Virtual Control Server Software – Core License for up to 5 Rooms

Offers a centralized server-based alternative to individual hardware-based control systems in every room. Provides a “virtual control system” for each room over the network.
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    Item #: VC-4-CORE

    Description

    Crestron® Virtual Control (VC-4 Series) is a server-based control platform for enterprise applications that can supplant the need for individual hardware-based Crestron control systems in every room. It runs multiple control programs to control multiple rooms over the network from a single centralized location.

    For corporate enterprises, hotels, universities, and other organizations with many rooms and spaces equipped with network-connected AV, VTC, and UC systems, it may be advantageous to manage and control everything from a centralized server. Many installed devices can be controlled directly via Ethernet, and those that require a serial, IR, or other hardware interface can be integrated via decentralized control ports on a DM NVXencoder/decoder, DM® transmitter or receiver, or CEN-CI3 series interface. Wireless Crestron devices may also be integrated via an infiNET EX® wireless gateway.

    Crestron Virtual Control reduces the amount of equipment required in each room, saving precious space, curtailing power requirements, and eliminating bulky, expensive equipment racks. The server-based platform also allows organizations to leverage robust redundancy and security measures for increased reliability. For large buildings with many identical rooms, Crestron Virtual Control streamlines deployment and maintenance by allowing a single program to be developed and deployed quickly across multiple rooms. Cloud based deployment, management, and monitoring is available using the Crestron XiO Cloud™service.

    Crestron Virtual Control is sold through Authorized Crestron Dealers, and requires installation on a customer supplied server running the Ubuntu® Server operating system. Each installation requires one VC-4-CORE license, which includes support for up to five individual rooms or “virtual control systems”. Support for additional rooms is enabled by purchasing add-on room licenses (one license is required per room).

    Key Features
    • Offers a centralized server-based alternative to individual hardware-based control systems in every room
    • Provides a “virtual control system” for each room over the network
    • Increases space, time, and energy efficiency
    • Streamlines deployment, maintenance, and management
    • Supports XiO Cloud™ cloud-based deployment, management, and monitoring
    • Integrates directly with IP controllable devices over the network
    • Integrates with serial, IR, CEC, and other controllable devices via decentralized control ports on DM®, DM NVX, and other networked Crestron® interfaces
    • Enables server redundancy for increased reliability
    • Employs enterprise-grade security to ensure maximum reliability and privacy
    • All QSYS products come with 8 hours of programming, installation and training support.

    Specifications

    Minimum Server Requirements
    Operating SystemUbuntu Server 16.04 LTS
    Network Interface1 Gbps
    Hard Drive1 TB

    CPU Cores

    Number of
    Rooms:
    Average Number of Devices per Room
    1234567891011121314151617181920
    50 Rooms44444444444444444888
    100 Rooms4444444488888888881616
    200 Rooms44448888816 NA
    300 Rooms448888 NA
    400 Rooms448816 NA
    500 Rooms48816 NA

    RAM (GB)

    Number of
    Rooms:
    Average Number of Devices per Room
    1234567891011121314151617181920
    50 Rooms44888161616161632323232323232323232
    100 Rooms48161616323232323232646464646464646464
    200 Rooms8163232326464646464 NA
    300 Rooms163232646464 NA
    400 Rooms1632646464 NA
    500 Rooms16326464 NA