The Evertz 7801FR is a 1-rack-unit (1RU) modular chassis designed to house and power a variety of signal processing cards within the Evertz 7800 series platform. It serves as a compact, scalable foundation for building broadcast-quality video, audio, and data processing systems for applications such as encoding, decoding, multiplexing, and signal monitoring. Despite its single rack-unit height, this multi-frame chassis is engineered to provide the essential infrastructure—including power distribution, cooling, and a high-speed backplane—required for professional modules to operate reliably in mission-critical broadcast, cable, and telecom environments. Its design prioritizes high-density processing in a minimal footprint, making it ideal for space-constrained facilities or for deploying distributed processing nodes.

Engineered for reliability and serviceability, the 7801FR typically features redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays to ensure continuous 24/7 operation and easy maintenance without taking the system offline. The modular design allows system integrators to populate its card slots with a selection of specialized Evertz 7800 series modules, creating a customized processing system tailored to specific workflows like channel playout, satellite reception, or IP gateway functions. The chassis provides comprehensive status indicators and supports remote management via Ethernet, enabling centralized monitoring and control of the entire frame and its individual cards through Evertz's management software.

As a key component of Evertz's modular ecosystem, the 7801FR provides the physical and electrical backbone for compact, yet powerful, signal processing systems. Its emphasis on density, redundancy, and centralized control makes it suitable for building systems that must deliver flawless performance around the clock. By offering a standardized, expandable platform in a 1RU form factor, it enables broadcasters and service providers to efficiently scale their technical operations at the edge of the network or in locations where rack space is at a premium.