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Blade workstation solution overview, Features of the client computer - dc7600 desktop

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2 Blade workstation solution overview The blade workstation solution represents a new paradigm in high performance workstations. Rather than placing the workstation computing power at the user's desk, the computing power is moved to the data center where the rack-mounted workstations can be more easily, securely, and inexpensively managed. Users can remotely view and interact with the blade workstations using inexpensive client computers. This reduces the heat, clutter, and noise inherent in multi-workstation desktop configurations. For information on the HP Blade Workstation Solution, visit http://www.hp.com/go/bladeworkstation. The data center can be nearby or, for business continuity reasons, more distant. Standard networking technology connects the blade workstation to the client computer. The client computer is a customized dc7600, dc7700, or dc7800 PC. It is not a standalone PC, but rather an appliance designed to display the desktop of one or more blade workstations. The client computer has two graphics cards, supporting up to four monitors (see Figure 2-1). Figure 2-1 HP Blade Workstation Solution User applications run on the blade workstation interactive desktop image Client computer network This symbol denotes the HP RGS product. The stylistic R stands for "Remote" while the Greek gamma symbol stands for "Graphics". HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation keyboard & mouse inputs Up to 4 monitors can be connected to the client computer 2-1 Features of the client computer The client computer is optimized for its role within the blade workstation solution. This small form-factor device uses a Disk on Module (DOM), a small solid-state hard drive with no moving parts. To enhance data security, no removable media drives (such as diskette or CD-ROM drives) are provided. The USB ports are disabled to provide further data security. In addition, the Embedded OS contains only those components required to support the blade workstation solution. This design provides: • A small form factor with minimal heat dissipation and noise. • Security • Stability • Reliability • Fast reboots • Ease of use • Easy of administration and maintenance 10

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2 Blade workstation solution overview
The blade workstation solution represents a new paradigm in high performance workstations. Rather than placing
the workstation computing power at the user’s desk, the computing power is moved to the data center where the
rack-mounted workstations can be more easily, securely, and inexpensively managed. Users can remotely view
and interact with the blade workstations using inexpensive client computers. This reduces the heat, clutter, and
noise inherent in multi-workstation desktop configurations. For information on the HP Blade Workstation Solution,
visit
.
The data center can be nearby or, for business continuity reasons, more distant. Standard networking technology
connects the blade workstation to the client computer. The client computer is a customized dc7600, dc7700, or
dc7800 PC. It is not a standalone PC, but rather an appliance designed to display the desktop of one or more
blade workstations. The client computer has two graphics cards, supporting up to four monitors (see Figure 2-1).
Figure 2-1
HP Blade Workstation Solution
2-1 Features of the client computer
The client computer is optimized for its role within the blade workstation solution. This small form-factor device
uses a Disk on Module (DOM), a small solid-state hard drive with no moving parts. To enhance data security, no
removable media drives (such as diskette or CD-ROM drives) are provided. The USB ports are disabled to
provide further data security. In addition, the Embedded OS contains only those components required to support
the blade workstation solution. This design provides:
•
A small form factor with minimal heat dissipation and noise.
•
Security
•
Stability
•
Reliability
•
Fast reboots
•
Ease of use
•
Easy of administration and maintenance
network
interactive
desktop image
keyboard & mouse
inputs
HP ProLiant xw460c
Blade Workstation
User applications
run on the
blade workstation
Client
computer
This symbol denotes the HP RGS
product.
The stylistic R stands
for “Remote” while the Greek gamma
symbol stands for “Graphics”.
Up to 4 monitors can be connected to the client computer