ZeeVee HDB3KR-NA HDBridge3000 Chassis (3 RU)

Product Overview

The ZeeVee HDB3KR-NA HDbridge3000 modular digital headend chassis is a 3U rack-mount platform designed for large-scale QAM RF and IPTV distribution in commercial AV installations. Supporting up to 12 blade modules and 24 encoded channels simultaneously, this chassis is the foundation of a scalable digital headend for commercial AV environments including hospitality, higher education, government, and multi-screen entertainment venues. Currently available at $4,024 — on sale from MSRP $5,030 — this chassis delivers exceptional value for integrators building out a QAM modulator chassis for IPTV distribution. As a modular HD encoder rack system, it accommodates all HDbridge3000 media module types with web-based centralized management.

Product Description

The HDbridge3000 chassis accepts up to 12 hot-swappable blade modules across its 12 module slots, with dual-channel blades delivering up to 24 discrete encoded channels per chassis. Each blade encodes its input to QAM RF and IP simultaneously, allowing a single headend to feed both legacy coax infrastructure and an IPTV network in parallel. A dedicated command module provides web-based management for all installed blades from a single interface, simplifying configuration and monitoring across large channel counts. The chassis is compatible with the full HDbridge3000 blade ecosystem — including HDMI, component YPbPr, unencrypted HDMI, and composite input modules — making it adaptable to virtually any source type present in a facility. This flexibility is particularly valuable when retrofitting existing AV infrastructure or building out a new digital headend for commercial AV where multiple source formats must be consolidated. The 3U form factor integrates cleanly into standard equipment racks alongside amplifiers, combiners, and IP network gear. For facilities requiring phased deployment, the chassis allows integrators to start with a partial blade configuration and expand channel count without replacing headend infrastructure.

Key Features

• 12-Slot Modular Blade Architecture — Accepts up to 12 HDbridge3000 media modules for a flexible, scalable channel count up to 24 channels.
• Simultaneous QAM RF + IP Output — Each blade outputs to both coax QAM and IP simultaneously, supporting mixed distribution infrastructure.
• Web-Based Management via Command Module — Centralized browser-based control of all installed blades simplifies headend configuration and monitoring.
• 3U Rack-Mount Form Factor — Standard 3U chassis integrates cleanly into existing equipment rack installations.
• Full HDbridge3000 Blade Compatibility — Supports all HDbridge3000 media module types including HDMI, component, unencrypted HDMI, and composite input blades.
• On Sale — Below MSRP — Currently priced at $4,024, down from MSRP of $5,030, offering significant savings for new headend builds.

Typical Applications

• Hotel and hospitality in-room TV distribution systems
• University and K-12 campus-wide cable TV headends
• Government and military facility AV distribution
• Sports bars and entertainment venues with multiple HD sources
• Hospital and healthcare facility patient room TV systems
• Multi-building corporate campus AV distribution

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the HDbridge3000 chassis include any blade modules?

No. The HDB3KR-NA is the chassis only. Media modules (HDMI, component, composite, or unencrypted HDMI blades) are purchased separately and installed into the chassis slots.

Can I mix different blade types in a single chassis?

Yes. The HDbridge3000 chassis supports all HDbridge3000 media module types simultaneously, so you can combine HDMI, component, and composite blades in one chassis to accommodate diverse source formats.

How many channels can one chassis support?

With 12 dual-channel blades installed, the chassis supports up to 24 simultaneous encoded channels. Single-channel blades would yield up to 12 channels.

Does it output to both coax and IP at the same time?

Yes. Each installed blade outputs simultaneously to QAM RF (for coax distribution) and IP, allowing the headend to feed both legacy TV infrastructure and an IPTV network in parallel.

What is required for web-based management?

The chassis requires a command module (sold separately or included depending on configuration) to enable web-based centralized management of all blades from a browser interface.

Is this chassis compliant with TAA or government procurement requirements?

Please contact Creation Networks directly to confirm TAA compliance status for government or federal procurement projects.