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Horizon 8XC203

Horizon 8XC203 - Intel Core2 Series Workstation

Starting at $989.00

Features and Benefits

For true flexibility the Horizon 8XC203 can be a simple Linux workstation that will do basic office functions like email, documents, and web browsing. If we juice it up a little, and in a 3D video card, faster processor and more memory you will be able to do complex graphics jobs or computing right at your desk. Using Intel Core2 series processors you can have up to 4 cores of processing power and 8GB of memory. To keep your desktop cool and quiet, we recommend using low power hard drives, and include large low noise fans. Couple this system with your choice of monitor, and you'll be ready to go. For easy up keep, use the Intel V-Pro feature for remote administration.

Our knowledgeable sales and technical staff will walk you through the process of determining if this system is right for you. This includes: understanding your application, heating and cooling challenges, space requirements, software and management needs. Knowledge of your application and requirements will help us serve you better, and ensure that you get the perfect Horizon server.

Need pricing? Go to our configuration tab for all of your options and we'll get you pricing right away, and don't hesitate to give us a call or email. We are always glad to help!

Features

Dual-Core or Quad-Core Intel Core 2 processors
Up to 12MB cache and 1333MHz FSB
800MHz DDR memory
16x PCI-Express slot
Up to four SATA hard drives

Benefits

Remote system administration through Intel's vPro technology
Low power hard drives available
Low wattaage high efficiency power supply
Quiet opperation

A Perfect Fit For

Standard office workstation
Low-cost computational system
3D graphics machine

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Technical Specifications

In the box
- Workstation system
- 110V power cord
- Optional Keyboard and Optical Mouse
- Documentation
Processor
- One Intel Core2 Duo/Quad processor
- Supports 1066 and 1333MHz front-side bus
- Up to 12MB of L2 cache
- 45nm process technology
Chipset
- Intel Q35 express chipset
Memory
- 667MHz or 800MHz DDR2 DIMMS
- Four DIMM sockets for support up to 8GB of memory
Storage
- Four 3.5" SATA2 drive bays
- Optional Four SATA2 hotswap cage
- Support RAID level 0,1,10,5,6 with Linux software RAID or optional hardware RAID controller
- Three 5.25" external drive bays for CD/DVD drive

I/O connections
- One open PCI-Express expansion slot running at 16x
- Two open PCI-Express expansion slots running at 1x
- One open PCI expansion slot
- One 10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit) RJ-45 Etherent interfaces
- Eight USB 2.0 ports, 6 on rear panel, 2 on front panel
- One VGA, and one DVI-D port controlled by Intel GMA X3100 controller
- Standard 2.1 audio connectors
Electrical Requirements
- High-efficency power supply
- Output Power: 380W - 500W
- Univerial input voltage 100V to 240V
- Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
Size and weight
- Height: 16.7 inches
- Width: 7.8 inches
- Depth: 18.3 inches
- Weight: Base config 30lbs, varies based on configuration
Operating System Software
- RedHat Linux 5 and newer (most other distributions supported, call for details)
- Windows XP and newer

Design Gallery

Front of 8XC203 workstation

Optional 4x SATA hotswap hard drive cage

Tooless construction