Dell Precision FX100 Owner's manual

THE DELL
FX100 REMOTE
ACCESS DEVICE
The Dell™ FX100 Remote Access Device is a high-performance
communication solution using PC-over-IP® technology enabling remote
user access to the full performance of a host system. The Dell FX100 is
the ideal partner for the Dell Precision™ R5400 Rack Workstation to
provide a superb remote user experience.
A NEW SOLUTION FOR SOME OLD CHALLENGES
The combination of the Dell FX100 and the Dell Precision R5400 Rack
Workstation offers advanced, innovative, and relevant technologies to
overcome some tough traditional challenges and succeeds where other
solutions have struggled to deliver:
•
Centralizing and accessing critical data and applications in a secure location
• Eliminating the need for workstation users to be in inhospitable or
hazardous areas
• Enabling faster moves and changes as project teams are reassigned
• Retaining performance and other benefi ts of a standards-based
workstation for remote users
• Addressing the distance limitations of traditional wired KVM solutions
A TRUE WORKSTATION EXPERIENCE
Developed specifi cally for the purpose of enabling a best-in-class remote user experience,
and drawing on the best imaging, silicon, and network techniques, the Dell FX100 provides
support for host-based OpenGL® graphics, USB, and audio interaction at distances greater
than traditional KVM limits. As a highly self-contained system communicating over industry
standard IP networks, this solution operates in conjunction with any host operating system
and software for a true desktop experience with demanding workstation applications.

WORLD-CLASS ARCHITECTURE FOR
WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCE
The Dell FX100 consists of a PCIe remote access
host card housed in the host R5400 workstation
and a remote portal device connected to
the PCIe host card via standard networking.
Communication is accomplished using the
world-class PC-over-IP® protocol, which can
have many advantages. It is operating system
and application agnostic, delivers the full
capability of the graphics card housed in the
host workstation, and offers full support for
USB and audio. Using advanced compression
algorithms and dedicated hardware acceleration
to perform both encryption and compression,
the FX100 delivers an outstanding remote
user experience limited only by the network
infrastructure. The portal device is a low power
consuming, fanless, driverless, and stateless
device. The simplicity of this advanced
approach eliminates the need to equip the
remote user with a second client device (with
second operating system, specialized drivers,
graphics subsystem, etc.).
FLEXIBLE COMPUTING FOR A CHANGING WORLD
The Dell FX100 is the ideal solution for
workstation users who need to interact with
their system when elsewhere on the network.
Providing audio, multiple USB, and two DVI
connections, the FX100 enables fl exible
confi gurations, including support for one or two
screens. All interfaces are industry standard,
ensuring all existing peripheral devices such as
keyboard, mouse, printer, and headphones can
be used. The Dell FX100 has been optimized
for use with the Dell Precision™ R5400 Rack
Workstation and includes remote user hardware
support for powering up and down of the
R5400 workstation and visibility to its
boot process.
PEACE OF MIND THROUGH ISV
APPLICATION CERTIFICATION
Use of the Dell FX100 remote access solution
does not impact R5400 ISV application
certifi cation at all. Dell partners with leading
ISVs to certify system and application
compatibility to ensure optimized performance
in demanding workstation environments. By
maintaining strong relationships with ISV
application developers, Dell engineers can
provide ongoing optimization and support,
should you need it.
FEATURES DELL FX100 REMOTE ACCESS DEVICE
Remote Access
Host Card
PCIe x1 card for host workstation
2 DVI-I ports
1 RJ45 jack for 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Portal Device
• Remote power button (controls workstation host)
• Disconnect button (disconnects portal and host card)
• Built to run on standard 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet networks
• Allows true, transparent USB bridging over IP networks
• Same plug-and-play experience as local workstation
• Provides fl exible user authorization by allowing USB port
disabling or fi ltering by device type or user profi le
• On-board audio controller connects to standard audio codecs
• Requires supplied codec for Windows® XP
• Operates in conjunction with any operating system
and application
• No modifi cation or additional host drivers required
• Management and media communication protected by secure
SSL and IPSec
Video
2 DVI-I ports with one DVI-I to VGA (DB-15) adapter supplied
Video Control Display Data Control (DDC) for automatic
setting of resolution and refresh rate
Video Resolution Single DVI at 1920x1200
Dual DVI at 1600x1200
I/O Ports
4 USB 1.1 connectors – 2 front, 2 rear
1 audio mic-in jack – front
1 audio headphone out jack – front
1 audio line-out jack – rear
1 RJ45 jack for 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Portal Dimensions
Height 9.13” (232 mm)
Width 3.7” (94mm)
Length 6.85” (174 mm)
Kensington® Lock port
Environmental
Environmental with humidity and temperature range:
Operating: 0 to 35 (degrees C) 5% - 85%RH
Storage: -40 to 60 (degrees C) 5% - 95%RH
Air Flow: Natural convection – top down with side vents
BTU/hr: At nominal 15W AC power operation ~52 BTU
At full 25W AC power operation ~85 BTU
Sound Level (db): 0 db – fanless with no moving parts
Power
Consumption
12v DC
30 watts or less
Current at 115V: 150mA (nominal)
10W (0.8A) DC nominal – using a 36W AC/DC adapter
Current at 200V: 75mA (nominal)
2.5mm inside diameter and 6.5mm outside diameter
1 DC-in jack
External power adapter with worldwide autosensing
100-240v VAC, 50/60 Hz support.
Environmental
& Regulatory
You can fi nd additional Safety Best Practices information on
the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the
following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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