Dahua M60-7U (Discontinued) · Replacements in Qatar

Name: Dahua M60-7U Multi-service Video Management Platform
Brand: Dahua
SKU: dahua-m60-7u
Availability: Discontinued

Overview

The manufacturer has discontinued the Dahua M60-7U, a 7U video wall controller that decodes camera feeds onto up to 90 splicing screens. Its six card slots hold up to five video input and five output cards. Eight RJ-45 ports or optional optical ports connect it to the network, and redundant power aids uptime. Control rooms in Doha and Lusail should request a quote for a current equivalent or compatible replacement.

What the discontinued Dahua M60-7U does

The manufacturer has discontinued the Dahua M60-7U, so this page serves organisations that already run one, buyers comparing it with newer controllers, and anyone searching for a replacement. The unit is a 7U chassis built for matrix switching and video wall control. It takes camera and network video, routes it to display outputs over HDMI or BNC, and lets operators change layouts from a web browser, a local interface, a video management platform, a network keyboard or an iPad.

Capacity and signal handling

Splicing: up to 90 screens, with zoom, merge, roam and overlay functions for shaping the wall.
Encoding: 40 channels at 1080P when fully configured.
Decoding: a fully configured unit handles 30 channels at 32MP (25fps), 120 channels at 8MP (25fps), 480 channels at 1080P or 1920 channels at D1, depending on the signal mix.
Network: 8 RJ-45 ports at 10/100/1000M or 8 optical ports, not both at once, with 8Gbps interface bandwidth and access for up to 5000 cameras.
Protocols: TCP/IP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, UDP and DHCP, plus network-extended alarm inputs and outputs.

Build and resilience

The chassis uses a pluggable card design with six slots: one main control board and five video and audio function boards. Function cards support hot-swap, so a faulty card can be replaced without rebuilding the system. The mainframe includes redundant power and a smart temperature controlled fan. The platform runs embedded Linux on a 64-bit quad-core processor, and it offers four USB 2.0 ports and one RS-232 port for configuration and maintenance. Remote reboot, upgrade and default-setting operations reduce site visits.

Where it fits in Qatar

A security operations room in Lusail monitoring a mixed fleet of IP and analogue cameras across a residential development could route camera zones to a wall of 18 screens, with each zone shown on its own tile. A university facilities team in Education City could use the controller to show campus camera feeds in a central control room, with alarm signals from the network shown on the same wall. A logistics operator near Hamad International Airport could display yard and gate cameras on a shared wall that operators control from a desk.

Planning the installation

The unit measures 482.6 × 462.7 × 309.0 mm and weighs up to 25 kg fully configured, so plan rack space, floor loading and rear cable routing before delivery. The power input is rated 100 to 240 V AC at 50/60 Hz, drawing up to 800 W. The operating range is 0 to 50°C at 10 to 90% RH. Summer temperatures in Qatar regularly exceed 45°C, so the rack should sit in an air-conditioned room with airflow clearance. A free site survey from SmartRooms Qatar checks these points before you commit.

Request a quote for a current equivalent or a compatible replacement, and tell us your screen count, camera total and network layout. SmartRooms Qatar will confirm configuration and compatibility in the quotation.

Highlights

7U 19-inch chassis with six card slots
Function cards support hot-swap; redundant power
Splicing control for up to 90 screens
8 RJ-45 ports at 10/100/1000M or optional optical ports
Access for up to 5000 cameras; 8Gbps interface bandwidth
Discontinued by the manufacturer; quotes for replacements

Estimated timeline

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

Specifications

58 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Model1

Model: M60-7U

System Parameter4

Main Processor: 64-bit Quad-core Embedded Microprocessor
Operating System: Embedded LINUX
Bus: PCI-E, LAN
Slot: 6(1 Main Control Board Slot, 5 Video and Audio Function Board)

System Configuration4

Mainframe: Redundant Power, Main Control Board, PCI-E Bus Rear Panel, Smart Temperature Controlled Fan
Video Input Card: Max. 5
Video Output Card: Max. 5
Cascaded Fiber Link Card: Optional

Network Access Capacity1

Network Access: 8 RJ-45 ports(10/100/1000M) Optical ports Optional 8Gbps Network Interface Bandwidth 5000 Cameras Access Max.320 1080P@8M Forward capability

Matrix Exchange and Splicing Control Capacity5

Decoding card Video-Wall Splicing: Splicing Max 90 splicing screens
Video Wall: Support Splicing Zoom/Merge/Roam/Overlay
Input Source: Digital/Network (support mix input)
Output Source: HDMI/BNC
Control Mode: WEB/Local GUI/Video Platform/Network Keyboard/iPad

Video Encoding Input5

VEC0804HD-M60 (DVI/VGA/HDMI): Video Input DVI-I, standard configuration support VGA, DVI, HDMI via adapter
Encoding Format: H.264/MPEG4
Encoding Capacity: 8CH@1080P
Audio Input: 8 (reserved), DB15 interface(2.0Vp-p, impedance:1KΩ)
Low-speed data interface: 2 RS485, Support current speed dome protocol

Video Decoding Output25

VDC0905H-M60 (HDMI): Decoding Capacity 3CH@32MP(25fps)/12CH@8MP/ 48CH@1080p/96CH@720p/ 192CH@D1
Video Output: 9CH HDMI
Audio Output: 9CH, HDMI embedded audio and 1 DB15(reserved)
Division: 1/4/6/8/9/16/25/36,custom
Low-speed data interface: 2 RS285, 4/2 Alarm in/out
VDC1205H-M60 (HDMI): Decoding Capacity 4CH@32MP(25fps)/16CH@8MP/ 64CH@1080p/128CH@720p/ 256CH@D1
Video Output (2): 12CH HDMI
Audio Output (2): 12CH, HDMI embedded audio and 2 DB15( reserved )
Division (2): 1/4/6/8/9/16/25/36,custom
Low-speed data interface (2): 2 RS285, 4/2 Alarm in/out
VDC1505H-M60 (HDMI): Decoding Capacity 5CH@32MP(25fps)/20CH@8MP/ 80CH@1080p/160CH@720p/ 320CH@D1
Video Output (3): 15CH HDMI
Audio Output (3): 15CH, HDMI embedded audio and 2 DB15 ( reserved )
Division (3): 1/4/6/8/9/16/25/36,custom
Low-speed data interface (3): 2 RS285, 4/2 Alarm in/out
VDC1805H-M60 (HDMI): Decoding Capacity 6CH@32MP(25fps)/24CH@8MP/ 96CH@1080p/192CH@720p/ 384CH@D1
Video Output (4): 18CH HDMI
Audio Output (4): 18CH, HDMI embedded audio and 2 DB15 ( reserved )
Division (4): 1/4/6/8/9/16/25/36,custom
Low-speed data interface (4): 2 RS285, 4/2 Alarm in/out
VDC1204B-M60 (CVBS): Decoding Capacity 32CH@1080P/128CH@D1
Video Output (5): 12CH BNC
Audio Output (5): 12CH line out, DB15 ( reserved )
Division (5): 1/4/6/8/9
Low-speed data interface (5): 2 RS485, Support current speed dome protocol

System Cascade3

VFC0804JC-M60: Optical Module 8, SFP internal
Interface: FC, (2 in single board)
Cascade Capacity: 16CH@1080P(30fps) or 64CH@ D1, Support Ethernet and direct transmission via RS485

Main Control Interface4

Output Interface: 1, VGA and DVI
Communication Interface: 8, RJ45(1000M) or 8, SFP(Alternative)
Serial Interface: 1, RS-232, For the parameter configuration, device maintain, transparent channel
USB: 4, USB2.0, 2 in each side of front and after

Others6

Power: 100~240V AC , 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: ≤800W
Operating Temperature: 0 ℃ ~ +50 ℃ (32 °F to 122 °F)
Operating humidity: 10~90%RH / 86~106kpa
Dimension(mm): 7U, 482.6×462.7×309.0mm(19 × 18.2 × 12.2 inch), (W*D*H)
Weight: ≤25Kg(55.12 lb)(full configured)

Downloads

2 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets M60-7U_Datasheet_2021.5.12.pdf 845 KB PDF Manuals & guides M60 Video Matrix Platform_User's Manual_V2.1.0.pdf 4.8 MB

Questions about M60-7U

Is the Dahua M60-7U still sold by the manufacturer?

No. Dahua has discontinued the M60-7U, so it is a discontinued product. SmartRooms Qatar can quote a current equivalent or a compatible replacement. Before quoting, we match the replacement to your screen count, camera total and network ports. Quotations are usually issued within one working day, so you can compare options before a tender or budget deadline.

What is the M60-7U used for?

It is a video wall controller and matrix platform. It decodes camera and network video onto a multi-screen display, lets operators switch and splice layouts, and handles network-extended alarm inputs and outputs. Operators control it through a web interface, a local GUI, a video platform, a network keyboard or an iPad, which suits monitoring rooms where several staff share one wall.

How many screens can one unit control?

Splicing control supports up to 90 screens, with zoom, merge, roam and overlay functions. Outputs are HDMI or BNC, depending on the decoder card fitted. The listed HDMI decoder cards provide 9, 12, 15 or 18 channels, and the BNC card provides 12 channels. A chassis can hold up to five output cards, so the final output count depends on the configuration quoted.

How many cameras can it handle?

The source data gives access for 5000 cameras, 8Gbps network interface bandwidth and 40 channels of 1080P encoding when fully configured. For decoding, a full configuration handles 480 channels at 1080P or 120 channels at 8MP, depending on the signal mix. Your camera count, resolution and frame rate decide the configuration, so a quote starts with a camera list.

Which network ports does it have?

It has 8 RJ-45 ports at 10/100/1000M, with an option for 8 optical ports. The two sets cannot be used at the same time, so decide on cabling before ordering. The ports carry matrix control, preview and online central storage. The platform supports TCP/IP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, UDP and DHCP protocols, which covers most IP camera networks.

Can it take both analogue and digital video?

Yes. The unit supports analogue and digital video input with matrix output, and it accepts mixed digital and network input. The video encoding card lists DVI-I as its standard input, with VGA and HDMI supported through adapters. Plan which source feeds each channel before the quotation, so the correct adapters and cables are included.

Is it hot-swappable and built for uptime?

Function cards support hot-swap, and the mainframe includes redundant power and a smart temperature controlled fan. Remote reboot, upgrade and default-setting operations are also supported. These features help a control room keep running while a card is serviced. Confirm the power arrangement in the quotation, as it depends on the configuration you choose.

How much rack space does it need?

It is a 7U unit measuring 482.6 × 462.7 × 309.0 mm and weighing up to 25 kg fully configured. Mount it in a 19-inch rack with airflow clearance and plan rear cable management. A free site survey confirms rack position, floor loading and cable routes before delivery, which matters for a fully loaded chassis in a crowded control room in Doha.

Will it run on Qatar's power supply?

The power input is rated 100 to 240 V AC at 50/60 Hz and draws up to 800 W. Qatar mains is 240 V at 50 Hz, which falls within that input range. Confirm the power cord and socket type with SmartRooms Qatar before installation, and consider a UPS if your control room needs protection during outages.

What operating conditions does it need?

The operating temperature range is 0 to 50°C, with humidity between 10 and 90% RH. Summer temperatures in Qatar regularly exceed 45°C, so install it in an air-conditioned room with airflow clearance, not in an unconditioned cabinet or a hot store room. The site survey will check the room conditions against these limits.

Which scenario suits this unit best?

It suits a control room that must show many camera feeds on a large wall, such as a security operations room in Lusail or a campus monitoring centre in Education City. If you need a smaller wall for a single meeting space, a lighter controller may be a better fit. Send your screen layout and camera count, and we will recommend a configuration.

Can a ministry or school buy it through an LPO or tender?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar accepts purchase orders (LPOs), government tenders including Monaqasat, and payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Send the tender specification with your quote request, so the replacement is compared against the screen count, camera capacity and network ports listed in the tender.