RGB Spectrum Zio W4008-E – 1RU Wall Processor, Eight XtendPoint Inputs

Product Overview

The RGB Spectrum Zio W4008-E video wall processor is the top configuration of the W4008 series, supplied with two IP4K input cards and one A-series output card. It combines the series' highest local input count with XtendPoint stream support: RGB Spectrum publishes 8x mHDMI 1.4 inputs, 4x mDP 2.1 outputs and a 2k30 decode capability of 30x H.264 streams plus 10k XtendPoint streams. That pairing suits a command center or emergency operations center where operators need both wired sources at the rack and KVM-accessed remote computers on the shared wall. The chassis operates standalone or as part of a Zio AV-over-IP system and is made in the U.S.A., fully TAA- and BAA-compliant.

Product Description

The -E is the W4008-C scaled up on input count. Both publish H.264 and XtendPoint streaming support, up to 4k30 maximum input timing and identical outputs at 4x mDP 2.1 with up to 8k60, one per chassis; the -E doubles local connectivity from four mHDMI 1.4 inputs to eight by fitting a second IP4K card. Against the W4008-D, which also publishes eight local inputs, the trade is explicit: the -D gives 4k60 input timing on HDMI 2.1 with H.265 and VP9 decode, while the -E gives XtendPoint decode at 4k30 on mHDMI 1.4. Specify the -E when XtendPoint receivers are already deployed at operator positions and those sessions must appear on the wall. With eight mini-HDMI connectors on the rear panel, cable management deserves attention at rack build time.

The Zio IP4K input card is the spare for both input positions, and the encode-capable RGB Spectrum Zio IP4K-E is the option where a room must also originate streams for other endpoints. Fit the ZIO BRK-IP4K cable retention bracket to hold the mini-HDMI cables under their own weight in a re-patched rack. Output spares are the RGB Spectrum Zio AD-4D-5. Advanced software capability across the Zio 4000 range is licensed separately through the Zio Plus Software part number. Environmental and power figures match the rest of the W4008 series at 1RU, 12 lbs and 800 W redundant power supplies, so a rack drawn for any variant accommodates the -E.

Key Features

• Eight local mHDMI inputs — Two IP4K input cards provide 8x mHDMI 1.4 inputs, the highest local input count published for an XtendPoint-capable W4008.
• XtendPoint stream support — Published support for XtendPoint streams places KVM-accessed remote workstations on the video wall alongside camera and dashboard content.
• Thirty H.264 stream decode — The published 2k30 decode capability of 30x H.264 streams plus XtendPoint holds a dense IP layout behind the wired sources.
• 8K60 output capability — 4x mDP 2.1 outputs with published maximum output timing up to 8k60, one per chassis, cover both multi-display walls and single large canvases.
• Standalone or AV-over-IP — The processor runs on its own or as part of a Zio AV-over-IP system, so one room can grow into a multi-site deployment.
• Drag-and-drop GUI — Layouts, presets and routing are configured in a browser interface, so operators can re-lay the wall during an incident.
• 1RU rack-mount chassis — 1.7 x 17.2 x 16.9 in and 12 lbs keeps the processor practical in shallow operator-room racks.
• Redundant power supplies — 800 W redundant power supplies on a 100-240 VAC input suit dual-circuit and UPS-backed control rooms.
• TAA and BAA compliant — Made in the U.S.A. and fully TAA- and BAA-compliant for federal, state and defense procurement.

Typical Applications

• Control room — A 1RU processor keeps rack depth and heat load low in operator rooms where space is already committed to consoles and KVM.
• Command center — Operators can recall preset layouts from the drag-and-drop GUI as an incident escalates, without a control-system programmer on site.
• Operations center — Network and utility operations teams can hold dozens of dashboards and camera feeds on the wall at once.
• Emergency operations center — Activation-day staff need a wall that comes up on a stored preset and accepts new sources over the network.
• Government space — Made in the U.S.A. with full TAA and BAA compliance, so the part clears federal and state procurement rules.
• Broadcast studio — XtendPoint sessions on edit and playout workstations can be shown on the studio wall without running additional cable to the floor.
• Training room — Exercise controllers can put remote system sessions and live feeds side by side, then recall a different preset for the next scenario.

Technical Specifications

Values below are published by RGB Spectrum for the Zio W4008-E configuration.

Specifications published by RGB Spectrum.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the W4008-E differ from the W4008-C?
Outputs, environmental figures and power are identical. The -E publishes 8x mHDMI 1.4 inputs from two IP4K cards; the -C publishes 4x mHDMI 1.4 inputs from one. Both publish H.264 and XtendPoint streaming support at up to 4k30 input timing.

Should I choose the W4008-E or the W4008-D?
Both publish eight local inputs. The -D publishes 8x HDMI 2.1 at up to 4k60 with H.264, H.265 and VP9 decode. The -E publishes 8x mHDMI 1.4 at up to 4k30 with H.264 and XtendPoint. XtendPoint support is the deciding factor.

What does XtendPoint support add on the wall?
It allows XtendPoint streams from remote computers to be decoded and placed in the wall layout, so the same sessions operators reach at their desks are visible on the shared display.

Which cards and accessories should be quoted alongside it?
The RGB Spectrum Zio IP4K input card, the RGB Spectrum Zio IP4K-E where encoding is also needed, the RGB Spectrum ZIO BRK-IP4K cable retention bracket and the RGB Spectrum Zio AD-4D-5 output card.

Does it need adapters for the inputs?
The published input connectors are mHDMI 1.4, so mini-HDMI cabling or adapters are required for standard HDMI sources. Creation Networks can confirm the correct adapter for each source type.

What rack space and power are required?
1RU, 1.7 x 17.2 x 16.9 in, 12 lbs, 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 800 W redundant power supplies.

What warranty and support apply?
The RGB Spectrum manufacturer warranty applies to this part number. Creation Networks supports specification and procurement, and can route warranty and technical escalations to RGB Spectrum; no warranty term is published in the RGB Spectrum documentation for this product.