The QSC Q-SYS Q-SYS Server Core X10 Q-SYS Network I/O Processor combines the Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform with enterprise-grade server hardware to deliver a flexible, scalable audio, video, and control solution for medium and large-scale applications.
The Server Core X10 functions as a central processor for multiple zones or spaces with distributed network I/O or distributed processing.
New Class of Q-SYS Processors: Q-SYS X Class Server Cores combine the Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform with industry-proven IT server hardware to meet the flexibility and scalability requirements of corporate, higher education, hospitality, entertainment, and other professional applications.
These fully networked Cores are designed to run centralized AV services alongside edge-based network I/O and distributed processing.
Processing Power and Capacity: The Server Core X10 provides 256 × 256 network I/O channel capacity, including up to 128 × 128 Dante network audio capacity with the appropriate feature license. It offers a scalable processing solution for demanding Q-SYS installations.
Unified Software Platform: All Q-SYS Cores use the Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform to integrate audio, video, and control through a common software foundation. This enables flexible system design, centralized management, and software-based scalability across venues and individual collaboration spaces.
QSC Q-SYS Server Core X10 Features
- 256 × 256 Network Audio Channels: Supports Q-LAN and AES67 networked audio.
- 64 AEC Channels: Provides acoustic echo cancellation with a 200 ms tail length.
- Software-Based Dante: Includes 8 × 8 Dante channels, expandable to 128 × 128 with the appropriate feature license.
- NM-T1 Microphone Support: Supports up to 16 Q-SYS NM-T1 tabletop microphones.
- 32 VoIP Softphones: Supports up to 32 VoIP softphone instances.
- Media/WAN Capacity: Provides 64 × 64 Media/WAN channels for supported network media applications.
- Multitrack Recording and Playback: Includes four recording channels and 16 playback channels, with playback expansion available through optional licensing.
- High-Speed Network Interfaces: Includes two 2.5 Gbps Q-SYS Multimedia ports and two independent 2.5 Gbps Q-SYS Auxiliary ports.
- Onboard Media Storage: Includes a 256 GB media drive for supported user media and audio playback applications.
- Rack-Mount Design: Features a 1RU form factor for professional equipment racks.

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HDTV Supply has QSC Level 1 certified expertise. Our team has completed QSC Level 1 Training, demonstrating foundational knowledge of the QSC platform, including system design, hardware and software, programming, and troubleshooting.
This training helps us provide knowledgeable product guidance when customers are selecting and deploying Q-SYS solutions. When you purchase Q-SYS products from HDTV Supply, you are working with a team that understands the Q-SYS platform and can help you make informed product and system decisions.
Build a scalable AV system with the QSC Q-SYS Server Core X10. Contact HDTV Supply for assistance with processing capacity, network I/O requirements, and Q-SYS system design.
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QSC Q-SYS Server Core X10 Specifications
| Model | |
|---|---|
| Model Number | Server Core X10 |
| Q-SYS Capacities | |
| Total Network I/O Channels | 256 × 256 |
| Total Network I/O Streams | 128 × 128 |
| Dante Network I/O | 8 × 8 included; expandable to 128 × 128 with a Software-Based Dante feature license |
| Media/WAN Channel Capacity | 64 × 64 |
| VoIP Softphones | 32 |
| AEC Channels | 64 channels at 200 ms tail length |
| Audio Recording / Playback | 4 recording channels / 16 playback channels; playback expandable to 128 channels with optional SLMTP-32 licenses, stackable up to four times |
| Media Drive Capacity | 256 GB; at least 200 GB available for user media or at least 400 hours of uncompressed 48 kHz, 24-bit, mono WAV audio files, as specified by the manufacturer |
| Hardware | |
| Power Supply | One universal-input, 500 W PSU module |
| LAN Interfaces | Four 2.5 Gbps ports: two Q-SYS Multimedia and two Q-SYS Auxiliary |
| RS-232 | One rear-panel DB-9 RS-232 port, 16550-compliant |
| USB Ports | Two USB-A and two USB-C ports |
| Ventilation | Forced air, front intake and rear exhaust |
| Controls and Indicators | |
| Front Panel | Power LED, white-backlit LCD module, four navigation buttons, and one selection button |
| Dimensions and Accessories | |
| Product Dimensions (L × W × H) | 18.11 × 17.24 × 1.73 in (460 × 438 × 44 mm) |
| Product Weight | 18.7 lb (8.5 kg) |
| Included Accessories | Rail kit, safety information and regulatory pamphlet, one region-specific power cord, and rack-ear handles |
| Electrical and Environmental | |
| Line Voltage | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Current Draw | 2.0 A |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +40°C |
| Storage Temperature | −40°C to +70°C |
| Thermal Output | 136 BTU/hour |
| Humidity | 10% to 85% |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B, Canada ICES-003, EN 55032, EN 55035, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU, REACH, China RoHS GB/T26572, RCM, and IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 |
| Embedded Battery Chemistry | Lithium carbon monofluoride; non-accessible |
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