Hardware Standards

One of the many challenges in supporting the use of computers and information technology in a university environment is standardizing, to the degree possible, the kinds of hardware and software that people use on their desktops and in offices. While this policy realizes that some individuals/departments will have needs that are not resolved by the recommended standards, it is important to acknowledge that adhering to standards will ultimately result in better service and faster resolution of problems for everyone. Computing in a network environment is complex; hardware and software that work fine in a non-networked or home environment may not work in a network environment. Saving a few dollars on an off-brand PC or personal printer will ultimately cost far more in staff support and in additional purchases that may be needed to solve problems.

The goal of this document is not to impose expensive standards unilaterally, but rather to increase campus understanding of the problems and issues and reach a consensus on the policy and standards. Having standards reduces the number of variables that come into play while trouble shooting problems, which will result in better service for information technology users. This policy and the recommended standards will be kept current and available via a web page. Users will be able to select products and make purchasing decisions simply be referring to the recommended standards. Information Resources (IR) will guarantee that products purchased from the recommended standards will work on the campus's networked environment. While IR will still be committed to making non-recommended equipment and software work, it must be recognized that these situations will take a lower priority and may involve additional expense to the user.

Apple

The following Apple computers are the basic standard required for new purchases on our campus. All models will require a minimum of 2GB of physical RAM in anticipation of future applications.

Apple Intel

PC (IBM Compatible)

CSUB offers both Gateway and Dell as a part of our desktop standards. Not all PC's are created equal. Just because a workstation is "IBM compatible" does not mean they are all equal. We found that both Gateway and Dell provide good components, service, and support. This is important when you consider all the costs associated with purchasing and maintaining a workstation.

Laptop Hardware Standards

Please call Ernie at 2488 on the latest Mac and PC Laptops.

Printers

We now have Xerox and HP as part of our printer standards. We evaluated and liked what Xerox printers offer. Xerox printers give us a good price to performance ratio. If you have any questions, give Ernie a call at 2488.

Vendor: Xerox Direct (866-495-6750)
Product Code# 4510/N
Estimated Pricing for Xerox Phaser 4510N: $627.00

Specs: 45ppm, 128/512MB , 533MHz, PS3, 200000pg/month duty cycle, 1200dpi, 700 sheet input capacity, 10/100BT , parallel, USB - PC/Mac 1 year on-site warranty w/online web technical support & telephone support

The Xerox Phaser 4510N printer offers a Duplex accessory for double sided printing:

Product Code# 097S03625
Estimated Pricing for Xerox Phaser 4510N Duplex option: $222.00

Vendor: SEHI
Product Code# Q5401A
Estimated Pricing for HP LaserJet 4250N: $1,106.00

Specs: 45ppm, 1200dpi, 460MHz, 64/512MB , 200Kpg/mo duty cycle, 600 sheet input capacity, prints up to legal size paper, PS3, 10/100Bt , parallel, USB-PC/Mac one year RETURN TO HP AUTHORIZED SERVICE CTR LTD WARRANTY

The HP LaserJet 4250N printer offers a Duplex accessory for double sided printing:

Product Code# Q2439B
Estimated Pricing for HP LaserJet 4250N Duplex option: $223.97

Personal HP LaserJet P2015DN Printer Networked

Vendor: SEHI (800-346-6315)
Product Code# CB368A
Estimated Pricing for HP LaserJet P2015DN: $444.37

Specs: HP LaserJet P2015DN Printer - 27ppm, >8.5s FPO, 1200dpi, 400MHz, 32/288MB, 15Kpg/month duty cycle, 50sheet MP + 250sheet tray, prints up to legal size paper, PS3, duplex, embedded 10/100BT , USB-PC/Mac OS X v10.2.8 10.3.9 10.4.3, 13.8in W x 14.3in D x 10.1in H one year return to HP authorized service center warranty

Color Laser Printer Standard (Xerox)

Phaser 6360DN Printer - 42ppm black/color, 100Kpg/month duty cycle, 700 sheet input (1x150sheet multi-purpose tray prints from 3.5x5.5in to 8.5x36in + 1x550sheet tray 2 prints up to legal size paper), 9s FPO color, 2400x600dpi, 1GHz, 256MB/1GB, PS3, duplex , 10/100BT, USB-PC Vista ready/Mac OS 9.x/X v10.2 and higher 17.2in W x 22.8in D x 20.2in H one year on-site warranty

Vendor: Xerox Direct (866-495-6750)
Product Code# 6360/DN
Estimated Pricing for Xerox Phaser 6360DN Printer: $1,261.00

Color Inkjet Standard (HP DeskJet)

HP DeskJet printers are very versatile. The 6940DT provides good speed, automatic two-sided printing, USB and built in Ethernet. If you need information on a color laser printer, or have any questions on compatibility please call Ernie at 2488.

Vendor: SEHI (800-346-6315)
Product Code# C8973A
Estimated Pricing for HP DeskJet 6940DT Printer (USB and Ethernet No Parallel Port): $134.00

Peripheral Devices

For scanners, digital cameras, or any other devices please call Ernie at 2488.