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Chapter 1: Product Overview 1
Chapter 1: Introduction/Product Overview
DS1800 Overview/Features
Overview
The DS1800 digital solution provides secure, non-blocked KVM connections
to virtually any number of servers using a standard LAN connection. Opera-
tors can connect to servers no matter where they are located with perfor-
mance that meets the requirements of both local and remote operators.
Because the DS1800 leverages industry standard LAN equipment, complex
wired configurations are no longer necessary. All of the analog KVM signals
are converted in real time to digital form and transported using standard
Ethernet protocols. This design allows for your future growth needs without
complex re-configuration.
Connect servers to the DS1800 or to an attached switch
Computers can be connected directly to the DS1800 or to attached AutoView
200/400 and OutLook KVM switches for a single additional tier of attached
servers. The total number of concurrent users in the system is limited only by
the number of available network ports.
Access the DS1800 via network connection
No special software or drivers are required on the attached, or Host, computers.
Users access the DS1800 and all attached systems via Ethernet from a PC
running the DSView software program. This software resides on the user PC.
User PCs can be located anywhere a valid network connection exists. The
DS1800 can be configured on a separate network “out of band” of your data
network, allowing access to your servers even if your applications network
is down.