Avocent C Series Personal Computer User Manual


 
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CHAPTER
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Product Overview
Features and Benefits
The Digital Desktop System enables IT professionals to relocate a user’s computer up to 800
meters away while still providing the user the same PC experience. The basic system consists of a
host card (PCI Add In Card), interconnecting link and a Desktop Appliance (Figure 1.1). This
provides centralized control of PC resources.
NOTE: The information contained in this guide is for use with all C Series Digital Desktop Systems. However,
where information pertains only to specific models, the model number is noted.
Figure 1.1: Digital Desktop Basic System
Rack Mounted PCs
and Blades
Gigabit
Ethernet
Switch
Desktop
Appliance
User 2
User 1
Desktop
Appliance
Administrator
Desktop
Appliance