Server Core X50r

The Server Core X50r combines the Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform with industry-proven server hardware from Dell to deliver an abundance of DSP processing power and network audio capacity to serve the most demanding and complex large-scale AV deployments. The Server Core X50r is fully networked, making it ideal for running centralized, mission-critical AV services that pair with edge-based network I/O and/or distributed processing.

Note: This topic provides an overview of the Q-SYS Server Core X50r. To see a list of related documentation and specifications, see the Specifications and Documentation section.

Feature Server Core X50r

Total network I/O channels

4096 x 4096 @ 10 Gbps

512 x 512 @ 1 Gbps

Total network I/O streams

1024 x 1024 @ 10 Gbps

256 x 256 @ 1 Gbps

Onboard I/O

N/A

Dante Channels

8 x 8 included (licensable up to 512 x 512)

Media/WAN Stream channel capacity

256 x 256

USB audio channels

N/A

AEC Channels (200ms)

256

VoIP Softphones

96

Local HDMI switching

No

Integrated USB Audio/Video Bridging

No

Multi-track Recording/Playback Channels

4 ch recording/16 ch playback (expandable to 256 ch)

Onboard GPIO

N/A

Onboard RS232 Control Ports

N/A

Q-SYS peripheral limit

512+

Size

2RU

The following Q-SYS Designer components are available for the Q-SYS Server Core X50r:

Front Panel

  1. Bezel lock

  2. Removable bezel

  3. Power button

  4. iDRAC Direct USB-C port

  5. Status and ID indicator – Enabled via Q-SYS Designer Software.

  6. Information tag – Includes the product serial number and Q-SYS Support contact information.

  7. Q-SYS Media Drive – (Behind bezel) 1x 2.5-inch, 960 GB, NVMe SSD drive. Additional drives not supported.

Rear Panel

  1. Dual redundant power supply units (PSUs) – 1100W each

  2. 4x 10Gbps capable SFP+ ports (field replaceable) – Pre-installed from left to right:
    2x 10Gbps multi-mode fiber (LAN A, LAN B), 2x 1Gbps copper RJ45 (AUX A, AUX B)

  3. ID indicator – Enabled via Q-SYS Designer Software

  4. iDRAC dedicated port (RJ45) – For remote iDRAC access:
    Default IP = 192.168.0.120. For default credentials, contact Q-SYS Support.

  5. USB ports – Not supported

  6. VGA video output – Not supported

The Core X50r comes with Integrated Dell Remote Access (iDRAC). Refer to the Dell Server documentation.

Configuring iDRAC

  1. Connect the dedicated management Ethernet port to the Ethernet switch.
  2. During boot hit F10 to enter Lifecycle Controller setup.
  3. Under "Things to do" select "Configure server for remote access (iDRAC)".
  4. Select Network.
  5. Under "IPv4 settings" enable IPv4, DHCP and "Use DHCP to obtain DNS server address".
  6. Select Back, Finish and Exit.

Using iDRAC

  1. Using the front panel LCD navigation buttons and display, obtain the iDRAC IP address.
  2. Launch a web browser and enter the iDRAC IP address as the URL.
  3. Contact Q-SYS Support for iDRAC access.

Tip: The Dell EMC OpenManage Mobile smartphone app can also be used to access iDRAC.

  • For complete product specs, refer to the Specifications Sheet on the Server Core X50r product page.
  • Refer to the Dell Specification Sheet and Technical Guide for detailed information from Dell.
  • For additional information regarding hardware specifications, regulatory compliance, or iDRAC, go to the Dell server website at: dell.com/servers.
  • The Server Core X50r comes with the static ReadyRails (A4) kit for square hole racks (EIA-310-E compliant).

Note: Refer to the Server Rack Rails – Information and Resources page and the Dell Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix on the Dell website for detailed information on rack-mounting combinations and adapters.