SAS-500

What the SAS-500 does inside a Barco CTRL system

The Barco SAS-500 is the service node of the Barco CTRL platform. It carries the core functions of the networked visualization system, managing the hardware that makes up the installation and coordinating how information moves between the displays and the operator workstations. It also manages the platform's security features, so the rest of the system relies on it for both control and protection.

Capacity is the main reason to choose it over the smaller SAS-050. The SAS-500 can manage more devices, which makes it the node intended for large-scale Barco CTRL deployments. Before quoting, count every display, workstation and endpoint across all rooms the system will serve, so the node is matched to the real device total.

Redundant power, mirrored storage and a 1U footprint

Two 600W power supplies and two 960GB SSDs set up in RAID 1 are the reliability features buyers ask about first. The redundant supplies allow the unit to keep running if one fails, and RAID 1 keeps a complete copy of the stored data on the second drive. The chassis is a 19-inch 1U rackmount unit measuring 42.8 x 482 x 585.3 mm without the bezel and weighing 13.23 kg.

• Two 1Gb/s Ethernet ports for network connections
• One VGA output plus one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 Type A ports
• Maximum power draw of 188.8 W, idle draw of 72.5 W
• Noise of 35 dB idle and 41 dB operating at 25°C

The compliance list covers CE, FCC, ICES, CB/UL, UKCA, CCC, EAC, RCM, BIS, BSMI and KC, which matters for procurement teams that check certification before approving equipment.

Where it fits in Qatar

Picture a government operations room in Msheireb or West Bay where operators monitor several walls from workstations. The SAS-500 would sit in the equipment room as the service core, while the walls and consoles stay in the operations room. Because the node is built for 24/7 operation, the redundant power and mirrored drives matter more here than in an ordinary office.

A university in Education City or a hospital campus in Doha might plan several connected visualization rooms that share one platform. In that case the device count across every room, not the size of a single room, decides whether the SAS-500 is the right node. An energy or industrial site in Mesaieed or Ras Laffan running a monitoring room can apply the same planning logic to its control centre.

Planning the rack, cooling and power

The SAS-500 is rated for an operating temperature range of 10°C to 35°C, with humidity limits between 8% RH at a minimum dew point of -12°C and 80% RH at a maximum dew point of 21°C. Summer temperatures in Qatar regularly rise above 45°C, so the rack must sit in an air-conditioned server room that keeps the surrounding air within that range, not in a hot cabinet or an unconditioned store.

Plan the rack space for a 1U unit and allow for airflow at the front and rear. Budget for the power draw of the whole installation, not just this node. SmartRooms Qatar provides free site surveys, which are useful before installing a service node in a live control room, and our quotations are usually issued within one working day.

Request a quote for the SAS-500 and the SmartRooms Qatar team will return a proposal covering the node, its rack placement and the installation requirements for your Barco CTRL deployment.