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Prism 801 Base Rack System 1U

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Modular high-density 1RU (3-slot) and 2RU (9-slot) rackmount chassis with integrated networking and redundant power for Prism cards Raw value as published“Modular high-density 1RU (3-slot) and 2RU (9-slot) rackmount chassis with integrated networking and redundant power for Prism cards” Sourcesrc.teradek-com.pages.prism-ruhttps://teradek.com/pages/prism-ru Tier: OfficialObserved 2026-10-21Confidence: medium Method: humanReview: draft1 alternative claimOverrides the official claim Open source ↗

The workflows Prism 801 Base Rack System 1U serves, how well it fits each, which slot it fills, and what else is needed.

Core1 workflow
WorkflowFitRole · slotAlso neededWhyEvidence
Point-to-point contribution / return feeds
WF-04
Core Rack chassis
4. receive
2. encode
1 chassis per 3 cards
Core Classic subscription
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Caveat: Chassis alone does nothing; both chassis have dual gigabit Ethernet.
Raw value as published— Sourcesrc.teradek-com.pages.prism-ruhttps://teradek.com/pages/prism-ru Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: — Open source ↗ Raw value as published— Sourcesrc.teradek-com.products.prism-801-base-rack-system-1uhttps://teradek.com/products/prism-801-base-rack-system-1u Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: — Open source ↗
confidence: high
Supporting3 workflows
WorkflowFitRole · slotAlso neededWhyEvidence
ENG / breaking news live shot
WF-01
Supporting Rack chassis
6. receive
2. encode
1 chassis per 3 cards
Core Classic subscription
Companion: tp.generic.production-switcher
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Caveat: Generic decoder wording.
Raw value as published— Sourcesrc.teradek-com.blogs.articles.core-a-rundown-of-teradek-s-live-streaming-distribution-platformhttps://teradek.com/blogs/articles/core-a-rundown-of-teradek-s-live-streaming-distribution-platform Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: — Open source ↗
confidence: medium
Multi-platform streaming
WF-05
Supporting Rack chassis
2. encode
1 chassis per 3 cards
Core Classic subscription
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Caveat: NATO used 2RU with 4 encoder and 2 decoder cards.
Raw value as published— Sourcesrc.teradek-com.blogs.articles.how-the-world-watched-the-2022-nato-summit-thanks-to-core-and-prismhttps://teradek.com/blogs/articles/how-the-world-watched-the-2022-nato-summit-thanks-to-core-and-prism Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: — Open source ↗
confidence: high
REMI / at-home multi-camera sports
WF-02
Supporting Rack chassis
5. receive
2. encode
1 chassis per 3 cards
Core Classic subscription
Companion: tp.generic.production-switcher
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Caveat: Placement named by Teradek: server room, production truck, mobile fly-pack.
Raw value as published— Sourcesrc.teradek-com.pages.prism-ruhttps://teradek.com/pages/prism-ru Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: — Open source ↗
confidence: medium
Optional1 workflow
WorkflowFitRole · slotAlso neededWhyEvidence
Live post review (editorial, HDR color)
WF-13
Optional Rack chassis
2. encode
one per facility
Core Classic subscription
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Caveat: Prism-line level quote.
Raw value as published— Sourcesrc.teradek-com.pages.prism-ruhttps://teradek.com/pages/prism-ru Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: — Open source ↗
confidence: medium
Not suitable1 workflow
WorkflowFitRole · slotAlso neededWhyEvidence
RF camera for live sports / IMAG
WF-03
Not suitable — — Rack IP chassis, not a zero-delay RF link. —