Select the NovaStar ET16S-G (2A4) for projects requiring a led media server. This listing identifies the exact model so you can compare the required connections and specifications before purchase.
Key configuration details: Layers: 12 layers; Maximum Width: 16384 pixels; Maximum Height: 8192 pixels; USB: 2x USB (front panel), 2x USB (rear panel), 1x USB (rear panel, Type-A), 1x USB (rear panel, Type-C), 4x USB (rear panel, Type-A); Input Resolutions: Up to per DP 1.4 output (per graphics card); Mosaic: up to 16384 pixels width/height per card; Ethernet Control: 2x RJ45 Ethernet + Sync card (2x RJ45 + 1x BNC).
Model specifications
- Layers: 12 layers
- Maximum Width: 16384 pixels
- Maximum Height: 8192 pixels
- USB: 2x USB (front panel), 2x USB (rear panel), 1x USB (rear panel, Type-A), 1x USB (rear panel, Type-C), 4x USB (rear panel, Type-A)
- Input Resolutions: Up to per DP 1.4 output (per graphics card); Mosaic: up to 16384 pixels width/height per card
- Ethernet Control: 2x RJ45 Ethernet + Sync card (2x RJ45 + 1x BNC)
- Monitoring: 3x Mini DP (max each, CONTROL UI)
- Audio Output: 1x MIC IN (3.5mm), 1x Line IN (3.5mm), 3x Line OUT (3.5mm), 1x S/PDIF optical
- USB Ports: 2x USB 3.0 (front), 2x USB 2.0 (rear), 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A (rear), 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C (rear), 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A (rear)
- Processor: Intel® Xeon® Gold 6226R
- RAM: 64 GB ECC DDR4 (expandable to 128 GB for dual CPU variants)
- Storage: 1 TB SSD (Dual CPU variant: 1 TB + 960 GB)
- Operating System: Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC
- Video Decoding: Hardware decode up to 4 channels of SDR simultaneously (with 4 graphics cards)
- Playback Capability: 12 mixing layers + 1 audio
- Power Input: 100-240V~, 8A 50/60Hz, Max 1100W
- Dimensions: 482.6 mm × 183.5 mm × 569.8 mm (19.0" × 7.2" × 22.4")
- Net weight: 17.9 kg (39.5 lbs)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
- Packing box: 735 mm × 660 mm × 300 mm (28.9" × 26.0" × 11.8")
Check the model number, system requirements and selected configuration before ordering. Optional components and accessories are not included unless explicitly specified.
Manufacturer comparison and specifications
Compare the model names in the table before selecting a product. Series tables include other models and do not imply identical features or compatibility. Loading limits and available features depend on signal format, frame rate, driver IC, hardware and firmware configuration. Check the exact specifications for the conditions that apply.
ET Series
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Product |
ET1S-G |
ET2S-G |
ET4S-G(P2) |
ET4S-G(A4) |
ET16S-G(2A4) |
ET16S-G(3A4) |
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Chassis |
1U |
2U |
4U |
4U |
4U |
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RAM |
16G (DDR4) |
32G (DDR5) |
64G (DDR4) |
128G (DDR4) |
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CPU |
5th Gen AMD Ryzen Processor |
12th Gen Intel Core Processor (i5-12400) |
12th Gen Intel Core Processor (i7-12700) |
1x Intel Xeon Gold Processor |
2x Intel Xeon Gold Processors |
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Storage |
250GB M.2 high-speed SSD |
500GB M.2 high-speed SSD |
250GB M.2 high-speed SSD (system disk) |
1TB M.2 high-speed SSD |
1TB M.2 high-speed SSD (system disk) |
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Graphics Card |
AMD5600HB (GPU) |
HPGT400 |
MPG2000/MPG2200 |
HPG4000/HPGA4000 |
2x HPGA4000+MPGT400+Sync card |
3x HPGA4000+MPGT400+Sync card |
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Loading Capacity |
1x 4096*2160@60Hz |
2x 4096*2160@60Hz |
4x 5120*2880@60Hz |
8x 5120*2880@60Hz |
12x 5120*2880@60Hz |
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Decoding Capability |
1x 4K2K@60fps or 4x 2K1K@60fps |
1x 8K2K@60fps or 2x 4K2K@60fps |
1x 8K4K@30fps or 3x 4K2K@60fps |
1x 8K4K@60fps or 4x 4K2K@60fps |
2x 8K4K@60fps or 8x 4K2K@60fps |
3x 8K4K@60fps or 12x 4K2K@60fps |
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Programs |
Unlimited |
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Layers |
4 mixing layers, 1 audio layer, limit: 20 |
8 mixing layers, 1 audio layer, limit: 40 |
12 mixing layers, 1 audio layer, expandable, limit: 60 |
12 mixing layers (2 graphics cards for 24 layers, 3 graphics cards for 36 layers, 4 graphics cards for 48 layers), 1 audio layer, expandable, limit: 60 |
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EDID Lock |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
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Device Link |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
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Frame Sync Mosaic |
/ |
/ |
√ (with sync card) |
√ (with sync card) |
√ |
√ |
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Device Backup |
/ |
/ |
√ (with sync card) |
√ (with sync card) |
√ |
√ |
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IPAD Control |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
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Protocol Control |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
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OS |
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC |
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