 series units in a standard equipment rack. It is the accessory that turns a set of loose AV-over-IP encoder and decoder endpoints into an organised head-end. Ten endpoints in 6RU gives a control room or operations centre a compact, serviceable decode and encode layer. Specify it wherever Zio 2100 series endpoints are being centralised rather than installed at the display.

Product Description

Zio 2100 series encoders and decoders are small enough to install anywhere, which becomes a liability in an equipment room: ten small chassis stacked on a shelf are hard to service, hard to label and hard to keep cool. The Zio RAK addresses that by mounting up to ten Zio S2000 or D2000 series units in 6RU of rack space with a fixed position for each device.

RGB Spectrum lists this part in the Zio AV-over-IP platform brochure as a mounting shelf and publishes no datasheet for it, so exact dimensions, cut-out detail and airflow figures should be confirmed before a rack elevation is finalised. The endpoints it is intended for include the Zio S2112 encoder endpoint and Zio S2114 encoder endpoint on the encode side, and the Zio D2112 decoder endpoint and Zio D2114 decoder endpoint on the decode side. Centralising decoders in a rack suits video wall and multi-display work where every decode channel terminates in the same room as the displays' signal cabling. Where the endpoints in question are Zio 2 or QV/SV IPX units rather than 2100 series, the 920 12293 rack shelf kit is the correct accessory instead, and a single endpoint installed at a display or table uses the 920 12645 wall and table mount. Quantifying the mounting hardware at the same time as the endpoints keeps the rack build on schedule.

Key Features

• Ten Endpoints in 6RU — RGB Spectrum specifies the shelf for up to ten Zio S2000 or D2000 series units, which consolidates a large endpoint count into a compact rack section.
• Fixed Device Positions — Each endpoint has a defined location in the shelf, so labelling, tracing and service access stay manageable as the system grows.
• Head-End Consolidation — Centralising encoders and decoders in the rack keeps network and display cabling terminated in one controlled space.
• Encoder and Decoder Support — The shelf accepts both S2000 encoder and D2000 decoder endpoints, so a single accessory covers both halves of the AV-over-IP layer.
• Standard Rack Installation — The shelf mounts in a standard equipment rack, which lets the Zio endpoint layer sit alongside switching and control hardware.
• Vendor-Listed Accessory — Specifying the RGB Spectrum mounting shelf keeps the rack build consistent with how the Zio endpoint range is intended to be installed.

Typical Applications

• Control Room — A centralised decode layer in 6RU keeps every operator and wall display feed serviceable from one rack position.
• Command Center — Consolidated endpoints shorten fault isolation time when an operational display drops during an incident.
• Operations Center — A fixed position per endpoint supports the maintenance routine of a room that runs continuously.
• Broadcast Studio — Machine-room consolidation keeps encode and decode endpoints organised alongside the rest of the signal chain.
• Government Space — Defined device positions support asset registers and documented maintenance procedures.
• Auditorium — Decoders for stage, lobby and overflow displays are grouped in one rack rather than distributed around the venue.

Technical Specifications

• Part number — Zio RAK
• Product type — Rackmount shelf
• Rack space — 6RU
• Capacity — Up to 10 Zio S2000 or D2000 series units

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many endpoints does the Zio RAK hold?
It is specified for up to ten Zio S2000 or D2000 series units in 6RU of rack space. That covers encoder endpoints such as the Zio S2112 and decoder endpoints such as the Zio D2114.

Does it fit Zio 2 or QV/SV IPX units?
No. Those units use the 920 12293 rack shelf kit. The Zio RAK is specified for Zio S2000 and D2000 series endpoints.

What are the exact dimensions and cut-out details?
RGB Spectrum does not publish a datasheet for this part number. Confirm dimensions and fixing detail with Creation Networks before a rack elevation is issued for construction.

Can encoders and decoders share the same shelf?
Yes. The shelf is specified for Zio S2000 or D2000 series units, so a mixed population of encoder and decoder endpoints can occupy the same 6RU section.

Do the endpoints still need individual power?
Each endpoint is powered according to its own published rating; the shelf itself is mounting hardware. Review power distribution in the rack with Creation Networks when quantities are confirmed.

What if an endpoint has to sit at the display instead?
Use the 920 12645 wall and table mount for a single Zio 2100 series endpoint fixed to a wall or table.

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.