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VW1608 16 × 8 Modular Video Wall Processor

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VW1608

Processes up to 16 input sources and manages up to 8 displays at varying resolutions, all from a compact 4U chassis

  • 4K@60 (4:4:4) clarity ensures every detail stays vivid and accurate
  • FPGA-powered and FrameSync technology for zero tearing, near-zero delay
  • Flexible windowing lets you build any layout, any way instantly
  • WebGUI and local HDMI output offer remote and local previews of video wall layouts for real-time adjustments
  • Redundant, hot-swappable modules deliver 24/7 reliability
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40-4K (True)
60-HDR
900-HDMI
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Video Wall Processor for Demanding Environments

The VW1608 is a modular 4K video wall processor that manages 16 input sources and 8 displays from a compact 4U chassis. It delivers stunning visual clarity, intelligent control and monitoring, high scalability, and rock-solid reliability – ideal for war rooms, control centers, auditoriums, and digital signage applications.

Precision Visual Performance

True-to-Life Visual Fidelity
The VW1608 delivers true 4K60 4:4:4, presenting every source with crystal-clear detail and accurate color. Its FPGA-based hardware architecture and FrameSync technology ensures tear-free, latency- free visuals even during rapid source switching.

Optimized for Any Display Environment
The processor upscales and optimizes content for any display type and size, ensuring every pixel delivers maximum clarity across video walls.

 

Maximize Screen Efficiency and See More at Once

Flexible Multi-Window Control for Higher Productivity
Optimizes screen space with flexible window layouts, including overlapping, picture-by-picture and picture-in-picture. The VW1608 supports up to four canvases on a video wall, each with independent sources, resolutions, and layouts – ideal for tailored, dynamic displays.

Pixel-Perfect Cropping for Focused Visuals
Video content can be cropped at the pixel level to highlight key details for a more engaging viewing experience

Scalable Architecture that Grows with You

Modular Design for Effortless Expansion
The VW1608’s 4U chassis features 4 input and 2 output board slots, supporting 16 sources and 8 displays, with modular design for easy upgrades. The redundant power modules and a hot-swappable cooling fan module ensure maximum uptime.

Scalable to 24 Displays with Daisy-Chain Integration
The VW1608 offers exceptional scalability and failover via daisy-chaining, enabling up to three units to be linked for a total of 24 display outputs. This design protects your investment and adapts to projects of any size.

 

Seamless Control

Remote and Local Previews for Intuitive Control
The Web GUI enables real-time drag-and-drop layout control, while the local HDMI output provides live previews to verify adjustments – such as repositioning a feed or adding an overlay – before going live.

Seamless Integration for Streamlined Operations
Integration with third-party control platforms via RESTful API, Telnet, and RS-232, VW1608 delivers intelligent and simplified control experience.

Mission-Critical Reliability

Redundanct Architecture for Continuous Uptime
Deploy two VW1608 units to create a high-availability cluster, featuring real-time mirroring and automatic failover that keeps your video wall running even if the primary unit becomes unavailable. With built-in redundancy, hot-swappable modules, the VW1608 ensures continuous operation.

Auto-Backup Protection for Mission-Critical Stability
Automatic configuration backup and recovery protect against system or network failures, keeping mission-critical environments running smoothly 24/7.

Applications

War Room

For war room applications, the VW1608 enables multi-source visualization, flexible multi-window layouts, multi-canvas dashboards, and redundancy, enabling operators to monitor live feeds, highlight critical information, and maintain uninterrupted situational awareness.

 
 

Control Room / Surveillance Room

For control room scenarios, the VW1608 provides real-time 4K multi-source switching, flexible multi-window management, four-canvas information integration, and redundancy, ensuring smooth display of multiple sources, controllable key visuals, and uninterrupted 24/7 operation.

Auditorium

For auditorium, the VW1608 delivers high-resolution multimedia output, flexible window layouts, real-time cropping and overlay display, ensuring clear and impactful performance and presentation on large screens while managing multiple audio-visual sources simultaneously.

 

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Package Contents

  • 1x VW1608 16 × 8 Modular Video Wall Processor
  • 1x power module
  • 1x power cord
  • 1x cable strap
  • 1x user instructions
  • 4U modular chassis with ample slot amount for system control and expansion
    • Accepts up to 16 HDMI input ports and 8 HDMI output ports
    • Compact, yet competent for LED video walls in small-to-medium sized mission-critical environments
    • Modular board compatibility – Contains 7 board slots (4 input card slots, 2 output card slots, and 1 CPU board slot) to support multiple I/O boards for flexible configuration and future expandability



  • Superior Visual Quality for Mission-Critical Communications
  • FPGA architecture – supports True 4K inputs, near-zero-second seamless source switching, and outputs without delay
  • True 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) scalability – supports custom resolutions and enables upscaling of video signals for crystal clear, accurate imagery regardless of the display size or type from LED, LCD, DLP, to other large screens
  • Decodes high density H.265 / H.264 IP channels (via VW754) – ideal for surveillance control rooms and real-time monitoring scenarios
  • Advanced video wall engine – allows easy window management via cropping, overlapping, picture-by-picture, picture-in-picture, bezel compensation, and more
  • Multi-resolution support – allows mix-and-match of displays of different resolutions
  • FrameSync – ensures that all output signals remain synchronized to prevent image tearing and frame mismatch, providing seamless playback across multiple displays
  • EDID Expert™ – selects optimum EDID settings for smooth power-up, high quality display and use of the best video resolution across different screens
  • Customizable logos / color schemes / calendar / clock / scrolling texts



  • Reliable 24/7 Operation
  • Backup Mode 2x VW1608s daisy chain – the secondary unit continuously mirrors all system settings and configurations from a primary one in real time and takes control automatically when primary unit malfunction occurs for uninterrupted display performance
  • Expansion Mode with 3x VW1608s daisy chain – up to 24 display outputs supported for larger video wall installation with centralized control being conducted by the primary unit while ensuring synchronized video output clocks across all units and consistent, frame-accurate playback without tearing
  • Optimum component redundancy via a hot-standby CPU control board, dual redundant power boards (2 slots), and hot-swappable I/O boards as well as fan module



  • Direct and Remote Configurations and Control Methods
  • Direct control via RS-232 / Ethernet and the front panel buttons
  • Local HDMI output – monitor input signals and video wall layouts via Single / Array mode at up to 1080p in real-time from one display
  • Remote control via web GUI, Telnet, and SSH to preview input signals in real-time and control outputs including content placement and management of up to 4 canvases
  • Multiview – source monitoring in 2 x 2 or 4 x 4 layouts from a single display
  • Integration with ATEN Control System and the 3rd party devices via RS 232 / Ethernet / RESTful API
  • Built-in USB Type-A ports – video wall background image change and firmware upgrade
Board Input4 x Slot, up to 16 4K inputs
(Note: top 2 Slots can used for Function Board)
Board Output2 x Slot, up to 8 True 4K outputs
Video Input
InterfacesDepends on which I/O board is inserted
Video Output
InterfacesLocal Output: 1x HDMI Type A Female (Black)
Control
RS-232Connector: 1 x DB-9 Female (Black)
Serial Control Pin Configurations:
Pin2 = Tx, Pin 3=Rx, Pin 5= Gnd
Baud Rate and Protocol:
Baud Rate:19200, Data Bits:8, Stop Bits:1, Parity: No, Flow Control: No
EthernetConnector: 1 x RJ-45 Female
USB3 x 1 x USB Type A Male (White)
Note: Currently the USB ports support storage and firmware upgrade.
EDID SettingsEDID Mode: Default / Port1 / Remix / Customized (EDID Wizard support)
Communication
Daisy Chain PortsRJ45 x2
Connectors
Power1 x 3-Prong AC Socket
Power (Optional)Redundancy, Optional Hot Swap PSU
Power
Maximum Input Power Rating100-240 VAC; 50-60Hz; 10A
Power ConsumptionAC110V:550W:326BTU/h
AC220V:550W:324BTU/h

Note:
● The measurement in Watts indicates the typical power consumption of the device with no external loading.
● The measurement in BTU/h indicates the power consumption of the device when it is fully loaded.
Environmental
Operating Temperature0 - 40°C
Storage Temperature-20 - 60°C
Humidity0 - 80% RH, Non-Condensing
Physical Properties
HousingMetal
Dimensions (L x W x H)48.20 x 46.61 x 17.67 cm
(18.98 x 18.35 x 6.96 in.)
Weight11.65 kg ( 25.66 lb )
Rack Height (U Spaces)4U
Carton Lot1 pc
NoteFor some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format.

Datasheet

VW1608-16x8-Modular-Video-Wall Processor-datasheet-en.pdf (1.06 MB)
DescriptionVer.Release DateFile Name
Firmware Upgradev1.2.1112026-01-20 vw1608-v1.2.111.zip

Note : For requests regarding firmware versions older than 3 years, please contact the Technical Support team.

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