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Moonshine Studio is an artist-centric VFX (Visual Effects) company that specializes in animation production for clients. The enterprise boasts a team of over a hundred animation designers, with each designer requiring an animation workstation, dual monitors, and a keyboard-mouse set for their animation creation.
To optimize the secure storage of sensitive data and prevent leakage of animation design files, they hope to centralize all animation workstation computers in a server room while allowing designers to operate the workstations from their desks.
Given that the animation workstations come with dual displays that use the DisplayPort interface, and considering that the farthest distance between a designer's desk and the server room is about 70 meters, they chose the ATEN USB DisplayPort Dual Display HDBaseT™ 2.0 KVM signal extender. This setup ensures that vital corporate data remains protected through a human-computer separation model.

Requirements

Efficient Remote Operation

To optimize workspace and enhance system security, only essential peripherals such as the screen, keyboard, and mouse remain at the designer's desk. Meanwhile, the core animation workstation is securely housed in the computer room located on the same floor.

Dual Display for Animation

For comprehensive animation production, designers rely on dual screens. Catering to this requirement, the animation workstation's graphics cards are equipped with DisplayPort interfaces, ensuring compatibility and high-resolution output.

Seamless Long-Distance Signal Extension

Given the significant distance—up to 70 meters—between a designer's workspace and the server room, there's a crucial need to extend both monitor and USB signals. This extension must be achieved without compromising the control's responsiveness and reliability.

The ATEN CE924 allows our designers to easily operate the animation workstations right from their desks, greatly enhancing data security.

Joe Chou, Information Director of Moonshine Animation Studio

Benefits

Zero Latency Remote Operation

Leveraging HDBaseT™ technology, control signals can be reliably transmitted over distances up to 70 meters. This ensures that users experience zero latency during operations. Additionally, the CE924 is equipped with dual DisplayPort outputs, removing the necessity for extra adapters and streamlining connectivity.

Centralized Management & Power Efficiency

Through the extension of control signals, all workstations are centralized within the server room. This centralization not only makes management easier but also offers power-saving benefits. Specifically, to maintain optimal operational conditions 24/7, only a quarter of the air conditioning units need to run outside of standard working hours, preventing potential overheating.

Stable Control Signal Transmission

Designed with efficiency and reliability in mind, the CE924 power cord features screws for enhanced secure attachment. This means that even when IT staff need to relocate the CE924 for maintenance tasks, there's minimal risk of signal disruption from a loosened power cord.

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