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Houston Medical maintains a specialised division for computer hardware supply,

networks, and general system IT configuration and installation. Houston Hardware technicians are specialists at setting up everything from a single-user system to large networks, and even wide-area-networks linking buildings together in different cities. We can configure email server systems, website hosting, remote-access, and full security systems – in addition to making sure that the system is the best platform for your VIP database package.

With large networks and systems in place and installed by Houston Hardware nationwide, from Dunedin to Whangarei, we like to be sure the systems we install are 100% stable and reliable.

Houston Hardware recommends and uses the following brands:

 

 

WORKSTATIONS:

The Small business range of Hewlett Packard Commercial PC’s are excellent machines with superb warranty support, good speed, and bulletproof reliability.

Processor speeds (as at 1/07/06) are 3.0ghz, ram is 512mb and the disks are fast Serial-ATA (SATA). DVD-rewriters are standard, as is the stable Windows XP Professional.

 

 

Hewlett Packard dx7200 MT

PROCESSOR Intel Pentium IV 3.0GHZ (3000mhz)23/11/99TP [WCD]

CASE Small ATX Form Factor (19cm X 35cm X 43cm)

RAM 512mb

HARD DRIVE 80.0GB SATA-100

MONITOR none

CD-WRITER DVD-Rewriter (incl backup software)

NETWORK 10/100/1000 PCI

Standard Features of the Hewlett Packard dx Range Are:

INPUT/OUTPUT 1 Printer Port, 1 RS232 Serial Port, 8 USB

SLOTS 2 5¼” Bays, 2 3½” Bays

VIDEO Integrated

VIDEO MONITOR none

KEYBOARD 101 Key Extended AT Style

SOUND Integrated

MOUSE HP Wheel Mouse optical

WARRANTY Three years Parts & Labour, one year on-site for main centres,

2nd and 3rd year Return to Base.

PRE-INSTALLED Windows XP Professional.

Norton Antivirus

 

 

SERVERS – a requirement for networks with 6 or more workstations

When a system is large enough to warrant a dedicated server, Houston Hardware consistently

turns to the IBM range of servers. From entry-level models with hardware RAID and SATA drives,

and 512mb of ram minimum, through to Intel Xeon based systems with fast SCSI disks – IBM

servers consistently deliver for Houston Hardware Clients. Fully compatible with

Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003, Houston Hardware can set up a fat-client or

thin-client terminal server solution for you.

 

IBM X206 SERVER

Processor: Pentium 4 3.0GHz Single Processor 800MHz FSB
Memory: 512MB standard
MULTIMEDIA: 48X CDROM,
Storage: SCSI or SATA models available
Storage Expansion: 7 Bays 4 Available 6 Slots 6 Available
Slots total (free): 1 AGP, 5 32 Bit PCI 33 MHz
Integrated Network: 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1000Mbps
POWER: 1 x 330W POWER SUPPLY

 

 

SOFTWARE

 

Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with 5 Client Access Licenses

Windows Server 2003 is the next generation multipurpose network operating system that will

lower the total cost of ownership with great new feature like the Active Directory, directory service and IntelliMirror, management technology. It continues to support up to four processors. Includes 5 Windows 2003 server client access licenses.

Additional Client-License-Packs (CAL’s) are available in packs of 5.

Terminal Server thin-client license packs are purchased through the open-license scheme singly.

 

Microsoft Office 2003 – Small Business Edition OEM

(Please note OEM software is supplied with no box or manual)

Includes: Word 2003, Excel 2003, Outlook 2003, Powerpoint 2003, Publisher 2003 and Outlook Business Contact Manager.

  • Meeting Workspaces offer a centralised location for sharing agendas, visual resources & other documentation
  • Reduce document sharing or unintended use by setting an expiration date
  • Helps to protect documents from being unintentionally changed by using Word Formatting & Editing Restrictions
  • Manipulate & analyse XML business data Prioritise e-mail messages by using Quick Flags to indicate a priority or time-sensitive messages

BACKUP SYSTEMS

For a server-based system, Houston Hardware recommends a tape-drive system and program

such as BackupExec. Alternatives such as removable hard-disks or USB sticks are options also. For smaller networks or single users, an Iomega ZIP 750mb solution is recommended.

Houston Hardware does not recommend or support backing up to optical media such as CD’s or DVD’s.

IBM DDS5 SCSI Tape Drive

 

CAPACITY: 36GB (Native), 72GB (Compressed)
INTERFACE BUS: LVD
TAPE TYPE: 4mm
TAPE FORMATS SUPPORTED: DAT72, DDS-3, DDS-4
TAPE DRIVE INDICATORS: LEDs (front panel)
MAX NO. OF TAPE DRIVES: 1
MAX NO.OF CART: 1
DIMENSIONS (H x W x D): 42.6 x 149.2 x 203mm
* Up to 3.5/7MBps data transfer rate
* Supports Ultra2 LVD SCSI connections
* Drive contained in one removable Field Replaceable Unit
* Backward compatibility with current DDS cassettes

 

USB 2.0 40gb External Hard Disk Drive

Plug and play via USB port.

Backup your data in seconds, transferring speed is up to 480MB/sec(USB 2.0).

Includes 40GB Hard Disk

Ideal choice for mass storage.

Compact and lightweight, effortless to use.

Use Bus Power and only 135mm x 75mm x 16mm.

High resistance to magnetic field and extreme temperature.

 

 

LAPTOPS

Houston Hardware Recommends Hewlett Packard, Acer and Toshiba brands. Laptop prices

and specifications change on a regular basis. There are many considerations with laptops

as well, and different models to suit, such as:

a) Smaller, lighter, but less powerful?

b) Heavier and bulkier, but very fast?

c) Do you need to play multimedia, such as games or watch DVD movies?

d) If yes to movies, is a wide-screen display better for you?

e) Do you require extra security such as fingerprint analysis?

f) Is the laptop likely to be used or treated roughly – is it better to get a more robust model?

When all the questions are answered, then it is a matter of working out the ideal model to

meet your budget.

 

 

POWER PROTECTION

A UPS system is essential in areas where power-cuts occur.

APC BACK-UPS TOWER

BEST VALUE BATTERY BACKUP & PROTECTION FOR BUSINESS COMPUTERS

* Automatic restart of loads after UPS shutdown * Audible Alarms
* Battery replacement without tools * Automatic self-test
* Battery-protected and surge-only outlets * Dataline Surge Protection
* Hot-swappable batteries * LED status indicators
* Resettable circuit breakers * Power conditioning
* Transformer-block spaced outlets * Safety-agency approved

 

 

PRINTERS

Houston Hardware recommends and installs the Brother range of laser printers and multifunction devices. Unless you have a specific requirement for colour printer, or photo printing, we do not recommend inkjet or bubblejet printer models.

 

Brother HL2040 Laser Printer

Entry level printer, suitable for consulting rooms or smaller practices.

Up to 20 pages per minute, 10 seconds to first print.

8MB memory. Parallel, USB
250 paper tray: A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, B6, A6, Exe, Legal
Approx 368 x 358 x 165.5 mm (WxDxH) 6.2kg

 

Brother HL5240 Laser Printer

Excellent workgroup laser with two trays as standard

(manual feeder supports up to 50 sheets)
16 MB memory, Parallel, Hi-Speed USB 2..0
(W x D x H) 371 x 384 x 246 mm: 9.8 Kg
250 Sheet paper tray A4, Letter, B5(ISO), A5, B6(ISO), A6, B6, Exe, LGL


Dymo LW400 Label Writer

Snappy little label printer with a tiny footprint for less clutter.

Print Method: Thermal

Print Speed: 20 labels per minute
Platforms Supported: Windows NT 4.0, 9X, 3.1X, 2000, XP

Interface: Serial, USB

Consumables: 89mm x 28mm Labels

Warranty 1 Year

 

 

The MFC-8460N 5-in-1 Multifunction

This digital flatbed all-in-one provides four high quality functions in one - laser printer, fax, copier

and colour scanner - making it a versatile, all-round performer. With its various time saving

features, the MFC-8460 is ideally suited to your office environment, making it the ideal solution

for the workgroup.

Network ready for all your PC’s to fax directly from the desktop, print and scan

to and from any PC.

Printer:
Up to 28ppm printing speed Up to 1200x1200dpi print resolution
Fax:
33,600bps modem 300 speed dials.
Copier:
Up to 20cpm copy speed 25-400% enlargement/reduction in 1% increments

Scanner:
Up to 600x2400dpi scan resolution (optical) Up to 9600x9600dpi scan resolution (interpolated)* Scan directly to OCR, E-mail, Image or file
PC Fax:
Send and receive faxes via your PC

 

 


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