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October 3rd, 2002 20:00
Blade Technology
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At the airport we use PC-display-controllers (standard PCs for each display) that are within a few feet of the monitors and in harsh environments (dust, heat, difficult to access). We are investigating "blade technology PCs" as a solution. By replacing the PCs with "blade PCs" in nearby Communication closets our access and maintenance issues disappear. The one problem we have is the 300' distance between the closets and the display monitors. However, we have solved that problem with "signal extenders" over Cat-5. What I'm looking for is a less expensive solution than the "blade server" solution, or a blade-server with multiple VGA video outlets.
Proposed Solution: Video monitors for displaying flight information will remain in their respective structures in the public areas. Cat-5e extends from the monitor to the Communication Closet (not to exceed 300'). Video extenders will handle the VGA video signal from the closet to the monitor. Needed is rack mounted, space managed, PCs that will drive the monitors. Inexpensive rack mounted Blade-PCs per display, or a Blade-Server for multiple displays may be the answer. The minimum/maximum number of displays serviced by one Communication Closet is 12/96.
Please provide information on the proposed solution and if you think the blade-technology might be the answer.
At the airport we use PC-display-controllers (standard PCs for each display) that are within a few feet of the monitors and in harsh environments (dust, heat, difficult to access). We are investigating "blade technology PCs" as a solution. By replacing the PCs with "blade PCs" in nearby Communication closets our access and maintenance issues disappear. The one problem we have is the 300' distance between the closets and the display monitors. However, we have solved that problem with "signal extenders" over Cat-5. What I'm looking for is a less expensive solution than the "blade server" solution, or a blade-server with multiple VGA video outlets.
Proposed Solution: Video monitors for displaying flight information will remain in their respective structures in the public areas. Cat-5e extends from the monitor to the Communication Closet (not to exceed 300'). Video extenders will handle the VGA video signal from the closet to the monitor. Needed is rack mounted, space managed, PCs that will drive the monitors. Inexpensive rack mounted Blade-PCs per display, or a Blade-Server for multiple displays may be the answer. The minimum/maximum number of displays serviced by one Communication Closet is 12/96.
Please provide information on the proposed solution and if you think the blade-technology might be the answer.
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