The Phantom configuration
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Features of the Phantom system
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Control and monitor mixed, multi-platform server environments of up to 63 remote computers from 2 Manager
positions
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Advanced On Screen Display management (including multi-layer security), and BIOS level access
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A total distance of up to 110m/360ft between the Manager computer and the last connected Remote computer
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Pure hardware solution. No drivers. No IRQs.
The Phantom configuration
Figure 1-1 illustrates the Phantom
configuration for the MX II and UPM (without optional computers)
and
Specter II PS/2 models.
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Figure 1-1 The Phantom Specter configuration with the MX II & UPM
OSD Technology
The Phantom system superimposes a menu on the Manager position computer screens. This On-Screen-Display
(OSD) consists of three sections. From the OSD, you activate various functions discussed later in this Operating
guide.