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The Electronic HP Care Pack Services (e-Care Pack) capability allows you to order, receive, update, and activate a wide range of valuable HP Care Pack Services over the Internet. Administered through the HP Services Network (CSN), it is a fast and simple process that enables immediate registration and service activation.

Increase equipment availability and productivity with high-quality onsite and remote support for your HP hardware, as well as selected multivendor equipment. This flexible HP Care Pack packaged service covers desktops, workstations, servers, notebooks and laptops, network equipment, and printing.

Choose Next Business Day Hardware Support when you need to: extend your hardware warranty coverage for key systems and devices; obtain easy-to-buy, easy-to-use onsite services; improve hardware performance and uptime; increase the return on your HP and multivendor hardware investments; enjoy consistent service coverage across geographically dispersed sites.

Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Series switches deliver best-in-class networking that is designed to meet the needs of growing businesses with up to 250 employees. This family of Layer 2-managed Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet switches offers non-blocking, wire-speed performance and provides a secure network foundation optimized for data, wireless, and IP Communications. The Cisco Catalyst Express 500 also offers options for Power over Ethernet (PoE) to help reduce the cost and complexity of IP Communications and enable new uses for the Ethernet network.

Freecom understands that consumers appreciate easy to install, ready to use, well priced products. Freecom products offer flexibility, connectivity and value that are unmatched by other manufacturers.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Based on leading Quantum DLT-Technology;

Connection with standard SCSI Ultra320-Interface;

Including DLTSage: monitors drive and media health;

MTBF of 250.000 hours (@ 100% duty cycle);

Compares the data while writing (Read While Write), theoretical no verify necessary;

WORM (Write Once Read Many) support with DLTSage on standard S4 Media;

Backwards read compatible to SDLT600 and SDLT320;

Roadmap with large capacity.

The Electronic HP Care Pack Services (e-Care Pack) capability allows you to order, receive, update, and activate a wide range of valuable HP Care Pack Services over the Internet. Administered through the HP Services Network (CSN), it is a fast and simple process that enables immediate registration and service activation.

Increase equipment availability and productivity with high-quality onsite and remote support for your HP hardware, as well as selected multivendor equipment. This flexible HP Care Pack packaged service covers desktops, workstations, servers, notebooks and laptops, network equipment, and printing.

Choose Next Business Day Hardware Support when you need to: extend your hardware warranty coverage for key systems and devices; obtain easy-to-buy, easy-to-use onsite services; improve hardware performance and uptime; increase the return on your HP and multivendor hardware investments; enjoy consistent service coverage across geographically dispersed sites.

Watch workgroup productivity soar with the HP LaserJet M5035 MFP series, an easy to use, wide-format MFP you can count on: enjoy print, copy, scan, fax, and multiple digital sending functions from one reliable, cost-effective device.

The 2610-48-PWR is IEEE 802.3af-compliant for Power over Ethernet(PoE) and provides up to 15.4 W for 48 ports. This switch includes two 10/100/1000Base-T ports and two mini-GBIC slots for Gigabit uplink connectivity. An optional redundant external power supply is also available to provide redundancy in the event of a power supply failure. With static routing, robust security and management features and free software updates, the 2610-PWR series is a cost-effective solution for customers who are building converged enterprise edge networks.

The 3Com Switch 5500G-EI is a premium managed Gigabit switch with advanced features, perfect for medium-sized businesses looking to deploy advanced edge applications. Layer 3 routing makes the Switch 5500 ideal for businesses looking to deploy the most advanced applications.

The Switch 5500G-EI 24-port features 20 Gigabit ports, four dual-personality ports, operating either as 10/100/1000 or SFP-based fiber and one expansion module slot. Patented XRN stacking technology provides 8-high multi-layer stacking allowing single-IP management for a stack of up to 384 ports.

Advanced Layer 3 routing - including OSPF, PIM-SM, PIM-DM and RIP v1/v2 - helps deliver optimal performance and system response. Enterprise-class security features include DES 56/168-bit encryption, IEEE 802.1X network login, Access Control Lists and RADIUS Authenticated Device Access (RADA).

Highlights of the 3Com 24 Port 10/100/1000G 5500 EI

• Managed, Layer 3, 24-port Gigabit switch ideal for businesses looking to deploy the most advanced applications
• Four dual-personality ports, operating either as 10/100/1000 or SFP-based fiber, and one 10-Gigabit expansion module slot
• Advanced Layer 3 (RIP/OSPF) Routing
• Limited lifetime warranty and next-business-day advanced hardware replacement
• Up to eight switches can be stacked via built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports, with 96Gbps total stacking bandwidth allowing single-IP management for a stack of up to 384 Gigabit ports
• Enterprise-class security features include DES 56/168-bit encryption, IEEE 802.1X network login, Access Control Lists and RADIUS Authenticated Device Access (RADA)

The all new HP ProLiant BL680c Server Blade, delivers no-compromise performance and expansion in the first Quad-Core 4P BladeSystem Server. With up to four Intel Xeon 7300 Sequence processors, 64 GB of Fully Buffered memory, two hot-plug Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) or Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, four embedded Gigabit NIC's and three I/O expansion slots, the HP ProLiant BL680c G5 delivers the density you want with the performance you need to handle the most demanding enterprise class applications.

APC Smart-UPS RT is a family of high-density, performance UPSs for voice and data networks, medical labs, and light industrial applications. Capable of supporting 10kVA in a 6U rack/tower convertible form, users can support power hungry blade servers or heavily loaded equipment racks. This flexible form factor allows standardization across multiple applications. High power internal chargers allow virtually unlimited additional matching battery packs to comply with aggressive runtime demands of business-critical systems. Customers with harsh power environments looking for extremely tight voltage and frequency regulation, internal bypass, and input power factor correction typical of double conversion online topology will get them in the Smart-UPS RT.

When used in a Christie 3-chip DLP projector, this 1.2kW user-replaceable, pre-aligned Xenon lamp module offers incredibly stable color temperature, excellent color reproduction and 1500 hours of operation (typical).

When used with Christie's LiteLOC light output control technology, the adjustable power range provides the best lamp technology for color matching across multiple screens.

Quickly scan up to 35 ppm/70 ipm, using a 100-sheet automatic document feeder. Create a stand-alone document management solution or seamlessly integrate the scanner into existing systems. Capture images from books and more on the legal-size flatbed scanner.

The HP StorageWorks DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader is an ideal industrial standard backup solution for the small to medium size company with limited IT support or a remote site of larger organizations. By reducing administrative tasks, the DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader not only simplifies the backup process but reduces the risk of error as well. The autoloader includes a single tape drive inside a 1U rack-mount enclosure that holds up to ten data cartridges in two removable magazines, HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Single Server Edition backup software, one data and cleaning cartridges, and all the cabling and hardware typically required for installation. With the ability to store up to 72 GB per DAT 72 data cartridge, the DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader provides a quick, efficient means for reducing workload. Simply load the magazines with the data cartridges and the autoloader takes care of the backup for weeks. The backup schedule can be customized by the backup application to suit the organizations requirements.

Small businesses are doing more with less in today's business environment. Information technology (IT) professionals can help small businesses do more by deploying Windows Small Business Server 2003 to provide security-enhanced, reliable IT infrastructure. Windows Small Business Server 2003 provides a complete business server solution with messaging and collaboration, security-enhanced Internet access, protected data storage, reliable printing, the ability to run line-of-business applications, and faxing. And its end-to-end administration features help technology providers set up, run, and maintain their networks productively and efficiently.

The premium edition includes Windows Server 2003 and Exchange Server 2003 technology, and in addition, has SQL Server 2000 and ISA Server 2000. The premium edition is ideal for small businesses with more demanding IT needs, such as data-intensive line-of-business applications.

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) enhances security infrastructure by providing new security tools such as Security Configuration Wizard, which secures your server for role based operations, improved defense-in-depth with Data Execution Protection, and a safe and secure first boot scenario with Post-Setup Security Update Wizard.

Freecom offers a full portfolio of Midrange and high-performance backup tape-drives for professional use.

LTO Drives "powered by HP" are ideal for server environments with high capacity and performance requirements, larger application servers, such as large databases and e-mail servers. Freecom LTO-drives are based on leading HP Technology and offer One-Button-Disaster-Recovery and Tape-Alert.

APC Smart-UPS XL protects your data by supplying reliable, network-grade power and scalable runtime in tower or rack-mount form factors. Customers can configure up to 10 matching battery packs for runtimes exceeding 24 hours, if needed. Typical applications requiring longer runtime include critical application servers and storage, IP and PBX based voice networks, and enterprise network switches and hubs. Included PowerChute management software provides IT administrators the comfort of safe system shutdown and advanced UPS management. Additional manageability is available through the SmartSlot, an internal accessory slot that allows installation of optional accessories to enhance performance. Engineered with the same standards as the award-winning Smart-UPS, the Smart-UPS XL adds the advantage of unsurpassed runtime capability for those business applications that demand continual uptime.

SMARTnet provides enhancement and maintenance support resources during the operational lifetime of your Cisco networking device. SMARTnet augments the resources of your operations staff; it provides them with access to a wealth of expertise, both on line and via telephone, the ability to refresh their system software at will, and a range of hardware advance replacement options.

Maximize workgroup productivity and increase efficiency at a breakthrough price-performance combination with the HP Color LaserJet CM4730 multifunction printer (MFP) series. Featuring an integrated design that includes the award-winning HP EasySelect control panel, the HP Color LaserJet CM4730 MFP series provides a complete office solution with print, copy, scan-to-location, analog fax and document finishing capabilities in one easy-to-use device. With HP ColorSphere toner, produce professional results - and brilliant color - with every print. Built on the same award-winning platform as the HP Color LaserJet 4730 MFP, the HP Color LaserJet CM4730 MFP is the ideal workgroup class MFP for enterprises, public sector and medium-sized businesses.

Economic pressures and dynamic business environments can create complex IT challenges. With your business on the line 24x7, the availability of your infrastructure is more important than ever. HP Services works the way you do to resolve tough IT issues and help you get more value from your infrastructure investment. HP's highly skilled IT professionals can help you stay in control of critical information resources, provide consistent and predictable performance, and deliver access that is unquestionably secure. HP offers the industry's most comprehensive suite of proactive services and end-to-end environment protection with a single source of accountability.

HP SupportPack Post-Warranty Service is an on-site, hardware support service. It includes phone support, labor, parts and required travel by HP to supply the service. Replaced parts become the property of HP.

AutoCAD Mechanical Essentials

This course is designed for new AutoCAD Mechanical users who require comprehensive training in AutoCAD Mechanical. It incorporates the features, commands, and techniques for creating and editing mechanical designs with AutoCAD Mechanical. This course focuses on features, tools, and techniques that make delegates productive with AutoCAD Mechanical in the shortest possible time. Hands-on exercises throughout the course enable delegates to practice creating mechanical engineering production drawings.

Course Duration: 4 days

Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to teach delegates the basic commands necessary for professional 2D mechanical drawing, design, and drafting using AutoCAD Mechanical. After completing this course, delegates will be able to, identify and use the key components of the AutoCAD Mechanical user interface, use the fundamental features of AutoCAD Mechanical, and the precision drafting tools to develop accurate technical engineering drawings, and demonstrate a high level of comfort and confidence with AutoCAD Mechanical through handson practice.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for new users of AutoCAD Mechanical.

Prerequisites

It is recommended that delegates have a working knowledge of AutoCAD, drafting, design, or engineering experience is a plus. Experience of Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows XP is essential.

Course Outline

AutoCAD Mechanical Design Concepts

• Concepts
• Key Functionality

User Interface

• Interacting with the User Interface
• Common Drawing Setup

Mechanical Layers and Layer Control

• Layers
• Layer Control

Tools for Creating Key Geometry

• Power Snaps
• Core Design Tools
• Centrelines
• Construction Lines
• Designing with Lines
• Adding Standard Feature Data for Holes and Slots

Tools for Manipulating Geometry

• Editing Tools
• Power Commands

Mechanical Part Generators

• Standard Parts
• Springs
• Chain/Belt
• Shaft Generator
• Shaft Standard Parts

Creating Drawing Sheets

• Model Space Views in Layouts
• Title Blocks and Drawing Borders
• Creating Detail Views in Model Space

Dimensioning and Annotating Your Drawings

• Creating Dimensions
• Manipulating Dimensions
• Annotation Symbols
• Revision Lists

Bill of Materials, Parts Lists and Balloons

• Bill of Materials
• Inserting Parts Lists
• Balloons

Design Calculations

• Design Calculations
• Bean calculations
• Pulleys and Chains
• Bolted Connections
• Shaft Calculator

Working with Mechanical Structure

• Structuring Data in Drawings
• Reusing and Editing Structured Data
• Structure and Other Tools

Mechanical Options For the CAD Manager

• AM: Standards
• AM: Structure
• AM: Drawing
• AM: Standard Parts
• AM: Shaft
• AM: Calculations
• AM: Preferences

The more delegates that take the course the lower price is

1st Delegate, £270.00 per day

2nd Delegate, £245.00 per day 3rd Delegate, £220.00 per day 4th Delegate, £195.00 per day

Call our sales team to discuss your business requirements 0870 429 3010

Experience exceptional image quality and more natural colors alongside the benefits of network capability such as remote monitoring and managing of the VPL-CX125 - ideal for business and educational use. The VPL-CX125 is a high-brightness projector with the extra benefits of network capability, Side Shot for awkwardly shaped rooms, plus optional Ziris Manage Lite software that allows you to remotely manage and monitor the VPL-CX125.

Highlights of the Sony CX125 Projector 3000 ANSI XGA

• High picture quality and bright images
• 3LCD projection system
• Multiple interfaces for flexible configurations
• Easy lamp replacement and filter cleaning
• ID function for multi-projector installation
• Vertical and horizontal digital keystone correction
• Maintenance via Network
• Quiet and efficient operation
• High security
• Useful remote commander units
• High-speed image transfer over IP Networks
• Digital zoom function
• Image freeze function
• Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)
• Multi language OSD
• Direct power on/off
• Low power consumption

The xStack DGS-3600 series of next generation Layer 3 Gigabit switches delivers performance, flexibility, security, multi-layer QoS and access, and redundant power option for SMB and enterprises. With high Gigabit port densities, SFP support, 10-Gigabit uplink options and advanced software functions, these switches can act as departmental access layer devices or core switches to form a multi-level network structured with high-speed backbone and centralized servers. Telecom service providers can also take advantage of the high SFP density switches to form the core of their Fiber to the building (FTTB) network that extends to the subscribers' sites.

Easy to deploy and simple to managed, the DGS-3600 series can be stacked with any switches supporting D-Link's Single IP Management to form a multi-level network structured with backbone and centralized high-speed servers. This virtual stack can comprise units located anywhere on the same network domain, and uses the optional 10- Gigabit uplinks to move intra-stack traffic at 20Gbps full duplex. It can eliminate single points of failures, cable distance barriers, physical stacking method limitations and the need for stacking cabling.

The DGS-3600 series provides a complete set of security features, which includes L2/L3/L4 multi-layer Access Control Lists and 802.1x user authentication via TACACS+ and RADIUS servers. In addition, it offers suppression capabilities and Layer 3 IP v4/v6 Static Routing to increase network performance and security. Built-in D-Link ZoneDefense technology allows business to integrate the switch stack with D-Link NetDefend firewalls to implement a full coverage, proactive security architecture.

The DGS-3600 series offers extensive VLAN support including GARP/GVRP and 802.1Q VLAN to enhance security and performance. To support converged applications including VoIP, ERP, Intranet and video conference, a robust set of L2/L3/L4 QOS/CoS features ensures that critical network services are served with proper priority. To prevent malicious flooding traffic caused by worm/virus infections, the DGS-3600 series provides D-Link Safeguard Engine to increase the switch's reliability, serviceability and availability. Bandwidth Control can be flexibly set for each port using pre-defined thresholds to assure a committed level of service for end users. For advanced applications, per-flow bandwidth control allows easy fine-tuning of service types based on specific IP addresses or protocols.

This powerful desktop alternative gives you the flexibility to work wherever you need to, whether in the office or in the field. The shock-mounted hard drive, full magnesium alloy casing, and spill-resistant keyboard and touchpad defends your data against the bumps of mobility. The 15.4-inch widescreen display is perfect for increased productivity and better group presentations. Work anywhere. Risk nothing.

HP e-SupportPack is an electronic version of the original HP SupportPack portfolio of support services. It was first introduced as Web-based tool in 1997 and is a part of HP's Channel Services On-Line Portfolio. HP SupportPack portfolio of services ranges from standard hardware maintenance to scalable levels of support for mission-critical computing environments. HP e-SupportPack is available worldwide in multiple languages and currencies.

HP Customer Care warranty options let you select the coverage that's right for your business. Enhanced warranty options provide you with an opportunity to upgrade and extend your warranty coverage for even greater peace of mind.

One of the choices to increase onsite hardware repair, installation service and software support for your business is HP SupportPack. HP SupportPack is a cost-effective way to control support costs, gain greater security, and keep your business running smoothly.

The SoMo 650 makes small- to mid-sized deployments possible and affordable for a wide range of mobile business applications, including sales force automation, inventory management, patient care, merchandising, asset management, mobile POS and hospitality. This durable, customizable handheld computer includes Socket's enterprise class implementation of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to keep you connected.

The high performance C5000 Series is the perfect solution for businesses wanting to work more productively, print more professionally and keep a tight control over costs.

No two workgroups have exactly the same print requirements, so the C5000 Series has been designed accordingly. The C5950 model is intended specifically for those who print mostly color. There are also several options including extra trays, double-sided printing and enhanced document security.

The model offers a harmonious combination of hardware, consumables and in-box software, as well as PCL/PostScript as standard. This enables printing from a greater range of applications and easier printing of PDF's.

The C5000 Series. Printers with the performance to match the need.

Highlights of the OKI C5950CDTN Colour Laser Printer

• Print Control enables the management of color use and printing costs of each individual user
• Users are able to print confidential documents with ease due to helpful functionality, such as password protection
• Easy to change consumables, with a helpful gauge on the LCD panel clearly showing toner levels
• High capacity mono toner cartridges reduce running costs and user intervention
• Mono running costs are equivalent to many mono only products
• Auto Color Balance ensures consistent results throughout the life of the printer
• Photo Enhance provides stunning photo-like quality on ordinary office paper

The C9650 Series allows businesses to consolidate their printing needs into one cost-effective and efficient device, providing businesses with the flexibility to carry out large volume print runs and produce creative documents in-house. Together with outstanding media support of up to 300gsm, 1.2m long banner printing capability and a flexible finishing option, the C9650 gives businesses the capacity to handle a wide range of printing needs to meet the demands of a busy office.

A high-performing A3 color printer, the C9650 Series has print speeds of up to 40 pages per minute, integrated A3 and A4 duplex printing and Graphic Pro color management, allowing users to download color profiles to the printer's hard disk for specific color matching. The C9650 Series also benefits from OKI Printing Solutions' innovative High Definition toner, which provides a high level of detail, greater depth of color and a high gloss feel for exceptional print results every time.

In addition, the C9650 Series offers essential print security with a range of in-box utilities such as Secure Erase, Data Encryption and Password Protection to protect confidential data and prevent unauthorized access. For added financial control, the C9650 includes Print Control for easy administration and monitoring of user access to color printing over the network.

Easy to use, the C9650 Series has an intuitive control panel and simple design. The printer consumables are simple to change and paper trays can be refilled whilst printing continues from a different tray. All these features are designed to provide greater reliability and productivity for demanding business environments.

Sophisticated information and electronics technologies, while already fundamental to virtually every aspect of modern life, will become even more critical in the future. With a wealth of accumulated technological expertise, Hitachi has the solutions to meet its customers' needs.