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Definition
Appliance servers are network enabled computers designed to provide a single
service or a suite of services to a smaller organisation. They are pre-configured,
sealed systems that run on a wide variety of platforms and chip architectures.
They are a complete solution and are designed for easy deployment and minimal
cost of ownership.
Features:
- Low cost - are priced affordably when looking at the unit's functionality.
- Easy to use - should be easy to set up and maintain for persons with low
levels of expertise.
- Browser-based management - so that special software and clients are not
needed for day-to-day management
- Based on industry standards - should support popular industry standards so
that standard PCs can communicate with them without the need for special
software.
Example
Dedicated Function Appliance Server - HP
JetDirect 300x Print Server
Ideal for businesses that require external print
servers to connect printers to their Fast Ethernet networks or network managers who require
high-performance 10/100Base-TX solutions for network printing. The
HP Jetdirect 300X Officeconnect
print servers (J4101B) integrate seamlessly into the
3Com Officeconnect
suite of small business networking products.
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