Virtual Command Center

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Virtual Command Center

• EBus Cards vs. Terminal Servers

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EBus / Terminal Server Comparison
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EBus / Terminal Server Comparison - 2
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EBus / Terminal Server Comparison - 3
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EBus / Terminal Server Comparison - 4
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Terminal Server Concerns

• Size of Data Streams
• Speed of Control Character Detection
• Central Storage of Configuration Data
• Cost Maintenance of an IP Address per Port
• Difficulty of Microcode Updates
• Robustness of RADIUS Protocol

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Additional VCC Features

• Intelligent EBus Consoles
• Extensive Logging and Auditing
• Fully Integrated Command Consoles
• Telnet/SSH Consoles
• Centralized Customizable Alerts
• Tailor Made Events
• Automated Functions via Scripting
• SNMP Support - Sending and Receiving

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Proven 100 Lights Out Operation

• CitiGroup Has Real World Experience That VCC and
  EBus Cards Provide Proven Lights Out Operation of
  Properly Configured Data Centers!

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User Authentication Capabilities

• VCC Uses Full User Authentication Without
  Compromise Due to Lack of Storage or Speed
• Central Administration of Users and Groups
  Controlled By VCC Administrator
• Groups Are Granted VCC Capabilities
• No Need For RADIUS or Cisco ACCESS

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5 Port EBus Card
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EBus Block Diagram
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EBus Chassis
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Console Selection Window
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New Features In Development

• Web Interface
• Dynamic Reconfiguration
• New Configuration Interface

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Advantages - Summary 1

• Provide More Capabilities
• Have Better Auditing and Security
• Centralized Administration
• Ideal For Training With Shared Screens
• Less Use of Network Bandwidth

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Advantages - Summary 2

• Better Field Support
• Limit Number of Ports Affected By Hardware
  Failure
• Ease of Maintenance and Upgrades