Hikvision DS-C30S-S23 Video Wall Controller Casing

Name: Hikvision DS-C30S-S23 Video Wall Controller Casing
Brand: Hikvision
SKU: hikvision-ds-c30s-s23
Availability: InStock

Overview

The Hikvision DS-C30S-S23 is an 8U chassis for a video wall controller. It offers 23 hot-swappable service board slots, redundant power supplies and six fans, and can splice up to 88 screens when fully populated. Control rooms, operations centres and integrators running large display walls in Doha and beyond will value its redundancy. Request a quote for your project.

What the DS-C30S-S23 chassis does in a video wall

The DS-C30S-S23 is the 8U chassis in Hikvision's C30S video wall controller series. It is the housing that holds the main control board, service boards and power supplies that drive a display wall. Signals arrive through input boards, are arranged into windows and layers, and leave through output boards or LED controller boards toward the screens.

Because the chassis is a platform rather than a fixed-function unit, its final capability depends on the service boards fitted. That is why the specification below describes the full configuration, and why your quotation should list the board set alongside the chassis.

Redundancy and hardware built for continuous running

The chassis has three power supply slots with two units installed, a redundant power design and dual device hot backup. Six fans adjust automatically to temperature, and the device flags fan faults and temperature threshold exceedances. Two main control board slots are provided, with one main control board installed, and 23 mixed slots accept hot-swappable service boards.

Inputs, outputs and decoding capacity

With suitable boards fitted, the chassis accepts VGA, DVI, HDMI, 4K HDMI and 4K DisplayPort sources, along with network cameras and NVRs. It supports composite and independent audio input, YUV 444 signal sampling and up to sixteen 4K UHD sources. On the output side it drives DVI, HDMI, 4K HDMI and LED controller boards, and frame synchronisation keeps every output aligned for smooth playback.

For network video, decoding capacity reaches 256 channels, including 128 channels of 1080p at 30 fps when fully populated. Supported mainstream formats include H.264, H.265 and MJPEG, and the unit can switch to a sub stream automatically when needed.

Video wall control: windows, scenes and multiple walls

Splices up to 88 screens and runs up to 8 separate video walls
16 open windows and up to eight 4K source windows per screen
128 scenes and 128 plans for saved layouts
Up to 100 view groups for automatic switching
8 background images and up to 12 subtitles across the device

Where it fits in Qatar

A government operations room in Msheireb that combines camera feeds, a dashboard computer and a video conference link on one wall can use the window and scene functions to move between live incident views and planning screens.

A hospital command centre in Al Sadd tracking dashboards and corridor cameras on a multi-screen wall can rely on the alarm functions to flag network disconnections, IP conflicts and fan faults early.

An energy company monitoring room in Mesaieed or Ras Laffan that needs network cameras from several sites on one wall can use ONVIF and RTSP access to bring those sources in.

What to plan before ordering

Plan the rack first. The chassis takes 8U and measures 442 × 354.8 × 447 mm. Full configuration weighs up to 57.54 kg, so plan for a lifting team or a lift during installation. Power input is 100 to 240 VAC at 50/60 Hz and draw reaches up to 1,000 W at full configuration, so confirm circuit capacity with your installer. The packing list includes an AC power cord, a grounding cable, an audio adapter cable and a serial port cable.

The working temperature range is 0 to 50 °C and humidity is 10 to 90%. Qatar summer temperatures can exceed 45 °C, so keep the chassis in an air-conditioned, well-ventilated comms room. The two 10/100/1000 Mbps management ports need a network plan, and the device supports SDK, RTSP and ONVIF. A free site survey from the SmartRooms Qatar team can confirm rack position, cable routes and power before you commit.

Ready to plan your video wall controller? Request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar and we will usually return a quotation within one working day, with delivery to all eight municipalities of Qatar.

Highlights

8U chassis with 23 mixed slots for service boards
Two power supplies and dual device hot backup
Splices up to 88 screens when fully populated
Manages up to 8 video walls and 16 open windows
Decodes up to 256 network video channels when fully populated
Power input 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 0-50 °C operating range

Estimated timeline

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

Specifications

48 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Chassis15

Chassis Height: 8 U
Bus Type: 10 GB network switching
Signal Sampling Quality: YUV 444
Mixed Installation of Service Boards: Supported
Main Control Board Slot: 2
Installed Main Control Boards: 1
Max. Input Slot: 22
Service Board Slot: Input slots: 0, output slots: 0, mixed slots: 23, empty slots: 0
Max. Output Slot: 22
Device Decoding Capability: Up to 8 decoding boards. Supports 128 channels of 1080p 30 fps and simultaneously decoding of 256 channels of network videos to the video wall.
Device Splicing Capability: 88 channels
Power Supply Slot: 3
Installed Power Supplies: 2
Fan: 6
Dual Device Hot Backup: Supported

Interface3

USB Interface No.: 2 × USB 2.0
Serial Interface: 2 × Console port (RJ-45) + 1 × RS-485/RS-232 multiplex interface (RJ-45, baud rate:115200, valid data bit: 8 bit)
Screen Type: 4.3 inch non-touch screen, length × width: 105.42 mm × 67.07 mm (4.15 inch × 2.64 inch), resolution: 480 × 272

Power1

Power Interface: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Environment2

Working Temperature: 0 °C ~ 50 °C
Working Humidity: 10 ~ 90%

Network2

Management Network Port: 2 × 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing Ethernet interface (2 network ports on the switching board and 1 network port reserved on the main control board)
Transmission Protocol: SDK, RTSP, ONVIF

Video Wall20

Video Walls: 8
Video Wall Scale: 88
Split Window: Supported
Open Windows: 16
Window Division per Screen: 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, 16
Input Source Copy Capability: Each output board can duplicate eight 2K images from the input source but the LED controller board does not have copy capability.
Layers Per Screen: 8 × 1080p layers or 4 × 4K layers
Layers per Device: 512 (fully installed with the output boards)
Scenes: 128
Scene Auto-Switch Delay: 400 ms
Plans: 128
Preview Resolution: 16-channel D1 or 32-channel CIF; 4-channel D1 or 16-channel CIF when previewing the image of a video wall on a client with all service boards installed in the device
UHD Fusions: ≤ 16
Background Image: Total: 8; One background image on each video wall. Resolution: 16382 × 8192 Format: JGP, JPEG
Subtitles: Total: ≤ 12; Single video wall: ≤ 3
Input OSD: Supported
Input Image Clipping: Supported 200 pixel points on top, bottom, left, and right.
Local Signal Source Decoding Delay: 50 ms
Network Signal Source Decoding Delay: 200 ms
Signal Source Live View: Supported

General5

Net Weight: ≤ 57.54 kg (126.87 lb.) Full configuration, including 31.14 kg (68.65 lb.) chassis and 1.05 kg (2.31 lb.) for each service board
Gross Weight: ≤ 105.81 kg (233.48 lb.) Full configuration, including 59.35 kg (130.88 lb.) chassis and 2.02 kg (4.45 lb.) for each service board
Dimensions (W × H × D): 442 mm × 354.8 mm × 447 mm (17.4 inch × 13.97 inch × 17.59 inch)
Packing List: 1 × grounding cable, 1 × audio adapter cable, 1 × serial port cable, 1 × AC power cord, 2 × power supply, 1 × regulatory compliance and safety information manual
Power Consumption: ≤ 1000 W (full configuration)

Downloads

6 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets DS-C30S-S23_Datasheet_20250324.pdf 719 KB PDF Manuals & guides Quick Start Guide_ae012d46.pdf 3.2 MB PDF Manuals & guides User Manual_4606da55.pdf 3.1 MB PDF Brochures Brochure_Commercial-Display-Solutions-for-Command-Centers_20240628.pdf 13.3 MB PNG Drawings & CAD DS-C30S-S23_04.png 77 KB 0_25 Software & firmware · Opens on manufacturer site Firmware_V2.1.0_250108

Questions about DS-C30S-S23

What is the Hikvision DS-C30S-S23 used for?

The DS-C30S-S23 is an 8U chassis from Hikvision's C30S video wall controller series. It houses the main control board, service boards and power supplies that process signals for a display wall. Control rooms and operations centres use this kind of platform to bring camera feeds, computer sources and conference links onto several large screens at once. It suits integrators and IT teams building a wall rather than a single display.

Does the chassis come with input and output boards?

The packing list covers chassis hardware only: a grounding cable, audio adapter cable, serial port cable, AC power cord, two power supplies and a regulatory manual. Service boards mount in the 23 mixed slots, and the source data does not list boards in the box, so your quotation will specify the board set. Once fitted, the system accepts VGA, DVI, HDMI, 4K HDMI and 4K DP inputs, depending on the boards selected.

How many screens can one controller drive in a Doha control room?

With service boards fully installed, the system can splice up to 88 screens and manage up to 8 separate video walls. A Doha command room planning a 4 by 4 display, which needs 16 screens, can open up to 16 windows at once and place up to eight 4K source windows on each screen. Up to 128 scenes can be saved, so operators can recall layouts quickly.

Can it display IP camera and NVR feeds for a security centre in Lusail?

Yes. With a decoding board installed, the device decodes network signal sources such as network cameras and NVRs, and it supports ONVIF and RTSP access. Fully populated, decoding capacity reaches 256 channels, including 128 channels of 1080p at 30 fps. A security centre in Lusail monitoring several sites can show live views on the wall, and failure alarms flag network disconnections and IP conflicts quickly.

Which video formats can it decode?

Mainstream decoding formats include H.264, H.265, Smart264, Smart265 and MJPEG, and encapsulation formats include PS, TS, ES, RTP and HIK. The device also supports 16 MP HD video decoding. If a main stream cannot be decoded, it can switch automatically to a sub stream and show a decoding exception prompt, which helps operators keep the wall populated with usable pictures.

What happens if one power supply fails in a hospital command centre?

The chassis has three power supply slots, with two units installed, a redundant power design and dual device hot backup. Power input is 100 to 240 VAC at 50/60 Hz, and full-configuration draw is up to 1,000 W. In a hospital command centre in Al Sadd, where the wall must stay available, redundancy is the main reason to choose this chassis. Confirm the exact failover behaviour with the SmartRooms Qatar team before installation.

Can it run in a hot plant room in Mesaieed or Ras Laffan?

The working temperature range is 0 to 50 °C, with humidity between 10 and 90%. Summer temperatures in Mesaieed and Ras Laffan can exceed 45 °C, so the chassis should sit in a cooled, ventilated equipment room rather than an unconditioned plant space. Six fans adjust automatically, and the device raises an alarm when a temperature threshold or fan fault is detected. Check your room conditions during the site survey.

What rack space, weight and cooling does it need?

The chassis takes 8U of rack height and measures 442 × 354.8 × 447 mm. Net weight is up to 57.54 kg in full configuration, including 31.14 kg for the chassis and 1.05 kg for each service board. Choose a rack rated for this load and allow airflow at the front and rear. The free site survey from SmartRooms Qatar can confirm rack space before ordering.

How is the controller managed remotely?

Management is available through a control client, a web client (IE 8 and Chrome 45 and above) and a mobile client on Android or iOS. Operators can obtain, configure, import and export parameters, check system status and logs, restart the device, restore default settings and upgrade the device. User permissions limit which resources each user can operate, which suits multi-team control rooms.

Can it be controlled from a keyboard or serial connection?

Yes. A network keyboard or serial port keyboard can change sub-windows, operate groups, trigger auto-switching, change scenes, control PTZ cameras and play the video wall. The RS-485/RS-232 multiplex interface runs at 115200 baud with 8 data bits, alongside two console ports. Software can also control LCD screens, including switching and brightness, contrast and position adjustments, and LED screens. Integration with third-party control systems is not described in the source data, so confirm it before ordering.

How does it differ from the DS-C30S-S23(V2) variant?

Hikvision lists a DS-C30S-S23(V2) variant in the same C30S series, and this page covers the DS-C30S-S23 model itself. The source data does not set out the differences between the two, so do not assume any. Ask SmartRooms Qatar for the V2 specification sheet and confirm the right model for your video wall design before requesting a quote.

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

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar accepts purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including those listed on Monaqasat, and accepts payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Government buyers often need the chassis, service boards and installation as separate line items, so request the quotation with that breakdown. The product is covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and quotations are usually returned within one working day.