RGB Spectrum Zio W4040-A – 4RU Wall Processor Chassis, Redundant Power

Product Overview

The RGB Spectrum Zio W4040-A is the highest-specified chassis in the Zio W4000 video wall processor line, published with 128 GB DDR4 3200 MHz memory, a 1 TB NVMe SSD, two 1000/10000 Base-T Ethernet ports and 2000 W 2+2 redundant hot-swappable power. It is the chassis to specify for a 24/7 command center video wall or emergency operations center where an outage is not acceptable and the source count is heavy on IP streams and application content. RGB Spectrum publishes 16 max outputs, with series inputs and outputs to 4Kp60 across baseband, SDI and IP. The processor operates standalone or as part of an AV-over-IP system.

Product Description

Two things separate the W4040-A from the W4024 and W4028: power and headroom. Published power is 2000 W in a 2+2 redundant hot-swappable arrangement on a 115-230 VAC input, so a supply can be replaced without taking the wall down, and memory is four times the 32 GB published for the other two chassis. Storage is a 1 TB NVMe SSD with a RAID option, which gives room for local media libraries as well as the operating image. The trade-off is physical: at 7.0 x 17.2 x 29.0 in and 65 lbs this is a deep, heavy chassis that needs a full-depth rack and a two-person lift. RGB Spectrum also publishes a related W4040-B variant with the same memory and storage in a 26 in chassis at 77 lbs with 2000 W 1+1 dual redundant power.

As with the rest of the line, cards determine the delivered I/O. Output comes from the 4Kp60 Zio MD-4D-4 DisplayPort output card, and IP and SDI input from the RGB Spectrum Zio IPDP-E and RGB Spectrum Zio IPSDI-E cards. Advanced capability across the Zio 4000 range, including LDAP/Active Directory authentication, VNC/RDP clients and recorded content, is licensed as RGB Spectrum Zio Plus Software. RGB Spectrum publishes the ability to view content running on Windows, Linux or macOS computers on the wall over IP connections, covering SCADA control systems, video management software, access control applications and demanding websites, which is the core requirement in most utility, transit and public-safety operations centers. Local media playback handles logos, animations and corporate video. Operators work in a drag-and-drop GUI with live thumbnail previews.

Key Features

• 2+2 redundant hot-swappable power — Published 2000 W power in a 2+2 hot-swappable arrangement lets a failed supply be replaced without shutting the video wall down.
• 128 GB memory — Published memory of 128 GB DDR4 3200 MHz is four times that of the W4024 and W4028, giving headroom for dense application and IP layouts.
• 1 TB NVMe storage — A 1 TB NVMe SSD with RAID option holds local media libraries alongside the operating image.
• 10 GbE networking — Two 1000/10000Base-T Ethernet ports support high IP stream counts and separation of control and media traffic.
• Sixteen outputs maximum — RGB Spectrum publishes 16 max outputs, covering large display arrays from a single chassis.
• 4K60 end-to-end — Series specifications publish HDMI and DisplayPort inputs and outputs to 4096x2160 @ 60 Hz.
• SDI and legacy inputs — Series input specifications include 12G SDI, DVI, S-Video and composite, so existing plant and studio sources remain usable.
• Application content on the wall — SCADA systems, video management software, access control applications and demanding websites display over IP connections.
• Directory authentication — LDAP/Active Directory user authentication is published for the series, which suits IT-governed and audited environments.

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 — Redundant power and 10 GbE networking suit an on-air monitor wall that cannot be taken down for maintenance.
• Auditorium — High output count and local media playback support large display arrays and pre-recorded content from one rack position.

Technical Specifications

Values below are published by RGB Spectrum for the Zio W4040-A chassis.

The following input and output signal specifications are published by RGB Spectrum for the Zio W4000 series and apply to all models in that product line.

Inputs

Outputs

Specifications published by RGB Spectrum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose the W4040-A over the W4024 or W4028?
Published power is 2000 W 2+2 redundant hot-swappable rather than a single supply, memory is 128 GB rather than 32 GB, storage is a 1 TB NVMe SSD rather than a 240 or 256 GB SSD, and networking is 1000/10000Base-T rather than 10/100/1000. Specify it where uptime and IP source density drive the design.

What rack space and weight should be planned?
Published size is 7.0 x 17.2 x 29.0 in at 65 lbs. The 29 in depth requires a full-depth rack, and installation should be planned as a two-person lift.

Can a power supply be replaced while the wall is running?
RGB Spectrum publishes the power configuration as 2000 W, 2+2 redundant, hot swappable, which is intended to allow supply replacement without interrupting operation.

How does the W4040-A differ from the W4040-B?
RGB Spectrum publishes the W4040-B with the same 128 GB memory and 1 TB NVMe SSD in a 6.9 x 17.1 x 26 in chassis at 77 lbs, with 2000 W 1+1 dual redundant power and an operating range of +32 to +85 °F. The W4040-A is 29 in deep at 65 lbs with 2+2 redundant hot-swappable power.

Which cards should be quoted with it?
The RGB Spectrum Zio MD-4D-4 output card and the RGB Spectrum Zio IPDP-E and RGB Spectrum Zio IPSDI-E input cards are common selections. Creation Networks can size the card count against the required output total.

Does it support directory-based user accounts?
LDAP/Active Directory user authentication is published for the Zio W4000 series. Advanced capability is licensed through RGB Spectrum Zio Plus Software.

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.