LevelOne FCS-9900 - Manual (Page 5)

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System Introduction
The Central Management System (CMS) is a powerful system which brings traditional central management systems out of the
control room through Internet access. The network-based key operation system can manage unlimited combinations of analog
and network cameras worldwide, via unlimited working stations in different locations. CMS is the universal solution for large
scale projects.
Client/Server Architecture
The CMS System uses client/server architecture to manage unlimited recording systems. These send events to the CMS
Alarm Server. After filtering the events, the CMS Alarm server sends alarm logs of pre-determined events to a SQL Server
(SQL database) and CMS Client systems. The CMS Client system allows users in different locations to log in to the CMS
Alarm server and, if they have the authority, to change the system configuration. The CMS Matrix system can be viewed
as an extension of the CMS client used to populate the alarms to additional monitors. CMS Matrix system is controlled by
CMS Client users.
Definition of Terms:
Terms Descriptions
CMS System All components of Central Management system.
Recording
Server
Front end servers of the Central Management system, consisting of Video Recording systems
which send events to CMS Alarm Server.
SQL Server Database of Central Management system, which backs up alarm logs.
CMS Alarm
Server
Alarm Server of Central Management system, which filters events in order to send out alarms,
and saves configuration of CMS system. Abbreviate CMS Server or Alarm Server.
CMS Client Client end software of Central Management system, which is used to log in to the Alarm Server.
CMS Matrix Video Matrix to view live video, controlled by CMS Client.