Crestron VC-4-PC-3-CNBS – Dell Micro Computer with Crestron Virtual Control Server Software Pre-Loaded

Product Overview

The Crestron VC-4-PC-3-CNBS is a Dell micro computer with Crestron Virtual Control (VC-4) server software pre-installed and licensed — a ready-to-deploy server appliance for enterprise VC-4 deployments where a physical VC-4 server is required rather than a virtualized VC-4 instance running on customer infrastructure. VC-4 is Crestron’s server-based 4-Series control platform that runs SIMPL# control programs for multiple rooms from a centralized server rather than per-room hardware control processors, enabling enterprise-scale AV control with reduced per-room hardware cost and centralized software management.

Product Description

Crestron Virtual Control (VC-4) allows a single server to run 4-Series control programs for multiple conference rooms simultaneously, eliminating the need for a dedicated CP4 or RMC4 hardware processor in each room. The VC-4-PC-3-CNBS provides the physical server appliance — a Dell micro computer pre-loaded with VC-4 server software — for organizations that need a physical appliance rather than a virtual machine on their own server infrastructure. It is sold as a Creation Networks-stocked CNBS variant with the VC-4 software pre-loaded and ready for room license deployment. Each room controlled by VC-4 requires a separate VC-4-ROOM per-room software license.

Key Features

• Pre-Loaded VC-4 Server Appliance: Dell micro computer with Crestron Virtual Control server software pre-installed — ready for room license deployment without separate server OS setup.
• Physical Server Option for VC-4: Provides a physical appliance alternative to running VC-4 on customer virtual machine infrastructure.
• 4-Series SIMPL# Compatible: Runs 4-Series SIMPL# control programs for multiple conference rooms from a single server, reducing per-room hardware processor cost.
• Per-Room Licensing: Each controlled room requires a VC-4-ROOM license (sold separately); the VC-4-PC-3-CNBS provides the server platform only.
• XiO Cloud Management: VC-4 rooms managed via XiO Cloud alongside hardware control processors.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise conference room AV control using Crestron Virtual Control server platform instead of per-room hardware control processors
• Campus and multi-room deployments where centralized software control reduces per-room hardware cost
• Organizations requiring a physical VC-4 server appliance rather than a virtualized VC-4 instance on internal server infrastructure
• AV integrators deploying VC-4 for customers requiring a pre-configured, ready-to-deploy VC-4 server

Technical Specifications

Competitor comparison: not applicable for this product.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need VC-4-ROOM licenses in addition to VC-4-PC-3-CNBS?
Yes — the VC-4-PC-3-CNBS is the server platform only. Each conference room controlled by VC-4 requires a separate VC-4-ROOM per-room license. Contact Creation Networks for VC-4 licensing guidance and total cost of ownership for your room count.

Can VC-4 run on my own server infrastructure instead of the VC-4-PC-3-CNBS?
Yes — VC-4 can run on customer virtual machine infrastructure. The VC-4-PC-3-CNBS is the purpose-built physical server appliance for organizations that prefer or require a physical server. Contact Creation Networks for VC-4 deployment options.

What is the warranty?
Crestron provides a standard 3-year limited warranty. Contact Creation Networks for warranty details on the Dell hardware component.