{"product_id":"rgb-spectrum-zio-rak-rackmount-shelf-6ru-for-up-to-10-zio-s2000-d2000-units","title":"RGB Spectrum Zio RAK – 6RU Rackmount Shelf for Endpoints","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eZio 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRGB 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-s2112-encoder-endpoint-1-hdmi-input-to-2k-1-stream-output\"\u003eZio S2112 encoder endpoint\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-s2114-encoder-endpoint-1-hdmi-input-to-4k-1-stream-output\"\u003eZio S2114 encoder endpoint\u003c\/a\u003e on the encode side, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-d2112-decoder-endpoint-1-ip-stream-to-2k-1-hdmi-output\"\u003eZio D2112 decoder endpoint\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-d2114-decoder-endpoint-1-ip-stream-to-4k-1-hdmi-output\"\u003eZio D2114 decoder endpoint\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTen Endpoints in 6RU\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed Device Positions\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each endpoint has a defined location in the shelf, so labelling, tracing and service access stay manageable as the system grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead-End Consolidation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Centralising encoders and decoders in the rack keeps network and display cabling terminated in one controlled space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncoder and Decoder Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — The shelf accepts both S2000 encoder and D2000 decoder endpoints, so a single accessory covers both halves of the AV-over-IP layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Rack Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e — The shelf mounts in a standard equipment rack, which lets the Zio endpoint layer sit alongside switching and control hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor-Listed Accessory\u003c\/strong\u003e — Specifying the RGB Spectrum mounting shelf keeps the rack build consistent with how the Zio endpoint range is intended to be installed.\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 — A centralised decode layer in 6RU keeps every operator and wall display feed serviceable from one rack position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommand Center\u003c\/strong\u003e — Consolidated endpoints shorten fault isolation time when an operational display drops during an incident.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperations Center\u003c\/strong\u003e — A fixed position per endpoint supports the maintenance routine of a room that runs continuously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e — Machine-room consolidation keeps encode and decode endpoints organised alongside the rest of the signal chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGovernment Space\u003c\/strong\u003e — Defined device positions support asset registers and documented maintenance procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuditorium\u003c\/strong\u003e — Decoders for stage, lobby and overflow displays are grouped in one rack rather than distributed around the venue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e — Zio RAK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rackmount shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack space\u003c\/strong\u003e — 6RU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 10 Zio S2000 or D2000 series units\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\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many endpoints does the Zio RAK hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is specified for up to ten Zio S2000 or D2000 series units in 6RU of rack space. That covers encoder endpoints such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-s2112-encoder-endpoint-1-hdmi-input-to-2k-1-stream-output\"\u003eZio S2112\u003c\/a\u003e and decoder endpoints such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-d2114-decoder-endpoint-1-ip-stream-to-4k-1-hdmi-output\"\u003eZio D2114\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit Zio 2 or QV\/SV IPX units?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Those units use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-920-12293-rack-shelf-kit-for-zio-2-and-qv-sv-ipx\"\u003e920 12293 rack shelf kit\u003c\/a\u003e. The Zio RAK is specified for Zio S2000 and D2000 series endpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the exact dimensions and cut-out details?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRGB 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan encoders and decoders share the same shelf?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the endpoints still need individual power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if an endpoint has to sit at the display instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-920-12645-wall-table-mount-for-zio-2100-series-endpoint\"\u003e920 12645 wall and table mount\u003c\/a\u003e for a single Zio 2100 series endpoint fixed to a wall or table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty and support apply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RGB Spectrum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48299429691628,"sku":"Zio RAK","price":1090.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/RGB_2022_LOGO_STANDARD_FIN_4221f7ed-63da-47dc-b905-c2c4f3a86bd0.webp?v=1788378734","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-rak-rackmount-shelf-6ru-for-up-to-10-zio-s2000-d2000-units","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}