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System Design Aspects
(Topology)
The following concepts ca n be 'mix ed and
matched' as desired when designing a system:
PCs / En vironments: The VEREX Director
software can be installed for use on a si ngle-
PC, or across multiple PCs in a n etwork
environment. Different aspects of the software
will be installed, depending on what each PC is
used for (database server, operator
workstation, and/or for pa nel/modem
connections).
Client access to the server database is protected—
based on a definable list of clients, each with its
associated network "IP address". Multiple central
databases can also be managed if desired. An
operator can logoff from one server, and then login to
another one.
Sites / Accounts: Fo r managing larger
systems, and systems in multiple locations, the
VEREX Direct or software uses the concept of
"Accounts". Each account can be a single
panel, or many panels in different locations.
Essentially, an account is a set of panel (s) or
site(s) that will be managed as a single e ntity
(shared users, etc.). Accounts ca n be
arranged in folders, w hich are refere nced
when assigning operator permissions.
Selecting an account shows the monitoring window with
messages received from the specific account, and
provides access to admin. and configuration topics for
the selected account.
Panels and Connections: Each account can
include 1-60 panels (subject to licensing and
PC / net work performance). Up to 30 pa nels
at a time can be connected together to share a
single connection to a PC or modem.
Panels can c onnect through any PC in the
VEREX Director system. A specific connection
can be direct (via cable), or using dial up
modems, or t hrough a net work (via IP). Cable
System / Hardware Reference