Crestron DigitalMedia 8-Slot Card Chassis for DM NVX and DMCF Cards
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Crestron DigitalMedia 8-Slot Card Chassis for DM NVX and DMCF Cards - Local Warranty
A 2-space rack-mountable chassis that houses up to eight Crestron DM-NVX-C series encoder/decoder cards or DMCF series transmitter/receiver cards in any slot, providing a high-density, multi-endpoint 4K video solution for equipment rooms.
Key Features
- Eight card slots for DM-NVX-C and DMCF series cards, any card in any slot
- High-density, multi-endpoint 4K video solution
- Hot-swappable card serviceability
- Front panel 2 in. colour LCD and per-slot TX/RX/online status LEDs
- Network setup for each card from the front panel
- Variable-speed fan cooling and universal 100–240 V internal power supply
- 2RU 19-inch rack mountable (rack ears included)
DMF-CI-8 Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product Name | DigitalMedia Card Chassis for DM-NVX-C & DMCF, 8 Slots |
| Brand | Crestron |
| Part Numbers | DMF-CI-8 |
| Card Slots | 8; each accepts one DM-NVX-C series encoder/decoder card or one DMCF series transmitter or receiver card |
Communications & Connectors
| USB Host (front) | USB Type-A, firmware loading from a USB mass storage device |
| USB Device (front) | USB Type-B computer console port for setup |
| RS-232 (front) | RJ-45 serial computer console port for setup |
| Power Inlet | IEC 60320 C14, removable power cord included |
| Ground | 6-32 screw chassis ground lug |
Controls & Indicators
| Display | 2 in. (52 mm) 220 x 176 pixel colour TFT LCD; shows IP address settings for each installed card |
| Navigation | 5-way nav pad, HOME and BACK buttons |
| Status LEDs | PWR, STATUS; per-slot TX, RX and online LEDs (slots 1–8) |
Power & Environmental
| Main Power | 4.3–1.8 A @ 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (internal supply) |
| Power Consumption | 350 W fully loaded |
| Heat Dissipation | 1195 BTU/hr fully loaded |
| Acoustic Noise | 43 dBA typical @ 21° C ambient |
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 40° C, 10% to 90% RH non-condensing |
Physical
| Enclosure | Metal, black finish, vented sides, fan-cooled |
| Mounting | Freestanding or 2RU 19-inch rack mount (rack ears included) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 89 x 442 x 392 mm (3.47 x 17.40 x 15.43 in); 483 mm (19.00 in) wide with rack ears |
| Weight | 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) without cards |
Compatibility & Software Support
Compatible Cards
| DM NVX | DM-NVX-C series network AV encoder/decoder cards (e.g. DM-NVX-360C) |
| DigitalMedia | DMCF series transmitter and receiver cards |
| Network | DM NVX uses standard network protocols; Crestron publishes switch configuration guides for DM NVX deployments |
Package Contents & Ordering Information
Included (per Crestron specifications)
- Removable power cord
- Rack ears
Models
| Configuration | Part number |
| 8-slot card chassis (cards sold separately) | DMF-CI-8 |
Datasheet & Downloads
| Product page | Crestron DMF-CI-8 product page |
| Switch configuration | DM NVX switch configuration guides |
Frequently Asked Questions — DMF-CI-8
Which cards fit in the DMF-CI-8?
Up to eight DM-NVX-C series encoder/decoder cards or DMCF series transmitter/receiver cards, in any combination and any slot.
Are cards included?
No. The chassis is supplied without cards; its stated weight of 4.5 kg is without cards.
Can cards be replaced while the chassis is running?
Yes. Crestron lists hot-swappable card serviceability.
Does it need an external power supply?
No. It has a universal 100–240 V internal power supply with an IEC C14 inlet; power consumption is up to 350 W fully loaded.
How much rack space does it use?
Two rack units in a 19-inch rack, with rack ears included. It can also be freestanding.
