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HITE APER Better Solutions for Parametric May 2000 Prepared By Technology Corporation’s Customers Workstation Division Segment Marketing Compaq Computer Corporation Abstract. ONTENTS Compaq The close partnership between Compaq and PTC makes Compaq workstations the Workstations for best choice for many PTC users. Compaq workstations provide the best PTC Customers .
Page 2 HITE APER (cont.) Notice The information in this publication is subject to change without notice. O M P A Q O M P U T E R O R P O R A T I O N S H A L L N O T B E L I A B L E F O R T E C H N I C A L O R E D I T O R I A L E R R O R S O R O M I S S I O N S C O N T A I N E D H E R E I N N O R F O R I N C I D E N T A L O R C O N S E Q U E N T I A L D A M A G E S R E S U L T I N G F R O M TH E F U R N I S H I N G...
Page 3: Workstations For Ptc Customers
HITE APER (cont.) P T C C O M P A Q O R K S T A T I O N S F O R U S T O M E R S V E R V I E W PTC is the leading supplier of CAD/CAM/CAE software tools used to automate the development of a product from its design concept through production.
Page 4 HITE APER (cont.) For example, one screen can be focused on Intranet research identifying the least costly part, while the other is used to enter the information into the design using Pro/ENGINEER. Added Productivity - For users who manipulate and modify designs repeatedly throughout the day, the Compaq Spaceball can provide up to a 30 percent productivity improvement by allowing more rapid positioning.
Page 5: Computing
HITE APER (cont.) O R L D O F O M P U T I N G The new computing environment currently emerging is one in which all information is online and people can securely access information, communicate, and conduct electronic commerce from any place at any time.
Page 6 HITE APER (cont.) portable solutions including the Armada M700 - which at 4.3 lbs (1.95 kg) is a no-compromise thin and light mobile solution, augmented by a range of common docking solutions. The Armada M300 is a breakthrough design in a 3 lb (1.44 kg) notebook. Design Projection and 3D Team Reviews Using your Wireless LAN system and your Armada M300 or M700 laptop comp uter, you can add an MP1600 projector.
Page 7 HITE APER (cont.) Fast at Solutions Compaq is the industry-leading supplier of partner solutions. We have sought the best minds in the industry so that together we can find the best answers—everything from Internet commerce to outcomes-based decision support. The MCAD and Collaborative Product Commerce markets are part of this effort.
Page 8 HITE APER (cont.) § Exceptional add-ons, flat panel, multiple screens, Spaceball, fingerprint technology § Affordable prices, leveraging PC economics § Unique solutions for PTC customers (such as the large assembly solution) Did You Know? Compaq is one of the premier IT suppliers around the world: §...
Page 9: Better Computing Solutions For Manufacturing
HITE APER (cont.) E T T E R O M P U T I N G O L U T I O N S F O R A N U F A C T U R I N G O M P A N I E S The New World of computing has arrived for manufacturing companies.
Page 10 HITE APER (cont.) § One of the top two systems integrators according to Information Week § One of the top four Internet/Intranet integrators according to Gartner Group § Best NT-UNIX Integration Program according to IDC § Number One Microsoft Worldwide Prime Integrator for Windows NT §...
Page 11: Solutions
HITE APER (cont.) customers. PTC applications are also optimized with code changes and special compilers to speed up PTC applications on Compaq XP workstations by taking advantage of the Tru64 UNIX operating system and Alpha chip architecture - this ensures the ultimate in best performance from a Compaq UNIX solution.
Page 12 HITE APER (cont.) § Innovation – Compaq strives to lead the market with innovations. Two are relevant for Windchill. The first is the recent development by Compaq and Corollary of an eight-processor (eight-way) Intel server. The result, the ProFusion Architecture, is now used by all other manufacturers.
Page 13 HITE APER (cont.) P T C M E C H A N I C A L N G I N E E R I N G O L U T I O N S Compaq Workstation Family Overview Compaq offers several workstations to meet the needs of its customers – they are certified to optimally run PTC applications.
Page 14 HITE APER (cont.) § Integrated 256-KB level two cache per processor (supports up to two processors) § Microsoft Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 or Windows 2000 § 40X Max CD-ROM § Integrated Intel PRO/100+ Management Adapter NIC § 5 slot/5 bay convertible minitower §...
Page 15: Windows Nt
HITE APER (cont.) § 4MB L2 external cache (supports one processor) § High Bandwidth Systems Architecture § 512MB - 2 GB memory (1 Gbyte recommended) § 18.2 GB Wide Ultra2 SCSI 10,000 rpm hard drive § PowerStorm 350 graphics controller §...
Page 16 HITE APER (cont.) Compaq is part of an industry working group, including Intel, that has published the Developer’s Interface Guide for IA-64 Servers. The guide specifies a common baseline hardware interface for IA- 64 solutions. It provides developers with the tools and information they need to successfully implement reliable, scalable and interoperable IA-64 processor-based server solutions within complex enterprise-wide environments.
Page 17 HITE APER (cont.) Thus maximum memory is as follows: 64 Mbit RIMMs provide a maximum memory size of 256 Mbytes; 128 Mbit RIMMS provide 512 Mbytes; 256 Mbit RIMMS provide 1 Gbyte. The robust RIMM modules allow for easy and reliable upgrades while maintaining full 1.6MB/s bandwidth capability.
Page 18 HITE APER (cont.) space saving multiple display support. Pro/ENGINEER and Pro/MECHANICA users typically require 3D graphics cards. Entry 3D ELSA Synergy II Compaq’s Entry 3D product, the AGP-based ELSA Synergy II, is an affordable solution for a wide range of 3D applications with support for resolutions up to 1920 x 1200. The Synergy II is an ideal solution for CAD/CAE professionals who need fast 2D and robust, yet affordable 3D performance and features.
Page 19 HITE APER (cont.) § Supports 24-bits double buffered with 24-bit Z-buffer, overlay planes, alpha planes, and stencil planes simultaneously § Support for AGP 2x/4x § Supported on AP250, AP550, and SP750 § Operating system support for Windows NT 4.0 High End Enhanced 3D Enhanced 3D is for the most demanding technical professionals.
Page 20 HITE APER (cont.) Productivity Software All Compaq workstations ship with productivity software including System Software Manager (SSM), Compaq Insight Manager, and Restore CD. Compaq is unique among hardware vendors with this level of software bundled with workstations. System Software Manager (SSM) SSM simplifies and automates software changes by providing a single tool for unattended installation of Compaq Workstation, Deskpro, and Laptop system software.
Page 21 HITE APER (cont.) Compaq Insight Manager XE Compaq Insight Manager LC can be upgraded to Compaq Insight Manager XE. This provides web- based management for Compaq servers, and any HTTP, SNMP MIB-2, or DMI v2 compliant device. The strength of Compaq Insight Manager XE lies in its ability to provide system administrators real control through an easy-to-use industry-standards-based web interface.
Page 22: Migration For Workstations
HITE APER (cont.) 2000 N T M I N D O W S A N D I N D O W S I G R A T I O N F O R O R K S T A T I O N S Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional offers a very powerful operating environment for PTC customers.
Page 23 HITE APER (cont.) § UNIX to Windows 2000 Porting Assistance: One of the Compaq services groups who does this work is the Compaq Systems Application Integration Engineering (CSAIE) group located in Nashua, NH. CSAIE has completed more than 1000 projects in successful software porting and migration, including UNIX to Windows NT/Windows 2000 migration.
Page 24: Complex Workstation Solutions For Ptc
HITE APER (cont.) P T C C O M P L E X O R K S T A T I O N O L U T I O N S F O R U S T O M E R S eEngineering Solutions PTC customers are continuing to incorporate web access into all aspects of design, including business-to-business communication.
Page 25 HITE APER (cont.) 1992 and is a true 64-bit application, this is not true with some of our competitors versions on their 64-bit platforms. Therefore, since they use Pro/ENGINEER as a 32-bit application, running on a 64- bit platform, they are subject some of the 32-bit limitations. Finite Element Solutions The SP700 with its dual architecture is an ideal Intel-based solution for Pro/MECHANICA.
Page 26 HITE APER (cont.) Set up a single infrastructure for a mixed environment Example: With Tru64 UNIX users do not have to be burdened with the complexity of a mixed environment of UNIX and Windows to gain the advantages of using it. Compaq is leading with technology that: §...
Page 27: Options
HITE APER (cont.) O R K S T A T I O N P T I O N S TFT8020 Flat Screen Monitor The Compaq TFT8020 flat panel monitor is the most technologically advanced large screen flat panel monitor. This monitor is designed to provide exceptional screen performance and configuration flexibility.
Page 28 HITE APER (cont.) Tighter network security usually means more work for administrators, but Compaq Fingerprint Identification Technology actually reduces network management costs. IT groups commonly report that up to 50 percent of help desk calls are for forgotten or expiring passwords. By eliminating the need for end-user passwords, Compaq Fingerprint Identification Technology reduces the number of calls to your IT Help Desk and lowers your network administration costs.
Page 29: A Note About
HITE APER (cont.) O T E B O U T O R K S T A T I O N E N C H M A R K S Pro/E Benchmark Rating When Compaq submitted three Windows NT systems for Bench99 testing with Pro/ENGINEER, the following results were shown (as printed in ProE: The Magazine): §...
Page 30 HITE APER (cont.) To measure workstation performance, run the benchmark locally. That is with local parts, and Pro/E installed locally. Remove the network connection if possible. This will remove the possibility of network data transfer from causing performance variability. Make sure you have the latest BIOS and drivers before starting. Be consistent when comparing different workstations: §...
Page 31: Web References
HITE APER (cont.) E B R E F E R E N C E S For more information about: Got to the following web page: Adding Compaq Windows NT www.compaq.com/products/workstations/intsol/index.html Professional Workstations to a UNIX Pro/ENGINEER Environment Compaq Workstations http://www.compaq.com/products/workstations/index.html Compaq graphics options http://www.compaq.com/products/workstations/graphics/index.
Page 32: Summary
HITE APER (cont.) U M M A R Y Compaq Professional Workstations offer many solutions for Pro/ENGINEER customers - whether they are in need of the best available price/performance or the highest possible performance. The range of available solutions - including hardware, operating system, graphics options and other leading-edge offerings - can meet the needs of any PTC customer.

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