COMPUTER LAB SETUP
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Objectives
01 • Establish a new computer lab for 40 users.
• Optimize costs, maintenance, and energy
efficiency.
Proposed Solution
02 • Implement a server-based architecture
with 40 thin clients using NComputing
RX300+ devices.
What is
N- Computing?
NComputing is a desktop virtualization technology
that allows multiple users to share a single
computing resource (server).
How it Works?
• Users connect to a central server through
NComputing RX300+ thin clients.
• The server handles all processing, and thin
clients serve as interface devices.
BENEFITS OF USING N-COMPUTING RX300+
• Lower upfront hardware costs: Each RX300+
• Each RX300+ device consumes just 5W of
device costs lesser than Laptop/Desktop.
power.
• Reduced need for frequent upgrades
• Centralized management on the Dell
• Thin clients are compact and require
PowerEdge T550 Server
less spaces
• Easier software updates and troubleshooting.
SERVER MODEL :DELL POWEREDGE T550
KEY SPECIFICATION
Processor: Xeon Silver 4314 16C 135W-2.4GHz-
24MB
SERVER SPECIFICATION Memory: 2x64 GB RAM
Storage: 1x1.2TB SAS-2.5" HDD, 1x960GB SATA SSD
RAID: RAID PERC H 755 Controller
Power: Single,Hot-plug PS,800W
Management: iDRAC9,Enterprise
Warranty: 3 YR ProSupport 4Hr and Mission Critical
COMPARISON: THIN CLIENTS VS. INDIVIDUAL COMPUTERS
Criteria Thin Clients Individual PC
Hardware Cost Lower: 1/3 Price of the Desktop Higher: ₹50,000
Software Cost Huge Cost Savings in S/W License S/W License req. for each Machine
Easier: Centralized server More engineers req. to manage
Maintenance maintenance
Energy Consumption Lower: 5W per RX300+ device Wastage of electricity
Performance Dependable: Based on server Costly Upgrades
capability
Distributed: Update each
Software Updates Centralized: Updates done on
computer separately
the server
Space Requirements Minimal: Thin clients are Significant
compact
COST ANALYSIS
COST ANALYSIS
COST ANALYSIS
COST ANALYSIS
THIN CLIENT SETUP (INCLUDING SERVER)
01 N-Computing RX300+
• 40 units @ 5W each = 200W total
• Annual Energy Consumption: 200W x 8 hours/day x
ENERGY COST ANALYSIS 365 days/year = 584 kWh
02 Dell PowerEdge T550 Server
• Average Consumption: 800W
• Annual Energy Consumption: 800W x 8 hours/day x
365 days/year = 2,336 kWh
Individual Computer Setup
03
• 40 Computers @ 200W each = 8,000W total
• Annual Energy Consumption: 8,000W x 8 hours/day x
365 days/year = 23,360 kWh
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
COMPARISON
• Total Energy Consumption for 40 Devices: • Total Consumption for 40 Computers:
200W 8,000W
• Server Consumption: 800W • Total Annual Energy Cost:* ₹151,840
• Total Annual Energy Cost:* ₹18,980
The thin client setup (including the server) saves approximately *₹132,860 annually*
in energy costs compared to individual computers.
COST SAVINGS WITH THIN CLIENT SOLUTION
Maintenance Costs Software Licensing
• Thin Client: Centralized server
• Thin Client: Centralized installation
management cuts maintenance time and
reduces licensing needs, saving 30-50%.
costs by 50-70%.
• Individual Computers: Separate licenses
• Individual Computers: Higher
for each device increase costs.
maintenance costs due to managing
each device separately.
Antivirus and Security Hardware Upgradesty
• Thin Client: Centralized installation • Thin Client: Cost-effective server upgrades
reduces licensing needs, saving 30-50%. and longer-lasting thin clients save 50-
• Individual Computers: Separate licenses 70%.
for each device increase costs. • Individual Computers: Frequent upgrades
required for each device increase costs.
MAINTENANCE AND SCALABILITY
Maintenance Scalability
• Thin Clients: Centralized maintenance • Thin Clients: Easily add more users by
reduces complexity and time. increasing server capacity.
• Individual Computers: Each device • Individual Computers: Adding more
requires individual maintenance. users requires purchasing more
computers.
The thin client-based setup with NComputing RX300+ and Dell PowerEdge T550
Server is more cost-effective, energy-efficient, and easier to maintain.
-It is ideal for a large-scale deployment like a college computer lab.
Proceed with the thin client and NComputing solution to maximize ROI and streamline
lab operations.
THANK YOU
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