New Dell Thin Client and Infrastructure Support Windows Server 2012 R2 and vWorkspace
Dell has introduced a new data center
solution and thin client that support
Windows Server 2012 R2 and
vWorkspace.
According to the company, the
Dell Wyse Datacenter for Microsoft VDI and vWorkspace combines some of the
company's existing data center infrastructure solutions into "a single,
end-to-end Hyper-V based desktop virtualization solution." It's designed to help
organizations create a centrally hosted virtualized environment, so end users
can access data and applications as if they were running locally. It supports
most endpoint operating systems including iOS and Android, so it is suitable for
bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environments. Meanwhile, the single management
console is designed to simplify application and system support and security for
IT staff.
Key features of the Dell Wyse Datacenter for Microsoft VDI and vWorkspace
include:
- Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 and Intel Ivy
Bridge processors;
- Support for Microsoft RemoteFX remote desktop protocol (RDP), with
support for a broad range of RDP 8.0 features;
- Support for personal desktops with a persistent profile;
- Unified communications support with the Microsoft Lync 2013 VDI plug-in
for Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows 8 endpoints;
- Virtualized shared graphics using AMD FirePro S9000, S7000 and W7000
server GPUs;
- New VDI features for Windows Server 2012 R2 Remote Desktop Services
including support for iOS, OS X and Android endpoints;
- Enhancements through RemoteFX, DirectX, quick reconnect and visual
application appearance; and
- Optional Dell vWorkspace 8.0 MR1 desktop virtualization software for
expanded client support, legacy applications and operating systems, and
performance monitoring.
The new Dell Wyse thin client desktop
3012-T10D
supports Citrix, Microsoft, VMware and Dell vWorkspace virtual desktop
infrastructure. It runs on ARM system-on-chip (SoC) architecture with the Dell
Wyse ThinOS operating system. According to the company, it boots in less than
nine seconds and features "out-of-box automatic setup, configuration and
management."
Key features of the Dell Wyse 3012-T10D include:
- Marvell PXA2128 1.2 GHz dual-core ARM SoC processor;
- Microsoft RemoteFX (RDP) certification, including support for a broad
range of RDP 8.0 features;
- Optimized Citrix HDX receiver;
- Dual DVI ports, four USB ports, gigabit Ethernet and optional dual band
WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n with up to 300 Mbps connection speeds;
- Built-in media processor for multimedia, bi-directional audio and Flash
playback;
- Multiple management options, including cloud-based management with remote
imaging through the Dell Wyse Cloud Client Manager service and enterprise
management with the optional Dell Wyse Device Manager; and
- Flexible mounting options.
The Dell Wyse Datacenter for Microsoft VDI and vWorkspace and Dell Wyse thin
client desktop 3012-T10D are available now. Further information can be found on
Dell's site.
About the Author
Leila Meyer is a technology writer based in British Columbia. She can be reached at [email protected].