HP Compaq dc7800 Series User manual

HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC HP recommends
Improve desktop management and security Windows Vista® Business
with built-in Intel® vProTM Technology.

PC MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS THAT RUN
24-HOURS-A-DAY. SO YOUDON’T HAVETO.
Innovate while
maintaining control…
Does this sound familiar? You’re asked to innovate,
improve security and business processes, and lower costs.
Yet, studies show the cost of technology support and
maintenance alone can seize as much as 89% of a
typical enterprise IT budget1. How can your department
meet management’s goals – realizing maximum security,
efficiency and profitability by leveraging technology –
when most of your time and money is spent handling:
• Manual inventories
• Undiscoverable assets
• Deskside visits
• Inability to manage systems that are powered down
or where operating system is inoperable
• Manual security patches
• Lack of configuration compliance
There is a better way to manage your desktops, to
reduce the time and money spent on the “day-to-day”
and get you spending more time on the “big picture.” It
starts with the HP Compaq dc78002 equipped with Intel®
vProTM Technology.
…with the HP Compaq
dc7800 Business PC with
Intel® vProTM Technology
With the HP Compaq dc7800 with built-in Intel vPro
Technology and an IT Management Console, the power
to reduce the time and expense of day-to-day desktop
management via more secure, remote access is literally at
your fingertips:
Strengthen security with:
• Security configuration compliance
• Security update deployment without
user intervention
• Automated security update process
• Isolation of infected PCs
Reduce manageability costs with:
• Remote asset inventory
• Remote diagnostics and repair
• Manageability configuration compliance
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YOUR REACH.
HP Compaq dc7800: Built-in security,
TER ENTERPRISE SECURITY,
EFFICIENCY AND CONTROL IS WITHIN
performance and IT productivity
Getting a handle on your IT enterprise management costs starts with the PC itself.
The HP Compaq dc7800 delivers results that will impress even the most demanding
IT managers, combining built-in manageability, stability and security with the
performance and flexibility necessary to meet business demands and reduce
IT complexity.
HP ProtectTools Security Suite
Provides an integrated console for easy setup and management of a wide range of
security features including passwords, embedded security, and Smart Card keyboards.
HP Backup & Recovery Manager
Create factory image CDs and easily schedule data backups to network drives, second
hard drives, and optical media. Enables a quick recovery for complete systems.
Real time data backup (RAID 1)3 capability
Factory-installed solution automatically writes data simultaneously to two hard drives.
Support for new energy efficiency standards
80 PLUS power supplies and ENERGY STAR® models provide more efficient power
conversion and reduced power consumption, helping save energy costs and supporting
more PCs per branch circuit.
80 PLUS: This efficient power supply gives you lower energy costs and quieter, more
productive work spaces by resourcefully converting AC power to DC power and
regulating fan activity at the BIOS level.
ENERGY STAR®: Saves energy and complies to new Energy Star specifications that
place strict regulation on idle wattage time.
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KEEP YOUR SYSTEM ON TRACK
EVEN WHEN YOUR DESKTOPS ARE OFF.
Fast, accurate PC inventory
Even when PC is powered down or the operating system is inoperable
Powered-down PCs hide from typical software-based inventory solutions, which are
dependent on the PC being powered up and the operating system being operational.
Reduce time and money spent on manual
inventories to account for down or crashed PCs
not recognized by your software-based
management solution.
HP Compaq dc7800 desktops equipped with Intel vPro Technology rely on
a more secure, hardware-based, out-of-band communications channel that is always
available, enabling third-party software to poll systems for information even if a PC is
powered off, its operating system is down or its management agents are missing.
• Remote power-up lets authorized staff power up remote PCs, perform any necessary
tasks, and remotely power down again.
• PC inventory is complete within minutes instead of days, saving time and ensuring
compliance with government regulations.
• Inventory is more accurate than completely software-based solutions, counting all
machines connected to the network, regardless of power or operating system state.
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Manage hardware and software assets
Tracking software licenses and equipment status across multiple departments is a
challenge. Turn that challenge into an opportunity to better budget for upgrades and
save money on license fees with the HP Compaq dc7800.
Third-party software stores hardware and software
asset information in tamper-resistant, nonvolatile
memory where it can be accessed by authorized
staff from the IT management console.
The same hardware-based, out-of-band communications channel that allows for quick
PC inventory also helps enable:
• Time savings by remotely polling all network-connected HP Compaq dc7800
Business Desktops for unique hardware IDs and software versions, regardless of
power or operating system state.
• Automatic updates to ensure PC compliance with policy-prescribed configuration.
• Fewer deskside visits to identify failed hardware parts that need to be replaced.
• Potential cost savings on license fees with accurate software inventories.
• Improvements in life-cycle management with better budgeting and planning tools for
equipment upgrades.
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WITH THE HP COMPAQ DC7800 ARMED
WITH INTEL VPRO TECHNOLOGY, YOU
CAN PUT OUT THE FIRE BEFORE THE
CALL FOR HELP.
Remote diagnostics and repair
The HP Compaq dc7800 with built-in Intel vPro Technology sends a policy-based alert
to the IT Management Console.
Before the user can even make that help desk call, the IT department is working on the
problem using remote hardware-based diagnostic and repair capabilities including:
• Remote Boot: Integrated drive electronics redirect (IDE-R), allows authorized
technicians to change the PC’s boot device to a standard image.
• Console Redirection: Provided through serial over LAN (SOL), where technician can
note problems with the boot process as the BIOS, operating system and drivers
attempt to load.
• Issue Identification and Resolution: Replacement drivers or missing .DLL files can be
pushed down-the-wire to bring the PC back into a managed state.
• System Re-imaging: Quickly restore PCs by pushing existing images out remotely.
Use the HP Compaq dc7800
with Intel vPro Technology to:
• Significantly reduce on-site service calls for
problem resolution
• Remotely repair PCs even if user operating
system and applications are infected
• Increase end-user productivity through less PC
downtime
• Free up IT resources for additional projects
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SYSTEM SECURITY MAYBE TOP-OF-MIND,
BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE ATTHE TOP
OFYOUR “TO-DO” LIST.
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Proactive security updates
HP Compaq dc7800 Business Desktops make deploying security updates and patches
easier, faster and more secure than ever with built-in Intel vPro technology that allows
encrypted, remote power-on and update capabilities.
The communications channel lets third-party applications check the desktop’s software
version information, determine if anything needs updating, and make appropriate
updates and patches – regardless of the PC power – or operating-system state. And
you get peace of mind because:
• Remote power-up lets IT turn on PCs from the IT console, so updates can even
be pushed to devices that were originally powered off at the start of the
maintenance cycle.
• Remote control is not allowed without user name and password from
IT administrator.
• Password communication and commands can be encrypted between the client
and console.
• Software version information is stored in tamper-resistant, non-volatile memory,
always accessible to third-party management and security applications.
Use the HP Compaq dc7800
with Intel vPro Technology to:
• Reduce vulnerability by reducing time required
to deploy patches
• Shift work to off-hours when it won't interfere
with users
• Increase automation and speed of updates
• Improve service efficiency and quality
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Specialized Design
Like all HP desktop solutions, the HP Compaq dc7800 is
created from the inside-out with quality features and ingenious
design components befitting today’s progressive, competitive
business environment.
Tested for quality
HP desktop platforms undergo on average more than 130,000
hours of rigorous testing. Multiple engineering teams conduct
various types of testing throughout the product development cycle
and throughout the product lifecycle. This ensures HP Business PCs
will work efficiently while making lifecycle planning and
budgeting simple, maintaining consistent work environments and
keeping support costs to a minimum.
MULTIPLE SCREENS FOR MULTIPLE PROGRAMS.
Optional Dual Display Capability
Maximize screen real estate by using a multi-monitor configuration to extend your
screen desktop across both monitors, or display multiple programs on separate screens
for increased productivity.
Standard High Definition Audio,
optimized for VoIP
High Definition audio with echo cancellation, beam forming and noise reduction
provides high quality sound and cancels excessive background noise, ensuring
increased audio flexibility, performance and quality for today’s needs and
tomorrow’s innovations.
Support for new energy efficiency standards
80 PLUS power supplies and ENERGY STAR® models provide more efficient power
conversion and reduced power consumption, helping save energy costs and supporting
more PCs per branch circuit.
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QUALITY COMPONENTS AND ENGINEERING
EXCELLENCE WORK HAND-IN-HAND TO
PROVIDE YOUR FOUNDATION FOR INCREASED
IT INNOVATION, ENTERPRISE-WIDE SECURITY
AND PRODUCTIVITY.
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Energy-efficient design
An ingenious thermal case design and engineered fan curve settings help keep each
PC not only quiet, but also at a cool operating temperature, promoting more efficient
energy usage.
Efficient, NFPA 99 compliant power supply lowers
costs and allows flexible use of HP Compaq
dc7800 in patient areas!
Small footprint:
Perfect for Healthcare environments
When workspace is at a premium, such as in nursing stations and exam rooms, the
optional HP Integrated Work Center combines any VESA compliant 17- or 19-inch
diagonal flat panel monitor with the ultra-slim form of the HP Compaq dc7800
Business Desktop.
Tool-Less chassis
The dc7800 is housed within a tool-less chassis for rapid IT access for upgrades
and repairs.
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ESTABLISHED HP TECHNOLOGIES AND
LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
GIVE YOU THE UPPER HAND IN REDUCING
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT COMPLEXITY AND
YOUR TOTAL COSTOFOWNERSHIP.
More powerful, less complex
You can reduce the complexity of system management
and lower your total cost of ownership with HP’s
comprehensive portfolio of mature, proven PC-
management solutions. Not only is the dc7800 HP’s
most flexible and manageable business desktop PC, it is
the result of HP’s dedication to give you comprehensive
business solutions.
In fact, because of a longstanding strategic alliance with
Altiris, HP was first-to-market with a PC equipped with
Intel vPro Technology. Time-tested, steadily upgraded
and enhanced, the dc7800 gives you this advanced
technology and unmatched performance, keeping your
systems running smoothly and more securely.
Longstanding relationship
with Altiris
The HP/Altiris strategic alliance was the first of its kind
in the industry – a unique alliance that extends beyond
sales and marketing to include joint development and
technology sharing. This provides a proven, long-running
history of best-of-breed solutions for HP partners
and customers:
HP Client Manager (HPCM)
Enables centralized hardware management of most HP
and Compaq client computers from a Web browser.
Included in both HP Client Suites and available for
separate download, it uses the same Altiris infrastructure
as other management solutions, so only one
infrastructure with one unique database needs to be set
up and maintained.
HP Client Manager 6.2: Includes two Altiris
out-of-band management solutions that enable collection-
based management-including asset information, alerts
and power management-of remote computers equipped
with Alert Standard Format (ASF) and Intel Active
Management Technology (iAMT).
HP Client Suites
Bundles of HP and Altiris-created solutions that provide
significant TCO-reduction compared to manual client
management processes, no matter what your level of IT
maturity. The HP Client Foundation Suite (HP CFS) is an
entry-level product for smaller organizations or those just
beginning to automate PC management processes.
The HP Client Premium Suite (HP CPS) is for
organizations that require full client hardware and
software lifecycle management and also includes:
• Altiris Audit Express
• Altiris Client Management Suite Level 1
• HP OpenView Connector
• Altiris Connector Solution
Rapid Deployment Pack
A fast, easy server deployment solution that facilitates
the installation, configuration, and deployment of high
volumes of servers through either a GUI-based or a
web-based console, using either scripting or
imaging technology.
HP Systems Insight Manager Connector
Consolidate deployment and management from one
HP Systems Insight Manager console. The connector
integrates with HP client manager and functions to
better monitor, access and troubleshoot clients remotely
and efficiently.
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