
AXIS 7100 User’s Manual
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ThinServer™ Technology -
A ThinServer device is a network server which includes
“thin” embedded server software capable of simultaneous multiprotocol communication,
scalable RISC hardware and a built-in Web server which allows easy access and
management via any standard Web browser. The ThinServer technology makes it
possible to connect any electronic device to the network, thus providing “Access to
everything”. Axis Communications offers the following ThinServer product lines:
Mobile Access by Axis -
A family of network access solutions that create local "hot spots"
of high-speed wireless connectivity areas. These areas provide a wireless communications link
to local networks and the Internet for mobile devices equipped with Bluetooth wireless
technology, an industry supported technology that provides a low-cost means for supporting
short-range wireless communications between portable devices. Axis provides solutions that
scale from network access devices to larger, more advanced systems to meet the range of needs
for creating new mobile networks and services.
Network Print Servers -
offer a powerful and cost-efficient method for sharing printer
resources in your network. They connect to any standard printer, featuring high
performance, simple management and easy upgrading across the network. The print
servers are available in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.
IBM Mainframe and S/3x - AS/400 Print Servers and Protocol Converters -
include a wide range of LAN, coax and twinax attached print servers for the IBM host
environment. By emulating IBM devices, these servers provide conversion of the IPDS,
SCS and 3270DS data streams to the major ASCII printer languages.
Network Attached CD/DVD Servers -
provide a flexible and cost-efficient solution for
sharing CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs and other optical media across the network. They are
available in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.
Network Attached Storage Servers -
offer network connectivity for re-writable media
such as hard disks and Iomega Jaz cartridges, which, via the storage server, can be
backed up on DAT tapes. They are only available in Ethernet versions.
Network Camera Servers -
provide live images using standard Internet technology,
thus enabling access to live cameras via any standard Web browser. They offer a perfect
solution for remote surveillance over the Internet; their sharp images can bring life into
any web site. These servers support Ethernet as well as PSTN and GSM phone lines.