Desktop Over IP

The Avocent Desktop Over IP Solution consists of a network of nodes (Desktop Access network DAN) connected to a standard TCP/IP network that gives access from computing sources one side of the network to users on the other side of the network with administration functions to allow AAA functions (Authentication, Accounting, and Auditing) for the desktop administrator. The Avocent Desktop Over IP operates over TCP/IP using 100Mbps or 1Gbps hardware and provides secure communication on that network using SSL and AES encryption.

Using the Avocent Desktop Over IP solution the user is provided with remote access to their computers with support for full DVI video in analog or digital format, full USB 2.0 and CD quality audio, thereby guaranteeing a user experience that is identical to a locally connected computer.

Avocent Desktop over IP: Quick facts
Gives all the benefits of Thin Client Rich computer experience for ALL user types Zero client at the desk Uses only TCP/IP Hardware ONLY solution at the computer Useable on all computer types regardless of OS or hardware type Administration interface for easy maintenance

User Nodes

The user nodes allow the user to access their computer that is located somewhere remotely on the network. It is available in either a desktop client format or an internal card format for inclusion inside a display device.

Desktop Node

The Desktop Node is designed to be located on a user’s desk and allows them to connect a full set of peripherals to the standard TCP/IP network and gain access to the Desktop Access Network (DAN). The Desktop Node is designed to mount on the desk, under the desk or on the rear of a flat panel monitor.

Using a Desktop Node the user can gain access to all the peripherals of the remote computing devices including keyboard, mouse, DVI or VGA video, CD quality audio and all USB 2.0 peripherals.

Display Node

The display node is designed to be incorporated inside a monitor or display device and allows that display device to connect to the standard TCP/IP network and gain access to the Desktop Access Network (DAN). Using a Display Node the user can gain access to the video of the remote computer and if required can access the remaining peripherals of the computer including keyboard, mouse, CD quality audio and all USB 2.0 peripherals.

Computer Node

The Computer Node is designed to connect to the external connectors of a computer and to allow those connectors to be accessed over the standard TCP/IP network by users with access to the Desktop Access Network (DAN).The Computer Node supports connections to the computer including USB keyboard and mouse, DVI or VGA video, speaker and microphone audio and USB 2.0 peripherals.

Motherboard Node

The Motherboard Node is designed to connect to an internal connector on the motherboard of a computer or client blade and to allow the signals on that connector to be accessed over the standard TCP/IP network by users with access to the Desktop Access Network (DAN). The Motherboard Node supports connections to the computer including USB keyboard and mouse, DVI or VGA video, speaker and microphone audio, PCIe and USB 2.0 peripherals.

Administration Nodes

The Admin Application Node is designed to run as an application on a server to be accessed over the standard TCP/IP network by any authorized administrator with a web browser. The Admin Application Node allows the administrator to set up access rights for individuals to computers and review all activity on the Avocent system using powerful logging tools.

The Admin Application Node also provides full authentication of all system users using standard username and password, before giving that user access to their allocated computer. This authentication can be managed internally by the Admin Application Node, or externally using LDAP services.

The Admin Appliance Node is designed as a rack mount appliance to be accessed over the standard TCP/IP network by any authorized administrator with a web browser. The Admin Appliance Node allows the administrator to set up access rights for individuals to computers and review all activity on the Avocent system using powerful logging tools.

The Admin Appliance Node also provides full authentication of all system users using standard username and password, before giving that user access to their allocated computer. This authentication can be managed internally by the Admin Application Node, or externally using LDAP services.

Administrator features & benefits	User benefits
Improved Reliability and Service. In the event of a fault on their computer the user can be 're-mapped' to an alternate so reducing their down time and improving the service provided by the desktop administrator.	Reduced heat, noise. By removing the computers from the desk area the user environment is improved with less noise, less heat and greatly increased space above and below the desk.
Improved Security. Because the computers are now situated remotely from the user the computer hardware and the data stored on them is more secure.	Improved Access to Best Computing Power. User with the highest computing needs can be reallocated to the latest machines thereby ensuring that they gain from the newest hardware performance in high powered applications.
Improved Virus Control. Because the computers are now situated remotely from the user the introduction of virus infected files is more difficult and using appropriate software policies can be eliminated completely.	Access to Computer from any Desk. All users can access their computers from any desk in the system, allowing users to hot desk to alternate locations, such as meeting rooms, quiet offices or temporary team locations.
Standard Infrastructure. The solution uses all the existing desktop skills in the IT group and does not need new infrastructure as is the case with Thin Client.	Improved Reliability and Uptime. In the event of a fault on their computer the user can be 're-mapped' to an alternate computer so reducing their down time.
Improved Access to Best Computing Power. Users with the highest computing needs can be reallocated to the latest machines thereby ensuring that they gain from the newest hardware performance in high powered applications.	Rich Desktop Experience. The user gets a computer experience identical to that available from a locally connected computer including high quality video, stereo CD audio and USB 2.0.
Virtualization Benefits with Existing Hardware. All the benefits of virtualization can be realized using the same computer hardware and network infrastructure as already in place. This solution needs no additional hardware and could even be rolled out progressively in an organization because the same computers are in use all the time.