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ClearCube OptiCom Riga 28. May 2005 Markus J. Lindl Dipl.-Ing.(FH)

ClearCube OptiCom Riga 28. May 2005 Markus J. Lindl Dipl.-Ing.(FH). ClearCube Overview. Founded in 1997 Based in Austin, TX Focused on Evolving the Enterprise Computing Environment Developed Over 75 Patented Technologies First Business Computers Shipped June 2000. Peripherals. PC H/W.

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ClearCube OptiCom Riga 28. May 2005 Markus J. Lindl Dipl.-Ing.(FH)

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  1. ClearCube OptiCom Riga28. May 2005Markus J. LindlDipl.-Ing.(FH)

  2. ClearCube Overview • Founded in 1997 • Based in Austin, TX • Focused on Evolving the Enterprise Computing Environment • Developed Over 75 Patented Technologies • First Business Computers Shipped June 2000

  3. Peripherals PC H/W PC S/W Centralized Server/Network Traditional desktop PCs dispersed throughout the Enterprise result in: The Desktop Computing Challenge • High Support Costs $3,000--$4,000 per user, annually (large Enterprise) $6,000 - $9,000 per user, annually (NY banks) Support costs represent 90% of 4-year total cost Poor Manageability Moves, adds, changes are expensive and take days Support/administration headaches Upgrades/support require physical visits Low Availability 96% uptime (vs. 99.9% + for servers) 4-hour, next-day time to respond Weak Security and Control 1.2% of assets lost annually Data can be downloaded/stolen Illegal software can be uploaded Disaster recovery is difficult Constrained User Ergonomics PC takes up valuable space PC creates heat, noise & needs distributed UPS • Source: IDC Desk-side

  4. Imagine Something Different What would you do if you had a full Intel PC solution that: • Reduced operating costs by more than 30% • Provided 99.9% availability to the end-user • Tightened data and hardware security • Simplified management (e.g., real-time asset tracking, instant moves/adds/changes) • Decreased the desktop footprint and eliminated heat and noise generated in the work environment Would You Switch?

  5. Hundreds of Companies Have Switched MILLENIUM PARTNERS

  6. ClearCube Proof Points Old PC environment Result after ClearCube Dramatic Reduction in Installation Time Hill Air Force Base deployed 44 ClearCube systems in 22 minutes [vs. 11 hours for traditional PCs]. Significant Cost Savings and Improved Manageability Morgan Stanley moves traders 1.5 times per year at a cost $825 per move. ClearCube reduced MAC costs by 45%. 11 Hr. $825 $450 22 Min. MAC Installation Mission-Critical Uptime British Petroleum’s gas and electricity trading floors got a high-availability computing architecture to support its global trading activities. Enhances Security and 50% IT Headcount Reduction Patient record security is enhanced by removing the PC from the exam room while the headcount required to manage 14 sites across the city is reduced 50%. 4 2 hr. 2 5 Min. Downtime Headcount

  7. ClearCube Environment Keep only peripherals, like monitor, keyboard and mouse, at the desk. Peripherals Centralize the computing, storage, and networking infrastructure and manage remotely. PC H/W PC S/W Servers & Network H/W The ClearCube Idea – Centralize the PC Infrastructure Current Box PC Environment Peripherals PC H/W Desktop PC S/W Data Center Servers & Network H/W

  8. ClearCube Management Suite - Powerful software that enables complete system management for proactive alerting, hot sparing, and remote control. The ClearCube Solution IT Manager Cage - Houses up to eight PC Blades in a 3U high enclosure with integrated switching via the BackPack. Up to 112 PC Blades can be housed in a standard rack. User Port - A small desktop device connects the keyboard, mouse, video, audio and USB devices on the desktop to the PC Blade via CAT-5 or Fiber network cable. PC Blade - A rack-mounted, Intel-based computer that delivers computing to each desktop from a centralized location. Each user connects to a PC Blade with Intel’s latest P4 processors, memory, HD and power supply. The PC Blade can drive single and/or multi-monitors. User/Client

  9. Service Call Travel to Desk Perform Diag- nostics De-install System Configure Spare Install Spare Travel from Desk Expedite System to Repair De-install Spare Re-Install System Configure System Travel to Desk Travel from Desk Service Call Configure Spare (Remote) Switch to Spare (Remote) Perform Diag- nostics Expedite System to Repair Dispatch ClearCube IT fixes when they have time, no customer impact Customer & IT Time: 15 minutes Real World Example: Comparing a Break/Fix Call Impacted IT Time Impacted Customer Time Traditional PC IT Time: Up to 2 days Customer Downtime: 4 hours to Next Business Day

  10. ClearCube Technology: Hardware

  11. R Series CPU Blade nVidia Quadro Video Card With 64MB vRAM 120Watt Power Supply P4 (HT) Processor FRONT BACK LCD Mgmt Display C3 Interface (aka Interposer) ATA/100 IDE Hard Driver PC2100 DDR RAM Mass Storage Lockout (MSL Jumper)

  12. Layer 1: Industry Standard Components CPU Blade Model R2100 • Dual, Intel Xeon(HT) Processors (2.66GHz, 2.8GHz, or 3.06GHz) • Intel E7501 Chipset with 533MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) • NVIDIA Graphics (GeForce or Quadro) with 32 or 64 MB Video Memory • Dual, Intel 10/100/1000 Ethernet • 512 L2 cache • Dual Channel DDR266 Memory (4 Memory slots) • Dual, Ultra ATA/100 IDE Hard Drive • Windows 2000, XP, Linux server • USB supports CD-ROM or floppy boot from front panel or C/Port Layer 1: Industry Standard Components Wintel Components

  13. Layer 1: Industry Standard Components CPU Blade Model 1200 • Intel Pentium 4(HT) Processor, starting at 3.2GHz. • Intel 865G Chipset, 800MHz Front Side Bus • NVIDIA Graphics (GeForce or Quadro, with 32 or 64 MB Video Memory operating on 8x AGP bus. • Intel 1000/100/10 Ethernet • 512 L2 cache • Dual Channel DDR400 (PC3200), RAM (Up to 2GB) • Serial ATA/150 Hard Drive • Windows 2000, XP, Linux server • USB (2.0 at front of blade) supports CD-ROM or floppy boot from front panel or C/Port Layer 1: Industry Standard Components Wintel Components

  14. R Series CPU Blade Front Panel • 345 USB Power Reset

  15. Layer 2: ClearCube Innovations - Distance • 200m (660ft) distance from Blade to Desktop with Copper • Standard Category 5 cable • 500m (1650ft) distance from Blade to Desktop with Fiber • 62.5µ, dual fiber, MTRJ connectors • No degradation in performance • Full audio, video and USB • Resolution up to 1600x1200 Layer 2: ClearCube Innovations Distance Layer 1: Industry Standard Components Wintel Components

  16. Layer 2: ClearCube Innovations - Density 112 CPU Blades per 42U Rack 8 Blades per Cage • Dedicated CPU per user • Industry Standard Rack-mount • 8 CPU Blades per 3U cage • 112 Blades per 7’ (42U) cabinet • Simplified Network Topology • Connections in rear Rear Connections Layer 2: ClearCube Innovations Distance Density Layer 1: Industry Standard Components Wintel Components

  17. R Series Cage Latches Kensington Lock

  18. Layer 2: ClearCube Innovations – C/Port C/Port • Universal C/Port - VGA - PS/2 • - USB • - Audio • Multi-Video eXpander (MVX) • Up to 4 video outputs • Utilizes UCPT for other connections • Fiber C/Port • 62.5µ MTRJ • Same ports as C/Port MVX Box Fiber Layer 2: ClearCube Innovations Distance Density C/Port Layer 1: Industry Standard Components Wintel Components

  19. 12.7 cm 3.2 cm 21 cm Universal C/Port • Smallest footprint • Impervious to dust, dirt, and debris • Well suited for office to light-industrial environments • No fans, moving parts or cooling required • Standard PC connections: USB, PS/2, audio, VGA • Available with mounting bracket

  20. Universal C/Port

  21. Multi-Video Capabilities • Supports from 1-4 monitors, using either Analog or DVI Connectors • Provide up to 1280x1024 resolution • Same resolution on all monitors • Uses NVIDIA nView software • Deliver to desktops up to 200m (copper) or 500m (fiber) away • Supports all other R Series options nVidia Quadro4 Video Card

  22. I/Port • Connects via standard Ethernet – signal operates on IP Network (routable) • Distance between Desktop and Blade is unlimited • Multiple I/Ports (up to 4) can access a single blade lowering per seat costs • I8010 – Secure I/Port • I8800 – Flexible I/Port

  23. IP packets I/Port Overview Switched or Pt. to Pt. Ethernet No distance or infrastructure limitation I/Port

  24. Network KVMU – Cat 5 I/Port C/Port Network I/Ports P4 I/Port and the C/Port KVMU – Cat 5 or Fiber Performance C/Port Single/Multi-head P4 Mainstream P4 P4 Cost-Sensitive

  25. I/Port Model I8010 Specifications • Dimensions: 1.7” x 7.6” x 6.2” • I/O Ports: • VGA Out • Audio Out • 100 Mb Ethernet • 2 USB Ports for keyboard and mouse only • Power/Reset Button • Link/Activity LEDs • Universal power input adapter • No moving parts or fans • 0-40 deg. C operating environment • Dedicated RDP engine running on Blazer OS

  26. I/Port Model I8800 Specifications • Dimensions: 1.7” x 7.6” x 6.2” • I/O Ports: • VGA Out • Audio Out • 100 Mb Ethernet • 4 USB Ports for keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals • Power/Reset Button • Link/Activity LEDs • Universal power input adapter • No moving parts or fans • 0-40 deg. C operating environment • Windows XP Embedded OS

  27. Layer 3: Whole Product Solutions - BackPack Cage • Direct Connect BackPack • Blade Switching BackPack • Needs no additional rack space BackPack Fan Tray Layer 3: Whole Product Solutions Blade Switching BackPack Layer 2: ClearCube Innovations Distance Density C/Port Layer 1: Industry Standard Components Wintel Components

  28. BackPack Basic Features What do the BackPacks do? • Direct Connect BackPack • Pass through of signals from Blade to C/Port • Houses video distance extension technology • When in a primary Cage, houses the RMC • Blade Switching BackPack • 8x8 Mode • Spare Switching Mode (1 Spare Blade connects to n C/Ports) • Administrator/Supervisor C/Port Mode (1 Admin C/Port connects to n Blades

  29. BackPack Architecture How do BackPacks work? Cage BackPack Fan Tray RMC (inside BackPack)

  30. RMC Basic Features What does the Remote Management Card (RMC) do? • Controls all Blade Switching BackPacks in a rack (up to 14 total Cages) • Collects and reports Cage/Blade/C/Port systems management data (up to 14 total Cages)

  31. Direct Connect Architecture How do Direct Connect BackPacks work? Ethernet Connections Control Connections Power Connection C/Port Connections LED Indicates whether RMC is installed

  32. Blade Switching Architecture How do Blade Switching BackPacks work? Admin C/Port Connections Spare Blade Connections Ethernet Connections Power Connection C/Port Connections Control Connections

  33. Network Daisy Chaining Spare Config Cable Primary Cage (with RMC installed) Admin C/Port Secondary Cage (no RMC installed) Secondary Cage (no RMC installed)

  34. Blade Switching Capabilities • Spare Switching • Move any user to a spare blade in seconds • Remote Control • Administrator Mode (1xN) –Take control of any Blade • Supervisor Mode – Share the monitor screen with any user • 8x8 Switching with Switch Manager • Dynamically share computing resources • Dynamically re-allocate computing resources • Configure multiple computers per user

  35. ClearCube Technology: Software

  36. Layer 3: Whole Product Solutions – Systems Mgmt. • Systems Mgmt. Software and Hardware for: • Extensive Blade and Cage Monitoring • Front Panel LCD and ID control • Mgmt. of Blade Switching • Image Management • Data backup • General Systems Management • Communicates through RMC card & network Layer 3: Whole Product Solutions Blade Switching BackPack Systems Management Layer 2: ClearCube Innovations Distance Density C/Port Layer 1: Industry Standard Components Wintel Components

  37. Software Summary ClearCube Management Suite Benefit Attained Feature Summary Fix problems before they start with health monitoring and alerts Blade health and asset monitoring ( Client Manager) Blade Manager Eliminate trips to desktop by remotely deploying hard drive images PowerQuest DeployCenter PXE Enabled Image Creation and Distribution ( Deploy Center) Increase client availability to over 99.9% Switch Manager Blade Switching (ClearCube) Eliminate lost user data and settings Data Failover Data & Preferences Backup (ClearCube) Dramatically reduce Move/Add/Change costs Move, Add, and Change Administration (ClearCube) Move Manager

  38. Switch Manager Overview Switch Users to Spare Blades in Seconds • Manage Mode • Spare Mode • Remote Control Modes • 8x8 Mode

  39. Network Architecture How does Switch Manager work? Admin Station Server (s) Browser Switch Manager Blades/Cages (through RMC network connection)

  40. Switch Manager • Logon

  41. Switch Manager • Manage Mode

  42. Switch Manager • Spare Mode

  43. Switch Manager • 8x8 Switching Mode

  44. Switch Manager • Hardware Remote Control

  45. Questions and Answers

  46. Blade Manager Overview Basic Systems Management (1:1) • 1:1 Management for <250 users • Health: status and alerts • Inventory: hardware and software • Basic Admin: power on/off/reboot • ClearCube features (LCD/MSL)

  47. Network Architecture How does Blade Manager work? Admin Station Client Blades Browser Cage with RMC

  48. Data Failover Overview Backup Blade Data Files and Settings • Scheduled backup of data files and preferences • Backup data is stored on unused HD space on other Blades • Recover user data and preferences when switching to a spare

  49. Network Architecture How does Data Failover work? • Peer to peer technology • Blade 1 backs up data to 1-3 other Blades (replication factor) in the same subnet • Auto discovery and auto-allocation Blade 1 Blades 4, 7, 8 Subnet 1

  50. Network Architecture How does Data Failover work? • DR Scenario • Blade 1 backs up data to 1-3 other Blades (replication factor) in another subnet across geographies • Administrator assignment versus auto discovery Admin Station Subnet 1 Subnet 2

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