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PCI bus extension technology Advantages
Avocent Digital Desktops PCI bus extension technology is
the first solution that satisfies both IT Managers and end-users. The standard
PC architecture provides the control required by IT Administrators and the
flexibility, compatibility and personal computing experience expected by
end-users.
By centralizing your desktop hardware,
dramatic
improvements occur in a number of key areas including:
IT managers are brutally aware of the problems inherent
with managing PCs in a distributed computing environment. The limited
deployment of centralization solutions is due to sacrifices in functionality,
performance, and end-user acceptance. Most solutions considered by IT managers
today require end-users to "give up" their PC or force them to deal with
proprietary hardware or customized software. With the worldwide experienced PC
user community exceeding hundreds of millions of users, the efforts to take
away this familiarity have proven to be insurmountable in most organizations.
Avocent Digital Desktops solve both issues with an
innovative breakthrough for the existing PC architecture called Digital
Extension Technology™. Digital Extension Technology provides a hybrid solution
for distributed or managed PCs, referred to as "Split Client" architecture. A
Split Client PC is a standard PC that has "split" the user interface portion,
up to 2700 feet away, from the computing resource, allowing for centralization
of all PCs within one location.
Below are key advantages of Avocent's bus extension
solution:
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Ultimate Asset Protection
- Controlling physical access to PC hardware prevents theft
or damage of critical and expensive computing assets. With
Avocent's technology, you can eliminate problems of missing
components and/or downtime caused by unauthorized entry
into the PC.
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Conrol and Security - Avocent's technology solves the most
difficult PC security problem - preventing physical access to PC hardware. In
addition, controlling access to other removable media devices such as floppies
and CD-ROMs, prevents data theft and problems introduced by unauthorized
software installation.
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Easy Installation and Deployment - Installation of the
Cstation is straightforward and quick. Simply relocate the PC to a central
area, install the C-Link™ interface card and plug in the desktop appliance at
the end-users desk. Now that the PCs are located in a central, secure
environment, a generic standby system can be ready for deployment to a new user
or to replace a down system. Additionally, the use of network application and
file servers virtually eliminates any customization required for individual
PCs. Installation is as easy as plugging in a connector.
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Simplified Maintenance and Upgrades - All physical maintenance
and hardware and software upgrades are streamlined to one central location.
Using Avocent's technology, support staff productivity is increased as desktop
maintenance is reduced or eliminated. Enterprise-wide upgrades can be managed
quickly and efficiently with little disruption to daily business operations,
and by using network application and file servers, malfunctioning systems can
simply be swapped out within minutes, reducing or eliminating the time and
hassle of troubleshooting problems.
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Compatibility - Avocent's approach to solving many of the
inherent problems with a distributed PC environment is to resolutely embrace
and extend the desktop standards, rather than force a proprietary and
relatively miniscule volume solution onto end-users. Avocent's related
technology is 100% compatible with software applications, third party software,
and network equipment. Simply put, if it can be done with a PC today, it can
also be done with a Avocent's bus extension solutions.
Lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO) is a widespread industry concern and
is driving the selection of most end-user computer resources in both corporate
and federal environments. According to the GartnerGroup, a large corporate
network costs nearly $10,000 every year per seat and the initial acquisition
cost is only a small portion of the annualized TCO.
The most expensive TCO issue is peer support - the cost
associated with having one or more peer employees solving a PC issue instead of
doing the work they are assigned. Unfortunately, help desks and IT support is
often the last to be called by the end-user. This resistance to utilizing
established support procedures is often cited as a cultural issue that is
difficult to change. However, deployment of Avocent technology can help effect
this desired cultural change, as well as providing direct reductions in TCO,
resulting in substantial savings annually.
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Decreased Support Costs - By centralizing PCs, support
personnel no longer need to physically go to an end-user location. Workplace
disruption, downtime, and schedule conflicts are eliminated. Avocent's Cstation
delivers a significantly lower TCO over traditional distributed PCs by
combining the reliability of Intel-based PCs with the security and convenience
of centralized maintenance.
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Improved End-user Environment - Removing the PC lets the user
reclaim expensive office and desktop real estate, reducing power and HVAC
requirements, and provides a quieter and less cluttered working environment for
the end-user.
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Standard PC Architecture - Avocent's digital PCI bus extension
technology utilizes PCs to solve the same problems many IT professionals
believe thin client devices are designed to solve. Recent surveys show that 85%
of thin client end-users still use PCs due to limitations in performance,
functionality and cultural acceptance of thin client devices. Avocent's
technology is the only platform that meets the divergent needs of both IT
managers and end-users.
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Extend the Life of Existing PCs - The benefits of using
existing PCs can drastically extend the shelf life of enterprise PC assets. As
user requirements and PC technology changes, older PCs can be easily migrated
downstream to other users who require less computing power, by simply swapping
the RJ-45 C-Link connectors. Enterprises can now easily reassign PCs based on
end-user needs with minimal disruption and deliver a greater return on your
company's PC investment.
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Reduced Downtime - Deploying bus extension technology
throughout an organization significantly reduces downtime for several reasons.
Because the PC chassis is not physically accessible at the desk, there's no
downtime associated with failed end-user modifications. By using application
and file servers in the enterprise, swapping out a malfunctioning unit can be
accomplished in minutes. Centralization allows a more cost-effective method for
connecting all PCs to a Universal Power Supply (UPS) to protect against
downtime during power glitches. Finally, downtime and disruption caused by
physically relocating employees are minimized in several ways: There are no
configuration changes required, an end-user merely takes his Cstation to the
new location and the administrator simply switches the RJ-45 C-Link connector.
Also, downtime caused when the PC is damaged during the move, such as boards
that are shaken loose, or other wear and tear associated with physical
relocation is eliminated.
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Two Year Warranty - All Avocent products are backed by a 2 year
warranty. If, at any time during those 2 years, your product ceases to function
properly, simply return it to Avocent and a free replacement will be shipped
within 24 hours. Additionally, all Avocent products carry an exceptional,
unconditional 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If, for any reason, you are
dissatisfied with the performance of your product, you may return it to the
point of purchase for a refund of the purchase price.
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Advanced Technology Support
- PCI bus extension technology provides dramatic cost reductions in deploying
new technologies, such as delivering fiber cabling to desktops or implementing
SAN devices, all without rewiring your building. For instance, SAN technology
provides centralization of all data within an enterprise, but requires
sufficient bandwidth for each PC. Housing all PCs in the same location with the
fiber switch, dramatically reduces the time and labor required to deploy new
fiber cabling, and substantially reduces the overall length and cost of cable.
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Avocent's solution supports other emerging technologies, such as Voice over IP,
Video over IP, videoconferencing, computer telephony integration, and Internet
messaging and other technologies not supported by thin client devices.
- Extend the Life of Existing PCs - While the latest small form factor and rack mount PCs are prime candidates
for centralization using bus extension technology, almost all PCI -based PCs
are supported. The benefits of using existing PCs can significantly extend the
shelf life of enterprise PC assets. As power or knowledge-based users require
new advancements in PC technology, their previous PC can be easily migrated
downstream to a user with fewer requirements, by simply swapping the RJ-45
C-Link connectors.
By centralizing PCs, advanced networking (such as fiber to the desktop,
gigabit, etc.), can also be deployed to individual users without the expense of
re-wiring the building. An existing CAT5 infrastructure can be used for
transport of the bus extension protocol, extending the useful life of today's
CAT5 installations, and support future generations of networking advancements.
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