Barco SAN-050 Secure Applications Node for Barco CTRL

Name: Barco SAN-050 Secure Applications Node for Barco CTRL
Brand: Barco
SKU: barco-san-050
Availability: InStock

Overview

The Barco SAN-050 is a secure applications node for Barco CTRL networked visualization. It drives up to one 4K-UHD display or four Full HD displays over HDMI 2.0, backed by a high-end graphics card. Dual Ethernet ports with active failover, noise of up to 24 dBA at one metre and 24/7 operation make it a dependable source for a video wall. It suits control rooms and operations centres in Qatar.

What the SAN-050 does inside a Barco CTRL system

The SAN-050 is a secured applications node built for the networked visualization layer of a Barco CTRL installation. It is the unit that processes content and sends it to the displays, so the quality and reliability of the whole wall depend partly on its performance. A high-end graphics card handles the rendering work.

As a node in a networked system, it belongs in a secure equipment room that the CTRL platform can reach, not behind the screens themselves. Its main job is to stay running, and the manufacturer designs it for 24/7 operation.

Outputs, network and the figures that matter

Video leaves the unit over HDMI 2.0, with a maximum of one 3840 x 2160 output at 60 Hz or up to four 1920 x 1080 outputs at 60 Hz. Check the full resolution list in the Barco CTRL features and specifications document before you finalise a layout. The key figures are:

Network: two 1 Gb/s Ethernet ports with active failover
USB: two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 Type A ports
Audio: one 3.5 mm stereo line-out
Power: 25 W typical, 55 W maximum; listed supply rated 19 V DC, 3.42 A
Noise: 24 dBA maximum at one metre, measured at 25°C
Size and weight: 180 x 190 mm footprint, 28 mm deep without cover and 33 mm with the plastic cover; 1.03 kg

The HDMI outputs are listed without CEC on board, so do not plan to switch connected displays on and off through the node over HDMI CEC. Build that into your control design from the start.

Where it fits in Qatar

Consider a government operations room in Msheireb or West Bay, Doha, where a video wall runs through every shift. The dual network ports with failover keep the wall fed if one network path fails, and the low noise rating suits operators who sit close to the equipment.

A monitoring centre for an energy company in Ras Laffan or the Industrial Area might use one 4K-UHD output for a single large plant-data display, or four Full HD outputs for a multi-screen layout. A hospital command room in Al Sadd could run the same platform to show patient flow and alerts.

Summer heat is the main environmental risk in Qatar. The stated operating range is 0 to 40°C with humidity up to 80 percent, non-condensing, while outdoor air in summer can pass 45°C. Install the node in an air-conditioned equipment room or a cooled cabinet, never in a closed box near a window or an outdoor wall.

Planning the installation

Before ordering, confirm the number of displays, the 4K or Full HD layout and the Barco CTRL version your project will use. Heat output matters for cooling design: the source lists 85.48 BTU/h/m² typical and 187.67 BTU/h/m² maximum, so size cooling for the maximum case. Add the 55 W maximum draw to the power budget of the cabinet.

Public projects often need documented compliance. The unit is listed for CE, UL, FCC Class B, CCC, UKCA, TAA and several other marks, which helps when you assemble a tender file. Order information shows a base code, R985000, with regional variants, so confirm the correct code for your import and power arrangement before you buy.

SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys to check cabling, cooling and cabinet space before installation, and we deliver to all eight municipalities of Qatar. Send your display count and intended layout and request a quote. The SmartRooms Qatar team usually returns quotations within one working day.

Highlights

Drives up to one 4K-UHD or four Full HD displays
Two 1 Gb/s Ethernet ports with active failover
High-end graphics card for all rendering operations
Noise of up to 24 dBA at one metre
Rated for 0 to 40°C, up to 80% humidity non-condensing
25 W typical and 55 W maximum power draw

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

14 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

General Specifications14

Network: 2 x 1Gb/s Ethernet -active failover
Output: For a full list of resolutions please check the Barco CTRL Features and Specifications document. Video outputs (HDMI™ 2.0 -No CEC onboard): Up to 1x 3840x2160 @60Hz Up to 4x 1920x1080 @60Hz Audio outputs: 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Jack Line-out
Input: Barco CTRL Video & Interactive Sources
USB: 2x USB 3.0 (Type A) 2x USB 2.0 (Type A)
Dimensions: 28 x 180 x 190 mm without plastic cover 33 x 180 x 190 mm with plastic cover
Power supply: 19 DCV, 3.42A
Weight: 1.03 kg
Power consumption: 25W typical operation, max. 55W
Heat dissipation: 85,48 BTU/h/m² (typ) / 187,67 BTU/h/m² (max)
Temperature range: 0° -40°C | 32° -104°F
Humidity: Max. 80% (noncondensing)
Noise Level: Max. 24dbA (measured at 1m/3.28ft distance at 25°C)
Compliance: CE, CB, UL, FCC Class B, BIS, KC, CU-EAC, CCC, DoC, RCM, BSMI, UKCA, TAA Regulatory Model Name: P50_X
Order Information: R985000 | SAN-050 Secure Appliance Node R985000IAU | SAN-050 Secure Appliance Node AU R985000I | SAN-050 Secure Appliance Node CN R985000F | SAN-050 Secure Appliance Node EU R985000D | SAN-050 Secure Appliance Node IN R985000RK | SAN-050 Secure Appliance Node refurb R985000BTW | SAN-050 Secure Appliance Node TW R985000G | SAN-050 Secure Appliance Node UK R985000B | SAN-050 Secure Appliance Node US

Downloads

2 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets SAN-050-en-Spec-sheet.pdf 338 KB URL Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site Manuals, drivers and support

Questions about SAN-050

What is the Barco SAN-050 used for?

The SAN-050 is a secured applications node for the networked visualization environment of a Barco CTRL system. It carries the graphics card that renders content and sends it to your displays over HDMI. It suits control rooms and operations centres where a video wall must run continuously. It is not a display, so it needs screens and a CTRL platform to form a complete installation.

How many displays can one SAN-050 drive?

Its HDMI 2.0 outputs support either one 3840 x 2160 output at 60 Hz or up to four 1920 x 1080 outputs at 60 Hz. A single 4K-UHD panel suits a focused status screen, while four Full HD outputs can feed a small multi-screen wall. Check the full resolution list in the Barco CTRL features and specifications document, and ask SmartRooms Qatar to confirm the combination you need in your quotation.

Is the SAN-050 compatible with any video wall?

The SAN-050 is designed for the networked visualization environment of a Barco CTRL system, and that is the context in which the manufacturer describes it. Do not assume it will work as a standalone player with other platforms. Share your existing CTRL version, display count and source list with SmartRooms Qatar so the fit can be checked before you commit to a purchase.

How does network redundancy work on the SAN-050?

The unit has two 1 Gb/s Ethernet ports with active failover, so if one network path fails, the connection can continue through the other. This matters for a government operations room or a hospital command centre where the wall must stay live through a full shift. Ask your network team to review how the ports connect to your switches before commissioning.

Can the SAN-050 run in Qatar's summer heat?

The manufacturer rates the SAN-050 for operating temperatures from 0 to 40°C, with humidity up to 80 percent non-condensing. Qatar's summer air can exceed 45°C, so the node should sit in an air-conditioned equipment room or a cooled cabinet, not in a sealed box near a window or outdoor wall. Ask your facilities team to confirm the cooling capacity against the 55 W maximum draw.

How quiet is the SAN-050 in a control room or boardroom?

Noise is rated at a maximum of 24 dBA measured at one metre at 25°C. That suits an operator's desk in a control room or a boardroom where the rack sits nearby, although the sound you hear depends on the room and its cooling. Keep the unit away from sensitive microphones, avoid directing airflow toward seating, and confirm the layout during a free site survey.

What power does the SAN-050 need and how much should I plan for?

The unit draws 25 W typically and 55 W at maximum. Its listed power supply is rated 19 V DC, 3.42 A. Add the maximum figure to your rack or cabinet power budget. Before ordering, confirm the mains arrangement for your site with the SmartRooms Qatar team, because the listed supply figures are DC-side ratings rather than a country plug specification.

Does the SAN-050 control displays through HDMI CEC?

No. The HDMI 2.0 outputs are listed without CEC on board, so the node cannot rely on CEC to switch connected displays on or off. Agree the display power control method with your integrator, and settle it at the quotation stage so the start-up and shutdown sequence is defined before delivery.

What are the dimensions of the SAN-050 and where can it go?

The body measures 180 x 190 mm and is 28 mm deep, or 33 mm with the plastic cover fitted. It weighs 1.03 kg, which keeps it light enough for a small cabinet. Measure the cabinet depth including rear cable bends before ordering, because the cover adds 5 mm to the depth.

Which order code should I choose for Qatar?

The order information lists a base code, R985000, along with regional variants for Australia, China, the EU, India, Taiwan, the UK and the US. Because the codes differ by region, ask SmartRooms Qatar to confirm the code that matches your import and power requirements before the quotation is issued, so your purchase order matches the unit you need.

Can a ministry or public school buy the SAN-050 through an LPO or tender?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar accepts purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat, with payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. A public body planning a control room upgrade can request a quote that lists the SAN-050, the display count and the variant code, and quotations are usually returned within one working day. Include the compliance details in your tender file.