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Introduction

Overview

The use of servers and server rooms is common and central across multiple industries today. The expanding volume of information and media prompts the addition of more servers in dedicated rooms located off the main site; thus the storage, retrieval and management of electronically stored data becomes a concern. The solution is a setup that makes it convenient to manage multiple servers, locally and remotely, while still making all data easily accessible.

The CE774 / CE775 is a USB based Dual View KVM Extender (with Deskew Function for CE775) that allows access to a computer system from a remote console. It is perfect for use in any type of installation where you need to place the console where it is conveniently accessible, but you want the system equipment to reside in a safe location – away from the dust and dirt of the factory floor, or the harsh environmental influence of a construction site, for example. This allows users to deploy system equipment over large distances.

The CE775 is equipped with a Deskew function that automatically synchronizes the time delay of RGB signals to compensate for distance.

The CE774 / CE775 features: 1) Gain/Compensation Control – adjusts signal strength in order to compensate for distance; 2) Dual Console operation – control your system from both the local and remote consoles; 3) RS-232 port, on both the Local and Remote Units – to connect serial devices such as touchscreens and barcode scanners; and 4) use of inexpensive Cat 5e/6 cable instead of bulkier, more expensive, standard cables, for a much neater, more convenient, more reliable data transfer connection.

Setup is as easy as can be – simply connect the computer system box and local console to the Local CE774L / CE775L Unit; run the Cat 5e/6 cable to the Remote CE774R / CE775R Unit (up to 300 meters away); and plug the remote console into the Remote Module. The CE774 / CE775 is useful for control and security purposes, with the hassle of a difficult installation, making it ideal for managing highly confidential data and media storage systems.

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