Avocent C Series Features and Benefits, CHAPTER

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CHAPTER	Product Overview
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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.

Rack Mounted PCs

and Blades

Gigabit	User 2
Ethernet
Switch	Desktop
	Appliance

User 1

Desktop

Appliance

DesktopAdministrator

Appliance

Figure 1.1: Digital Desktop Basic System