The FrontRow DRS-6000 is a dedicated server that acts as the central administrator for the FrontRow Symphony Campus Communication System. This system provides school-wide bells, paging, intercom, and emergency notification capabilities over a school's existing IP network.
Key information about the DRS-6000:
- Function: It is a 1U rackmount server that hosts the Symphony software. It manages and synchronizes all connected FrontRow devices across a campus, such as control panels and IP speakers, ensuring coordinated actions and precise timing for bell schedules.
- Purpose: The DRS-6000 is essential for large-scale, integrated school communication. It allows administrators to manage an entire campus communication system from a central point, including scheduling events, managing audio streams, and triggering emergency alerts with specific pre-recorded instructions or alarms.
- Technical Specifications: The physical DRS-6000 server runs on Linux Ubuntu 22.04 and features an Intel Xeon processor, 16 GB of memory, and redundant 2TB hard drives configured in a RAID 1 mirrored setup for reliability.
- Integration: It integrates with various FrontRow networked endpoints like the Smart Receiver (ICR-01), CM800, CM900, and Elevate systems, It can also work with existing phone systems via SIP integration and supports multicast traffic.
- Management: The system is managed via a web browser interface, allowing for easy remote configuration and monitoring by IT staff.
The DRS-6000 is a core component of the campus-wide safety and daily operations solutions offered by FrontRow, which is part of the Boxlight Corporation.
