Product Overview The Teradek Prism 802 Base Rack System 2U is a 2RU rack-mount chassis designed to house up to two Prism 853 encoder cards or Prism 873 decoder cards for scalable IP video encoding and decoding in broadcast facilities, AV control rooms, and production infrastructure. The modular design allows facilities to configure exactly the number of encoder or decoder channels required for their workflow, with the ability to expand by adding or swapping cards as needs change. Product Description The Prism 802 2U chassis provides a standard 19-inch rack-mount housing for Prism encoder and decoder cards, delivering power, network connectivity, and signal I/O to installed cards through the chassis backplane. Each installed Prism 853 encoder card accepts 12G-SDI input and streams H.265 HEVC or H.264 AVC IP video; each Prism 873 decoder card receives IP video and outputs 12G-SDI. The 2U chassis accommodates more cards than the 1U Prism 801, making it appropriate for facilities requiring higher channel density in a single rack unit space. The Prism 802 integrates with Teradek Core cloud management for centralized monitoring, configuration, and remote management of all installed encoder and decoder channels. For Prism 853 encoder cards, Prism 873 decoder cards, the 1U Prism 801 chassis, and complementary broadcast infrastructure, visit creationnetworks.net. Key Features 2RU Rack-Mount Chassis — Standard 19-inch rack installation for broadcast and AV control rooms. Modular Card Architecture — Houses Prism 853 encoder and Prism 873 decoder cards for scalable IP video infrastructure. Higher Channel Density than 1U — Accommodates more encoder/decoder cards than the Prism 801 1U chassis. 12G-SDI Signal I/O — Per-card 4K video connectivity via the chassis backplane. Teradek Core Management — Centralized cloud monitoring and configuration for all installed channels. Broadcast-Grade Build — Production-hardened chassis for permanent installation in rack environments. Typical Applications Broadcast facility IP video encoding and distribution infrastructure Corporate AV control room IP video distribution Government and secure facility video contribution infrastructure Training facility and auditorium IP video systems Remote production and studio-to-studio video routing Technical Specifications Specification Value Model Prism 802 Rack Space 2U (19-inch standard) Card Compatibility Prism 853 Encoder Cards, Prism 873 Decoder Cards Video Signal 12G-SDI per installed card Network Interface Ethernet (via chassis backplane) Management Teradek Core cloud platform Frequently Asked Questions How many cards does the Prism 802 hold? The Prism 802 is a 2U chassis designed to hold Prism encoder and decoder cards. Contact Creation Networks for the specific maximum card count and configuration options. What cards are compatible? The Prism 853 encoder card and Prism 873 decoder card are designed for the Prism chassis. Both are available at creationnetworks.net. What is the difference between the Prism 801 and Prism 802? The Prism 801 is a 1U chassis; the Prism 802 is 2U and accommodates more encoder/decoder cards for higher channel density deployments. What warranty applies? Teradek standard limited warranty. Contact Creation Networks for registration and support. Does the Prism 802 require Teradek Core? Teradek Core is recommended for centralized remote management of all installed channels. Core subscriptions available at creationnetworks.net.
