clearcube opticom riga 28. may 2005 markus j. lindl dipl.-ing.(fh)

ClearCube OptiCom Riga28. May 2005

Markus J. LindlDipl.-Ing.(FH)

2ClearCube Confidential

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


Traditional desktop PCs dispersed throughout the Enterprise result in:

Peripherals

PC H/W

PC S/W

Server/Network

Centralized

Desk-side

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 Availability96% uptime (vs. 99.9% + for servers)

4-hour, next-day time to respond

Weak Security and Control1.2% of assets lost annually

Data can be downloaded/stolen

Illegal software can be uploaded

Disaster recovery is difficult

Constrained User ErgonomicsPC takes up valuable space

PC creates heat, noise & needs distributed UPS

Source: IDC


Would You Switch?

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

Imagine Something Different


MILLENIUMMILLENIUMPARTNERSPARTNERS

Hundreds of Companies Have Switched


$825

$450

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%.

MAC

Dramatic Reduction in Installation Time

Hill Air Force Base deployed 44 ClearCube systems in 22 minutes [vs. 11 hours for traditional PCs].

11 Hr.

22 Min.

Installation

Old PC environmentResult after ClearCube

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

Headcount

Mission-Critical Uptime

British Petroleum’s gas and electricity trading floors got a high-availability computing architecture to support its global trading activities.

2 hr.

5 Min.

Downtime

ClearCube Proof Points


Peripherals

PC H/W

PC S/W

Centralize the computing, storage, and networking infrastructure and manage remotely.

Keep only peripherals, like monitor, keyboard and mouse, at the desk.

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Servers & Network H/W

Peripherals

ClearCube Environment

Servers & Network H/W

PC H/W

PC S/W

The ClearCube Idea – Centralize the PC Infrastructure


User/Client

IT Manager

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.

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.

ClearCube Management Suite - Powerful software that enables complete system management for proactive alerting, hot sparing, and remote control.

The ClearCube Solution


Travel to Desk

Travel to Desk

Travel from Desk

Travel from Desk

De-install Spare

De-install Spare

Re-Install System

Re-Install System

Configure System

Configure System

Traditional PC

Service Call

Service Call

Travel to Desk

Travel to Desk

Travel from Desk

Travel from Desk

Expedite System to

Repair

Expedite System to

Repair

Perform Diag-nostics


De-install System

De-install System

Install Spare Install Spare

Configure Spare

Configure Spare

Real World Example: Comparing a Break/Fix Call

Impacted IT Time

Impacted Customer Time

IT Time: Up to 2 daysCustomer Downtime: 4 hours to Next Business Day

Service Call

Service Call



Expedite System to

Repair

Expedite System to

RepairClearCube

Switch to Spare

(Remote)

Switch to Spare

(Remote)

Configure Spare

(Remote)

Configure Spare

(Remote)Dispatch

Customer & IT Time: 15 minutes IT fixes when they have time, no customer impact

ClearCube Technology: Hardware


R Series CPU Blade

P4 (HT) Processor

PC2100 DDR RAM

nVidia Quadro Video Card

With 64MB vRAM

Mass Storage Lockout

(MSL Jumper)

ATA/100 IDE

Hard Driver

120Watt Power Supply

C3 Interface

(aka Interposer)

FRONTBACK

LCD Mgmt Display


Layer 1: Industry Standard Components

Wintel Components Layer 1:Industry Standard Components

• 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

CPU Blade

Model R2100


Layer 1: Industry Standard Components

Wintel Components Layer 1:Industry Standard Components

• 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

CPU Blade

Model 1200


R Series CPU Blade Front Panel

345

Reset Power

USB


Layer 2: ClearCube Innovations - Distance

Wintel ComponentsLayer 1:Industry Standard Components

Layer 2:ClearCube Innovations

• 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

Distance


Layer 2: ClearCube Innovations - Density

Wintel Components

Distance

Layer 1:Industry Standard Components


• 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

Density

112 CPU Blades per 42U Rack

8 Blades per Cage

Rear Connections


R Series Cage

Kensington Lock

Latches


Layer 2: ClearCube Innovations – C/Port

Wintel Components

Distance Density



• 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

C/Port

C/Port

MVX Box

Fiber


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

3.2 cm

21 cm

12.7 cm


Universal C/Port


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


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


I/Port Overview

Switched or Pt. to

Pt. Ethernet

I/PortNo distance or infrastructure

limitation

IP packets


I/Port and the C/Port

Network

I/Port

C/Port

KVMU – Cat 5

C/Port Single/Multi-head

KVMU – Cat 5 or FiberPerformance

Mainstream

P4

P4

P4

Network

I/PortsP4

Cost-Sensitive


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


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


Layer 3: Whole Product Solutions - BackPack

Wintel Components

Distance Density C/Port

Blade Switching BackPack



Layer 3:Whole Product Solutions

• Direct Connect BackPack• Blade Switching BackPack• Needs no additional rack space

BackPack

Fan Tray

Cage


BackPack Basic Features

• 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

What do the BackPacks do?


BackPack Architecture

How do BackPacks work?

Cage

BackPack

Fan Tray

RMC (inside BackPack)


RMC Basic Features

• 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)

What does the Remote Management Card (RMC) do?


Direct Connect Architecture

How do Direct Connect BackPacks work?

C/Port Connections

Control Connections

Ethernet Connections

Power Connection

LED Indicates whether RMC is installed


Blade Switching Architecture

How do Blade Switching BackPacks work?

Admin C/Port Admin C/Port ConnectionsConnections

C/Port Connections

Spare Blade Connections

Control Connections

Ethernet Connections

Power Connection


Daisy Chaining

Admin C/Port Network

Spare Config CablePrimary Cage

(with RMC installed)

Secondary Cage (no RMC

installed)

Secondary Cage (no RMC

installed)


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

ClearCube Technology: Software


Layer 3: Whole Product Solutions – Systems Mgmt.

Wintel Components

Distance Density C/Port

Systems Management



Layer 3:Whole Product Solutions

Blade Switching BackPack

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


Software Summary

ClearCubeManagement Suite

Switch Manager

PowerQuest DeployCenter

Move Manager

Blade Manager Blade health and asset monitoring ( Client Manager)

PXE Enabled Image Creation and Distribution ( Deploy Center)

Blade Switching (ClearCube)

Move, Add, and Change Administration (ClearCube)

Data Failover Data & Preferences Backup (ClearCube)

Feature Summary Benefit Attained

Increase client availability to over 99.9%

Eliminate trips to desktop by remotely deploying hard

drive images

Dramatically reduce Move/Add/Change costs

Fix problems before they start with health monitoring

and alerts

Eliminate lost user data and settings


Switch Manager Overview

Switch Users to Spare Blades in Seconds

• Manage Mode

• Spare Mode

• Remote Control Modes

• 8x8 Mode


Architecture

How does Switch Manager work?Admin Station Server (s)

Blades/Cages (through RMC network connection)

BrowserSwitch

Manager

Network


Switch Manager

Logon


Switch Manager

Manage Mode


Switch Manager

Spare Mode


Switch Manager

8x8 Switching Mode


Switch Manager

Hardware Remote Control

Questions and Answers


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)


Architecture

How does Blade Manager work?

Network

Admin Station

Client Blades

Cage with RMC

Browser


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


Architecture

How does Data Failover work?

NetworkSubnet 1

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


Architecture


Network

Admin Station

Subnet 1

Subnet 2

DR Scenario• Blade 1 backs up data to 1-3 other Blades

(replication factor) in another subnet across geographies

• Administrator assignment versus auto discovery


Architecture


Network

Admin Station

Server (Super Peer)

Subnet 1

Subnet 2


Move Manager Overview

• Scheduled backup of full systems

• Manual or Automated Moves/Adds/ Changes


PowerQuest DeployCenter Overview

• Create images

• Deploy or Restore images

• Manage Images via PXE Server

• Create images

• Deploy or Restore images

• Manage Images via PXE Server

Create, Deploy and Restore Hard Drive Images


Architecture

How does DeployCenter work?Admin Station Server (s)

Blades (through Network ports)

BrowserImage

Center, PXE Server, DHCP

Server, Image Server

Network

Service and Support Processes – Site Preparation and Planning


Areas of Concern Before Installation

• Adequate Floor Space• Concentration of

Power Circuits• Thermal/Cooling

Capabilities• Cabling Concerns• Personnel Availability

and Preparedness• Client Image

Preparation


Space Requirements

• Floor Space• 2’ x 3’ footprint for Rack

• Accessibility• Front – Blade removal, USB port

use, power/reset buttons• Rear – BackPack removal, cable

connections

• Clean Environment• Not clean-room, but excess dust

can damage components on Blades

• Racks or Cabinets set up prior to ClearCube installation


Power Requirements

• Current Draw (at 120V)• Peak: 10 Amps per Cage

• Nominal: 4.5-6.5 Amps per Cage

• Circuit Breakers• Recommend one 15A breaker per Cage

• UPS Sizes• Must allow 10A to reach Cage (even

while charging)

• Otherwise, size based on time required

at 6.5A

Rewiring will be required for most large installations

(4 or more Cages)


Thermal Requirements

• Expected Heat Transfer• Approx. 1800 - 2700 Btu/hr per Cage

• (500 – 800 Watts)

• Ventilation• Rack: 4” of space at rear of rack for proper airflow

• Cabinet: vented front door, fully vented rear door/panel

• Airflow adequate in Data Center, Telecom Closet, etc.

• Be wary of cable bundles blocking airflow

• Air conditioners may be required


Cabling Requirements

• Standard Category 5 Cable• Homerun configuration• 660 feet or less to the desktop

• Cables organized and not blocking ventilation

• Color coordinated cables: prefer grey for Ethernet and blue for C/Port connections

clearcube opticom riga 28. may 2005 markus j. lindl dipl.-ing.(fh)

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