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THE DELL CAMPUSARCHITECTURE™
HANDBOOK
A GUIDE TO CREATING A COMPLETE TECHNOLOGYSOLUTION FOR YOUR CAMPUS.
2006–2007 EDITION
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solutions for your institution.
1 Fall 2005 Computing and Internet Study Monitor, 2005*Dell cannot be held responsible for errors in typography or photography. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE ACCESS: Where wireless access is available. Additional access charges apply in some locations. Accessibility to campus networks
may be affected by firewalls or other privacy measures. DELL 5100MP PROJECTOR: Based on ANSI/NAPM IT7 .228-1997 tests of 132 units, July 2005, with average ANSI Lumens of 3307. Bulb brightness degrades with usage.Dell recommends replacing your bulb after 1700 hours of usage (up to 2200 hours in Eco-mode). TRADEMARKS: Dell, the Dell logo, Latitude, Optiplex, Poweredge, Powervault, Precision, Dell Campus Architecture, and DellIntelligent Classroom are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Exchange are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel, Intel logo, Intel Inside, Intel Inside logo,Xeon, and Intel Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this piece to refer to either theentities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and names other than its own. © 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
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Dell Campus Architecture is a direct result of listening to our customers. By working to understand their needs,we are able to present coherent, thoughtful solutions that can address their unique challenges. We are preparedto give the same attention to your institution. We invite you to call your dedicated Dell representative and set upan appointment today.
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Business CollegeStudent Union
Washington Hall Adams Hall
Jefferson Hall
Madison Hall
Auditorium
Monroe Research Center and Labs
University Avenue
Main Street
Center Street
Research Computingpages 9 – 12Fundamental to any research is the ability to process largeamounts of raw data while providing users timely access toinformation. Dell Campus Architecture builds ResearchComputing Solutions designed specifically to meet theseneeds. In today’s climate of limited funding for academic andscientific research, a computing investment must provide valuein terms of both performance and scalability. By strategicallyusing the latest standards-based technology solutions, Dell’s High-Performance Computing Clusters offer institutionsand researchers a robust solution and great value.
Administrative Computingpages 17 – 20Every institution needs technology solutions that help campus officials work effectively,improve decision making, and empower student achievement in a secure infrastructure.Dell offers the enterprise applications critical to campus management and services includingfinancials, human resources, student informationmanagement systems, messaging andcollaboration applications, as well as the campus infrastructure to support students.
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Academic ComputingFeaturing the Dell Intelligent Classroom™
pages 13 – 16At the heart of Academic Computingare the buildings and classrooms inwhich students learn. Effectivelearning in and out of the classroomrequires curriculum managementsystems, messaging and collaborationinfrastructure, and distance learningsolutions. That’s why Dell features theIntelligent Classroom, which offers asuite of software and products for theideal technology-enhanced classroom.
Student Computingpages 5 – 8Dell Campus Architecture can help you plan the solutions thataddress student computing, including digital dorms andwireless connectivity. As more students bring their owncomputers to campus, colleges and universities mustimplement solutions that can meet the needs of bothstudents and the campus population. Security,support, and standardization can becomechallenging issues. Dell can offer a wide range of programs to fit your needs, ranging from special academic pricing to full-featured project management and on-site help desks.
Architecture to set up an efficient, streamlined technology solution across all
$2 million a year. Read the case study at www.dell.com/hied/uofmiami
See how the University of Miami used Dell Campus
its campuses — one that’s expected to save at least
A quick tour of DELL CAMPUS ARCHITECTURE.™A quick tour of DELL CAMPUSDell Campus Architecture offers solutions for all thedifferent computing communities on your campus.
Dell Campus Architecture offersdifferent computing communitieson your campus.
STUDENT COMPUTING
DELL SOLUTIONS
ACADEMIC COMPUTINGRESEARCH COMPUTINGSTUDENT COMPUTING
Connect students with Dell™ University.
A student notebook program that provides
a single notebook for each student is no
longer just a competitive advantage. It is a
necessity for providing a comprehensive
learning environment. Students and staff
alike expect constant computing and network
access as well as full curriculum integration.
As a result, universities are increasingly
implementing student computing mandate
programs. With the standardization of specific
configurations, students arrive on campus
ready to connect, dramatically reducing the
burden on support staff.
Dell University Programs put computing
power at students’ disposal. Special programs
allow students to purchase Dell systems
with exclusive discounts and promotions.
Dell University programs can provide flexible
purchasing methods such as student purchases,
university subsidy, or leases that allow schools
to determine which solutions are best for their
situations. Additional features include:
• Dedicated project management
• Online resources
• Dedicated sales consultants
• Academic pricing
• Help desk programs
• Special delivery and deployment services
• Discounts on personal systems to students
Connect every aspect of thestudent experience.
Dell technology helps students learn. Today,
learning occurs in and out of the classroom.
Wireless local area networks can enable virtually
anytime, anywhere* learning, helping students
connect and collaborate with professors and
each other. However, it requires planning,
security, and the right products.
Students can go wireless quickly, easily, and
cost-effectively with Dell™ wireless solutions
and Dell notebooks featuring Intel® Centrino®
Duo mobile technology. Dell Services can also
pinpoint potential vulnerabilities and design
preventive measures. And we offer Microsoft®
Windows® XP Professional, which actively seeks
and detects wireless hotspots, minimizes setup
steps, and comes with built-in support for Wired
Equivalent Privacy.
Dell helps students connect. Many institutions
now feature state-of-the-art theaters, coffee
shops, and dining options to promote a high-tech
living experience for students. Dell has the
equipment, services, and wireless capabilities
your institution needs to create the ideal setting
for student life and learning.
Dell helps students make the most of
their hardware. Hundreds of courses at
LearnDell.com give students access to Dell
training programs to help them acquire the skills
they need to use their technology confidently
and enhance their learning. Course topics
include Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office
2003, and Adobe® Acrobat® as well as personal
development courses, which assist in new life
challenges like résumé writing and budgeting.
• How do you implement and administer a successful Student Computing Initiative?
• Should notebooks be required or recommended? What systems and configurations?
• How do students purchase? Does your institution subsidize or provide outright?
• How do you provide training, support services, and a 24/7 help desk for students?
• Who designs and maintains the infrastructure and support systems for secure
wireless solutions?
• How do you balance network security needs and students’ needs for access and
capabilities beyond the campus network?
TOP CHALLENGES
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTING
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ACADEMIC COMPUTING ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTINGRESEARCH COMPUTINGSTUDENT COMPUTING
LATITUDE™ D620With an innovative new design, exceptionalreliability, and extended wireless options,the Latitude D620 can enable productive,secure learning almost anywhere
TARGUS SPORT STANDARDBACKPACK Heavy-duty fabrics with nylon webbingreinforcement and padded compartment for notebooks with up to 15.4" screens
See how other leading institutions have successfullyimplemented Dell Student Computing solutions.
NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES DELL™ PRINTERS
SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
KENSINGTON LAPTOP USB POCKETSPEAKERSPowered by USB port, these tiny, portablespeakers eliminate the need for additionalpower cords and batteries
BELKIN 4-PORT HI-SPEED USB2.0 POCKET HUB AND TRAVELSURGE PROTECTOR BUNDLEHelps safeguard your valuableequipment from power surges andexpands USB connectivity
DELL PHOTO ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER 964A complete printing solution for the dorm room: print, scan, fax and photocopy
DELL LASER PRINTER 1110Laser printing in a device smallenough to fit on your desk
MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® XPPROFESSIONAL EDITION WITHSERVICE PACK 2Offers enhanced security and privacyfeatures and advanced recovery options
ADOBE SYSTEMS ACROBAT 7.0STANDARD — ACADEMICCreate PDF documents with one-buttonease from Microsoft® Word, MicrosoftExcel, and PowerPoint®
Software, documentation or packaging may differ from retail versions.
CASE STUDIESVillanova University partnered with Dell
to create a streamlined, standardized
hardware platform, fueled by customized
purchase and lease programs.
www.dell.com/hied/villanova
Longwood University and Dell upgraded
this mobile campus to incorporate a
support and maintenance system that
gave students reliable assistance when
and where they needed it.
www.dell.com/hied/longwood
WHITE PAPERFind out where IT officials are focusing
their attention in the 2006 National
Survey of IT in U.S. Higher Education.
www.dell.com/hied/ccsurvey
MCAFEE INTERNET SECURITY V7.0 EDUCATION VirusScan® can automatically identify andclean known viruses, mass-mailing worms,and Trojans
Dell recommends Windows® XP Professional
Dell simplifies computing withturnkey solutions.
Dell is dedicated to providing a turnkey solution for student
computing that sustains itself. Dell is much more than
a vendor who provides all of your technology. We are a
business partner who helps implement that technology
and address your specific needs with a host of solutions.
• Online and offline staff training
• A dedicated sales team
• A web site customized for your institution
• Simple ordering
• Diverse delivery options
• Campus marketing
Call us today to talk about your unique requirements and
the solutions we can provide.
Learning on the move.
With Dell partners such as Blackboard, institutions can expand student
learning beyond campus boundaries. As a part of the Blackboard Academic
Suite,™ a leading educational software platform, Blackboard Backpack allows
students to access, organize, and interact with resources virtually anywhere
within — or even outside of — the Dell Campus Architecture.™
In order to help provide students with the resources they need to manage
their increasingly complex academic lives, learning institutions are using
Blackboard Backpack to help:
• Enable anytime, anywhere access by allowing students and faculty to
download course material for use in an offline environment
• Transform notebooks and tablet PCs into personal learning devices with a
rich set of organization and annotation tools
• Reduce use of network bandwidth resources by allowing students to
access content offline
• Facilitate student-centered learning by empowering students to
personalize course content to fit their learning styles
Faculty and staff personalpurchase programs.
Faculty and staff must be comfortable with the technology
before computing can succeed on campus. That’s why the
Dell University Personal Purchase Programs provide them
with the opportunity to buy high-quality, well-supported
products for home. These programs can provide a number
of secondary benefits:
• Increased technical proficiency among members of
the community
• Improved productivity and internal communications
• Extra incentive to attract tech-savvy faculty and staff
Payroll deduction options are available to make purchasing
as simple as possible. Call your dedicated Dell representative
for more information.
LATITUDE NOTEBOOKS
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The success of any research program is
measured by its ability to produce results.
And key to producing results is the ability
to process massive amounts of data, while
making it available to your users. Dell Campus
Architecture™ can build Research Computing
solutions with all these needs in mind.
Dell is working with universities to promote
basic science and research, while providing
a competitive advantage with powerful
infrastructure tools that can enable:
• Discovery of solutions to high-visibility
engineering and scientific problems
• Education of the next generation of
computational scientists
• Recruitment and retention of highly-visible
faculty who are often the target of searches
by other universities and industry
How HPCCs are changing research.
High Performance Computing Clusters (HPCCs)
are often the technological key to tackling,
and solving, some of the most complex
computing challenges in the world today.
HPCCs can enable diverse and essential
research areas like meteorological modeling,
automotive crash test simulations, human
genome mapping, and nuclear blast modeling.
Traditionally, HPCCs were the domain of
supercomputers. Difficult to install, maintain,
and use, they ran on expensive proprietary
software that only the researchers themselves
knew how to use.
Dell has worked to provide high-value solutions,
and today HPCCs have become extremely
affordable and widely available. With
clustering, institutions have access to
significant price-performance benefits and
highly-flexible management solutions.
HPCCs are ideal for the needs of today’s
educational research environments:
• Implementation at your own pace
• Value hardware and software
• Long system lifetime
• Increased value by managing the environment
• Short procurement cycles
• Recycling of outdated nodes
• Low total cost of ownership
Dell HPCC solutions also allow the
implementation of scalability, which can
be a critical asset in your long-term growth,
evolution, and research goals.
The benefits of scalability.
In today’s ever-changing technological world,
scalability means that as your needs change
and grow, your IT systems can grow along with
them. By using industry-standard building blocks
and integrated system management tools, you
can add capabilities as your needs dictate. This
ability to add capacity without over-investing
can help ensure that you maintain a productive,
scalable, and compatible environment.
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• How do you design and implement a scalable solution, allowing your computing power
to grow along with your research needs?
• How do you analyze large amounts of data? Can complex problems be divided into
smaller component tasks?
• How can you achieve optimal computing power for your research efforts within
available funding limits?
• How do you optimize, maintain, and support systems to ensure maximum availability?
TOP CHALLENGES DELL SOLUTIONS
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RESEARCH COMPUTING
ACADEMIC COMPUTING ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTINGRESEARCH COMPUTINGSTUDENT COMPUTING
COMPUTE NODES MASTER/COMPUTE NODE STORAGE WORKSTATIONS
DELL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIPS
POWEREDGE™ 1955Provides complete server-class features,plus great density and low TCO
POWEREDGE 1950General-purpose, rack-dense 1U serverproviding excellent performance andavailability
POWERVAULT™ MD1000Standardized, modular design enabling up to45 drives for scaling performance or capacity
PRECISION™ 690Ultra-high-performance workstation designedfor business-critical, compute-intensive, andgraphically-demanding environments
APPLICATIONS/LIBRARY OPERATING SYSTEM HIGH SPEED INTERCONNECTS
See how other leading institutions have successfully implemented Dell Research Computing solutions.
POWEREDGE 2950General-purpose, rack-dense 2U serverproviding excellent performance,expandability, availability, manageability,and configuration flexibility
POWEREDGE SC 1425Rack-dense 1U server tailored for theunique availability and manageabilityrequirements of distributed clusterapplications
MASTER NODE
ACADEMIC COMPUTING ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTINGRESEARCH COMPUTINGSTUDENT COMPUTING
Dell Enterprise Services.
Streamlined HPPC Solutions.
Dell Enterprise Services can help optimize your HPCC
from the very beginning. Pre-sales consulting and
HPCC design services help ensure that the necessary
components — from servers to software — are in place
for a scalable HPCC that can run at the right capacity and
on the right timeline.
Dell can coordinate the entire process, from installation
of the new HPCC and delivery of populated racks through
our merge center to custom images and software via
Custom Factory Installation. Beyond initial installation,
Dell Enterprise Support Services can help keep operations
running smoothly. We can even assess the current data
center, help with power and cooling issues, and plan for
expansion of scalable solutions in the future.
Server and Storage Support.
Dell uses a methodical and disciplined approach to reduce
service execution and variability, helping to maximize the
performance and uptime of your Dell server and storage
systems. We can help you:
• Optimize system availability and performance through
our proactive problem resolution and escalation
management procedures
• Maximize speed-to-resolution with proven processes that
help ensure rapid response times
• Minimize risk and complexity by working through a single
point of contact
• Align your resources and free your IT staff to focus on
more strategic issues
Parallel Applications
Master Node
Message Passing Library
Operating System File Server/Gateway
Cluster Management
Tools
Com
pute
Nod
es
LAN/WAN
Interconnect
CASE STUDIESThe National Center for Supercomputing
Applications (NCSA) built massive computing
clusters with Dell™ servers, storage, and
services for a robust infrastructure and
high-performance computing.
www.dell.com/hied/NCSA
The Texas Advanced Computing Center
(TACC) at The University of Texas — one of the
country’s leading technology research centers —
worked with Dell to install a state-of-the-art,
high-performance supercomputer cluster.
www.dell.com/hied/TACC
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DELL SOLUTIONSThe Dell Intelligent Classroom features a full
portfolio of technology solutions to help
empower professors and students and help
enhance learning. The best part is, you can get
everything you need from Dell — initial
assessment, hardware, software, peripherals,
training, implementation, professional
development, and service and support.
Introducing Dell IntelligentClassroom Bundled Solutions.
The Dell Intelligent Classroom team has leveraged
its expertise in developing interactive solutions
nationwide to create a unique set of bundled
solutions. Dell experts created these bundles
with the specific needs of higher education in
mind to provide base technology with available
options and custom configurations. From Mobile
Computing and Multimedia to Conference Room
and Auditorium bundles, there is a turnkey
solution set to fit an institution’s most every need.
Call your Dell sales representative to learn
which Dell Intelligent Classroom bundled
solutions are right for you.
Dell Curriculum ManagementSolutions. Using the web to further education.
In alliance with Microsoft, Dell has created
Curriculum Management Solutions (CMS),
adding online interaction to traditional courses
and distance learning. With CMS, professors
can deliver lessons, assignments, and
assessments via the web. Grading, record
keeping, and lesson planning can all be
automated, allowing faculty to focus on course
content instead of administrative tasks.
ACADEMIC COMPUTING
TOP CHALLENGES• How can instructional technology improve operational efficiency and student engagement
in the classroom?
• How can you standardize technology across classroom types to facilitate learning for both
professors and students?
• How do you develop and implement technology-related professional development for staff?
• Can technology help measure student achievement and professor performance through
non-traditional means of assessment?
• How can you manage wireless internet access securely and effectively in the classroom?
STUDENT COMPUTING RESEARCH COMPUTING ACADEMIC COMPUTING ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTING
Infrastructure to enable anytime, anywhere learning
The buildings and classrooms in which students
learn are at the heart of Academic Computing.
Effective learning both in and out of the
classroom requires capabilities such as
curriculum management systems, messaging
and collaboration infrastructure, and distance
learning solutions. That’s why Dell developed
the Dell Intelligent Classroom™ solution, giving
extensive consideration to all learning spaces.
Dell Intelligent Classroom.™
Engage, involve, and assess.
An Intelligent Classroom combines presentation
technology with personal computing to help
create an interactive, collaborative learning
environment. The increased interaction of
students, professors, and technology can enable
a curriculum that accommodates a variety of
learning styles — visual, auditory, kinesthetic.
And the technology can support this interactive
experience by connecting it with vast amounts
of information, images, and sounds.
Featuring the Dell Intelligent Classroom™
Dell Intelligent Classrooms merge multi-media tools with
personal computing and the Internet, allowing students,
professors, and technology to interact in new ways.
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INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
DELL 5100MP DLP™ PROJECTORWith 3,300 lumens (max),* the 5100MP isideal for professional presentation in theclassroom or the boardroom
DELL 1200MP DLP PROJECTORAn ideal combination of high brightness,enhanced performance, and ease of use
MEDIATECH MT-90-BMBUTTONMATE EZConfigurable room control panel that candirectly control RS-232, IR, and Contact Closuredevices such as A/V switchers, projectors,VCR/DVD players, and document cameras
ENTERASYS ROAMABOUTWIRELESS ACCESS POINTPowerful wireless networking systemthat can provide secure control overusers, applications, and devices incampus-wide deployments
See how other leading institutions have successfully implemented Dell Academic Computing solutions.
Dell recommends Windows® XP Professional
MEDIASITE RL440 RICH MEDIARECORDEROne-button recording of all presentation or lecturecontent, including video, audio, and VGA content
ELMO HV-5100XG VISUALPRESENTERDesigned to provide powerful support for your presentation, this visual presenterfeatures power zooming, “One-Push” auto-focus, and a screen scroll function
LATITUDE D620With an innovative new design, exceptionalreliability, and extended wireless options,the Latitude D620 can enable productive,secure learning almost anywhere
LATITUDE™ NOTEBOOKS
OPTIPLEX™ DESKTOPS
OPTIPLEX 745A scalable, managed desktop designed to deliver exceptional power efficiency,manageability, customization, and security options
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENTDELL™ PROJECTORS
Education Portals streamlineinformation flow.
Information technology can be a powerful tool for
collaboration among faculty, students, and staff. However,
making that technology accessible is key. Education portal
solutions like Campus Pipeline™ from SCT, Blackboard,™
Oracle,® Microsoft SharePoint,® or homegrown solutions
create portal sites that can aggregate information access
points into a single gateway. Users can easily share
information from virtually any location across servers,
databases, public folders, and Internet sites.
And Dell has flexible, affordable, and creative portal
solutions to match today’s requirements and tomorrow’s
needs for growth while helping ensure usability and
predictability throughout.
Dell Professional Services.
Dell Professional Services offer turnkey integration,
installation, and training for your classroom solution. From
pre-design, we can begin working with you to understand
the needs of your faculty and support staff, as well as the
supportability of the solution. Dell is committed to
implementing the solution and, more importantly, we are
committed to providing the training necessary to have your
staff ready to support the solution and your faculty ready
to embrace the technology.
ACADEMIC COMPUTING ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTINGRESEARCH COMPUTINGSTUDENT COMPUTING
TURNINGPOINT® RESPONSECARD®
RADIO FREQUENCY KEYPADEnable real-time assessment and feedback withthe student response system Radio Frequency (RF)32 classpack kit, including software and hardware
CASE STUDIESMedical University of South Carolina
partnered with Dell to create an Intelligent
Classroom™ from the ground up.
www.dell.com/hied/MUSC
Charleston Southern University joined
forces with Dell to create a more visual,
engaging learning environment for
today’s students.
www.dell.com/hied/CSU
Montgomery College worked with Dell
to implement 22 complete Intelligent
Classrooms in its new nursing school.
www.dell.com/hied/montgomery
Manage resources effectively with Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers and Blackboard Academic Suite.
Dell has partnered with Blackboard to offer outstanding management
systems for your learning resources. Powered by Dell PowerEdge™
servers, Blackboard’s course management systems and data centers
can help streamline classroom technology and standardize resources.
• Help reduce the need for dedicated hosting and maintenance on
campus by implementing Blackboard’s Application Server Provider
(ASP) Services
• Help facilitate student learning by deploying consistent resources built
on standardized course management
• Help improve faculty effectiveness by providing anytime, anywhere
access* to resources and material
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DELL SOLUTIONSToday’s limited resources demand data-driven
decision-making to provide a low total cost of
ownership and high return on investment. That’s
exactly the kind of IT solutions Dell creates.
Dell’s Scalable Enterprise Strategyhelps you…
…simplify operations. Scalability allows the
flexibility to implement changes with fewer
management tools. Automating systems
management — as opposed to making manual
changes — can reduce the resources necessary
to maintain stability, while providing great control
over the quality and consistency of changes.
…improve utilization. Today’s infrastructure
grew organically, as you added servers and
storage. Consolidation and new virtualization
technologies address underutilized resources.
The end result is simplified operations and
excellent control over your infrastructure.
…scale cost-effectively. Industry-standard
building blocks and integrated systems
management tools allow you to pay for new
equipment as demand dictates. Adding capacity
“on demand” helps maintain productivity
and compatibility without over-investing
for tomorrow’s potential needs. Efficient
management of your IT budgets now facilitates
seamless additions when the time is right.
Dell has the solutions you’relooking for.
Is your organization migrating from Unix?
Consolidating server and storage solutions?
Tapping into the power of High Performance
Computing Clusters (HPCCs)? Ensuring network
security? Whatever your needs, Dell can help
successfully manage your new environment and
maximize your return on technology investment.
Network & Data Security/Identity
Management. Institutions have struggled to
balance an open campus and secure access.
However, denial-of-service and virus attacks
continue to increase the burden on IT staffs. Dell
offers network intrusion prevention and detection
solutions like TippingPoint,® SecureComputing,®
and Enterasys.® Dell can help secure your
network and custom-install virus protection in
the factory on your own image and sell you the
licenses for every computer.
Migration and Consolidation. Data is growing
exponentially, and downtime can cost millions
of dollars per hour. However, consolidation of
your server and storage resources and migration
of your software environment can help improve
the delivery of services. Dell can help from the
first critical step of preparing a business case.
Our server and storage consolidation programs,
as well as Microsoft® Windows operating
system and Microsoft Exchange® server
migration capabilities, can provide resources
to help maximize your investment.
Server virtualization enablesscalable enterprise.
Server virtualization is becoming a core
technology, allowing a single server to behave
as multiple, independent servers. Dell is helping
bring virtualization to the mainstream by working
closely with industry leaders to develop interface
and management standards. Virtualization is a
key component of Dell’s Scalable Enterprise
Strategy, a framework for creating a highly
efficient infrastructure. By helping simplify
operations, improve uptime, and enable
cost-effective scaling, server virtualization can
help IT managers deliver excellent value.
• How do you simplify operations and scale effectively across campus?
• How do you implement and maintain web-based, self-service
information-delivery models to reduce campus-wide staffing needs?
• How do you best administer and upgrade campus messaging and
collaboration systems?
• How do you establish and maintain a network with the right balance
of security and freedom of access?
• How do you improve server/storage utilization to optimize IT resources?
TOP CHALLENGES
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTING
STUDENT COMPUTING RESEARCH COMPUTING ACADEMIC COMPUTING ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTING
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LICENSED SOFTWARE
See how other leading institutions have successfully implemented Dell Administrative Computing solutions.
Dell recommends Windows® XP Professional
Dell does more than provide the ideal software solution. We provide the licenses as well. From Microsoft to Linux
and Oracle to Novell and SAP. From Citrix and PeopleSoft to VMware and Altiris. Dell’s knowledgeable software partners
know how to help maximize your software’s performance. The result is high productivity for high enterprise value.
POWEREDGE™ 2950General-purpose, rack-dense 2U serverproviding excellent performance,expandability, availability, manageability,and configuration flexibility
OPTIPLEX™ 745A scalable, managed desktop designed to deliver exceptional power efficiency,manageability, customization, and security options
LATITUDE™ D820Designed for users who require quality,ease-of-use, and long-term value, theLatitude D820 offers both high-end andmainstream graphics solutions
DELL WORKGROUP LASER PRINTER 5210NHigh-volume printing for workgroups;easy management of network printoperations and costs
DELL COLOR LASER PRINTER5110CNRobust workgroup printer with fastcolor capability
DELL PRINTING SOLUTIONS
Building community throughcommunication.
Our Microsoft® Exchange® Server 2003 R2 solution helps build strong
connections throughout the campus. No matter where they are,
faculty, students, and staff can stay connected with quick, efficient
email, calendaring, group storage, and list and directory services.
Dell deploys Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 R2 to help deliver rich,
easy-to-use functionality with advanced features like:
• State-of-the-art security and privacy
• Restricted distribution lists
• Inbound recipient filtering
• Virus scanning
• Spam filtering
• Remote and mobile access
• Automatic error reporting
• Mailbox recovery center for disaster scenarios
With minimal operational disruption, our completely modular approach
can give you flexible options including training and fixed-price offerings
with clearly defined objectives and costs.
Unix® Platform Migration. Dell can help you discover more freedom
by migrating to systems running Microsoft Windows,® Red Hat®
Enterprise Linux, or SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server operating systems.
Dell can also simplify your Unix migration, help you save money, and
optimize your ROI — without sacrificing performance or availability.
Data Center Environment Assessment. The challenge of data center
cooling becomes more complex and critical as technology evolves and
you add more and more processing power to rack-dense computing
devices. That’s why Dell Professional Services offers a Data Center
Environment Assessment service. This fixed-price, fixed-scope
assessment evaluates your existing data center to help determine if
you have an appropriate cooling and power infrastructure.
DELL | EMC CX3 SERIES SAN ARRAYSReliable storage arrays built for scalablegrowth
ACADEMIC COMPUTING ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTINGRESEARCH COMPUTINGSTUDENT COMPUTING
STORAGE
SERVERS
PERSONAL WORKSTATIONS
CASE STUDIESUniversity of Missouri-Rolla: Learn
how U. of Missouri-Rolla consolidated
65 servers to 9 using the power
of virtualization.
www.dell.com/hied/umrolla
Quinnipiac University: Dell supplied
the infrastructure to leverage technology
in curriculum and advance computer
usage in academia.
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Dell is committed to being a responsible
technology provider and a careful steward of
the environment. We are acutely aware that
computers contain some materials that require
proper disposal. And we are focused on reducing
the environmental impact of our products
throughout their entire lifecycles.
Product Concept and Design. We are focused on
designing our products to consume less energy and
use fewer environmentally sensitive materials.
From the very beginning of product design, we
work to meet the extremely high environmental
standards of both legal and customer requirements.
Manufacturing and Operations. We have
implemented numerous workplace programs
to conserve energy and reduce water and
paper usage.
Reduce and Recycle Programs. We have already
reduced the amount of paper and packaging
materials that we ship to our customers. And we
continue to educate them on how to recycle their
computers in the most environmentally responsible
manner. Our Asset Recovery Services recover
used products for value recovery or responsible
recycling. Customers can recycle for no charge or
donate used computers when they purchase a
new one.
Before the Dell Effect made computing devices
so commonplace, little thought was given to
what effect computers had on the environment.
The Dell Effect can work as well for environmental
responsibility. Dell’s direct relationship with
customers and suppliers can help raise the
industry’s awareness of the impact we have
on the planet.
Dell’s ongoing environmental responsibility.Completing the solution with Dell™ Services.
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to managing a sustainable and reliable high-
performance IT environment. Dell can be there
throughout the life of your systems and beyond
with exceptional service and support guided by
your direct feedback and evolving needs.
Desktop and Notebook Lifecycle Management.
Dell offers a modular suite of full deployment
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We then help ensure that each computer
continues to operate at peak levels with refreshes
to student, faculty, and staff organizations. Our
range of Client Support Services can even include
setting up a help desk for you.
Server and Storage Support. Dell has the
technical knowledge and project management
skills to help simplify your development process
across your entire institution. From architecture
services and systems consolidations to software
migration and storage and recovery plans, we
offer multiple levels of support to best match your
unique infrastructure.
Complete Customized Service. Beyond planning,
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recovering value from outdated technology to
increasing value of new technology through our
training services, Dell is dedicated to helping
you get more. And Dell also offers flexible IT
management services to fit your outsourcing
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Call Dell today to find out more about Dell Campus Architecture.™Dell Campus Architecture is a direct result of listening to our customers. By working to understand their needs,we are able to present coherent, thoughtful solutions that can address their unique challenges. We are preparedto give the same attention to your institution. We invite you to call your dedicated Dell representative and set upan appointment today.
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