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vController™ : Rack-mount Heavy Duty Automation Controller

Perfect for vAutomation™, StarDraw®, CQC™, Life|Ware®, CasaTools®, & other whole house AV software/automation platforms

Perfect entry-level backbone for vAutomation™ or any PC-based automation/control package. Up to (19) RS-232 ports max. Upgradable to solid state drives w. no fans/moving parts for reliability & long life.

100% locked-down, headless design for fool-proof reliability
No monitors, mice, keyboards, nor remotes are included nor needed with the vController - making it protected against users installing spyware, viruses, & other malware. Just connect power, LAN, and then the VidaBox extenders - you'll be good to go!

Control multiple devices simultaneous in any scenario
With a software control package like vAutomation™, the vController can control any number of devices via TCP/IP, RS-232, and IR. Simplify and integrate multiple, disparate devices into a single control platform!

"No moving parts" options for enhanced hardware reliability
vController can be upgraded to have no moving parts, providing a solid, hardened solution for maximum 24/7 uptime for years to come. Looking for field servicable storage? Consider the FireServer as well!

Ultra reliable and flexible vWHS software performance
vWHS (VidaBox modified OS platform) provides additional feature sets and a higher level of reliability & performance not found in conventional WHS-based servers. Click here to learn more about vWHS software. (Certain features only available w. optical drive/hardware upgrades)

Archive CDs easily & losslessly w. 1-step 'Drop-n-rip'
With the multiroom audio software, a few DACs, and a DVD/CD-rom drive or RoomDisc upgrade, you can turn your vController into a whole house, multiroom audio server! Best of all, you can upgrade at any time!

Use vController w. 3rd party automation software!
Don't need vAutomation's super powerful feature set, and/or have a tight automation budget? No problem! Choose the vController w. our mobile or in-wall touchscreens, & combine them with any Windows compatible software package to take advantage of our rock solid hardware designs!

Suitable for ANY PC-based automation & control solution!

vController™ Base Specifications

· 1U tall, 12" deep
· Up to (19) RS-232 ports total on a single unit
- Ideal as dedicated automation controller
· 160GB of standard storage (non-RAID)
- Max. storage up to 2.0TB; not field upgradable
· No video outputs. Not for media center streaming.
· Intel Atom Dual Core
· 1GB of DDR2 800MHz Dual Channel RAM
· Optional DVD±RW dual-layer drive
· Limited audio outputs supported for:
- Multiroom Audio server
- vAutomation multiroom audio
· Genuine Windows Home Server
· Complete, headless design for fool-proof operation
- No keyboard, no remote included

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