Hikvision DS-C66S-S6 · Price in Qatar

Name: Hikvision DS-C66S-S6 6-Slot C66S Chassis for Video Walls
Brand: Hikvision
SKU: hikvision-ds-c66s-s6
Availability: InStock

Overview

The Hikvision DS-C66S-S6 is a 2U rack chassis with six slots that take a mix of input and output boards for video wall control. One system manages up to eight video walls, splices up to 20 displays and stores 128 scenes, with hot-swappable boards and a touch status screen. It suits operations rooms and monitoring centres in Doha and Lusail. Request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar.

What the DS-C66S-S6 chassis does

The Hikvision DS-C66S-S6 is a 2U rack-mounted chassis with six service board slots that can be filled with any mix of input and output cards. It is the physical base of a video wall controller: the cards take signals from computers, video conferencing terminals, servers and other sources, then route them to the displays that make up the wall.

Boards are hot-swappable, so a faulty card can be replaced without powering down the whole system. The specification lists one of the six slots as empty, which leaves room for later expansion.

Inputs, outputs and signal handling

Input boards accept DVI, HDMI, HDMI 4K, DP 4K and SDI signals, and custom resolutions can be entered. Audio is captured at 16-bit with 32K or 48K sampling. Image capture and output reach RGB101010, which keeps colour detail intact for control room graphics. Up to sixteen 4K sources can be combined into one UHD layout, with black borders cropped from inputs.

Output boards drive DVI, HDMI and HDMI 4K displays and also send video over the network. The 2K board provides four 1080p60 outputs and the 4K board provides two 4K outputs. Frame synchronisation keeps every output aligned, so the wall shows steady pictures without tearing or seams. A Genlock input with a loop-through output supports timing alignment with other equipment, and HDR10, HLG and HDCP are supported.

Scenes, plans and day-to-day control

A single chassis manages up to eight video walls and can splice up to 20 displays when fully configured. It stores up to 128 preset scenes and 64 switching plans, with eight plans per wall, so sources can change on a set timetable. Windows can be divided into 1, 4, 6, 8, 9 or 16 areas and layered on one interface.

Operators can work from a PC client, a web browser, Android or iOS apps, network keyboards, serial keyboards or tablets. Administrators can retrieve and edit parameters remotely, export and import configurations, restart the unit, restore defaults and upgrade it. The 4.5-inch touch screen shows chassis and board status locally, and alerts cover network disconnection, IP conflicts, unauthorised access, temperature and fan faults.

Where it fits in Qatar

Government operations rooms: a ministry or authority in Msheireb or central Doha running a situation room with several live feeds and fixed daily layouts.
Industrial control centres: a plant monitoring room in Ras Laffan, Mesaieed or the Industrial Area that needs camera views and process screens on one wall.
Hospital and campus command centres: a room in Doha or Education City that tracks several feeds and rotates displays through scheduled plans.

Planning the rack, power and environment

The chassis measures 442 mm wide, 88.1 mm high and 385 mm deep, and weighs 8.8 kg in full configuration. It accepts 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz, draws 240 W, and an AC power cord is included. The operating range is 0°C to 50°C at 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing. Because Qatar summers are very hot, install the rack in an air-conditioned equipment room with clear airflow and confirm site conditions with the SmartRooms Qatar team before fixing it.

Before installation, plan rack position, cable routes, source count, display count and board choice for each slot. SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys and professional installation, and delivery covers all eight municipalities. Send your source list and display count to request a quote, and we will usually respond within one working day.

Highlights

2U rack chassis with six mixed input and output slots
Manages up to 8 video walls and splices up to 20 displays
128 preset scenes and 64 switching plans
Hot-swappable boards with a 4.5-inch touch status screen
Accepts 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, draws 240 W
Operating range 0°C to 50°C, 10% to 90% RH non-condensing

Estimated timeline

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

Specifications

45 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Processing Performance1

Processing Depth: 8/10 bit

Device Feature1

Hot Swapping: Supported

Chassis9

Chassis Height: 2 U
Bus Type: Network switching
Signal Sampling Quality: Up to RGB101010
Mixed Installation of Service Boards: 6 slots for mixed installation
Main Control Board Slot: 1
Installed Main Control Boards: 1
Max. Input Slot: 6
Service Board Slot: Input slots: 0, output slots: 0, mixed slots: 6, empty slots: 1
Fans: 1

Interface2

USB Interface No.: 2 × USB 2.0+1 × Type-C
Screen Type: 4.5 inch, 480 × 854, full-color touch LCD panel

Power2

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

Network2

Control Network Port: 1 × 1000 Mbps Ethernet port (RJ-45)
Transmission Protocol: SDK, RTSP, ONVIF

Video Wall17

Video Walls: 8
Video Wall Scale: 20
Split Window: Supported(1/4/9/16)
Input Source Copy Capability: 1) 4-channel 2K input board: supports 8 outputs to video wall (1 input can be replicated to 8 outputs). 2) 2-channel 4K input board: At 30Hz: supports 3 outputs to video wall (1 input can be replicated to 3 outputs). At 60Hz: supports 2 outputs to video wall (1 input can be replicated to 2 outputs). 3) SDI input board: supports 5 outputs to video wall (1 input can be replicated to 5 outputs).
Layers: Output board: 16 layers per port LED controller board: 16 layers per board
Display Video Wall Image: Supported with the installation of preview board
Scenes: 128
Scene Auto-Switch Delay: 300 ms
Plans: 64 in total, 8 per video wall
Live View Resolution: 16-channel D1, 32-channel CIF
UHD Fusions: Supported (up to 16 channels)
Background Image: Supported, 3 × 2K background images, JPG/JPEG
Subtitles: 24 in total, 3 per video wall, 2 per port. Each subtitle supports up to 512 characters.
Input Image Clipping: Supported (up to 200 pixels on each side)
Local Signal Source Decoding Delay: 50 ms
Network Signal Source Decoding Delay: 300 ms
Window Division: 1/4/6/8/9/16

General6

Working Humidity: 10% RH to 90% RH, no condensation
Working Temperature: 0℃ to 50℃(0℉ to 122℉)
Net Weight: 8.8 kg(19.4 lb), full configuration, chassis 5.8 kg(12.79 lb), each sub-board 0.5 kg(1.1 lb)
Gross Weight: 11.75 kg(25.9 lb), full configuration, chassis 5.8 kg(12.79 lb), each sub-board 0.5 kg(1.1 lb)
Dimensions (W × H × D): 442 mm × 88.1 mm × 385 mm (17.40 inch × 3.47 inch × 15.16 inch)
Packing List: 1 × AC power cord, 1 ×regulatory compliance and safety information manual

Device Parameters4

Button: 1 × power button, 2 × scene switch button, 2 × custom scene switch button
Serial Interface: RS-232/485
Device Decoding Capability: 48 channels of 1080p 30 fps,(requires decoding boards; maximum of 2 per device)
Device Splicing Capability: 20 channels

Control Interface1

Genlock Interface: 1 input port + 1 loop-through output port

Downloads

6 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets · Opens on manufacturer site DS-C66S-S6_Datasheet_20260625.pdf PDF Manuals & guides Quick Start Guide_8e655fcc.pdf 5.2 MB PDF Manuals & guides User Manual_9465d09a.pdf 6.2 MB PDF Brochures Brochure_Commercial-Display-Solutions-for-Command-Centers_20240628.pdf 13.3 MB PNG Drawings & CAD DS-C66S-S6_04.png 2.5 MB 1_26 Software & firmware · Opens on manufacturer site Firmware_V1.1.1_260902

Questions about DS-C66S-S6

What is the DS-C66S-S6 and who is it for?

It is a 2U rack chassis with six slots for Hikvision video wall input and output boards. It suits control rooms and operations centres that drive several displays from one controller, such as government operations rooms and industrial monitoring centres across Qatar.

How many displays and video walls can one chassis drive?

A fully configured chassis splices up to 20 displays and manages up to eight video walls. It supports up to sixteen 4K inputs in UHD fusion, 128 preset scenes and 64 switching plans, with eight plans per wall.

Which input signals does it accept?

Input boards accept DVI, HDMI, HDMI 4K, DP 4K and SDI signals, and custom resolutions can be set. Audio inputs run at 16-bit with 32K or 48K sampling. Colour capture and output go up to RGB101010, which suits detailed graphics in control rooms.

Does it support HDR and HDCP content protection?

Yes. The data lists HDR10, HLG and HDCP access, with 8-bit and 10-bit processing and input frame rates from 24Hz to 120Hz. This matters when a control room receives protected or high dynamic range sources from cameras, servers or conferencing terminals.

Can a 24-hour control room in Ras Laffan replace a faulty board without downtime?

Boards are hot-swappable, so a faulty card can be swapped while the chassis is in use, which suits round-the-clock monitoring. The chassis also raises alerts for temperature exceedance, fan status and sub-board network disconnection, giving staff time to plan a replacement.

What are the power requirements and is a cable included?

The chassis accepts 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz and draws 240 W. An AC power cord is included in the packing list. Because the input range covers 240 V, it is compatible with Qatar mains, but confirm the plug type with the SmartRooms Qatar team during the site survey.

Can it run in a hot server room in Doha during summer?

The operating range is 0°C to 50°C with 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing. In summer, place the 2U chassis in an air-conditioned equipment room with clear space around the vents, and confirm the room conditions with the SmartRooms Qatar team before installation.

How is it managed remotely?

Administrators can use a PC client, a web interface in Chrome 45 or later, or Android and iOS apps. They can retrieve and edit parameters remotely, export and import configurations, restart the device, restore defaults and upgrade it. Logs can also be exported to USB from the front panel.

Could a hospital command centre in Doha show IP camera feeds on the video wall?

Yes, when decoding boards are fitted. Decoding boards handle network sources such as IP cameras and NVRs via the ONVIF protocol. The data lists 48 channels of 1080p at 30 fps with up to two decoding boards per device, so count your camera streams before ordering.

How would an operations team in Lusail use the front panel buttons?

The front panel has one power button, two scene switch buttons and two custom scene buttons, so common layouts can be recalled without a computer. Network keyboards, serial keyboards connected through RS-232/485 or tablets can also switch splits and scenes.

Which connections must I plan for?

The chassis has one 1000 Mbps RJ-45 control port, two USB 2.0 ports and one Type-C port, plus a Genlock input and loop-through output. Audio includes two 3.5mm inputs and two 3.5mm outputs. Check how your sources connect before ordering.

How do I buy the DS-C66S-S6 in Qatar?

Request a quote with your source list and display count, and we usually respond within one working day. We accept purchase orders (LPOs), bank transfer and cheque, and offer free site surveys, professional installation and delivery to all eight municipalities. The product is covered by the manufacturer's warranty.