TransForm NSD-220
Barco TransForm NSD-220 Video Wall Controller
Priceon request
QuotationWithin 1 working day
DeliveryConfirmed with your quote, based on stock
Overview
The Barco TransForm NSD-220 is a video wall controller that pulls networked video sources and shows them combined in high resolution across up to 16 HD displays. It drives up to four 4K-UHD outputs, runs Barco's CMS control room software and includes 16 GB of memory with a 512 GB SSD. Suits control rooms in Doha and Lusail. Request a quote for your wall configuration.
What the NSD-220 does on a video wall
The Barco TransForm NSD-220 sits in the TransForm series as a dedicated video wall controller. Its job is to capture networked video sources, such as cameras and feeds from other systems on your network, and arrange them as one combined picture across a wall of up to 16 HD displays. Operators get a single view of several sources at high resolution, which helps when a team must follow more than one feed at the same time.
The unit can also run Windows-based local applications alongside networked sources, so a live camera feed, an analytics dashboard and a map can share one wall layout.
Specification figures worth comparing
Check these figures against your wall layout before comparing controllers:
- Outputs: up to four 4K-UHD displays, or up to 16 HD displays using Barco loop-through.
- Processor and memory: Intel Core i5-9500E six-core processor at 3.0 GHz (4.2 GHz maximum turbo) with 16 GB RAM.
- Storage: 512 GB solid-state disk.
- Graphics: four-channel professional NVIDIA Quadro-series card with 3D acceleration for display content.
- Networking: two 1 Gb/s LAN ports.
- Decoding: H.264, MPEG-2/4, MxPEG, MJPEG, V2D, H.263, VNC and ProServer streams.
Physically, it is a 3U, half-width 19-inch rackmount unit measuring 131.5 mm by 220 mm by 305 mm. It weighs 5.8 kg, or 7.6 kg with packaging. The power input is 100-240 V at 50/60 Hz with a maximum draw of 230 W.
Where it fits in Qatar
Three realistic situations where this controller suits Qatari organisations:
- A government operations room in Doha that combines incoming feeds, dashboards and local applications on one wall for shift teams.
- A corporate control centre in Lusail or West Bay that shares information with sites abroad while keeping a local view on the same displays.
- An industrial monitoring room in Mesaieed or the Industrial Area where operators watch several networked sources from one dedicated space.
The NSD-220 can also act as a display node in a networked TransForm N system, so organisations with several sites can share information between them. Confirm the installation environment first. The stated operating range is 0 to 40 °C with humidity up to 80% non-condensing, which matters in Qatar summers when equipment is placed in a hot cabinet.
What to plan before ordering
- Software: the unit runs any CMS deployment, and CMS Basic is advised for standalone use. Licences such as Basic, Viewer, Sidebar, API and Localization are listed as separate order codes.
- Power cable: one base order code is listed without a power cable, and regional versions plus a C13/C14 option are available.
- Rack space and airflow: allow for a 230 W maximum draw and a noise level of up to 35 dBA.
- Output count: match your display count to four 4K outputs or up to 16 HD displays via loop-through.
Send us your wall layout, the number of video sources and the rack location. The SmartRooms Qatar team will prepare a quotation, usually within one working day. Request a quote for the NSD-220 and we will confirm the licences, cables and installation requirements for your site.
Highlights
- Up to four 4K-UHD outputs, or up to 16 HD displays
- Intel Core i5-9500E six-core processor with 16 GB RAM
- 512 GB solid-state disk storage
- Two 1 Gb/s LAN ports for networked video sources
- Preinstalled CMS software suite, ready for licence activation
- 3U half-width 19-inch rackmount, 100-240 V power input
Estimated timeline
Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.
Specifications
20 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026
General specifications20
- Processor
- Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-9500E 6-core processor 3.0GHz (4.2GHz max. Turbo frequency)
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Hard disk
- 512 GB Solid-State Disk SSD
- Operating system
- Windows 10 64-bit IoT Enterprise
- Software
- Any CMS deployment, CMS Basic is advised for standalone use
- Network
- 2x 1Gb/s LAN
- Graphics card
- 4-channel professional high-performance NVIDIA Quadro-series graphic card
- Output
- Up to 4 4K-UHD displays Up to 16 HD displays with Barco loop-through displays
- Streaming video standards
- H.264, MPEG2/4, MxPEG, MJPEG, V2D, H.263, VNC, ProServer d For all supported codecs see our continuously extended supported encoders reference list d For supported number of sources see VCORE Check tool
- Form factor
- 3U ½ 19" Rackmount housing
- Dimensions
- 131.5mm x 220mm x 305mm | 5.18" x 8.66" x 12.01"
- Weight
- 5.8 kg (7.6 kg incl. packaging)
- Power supply
- 100-240V, 8-4A, 50/60Hz
- Power consumption
- 230W (max)
- Temperature range
- 0° -40° C | 32° -104° F
- Altitude
- Up to 5000m (operation)
- Humidity
- Max. 80% (non-condensing)
- Noise Level
- Max. 35dbA
- Compliance
- CE, UKCA, CB/UL 60950/62368-1, ICES, CCC, FCC Class A Regulatory Model Id: P220
- Order Information
- R9822029 | NSD-220 Display Node (no power cable) R9822029B | NSD-220 Display Node (US) R9822029D | NSD-220 Display Node (IN) R9822029F | NSD-220 Display Node (EU) R9822029G | NSD-220 Display Node (UK) R9822029I | NSD-220 Display Node (CN) R9822029X | NSD-220 Display Node (C13/C14 power cable) R9821099 | Rackmount kit for 2x NSD-220 PRO/LITE R766042 | Pedestal mount kit for NSD-220 PRO/LITE R9832730 TransForm N CMS Basic License SD (Pkg) R9832702 TransForm N CMS Viewer License R9832699 TransForm N CMS Sidebar License R9832703 TransForm N CMS API License R9832714 TransForm N CMS Localization Lic
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2 files from the manufacturerQuestions about TransForm NSD-220
What is the Barco TransForm NSD-220 used for?
It is a video wall controller that captures networked video sources and displays them combined across a wall of up to 16 HD displays. It can also run Windows-based local applications on the same wall, so a live camera feed and a dashboard can share one layout. It suits control rooms and operations centres where a team must watch several sources at once.
How many displays can one NSD-220 drive?
The unit drives up to four 4K-UHD displays directly, or up to 16 HD displays when Barco loop-through is used. If your wall uses 4K panels, four outputs is the limit to plan around. Send your panel count, resolution and wall layout with your request so the SmartRooms Qatar team can confirm the configuration before quoting.
Can a company with a Doha head office and overseas sites share one wall picture?
Yes. The NSD-220 can run as a standalone controller powered by Barco's CMS control room software, or as a display node within a networked TransForm N system. In a networked setup, information can be shared between sites, so a team in Doha can see what a colleague abroad is displaying. The right setup depends on how many sites you connect.
Which CMS licences do I need?
The source data says the unit works with any CMS deployment, and CMS Basic is advised for standalone use. Other licences, including Viewer, Sidebar, API and Localization, are listed as separate order codes. Choose licences based on whether the wall runs alone or within a networked system, and confirm the final licence set with the SmartRooms Qatar team before ordering.
What processor, memory and storage does it have?
It uses an Intel Core i5-9500E six-core processor at 3.0 GHz with up to 4.2 GHz turbo, 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB solid-state disk. A solid-state drive has no moving parts, which suits a unit that runs through long operating shifts in a control room. Confirm the operating system version with the team when you request a quote.
Which video formats can it decode?
The specifications list H.264, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4, MxPEG, MJPEG, V2D, H.263, VNC and ProServer streams. Barco publishes an updated list of supported encoders and a VCORE Check tool for the number of supported sources. Check your cameras and source devices against these references before ordering.
Will it run from Qatar's 240 V mains supply?
Its power supply is rated 100-240 V at 50/60 Hz, which covers 240 V mains, with a maximum draw of 230 W. The base order code is listed without a power cable, so you need a cable that fits BS 1363 (Type G) sockets. Ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to confirm the cable option when you request a quote.
How big is it, and will it fit a standard rack?
It is a 3U, half-width 19-inch rackmount unit measuring 131.5 mm by 220 mm by 305 mm, weighing 5.8 kg or 7.6 kg with packaging. Plan three rack units of height and allow airflow for its 230 W maximum draw. The rackmount and pedestal kits in the listed order codes are named for the NSD-220 PRO/LITE, so confirm mounting hardware before installation.
Can it go in an unconditioned plant room in Mesaieed or the Industrial Area?
Not without climate control. The listed operating temperature range is 0 to 40 °C, with humidity up to 80% non-condensing, and summer temperatures in Qatar can exceed 45 °C. Install it in an air-conditioned room or a cooled rack. A free site survey can check the conditions at your location before installation.
Is it quiet enough for a West Bay boardroom?
The maximum noise level is listed as 35 dBA, which is suitable for many meeting rooms. In a small boardroom, though, place the rack away from seating and out of the line of the presentation screen. The SmartRooms Qatar team can recommend a position during the site survey if the unit will sit close to the table.
Is this a current model, and can a government body buy it through tender?
Yes, the NSD-220 is a current Barco model. SmartRooms Qatar supplies it by quotation, and government entities and schools can raise a purchase order (LPO) or take part in government tenders, including Monaqasat. Payment is by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order, and products are covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
What should I send with a quote request?
Send the number of displays, their resolution and layout, the number of video sources, the rack location, and whether the unit will run standalone or in a networked system. Also state which regional power cable you need, since listed options include US, India, EU, UK, China and C13/C14 versions. A free site survey can then confirm rack space before installation.
