Core 5200
For large installations or for IT customers wishing to deploy audio, video and control (AV&C) solutions as a building-wide service throughout the enterprise, QSC has partnered with Dell™ to bring an industry-first integration combining the processing capabilities of the Q-SYS realtime operating system with the world-class Dell R740 server platform resulting in the only IT grade AV&C solution available today, built on standard, off-the-shelf IT hardware.
Local I/O Channels |
N/A |
Network Audio Channels |
512 x 512 |
AEC Processors |
160 |
Multitrack Audio Players |
16 (upgradable to 128) |
Local I/O Card Capacity |
N/A |
VoIP Instances |
64 |
Note: This topic provides an overview of the Q-SYS Core 5200. For more information, see the Dell Poweredge r740 User Manual.
- 512 x 512 uncompressed, real-time Q-LAN or AES67 networked audio channels
- 160 AEC processors (assignable and routable)
- Deterministic and fixed analog audio input to output system latency of just 3.167ms
- Dual gigabit Ethernet ports for redundant networked audio
- Two independent, gigabit auxiliary ethernet ports for segregation of network services such as VoIP, SNMP, LLDP, LDAP and WAN media streaming
- Dual, hot-swappable AC Mains power supplies
- iDRAC (integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) for integration with IT asset monitoring systems from Dell
- Single software platform for system configuration, control and monitoring via Q-SYS Designer Software over IP with support for static, auto or DHCP IP addressing
- Supports up to 64 VoIP softphone instances to allow for large, multi-room deployments
- Fully compatible with all existing and future Q-SYS peripheral devices including I/O-Frame, I/O-8 FLEX, PTZ-IP conference cameras, I/O-USB Bridge, native touch screen controllers, paging stations and network amplifiers
- CE marked, UL Listed and RoHS compliant
- Covered by QSC Systems 3-year warranty, backed by Dell
The following Q-SYS Designer components are available for the Core 5200:
Front Panel
- Power Button
- ID Indicator (enabled via Q-SYS Designer)
- VGA Video Output (female HD-15)
- LCD Navigation Buttons
- Slide-Out Information Tag: Provides Q-SYS contact information for support and the QSC product serial number.
- LCD (displays Q-SYS Core name, status or health alerts)
- Q-SYS High Capacity 960GB Media Drive
Note: The Q-SYS Core 5200 comes standard with an MTP-16, 16-track player. 32, 64 and 128-track upgrades are available.
- USB 3.0 Host Ports
Rear Panel
- ID Indicator (enabled via Q-SYS Designer)
- iDRAC8 Enterprise Port (RJ45)
Note: The iDRAC8 port is configured with a static IP address by default (192.168.0.120)
- Serial Communications/RS232 (male DE-9)
- VGA Video Output (female HD-15)
- USB 2.0 Host Ports
- Q-SYS LAN A and LAN B Multimedia Ports (RJ45 x2)
- Q-SYS AUX Ports (RJ45 x 2)
- Power Supply Unit 1 (universal input, 750W)
- Power Supply Unit 2 (universal input, 750W)
The Core 5200 comes with Integrated Dell Remote Access (iDRAC). Refer the Dell Server documentation.
Configuring iDRAC
- Connect the dedicated management Ethernet port to the Ethernet switch
- During boot hit F10 to enter Life Cycle Controller setup
- Under "Things to do" select "Configure server for remote access (iDRAC)"
- Select Network
- Under "IPv4 settings" enable IPv4, DHCP and "Use DHCP to obtain DNS server address"
- Select Back, Finish and Exit
Using iDRAC
- Launch an Internet browser and enter idrac-<service tag> as the URL
- (Replace <service tag> with the actual service tag that can be located on the Core 5200 chassis)
- The default login user name is root
- The default login password is calvin
Tip: The Dell EMC OpenManage Mobile smartphone app can be used to access iDRAC.
Hardware |
|
Platform |
Dell PowerEdge R740 (14th generation) |
Chassis |
2.5" hard drive |
Power |
2x Hot-Plug universal input 750W PSU modules |
LCD |
Single line scrolling display |
LAN |
4x 1000 Mbps ports (2x Q-SYS multimedia, 2x Q-SYS aux) |
iDRAC8 |
1x dedicated 1000 Mbps iDRAC v8, Enterprise license |
Video |
2x HD-15 VGA ports (1x front panel, 1x rear panel) |
USB |
2x USB 2.0 host (front panel), 2x USB 3.0 host (rear panel) |
Serial |
1x DE-9 RS-232 port (rear panel), 16550-compliant |
SATA SSD |
960 GB Q-SYS media drive |
Additional Info |
For additional hardware specifications visit: www.Dell.com/Dell/servers |
Controls and Indicators |
|
Front panel |
Power button ID button and indicator (blinks when enabled from Q-SYS Designer Software) LCD navigation buttons |
Rear panel |
ID button and indicator (blinks when enabled from Q-SYS Designer Software) |
Q-SYS Capacities |
|
Network Channels |
512x512 |
AEC Processors |
160 |
VoIP instances |
64 |
Multi-track Player |
16 included (upgradeable to 32, 64 or 128 tracks) |
Packaging and Accessories |
|
Shipping carton dimensions |
940mm (37 in.) x 610mm (24 in.) x 280mm (11 in.) |
Shipping weight |
64 lb (29 kg) |
Accessories |
ReadyRails Sliding Rails kit for square hole racks, EIA-310-E compliant Dell standard OEM bezel Regulatory statements pamphlet 2x AC mains power cords Q-SYS Quick Start guide |
Environmental and Agency |
Visit the Dell website for information on environmental specifications and international safety and regulatory compliance (www.Dell.com/Dell/servers). |
To see a list of related documentation, visit the Core 5200 product page on the QSC website. For additional information regarding hardware specifications, regulatory compliance, or iDRAC8, visit the Dell server website at: www.dell.com/servers.