SIGUCCS 2006 C O L L E G E O F E N G I N E E R I N G Thin Clients: The Key to Our Success Thin Clients: The Key to Our Success Mark R. Ritschard Director, Engineering Network Services College of Engineering Colorado State University ACM SIGUCCS Fall Conference 2006
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SIGUCCS 2006
C O L L E G E O F E N G I N E E R I N G
Thin Clients: The Key to Our Success
Thin Clients:The Key to Our Success
Mark R. RitschardDirector, Engineering Network Services
College of Engineering
Colorado State University
ACM SIGUCCS Fall Conference 2006
SIGUCCS 2006
C O L L E G E O F E N G I N E E R I N G
Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessBack to the Future: What’s a “thin client”?
A terminal – on steroidsCentrally ManagedNo standard definition – just fewer (or “smaller”) components
Thin Client Processor RAM OS Video Net Session Mobility
HP t5125400Mhz 128MB
Linux kernel 2.4
1280 x 1024, 24 bit
10/100 via software
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12264_na/12264_na.HTML
Sun Ray 2FSnone none none
1920 x 1200, 24 bit
10/100via smart card or
software
http://www.sun.com/sunray/sunray2fs/specs.xml
Wyse S10
AMD Geode GX
53364MB
Wyse Thin OS
1280 x 1024, 24 bit
10/100 via software
http://www.wyse.com/products/winterm/S10/Wyse_S10.pdf
Wyse V301Ghz x86 128MB
Microsoft Windows CE
1280 x 1024, 24 bit
10/100via smart card or
software
http://www.wyse.com/products/winterm/V30/V30.pdf
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Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessHistory of Thin
Mainframe Terminals: circa 1970 – monochrome display1
Mainframe Terminals: circa 1978 – color display2
Rise of the workstation: circa 1982Diskless clients – a step “back” – circa 1985Heyday of the “Fat Client”: 1990-20003
Moving back to the terminal - the rise of Citrix®: 1995-20003
The first thin client is introduced: 19954
Sun Microsystems introduces the “Sun Ray”: 19995
Thin Clients enter mainstream technology market: 20051vt100.net/vt_history
2accad.osu.edu/~waynec/history/timeline.html
3www.thinclient.net/thinclient_history.html
4www.gcn.com/print/24_14/36046-1.html
5en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Ray
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Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessThin Client Solutions
Dell (well…sort of…)“Ardence Dell SmartClients, which do not require any pre-installed software, deliver both the XP-Pro operating system and all software applications on-demand from network servers via the Ardence Software-Streaming Platform.”1
HP“The Consolidated Client Infrastructure (CCI) solution from HP centralizes desktop compute and storage resources…CCI dynamically allocates a one-to-one connection between each user and an individual blade PC. In this strategy, each user has a dedicated compute resource running a single instance of the operating system, providing an enhanced, personalized desktop that can be remotely accessed through enterprise networks or the Internet.”
1www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/solutions/en/thinpc
2h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/279997-0-0-225-121.aspx
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IBM (Lenovo)“Neoware thin clients let you run any Windows, mainframe, midrange, UNIX, Linux, or Internet application on smart, solid-state appliances across a wired or wireless network. Neoware thin clients are available with a choice of Linux, Windows CE, and Windows XPe operating systems, and our flashless Neoware e140 thin clients support Windows XP Professional.”1
Wyse“The Wyse S10 Thin Client is the most optimized solution for Citrix ICA…Microsoft…Terminal Services…VMware VDI... It combines…stateless operation, low power consumption, USB ports, remote management, and simple device setup and imaging…(all electronic, with no disk or fan).”2
BlueShark Technologies, Boundless Technologies, Computer Lab International, IGEL Technology, Esprit Systems, Neoware…31www.pc.ibm.com/us/neoware/index.html
2http://www.wyse.com/products/winterm/S10/index.asp
3http://www.thinplanet.com/
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Sun MicrosystemsA truly thin client – “skinny!”Managed by a central server (Solaris or Linux) running “Sun Ray Server Software”Native OS of the client is OS of the serverServe up any other OS
MacOS: via VNC ViewerUNIX or Linux: via ssh or an X displayMicrosoft Windows: via Citrix or Sun Ray Connector
Serve up individual applications via Citrix or Sun Global Desktop
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Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessSun Ray System at CSU College of
Engineering
Sun Ray 2
Sun Ray 1
approximately 150 Sun Rays
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Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessSun Ray System at CSU College of
Engineering
Sun Ray 2
Sun Ray 1
approximately 150 Sun Rays
Sun Ray VLAN
SIGUCCS 2006
C O L L E G E O F E N G I N E E R I N G
Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessSun Ray System at CSU College of
Engineering
Sun Ray 2
Sun Ray 1
approximately 150 Sun Rays
Sun Ray VLAN
Sun Ray Servers
2 Sun Fire V490 (dual, 8GB)
1 Sun T2000 (8 core, 32GB)
Sun Ray Server Software
(load balancing)
SIGUCCS 2006
C O L L E G E O F E N G I N E E R I N G
Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessSun Ray System at CSU College of
Engineering
Sun Ray 2
Sun Ray 1
approximately 150 Sun Rays
Sun Ray VLAN
Sun Ray Servers
2 Sun Fire V490 (dual, 8GB)
1 Sun T2000 (8 core, 32GB)
Sun Ray Server Software
(load balancing)
network file space
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Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessSun Ray System at CSU College of
Engineering
Sun Ray 2
Sun Ray 1
approximately 150 Sun Rays
Sun Ray VLAN
Sun Ray Servers
2 Sun Fire V490 (dual, 8GB)
1 Sun T2000 (8 core, 32GB)
Sun Ray Server Software
(load balancing)
Solaris/Linux Servers
2 Sun Enterprise 65003 Sun Fire x46004 Sun Fire V40Z3 JPK custom
(86 core, 350GB)
network file space
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Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessSun Ray System at CSU College of
Engineering
Sun Ray 2
Sun Ray 1
approximately 150 Sun Rays
Sun Ray VLAN
Sun Ray Servers
2 Sun Fire V490 (dual, 8GB)
1 Sun T2000 (8 core, 32GB)
Sun Ray Server Software
(load balancing)
Citrix®
(load balancing)
Solaris/Linux Servers
2 Sun Enterprise 65003 Sun Fire x46004 Sun Fire V40Z3 JPK custom
(86 core, 350GB)
network file space
Could also be:
Sun Global Desktop (Tarrantella) Sun Ray Connector
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C O L L E G E O F E N G I N E E R I N G
Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessSun Ray System at CSU College of
Engineering
Sun Ray 2
Sun Ray 1
approximately 150 Sun Rays
Sun Ray VLAN
Sun Ray Servers
2 Sun Fire V490 (dual, 8GB)
1 Sun T2000 (8 core, 32GB)
Sun Ray Server Software
(load balancing)
Citrix®
(load balancing)
Microsoft Windows Servers
10 Sun Fire V20Z 5 Dell PowerEdge 1955
(40 core, 140GB)
Solaris/Linux Servers
2 Sun Enterprise 65003 Sun Fire x46004 Sun Fire V40Z3 JPK custom
(86 core, 350GB)
network file space
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C O L L E G E O F E N G I N E E R I N G
Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessThe Benefits
Session MobilityOperating System becomes a toolReduced support costsIncreased reliabilityMore frequent software updatesSecuritySizeLow power consumptionNo(!) noiseVery reasonable annual cost
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Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessLow Cost of Ownership (Hardware)
Annual Cost of Sun Ray servers $11,230
Annual Cost of Sun Ray Windows Servers $9,285
Annual Cost of access Software $3,681
Annual Cost of minimal file space (25GB per Sun Ray) $6,633
Annual Cost of Infrastructure $1,996
Annual cost of Sun Ray support system $32,825
Max number of Sun Rays that could be supported 250Annual Cost to support each Sunray $164.13
Annual Cost of Sun Ray setup (client, monitor, etc.) $118.34
Annual Cost of a Sun Ray $256Annual Cost of Similarly Configured PC: $402.50
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Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessLow Cost of Ownership (Support)
Annual Support Cost of Sun Ray servers $325
Annual Support Cost of Sun Ray Windows Servers $8,614
Annual Support Cost Sun Ray Desktop $4,674
Annual Support Cost of minimal file space $0
Annual Support Cost of Infrastructure $27
Annual cost of Sun Ray support system $13,639
Actual Sun Rays that could be supported 250
Annual Cost to Support a Sun Ray $55
Annual Cost to Support a PC: $402.50
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Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessThe Challenges
New Environment“strange” logon“strange” desktopMulitple operating systems
Lack of (or limited choice of) peripheralsNeed for a robust graphical environmentConfused vendors & antiquated licensing
MicrosoftMathworksExample of Gambit
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C O L L E G E O F E N G I N E E R I N G
Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessThe Benefits
Reduction in overall costsReduction in End-User supportReduction in hardware supportStreamlined system administrationThe BIGGIES
Session mobilityMultiple operating systems
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Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessOur Success!
Number of seats doubledNumber of student employees reducedProfessional staff needs haven’t changed
How often do we realize an increase in service without an accompanying increase in cost?
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Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessNew Academic Village – opens FA07
Potential thin clients (677):
Engineering: 363
Honors: 232
Commons: 81
SIGUCCS 2006
C O L L E G E O F E N G I N E E R I N G
Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessAcademic Village - Engineering
SIGUCCS 2006
C O L L E G E O F E N G I N E E R I N G
Thin Clients: The Key to Our SuccessAcademic Village - Engineering
Potential thin clients (363):
Residential: 260
Program Space: 74
Public Areas: 29
SIGUCCS 2006
C O L L E G E O F E N G I N E E R I N G
Thin Clients: The Key to Our Success
Thin Clients:The Key to Our Success
Mark R. RitschardDirector, Engineering Network Services
College of Engineering
Colorado State University
ACM SIGUCCS Fall Conference 2006
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