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System Design Aspects
(Topology)
The following concepts can be 'mixed and
matched' as desired when designing a system:
PCs / Environments: The Guardall Director
software can be installed for use on a single-
PC, or across multiple PCs in a network
environment. Different aspects of the software
will be installed, depending on what each PC is
used for (database server, operator
workstation, and/or for panel/modem
connections).
Client access to the server database is protected—
based on a definable list of clients, each with its
associated network "IP address". Multiple central
databases can also be managed if desired. An
operator can logoff from one server, and then login to
another one.
Sites / Accounts: For managing larger
systems, and systems in multiple locations, the
Guardall Director software uses the concept of
"Accounts". Each account can be a single
panel, or many panels in different locations.
Essentially, an account is a set of panel(s) or
site(s) that will be managed as a single entity
(shared users, etc.). Accounts can be
arranged in folders, which are referenced
when assigning operator permissions.
Selecting an account shows the monitoring window with
messages received from the specific account, and
provides access to admin. and configuration topics for
the selected account.
Panels and Connections: Each account can
include 1-60 panels (subject to licensing and
PC / network performance). Up to 30 panels
at a time can be connected together to share a
single connection to a PC or modem.
Panels can connect through any PC in the
Guardall Director system. A specific
connection can be direct (via cable), or using
dial up modems, or through a network (via IP).
Cable connections are 'serial', with or without
conversion to "RS485". (RS485 connections
allow for longer distances, and/or multiple
panels per connection.)