The Green Hippo Boreal+ DP Media Server is a road-ready playback appliance offering multi-output DisplayPort performance and flexible EDID control suitable for rental production environments. It combines robust hardware with software-based signal management to handle complex video outputs and show playback needs.

Key Features

• Four DP outputs providing native DisplayPort connectivity for high-resolution displays and projectors.
• Software EDID emulation for managing display handshakes and compatibility from the server.
• Genlock support to synchronize video outputs with external timing sources.
• Splitter compatibility expands HD outputs up to 16 when used with splitters, and ZooKeeper outputs via 2 x DVI.
• Playback capacity with 16 mixes, up to 16 layers per mix, and 10 free notch effects for creative control.
• Uncompressed playback ensures high visual fidelity for demanding content.
• High-performance hardware including an Intel i7 CPU, 8 threads (4 cores), 4.2 GHz core speed, and 32GB DDR4 dual-channel RAM.
• Storage includes a 2TB media drive at 200 MB/s and a 500GB system drive on SSD for fast load times and reliable media streaming.
• Audio I/O stereo XLR input and output for integrated sound routing.

Use Cases

• Touring and concert AV where multiple synchronized outputs and splitter expansion are required.
• Corporate events and large-scale presentations that need reliable EDID control and genlock timing.
• Installation or temporary events requiring uncompressed playback and multi-layer compositing.

Specifications

• Outputs: 4 x DisplayPort
• HD Outs (with splitter): up to 16
• ZooKeeper Outs: 2 x DVI
• Mixes: 16, Layers per Mix: 16, Notch FX: 10 free
• Media Drive: 2TB, 200 MB/s; System Drive: 500GB SSD
• Operating System: Windows 10 Enterprise
• CPU: Intel i7, 8 threads (4 cores), 4.2 GHz; RAM: 32GB DDR4

Included with your rental

The rental includes the configured Boreal+ media server with its installed OS, the 2TB media drive and the 500GB system drive. Please request required power, video cabling, and any splitter or genlock gear at booking, as these are not included by default.

We strive to provide impeccably maintained rental equipment for the entertainment industry that is prepped and ready for your event. Our experienced staff stands ready to help you with your lighting, video, rigging & production needs. Rental inventory availability may vary based on date and 4Wall location. In cases where your preferred item is unavailable, we'll do our best to suggest a suitable replacement.