...for before they happen. Whilst the threat of global Terrorism may be somewhat hyped, real events such as the recent oil terminal fire near Hemel Hempstead show that full disaster recovery is an issue that does have to be properly considered. • ...

...VM) device is any type of data storage device — such as CDs, flash drives, or external hard drives — that you can connect to remotely to enable data sharing. A ServSwitch with built-in VM can be directly connected to USB media storage devices to...

...black character might appear blurred. • You have three options • To avoid this impact on picture quality, there are three options: • The cheapest is to select an appropriate cable or change pairs within the cable to minimise runtime delays. As this ...

...by the number and type of nodes that a signal travels through. A satellite connection, for instance, often adds a great deal of latency because of the time it takes a signal to travel to the satellite and back. The latency between two geographic...

...for each CPU, the operator still had to remember key combinations and which server was connected to which port—leading to many cryptic, scribbled notes attached to the switch and to the workstation. • Today's versions • But with the advent of o...

...and 4 switching • The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model provides a layered network design framework that establishes a standard so that devices from different vendors work together. • Layer 2 (The Data-Link Layer) • Layer 2 switche...

...not desirable or too expensive. A lot of standard equipment is available to make the transition between newer topologies like Ethernet and Serial happen, but the industry needs devices that can withstand certain environmental needs. • Furthermore •...

...multi-Gigabit speed and or multiple slower links using Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) • The MediaCento IPX can be configured with multiple sources and screens. We recommend different switches for different configurations, dependin...

...each other in order to operate properly. Most computers and mice communicate via a method called “stream mode”—as a mouse is being moved, it sends the coordinates of its new position in a constant stream of information. • Burst mode/prompt mode • Ho...

...of providing a much sharper, clearer image than a traditional CRT monitor. • The VGA interface was developed to support traditional CRT monitors. The DVI interface, on the other hand, is designed specifically for digital displays and supports the hi...