Hardware Options for the eSkwela Project

Ncomputing X550/L130 Description Thin client technology. Can connect additional workstations to 1 server; user units share the resources of the server. N/A: shared resources of the server One set of the X550 kit includes: 1 PCI card w/ 5 ethernet ports, 5 access devices One set of the L130 kit includes: 1 access device; 1 workstaion, 1 access device. (The access device replaces the system unit in a full set-up, device to which the monitor, keyboard, mouse of each workstation will be connected) X550: P 24,750.00/set L130: P 9,999.00/set HMR Refurbished Refurbished computers from an Australian leasing company. HMR guarantees that all units are working Petium IV 2.4 Ghz 512MB RAM, 40GB HDD, CD-ROM, FDD, USB, SOUND and LAN CARD Monitor, keyboard, mouse w/ WinXP Professional OS and Office 2003 Brand New Computers Complete system, as what can be bought from major computer stores INTEL CELERON 430 JETWAY 131 Motherboard w/ onboard video, sound and LAN 1GB DDR2 RAM, 160gb Harddrive DVD optical drive, keyboard, mouse speaker, ATX Casing, AVR

Specs (workstation)

Price per unit

P 7,530.00 (per unit)

P 14,429.00 (per unit) 1 server, 8-port or 16-port switch, patch cords, AVR; Software for EACH unit.

Additional 1 Server. For each access device: Monitor, keyboard, 1 server, 8-port or 16-port switch, patch cords, AVR components needed mouse, patch cord, AVR. Software: for server only for whole set-up since these will be shared through each access device Warranty Maintenance Pros 3 years for Ncomputing products (acesss devices and PCI card) Low: access devices hardly needs maintenance. Center only needs to maintain/upgrade the server.

3 months, can arrange for 6 months but with additional Usually 1 year cost Mid to high: maintenance is done per unit since each workstation has a full system unit with complete parts. Mid to high: maintenance is done per unit since each workstation has a full system unit with complete parts. Brand new, easier to repair/replace since newer models. Workstations be used for different uses graphics editing, simple video production, etc.

Low cost solution centers don't need to buy full Lowest cost option - price indicated is for the complete system units. Low electricity consumption: 3-watts set. (X550) and 5-watts (L130) per acces device. Savings on software only the server needs software. Enough for the eSkwela model to work and other basic office tasks, web-browsing & media viewing. Limited use not for heavy graphics editing, etc. Workstations will not be useable if the server crashes Unsure how long the units will last or before the units experience problems since second hand units. Replacement parts may be hard to find since these are old models. May become obsolete faster since these are old models. Power consumption can be high since it is still a full system unit. Per unit maintenance. Demo unit was tested by the eSkwela Project Team and it worked with the eSkwela model.

Cons

High power consumption since each user will use a full system unit. Usually the specs of the units will be bough will be more than what the center needs, thus the units are not maximized. Per unit maintenance.

Remarks

X550: Max of 10 computers to 1 server, workstations should be less than 10m from the server. L130: Max of 30 computers to 1 server, recommended for workstations more than 10m from the server. 5 units + 1 server: P 75,149.00 / P 104,444.00 10 units + 1 server: P 128,749.00 / P 181,689.00

Total Price (w/ Ubuntu)

N/A. Units comes with pre-installed Windows XP OS and MS Office 5 units + 1 server: P 62,849.00 10 units + 1 server: P 104,369.00

5 units + 1 server: P 95,894.00 10 units + 1 server: P 167,789.00 5 units + 1 server: P 138,118.00 10 units + 1 server: P 240,208.00

Total Price 5 units + 1 server: P 87,178.00 / P 181,689.00 (w/ Windows) 10 units + 1 server: P 140,778.00 / P 193,718.00 Please see additional sheets for detailed information.

Hardware Options for the eSkwela Project

eSkwela Project Options for Hardware Requirements of the Centers Option 1: NComputing Ncomputing is a thin-client solution which lets you share the resources and applications installed in one PC (server) to several computers through an access device where all you need to connect is a set of keyboard, mouse, monitor and earphones (optional for sounds). Basically, you won't need to buy a separate system unit/CPU for each user. The only system unit you will need to buy is the server. The number of additional units you can connect share the server with will depend on the Ncomputing model that will be purchased. For the X-series, it will utilize the PCI-card slot of the server to connect 3 (min) additional computers using the available ethernet ports at of the Ncomputing PCI card. For the Lseries, you can connect a maximum of 30 computers using ethernet cables and a switch. The number of computers that you can connect together will be dependent on the number of L-series units you buy and number of available ports in the switch minus 2 ports (one for the server and one for the router). Each access device has the following ports: keyboard, mouse, monitor and headset/earphone. Only the L230 model has a USB port. To know more about Ncomputing, visit their website at www.ncomputing.com Option 2: HMR HMR is a company that is into surplus equipment selling. The computers being offered in this option comes from an Australian leasing company and were refurbished to working conditions. The seller guarantees that they only get units from Australia that are working. A test unit was also tested at CICT and was proven to work with the requirements of the eSkwela Project model. Option 3: All brand new

Hardware Options for the eSkwela Project Cash out for 5 units + 1 server TOTAL CASH OUTLAY: P 75,149.00 if Ubuntu OS (open source) is used P 87,178.00 if Windows OS and MS Office will be used Breakdown: P 24,750.00 for one (1) set of X550 kit P 24,850.00 for five (5) of Bnew LCD monitors P 800.00 for five (5) of Bnew keyboards P 600.00 - for five (5) of Bnew mouse P 650.00 - for five (5) of Bnew 10m patch cords P 1,950.00 for five (5) of AVR P 21,549.00 one (1) server unit P 8,530.00 Windows 7 Professional OEM for server (not included in computation if Ubuntu) P 3,499.00 MS Office 2007 student for server (not included in computation if Ubuntu) Cash out for 10 units + 1 server TOTAL CASH OUTLAY: P 128,749.00 if Ubuntu OS (open source) is used P 140,778.00 if Windows OS and MS Office will be used

Model Ncomputing Model X550

Description

Price per unit

Remarks

With one (1) X550 P 24,750.00 kit, you can connect five (5) additional computers. One kit inlcudes one (1) Ncomputing PCI device with five (5) ethernet ports, five (5) access devices and the V-software installer.

Remarks: Ncomputing gives 3-year warranty on their products (PCI card and access device) Price can still be further reduced if the site has existing and Breakdown: working hardware/peripherals P 49,500.00 for two sets of (monitor, keyboard, mouse) X550 kits since it can work with existing P 49,700.00 for ten units of hardware Bnew LCD monitors Server needs to have better specs in order to share its P 1,600.00 for ten (10) units resources; quoted server is of Bnew keyboards sufficient Initial capital layout may prove to P 1,200.00 for ten (10) units be a bit higher than the lowest of Bnew mouse cost option, but savings that will be generated will come from the P 1,300.00 for ten (10) pieces electric consumption saved from of 10m patch cords daily use, low maintenance requirements/expenses, and the P 3,900.00 - for ten (10) units number of software licenses (if of AVR Windows/MS Office will be used) needed (since you only need to P 21,549.00 one (1) server purchase 1 OS license and 1 unit complete with monitor Office for the server; access devices need no OS/Office to P 8,530.00 Windows 7 run since this will be shared Professional OEM for server through the server) (not included in computation if Ubuntu) Pros: P 3,499.00 MS Office 2007 student for server (not included in computation if Ubuntu) Low-cost solution, since the center won't have to buy a whole system unit; Low electricity consumption power consumption of the Xseries is just 3-watts (compared to a full system unit that has a power consumption of 110-watts avg.);

Hardware Options for the eSkwela Project Cash out for 5 units + 1 server Cash out for 10 units + 1 server

Model

Description

Price per unit

Remarks Low-maintenance since the access device has no moving parts, it is easier to maintain. The only part you have to upgrade or replace is the server and the peripherals; access device need not be upgraded or replaced (if broken only); One-unit upgrade all you need to do to upgrade the entire system/network is to upgrade the server and the entire Ncomputing system/network is also upgraded

Cons: Limited use - not recommended for use with heavy graphics editing, or the like. But enough for the eSkwela model, and word processing, basic office applications, web browsing, and media viewing (or the basic computer needs of community ecenters); Units will not work if the server crashes or experiences technical problems.

Hardware Options for the eSkwela Project Cash out for 5 units + 1 server TOTAL CASH OUTLAY: P 101,444.00 if Ubuntu OS (open source) is used P 113,473.00 if Windows OS and MS Office will be used Breakdown: P 49,995.00 for five (5) units of L130 kit P 24,850.00 for five (5) of Bnew LCD monitors P 800.00 for five (5) of Bnew keyboards P 600.00 - for five (5) of Bnew mouse P 780.00 - for six (6) of Bnew 10m patch cords P 1,950.00 for five (5) of AVR P 21,549.00 one (1) server unit P 920.00 8-port switch P 2,320 16-port switch P 8,530.00 Windows 7 Professional OEM for server (not included in computation if Ubuntu) P 3,499.00 MS Office 2007 student for server (not included in computation if Ubuntu) P 8,530.00 Windows 7 Professional OEM for server (not included in computation if Ubuntu) P 3,499.00 MS Office 2007 student for server (not included in computation if Ubuntu) P 2,320.00 16-port switch Cash out for 10 units + 1 server TOTAL CASH OUTLAY: P 181,689.00 if Ubuntu OS will be used P 193,718.00 if Windows OS and MS Office will be used Breakdown: P 99,990.00 for ten (10) units of L130 kits P 49,700.00 for ten units of Bnew LCD monitors P 1,600.00 for ten (10) units of Bnew keyboards P 1,200.00 for ten (10) units of Bnew mouse P 1,430.00 for ten (11) pieces of 10m patch cords P 3,900.00 - for ten (10) units of AVR P 21,549.00 one (1) server unit complete with monitor

Model Ncomputing Model L130 No PCI card to be installed on the server. Shares the server to the access devices through the switch and ethernet cables. One (1) access device, one workstation. Can share the server upto 29 computers. Recommended with centers that have workstations more than 10 meters away from the server.

Description An L130 kit includes only one (1) access device and the V-software installer.

Price per unit P 9,999.00

Remarks Remarks: same as the X-series, but has a 5-watt cosumption

Hardware Options for the eSkwela Project Cash out for 5 units + 1 server TOTAL CASH OUTLAY: P 62,849.00 Breakdown: P 37,650.00 five (5) workstations P 21,549.00 one (1) server unit complete with monitor P 780.00 five (5) pcs of 10m patch cords P 1,950.00 five (5) units of AVR P 920.00 8-port switch Cash out for 10 units + 1 server TOTAL CASH OUTLAY: P 104,369.00

Model HMR Philippines Refurbished PCs

Description

Price per unit

Remarks

Petium IV 2.4 Ghz P 7,530.00 512MB RAM, 40GB HDD, CD-ROM, FDD, USB, SOUND and LAN CARD w/ WinXP Professional OS and Office 2003

Remarks: 3 mos warranty given by seller; Comes with CRT monitor; option Breakdown: for LCD but to add 3,000.00 P 75,300.00 for ten (10) pesos to price; workstations Units comes from Australia and are refurbished units; P 21,549.00 one (1) server Seller guarantees that the units unit complete with monitor are working when they buy them; Test unit tested by CICT is P 1,300.00 for ten (10) pieces working and works well with the of 10m patch cords eSkwela model; Seller can also come up with P 3,900.00 - for ten (10) units refurbished server options. of AVR P 2,320.00 16-port switch Pros: Lowest cost

Cons: not sure how long they will last or before the units experience problems; replacement parts may be hard to find since these are old models; may become considered outdated faster since these are old models; Power consumption is high since it is still a full system unit and Mid to high maintenance Replacement/repairs that will be done is per unit since each unit is treated as a separate workstation.

Hardware Options for the eSkwela Project Cash out for 5 units + 1 server TOTAL CASH OUTLAY: P 95,894.00 - if Ubuntu OS (open source) is used P 138,118.00 if Windows OS and MS Office will be used Breakdown: P 71,245.00 for five (5) workstations Cash out for 10 units + 1 server TOTAL CASH OUTLAY: P 167,789.00 - if Ubuntu OS (open source) is used P 240,208.00 if Windows OS and MS Office will be used Breakdown: P 142,490.00 for ten (10) workstations

Model Brand new computer

Description (based on the minum requirements of the eSkwela Project; computed using SRP pricelists of major computer stores in the Philippines)

Price per unit P 14,249.00/ workstation P 21,549.00/server P 8,530.00 Windows 7 Professional OEM for server P 2,540.00 Windows 7 Stater Edition OEM (per workstation) P 3,499.00 - MS Office 2007 student (per unit including server)

Remarks Remarks: Everything brand new Pros: Can be used for different uses graphics editing, simple video production, etc. (but this can also be done on the server)

Cons: High power consumption since each user will use a full system P 21,549.00 server P 21,549.00 server unit; Most of the computer resources P 780.00 for five (5) pieces of P 1,430.00 for eleven (11) (in terms of power and specs) 10m patch cords pieces of 10m patch cords are usually untapped with what is being done in most of the P 920.00 8-port switch P 2,320.00 16-port switch community e-centers. This translate to wasted energy and P 8,530.00 one (1) Windows P 8,530.00 Windows 7 high electricity consumption; 7 Professional OEM for server Professional OEM for server Mid to high maintenance Replacement/repairs that will be P 12,700.00 five (5) Windows P 25,400.00 ten (10) Windows done is per unit since each unit 7 Stater Edition OEM for the 10 7 Stater Edition OEM for the 10 is treated as a separate workstations (not included in workstations (not included in workstation. computation if Ubuntu) computation if Ubuntu) P 20,994.00 six (6) units of MS Office 2007 student - per unit including server (not included in computation if Ubuntu) P 38,489.00 - MS Office 2007 student - per unit including server (not included in computation if Ubuntu)