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Ross DFR-8321 DFR-8321 C Frame

$349.12 - $419.99

The Ross DFR-8321 is a 2U, 21-slot openGear frame designed for broadcast, production, and video processing environments. The chassis can house up to 20 openGear cards, with a dedicated 21st slot for an optional network controller card. This modular system supports a mix of analog, digital, audio, and video modules in the same frame, providing flexible and scalable solutions for a wide range of applications. It features advanced cooling and optional redundant power supplies, ensuring reliable, high-density signal conversion and processing.

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  • 21-slot openGear frame with 20 card processing slots.
  • Modular I/O panels for BNC, fiber, and twisted-pair connections.
  • Optional redundant power supplies ensure hot-swappable 24/7 operation.
  • Advanced cooling architecture for reliable operation in high-density applications.
  • DashBoard software control for remote setup, monitoring, and management.
  • DataSafe feature automatically restores card parameters after hot-swapping.
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About the Ross DFR-8321 DFR-8321 C Frame

The Ross DFR-8321 C Frame is a structural mounting frame designed to house and integrate the Ross DFR-8321 Digital Frame Router or similar modular routing equipment within a standard 19-inch equipment rack. This heavy-duty chassis provides the necessary physical backbone and connectivity infrastructure for a large-scale routing system, serving as the central nervous system for video, audio, and data signals in broadcast facilities, production trucks, and post-production houses. The C Frame is engineered to support multiple router control cards, input/output modules, and power supplies in a redundant, hot-swappable configuration, ensuring maximum system uptime and reliability for mission-critical operations.

Its design facilitates efficient cable management, cooling, and serviceability, with clearly defined areas for frame management cards, power distribution, and the extensive array of I/O bays. The robust construction is built to withstand the physical demands of a 24/7 broadcast environment while providing a clean, organized platform for the complex web of coaxial, fiber optic, and data cabling that interconnects the router with other studio equipment. As the foundational hardware for a DFR-8321 router, the C Frame is an essential component for building a scalable, professional-grade routing infrastructure capable of handling the high-bandwidth, low-latency demands of modern digital television and multimedia production.

Key Features

  • 21-slot openGear frame with 20 card processing slots.
  • Modular I/O panels for BNC, fiber, and twisted-pair connections.
  • Optional redundant power supplies ensure hot-swappable 24/7 operation.
  • Advanced cooling architecture for reliable operation in high-density applications.
  • DashBoard software control for remote setup, monitoring, and management.
  • DataSafe feature automatically restores card parameters after hot-swapping.

Ross DFR-8321 DFR-8321 C Frame Specs

Hardware Framework
Product Identification
DFR-8321 C Frame
Core Function
Primary Chassis for DFR-8321 Router
Form Factor
Large 19-inch Rack Mount Frame
Physical Specifications
Rack Unit Height
Multiple RU (e.g., 14RU or larger)
Construction
Heavy-Gauge Steel Chassis
Cooling
Integrated Fan Assemblies for Forced Air
Module Support
Control Card Slots
For system control and crosspoint cards
I/O Module Bays
Multiple bays for video/audio input-output cards
Power Supply Bays
Redundant, hot-swappable power supply slots
Integration & Operation
Backplane
High-bandwidth internal bus for signal routing
Primary Use
Houses all router electronics and I/O
System Role
Central infrastructure for signal distribution

Key Features

  • 21-slot openGear frame with 20 card processing slots.
  • Modular I/O panels for BNC, fiber, and twisted-pair connections.
  • Optional redundant power supplies ensure hot-swappable 24/7 operation.
  • Advanced cooling architecture for reliable operation in high-density applications.
  • DashBoard software control for remote setup, monitoring, and management.
  • DataSafe feature automatically restores card parameters after hot-swapping.
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