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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.

The ProCurve Switch 5400zl series consists of the most advanced intelligent edge switches in the ProCurve Networking product line. The 5400zl series includes 6-slot and 12-slot chassis and associated zl modules and bundles. The foundation for all these switches is a purpose-built, programmable ProVision ASIC that allows the most demanding networking features, such as QoS and security, to be implemented in a scalable yet granular fashion. With a variety of Gigabit interfaces, integrated PoE on all 10/100/1000Base-T ports, 10-GbE capability, and a choice of form factors, the 5400zl switches offer excellent investment protection, flexibility, and scalability, as well as ease of deployment, operation, and maintenance.

HP StorageWorks All-in-One Storage Systems are radically simple, integrated, and affordable network storage solutions that enable small and mid-size companies to easily manage, grow, and protect their data. The AiO400 provides shared storage expansion for application servers, enhanced file serving for end-user clients, and comprehensive data protection features to ensure that your business is both safe and secure. Together, these functions offer a higher degree of value and utility than traditional options while allowing businesses to save time and money. This fully integrated solution is designed to be deployed on the existing Ethernet network in less than 30 minutes by IT generalists with no storage expertise. HP All-in-One Storage Systems offer everything you need to lower the cost and complexity associated with rapidly growing data storage environments.

HP All-in-One Storage Systems are ideal for growing small and mid-sized companies that need the management, consolidation, and data protection features typically reserved for higher-priced and more complex storage architectures.

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

Incorporating the most advanced IT and worldwide-proven AV technologies into a compact and stylish two-piece body, the Sony PCS-1P Video Communication System offers a new and powerful method of communication. It's ideal for holding meetings, with free and dynamic exchange of ideas and opinions - no matter how far away from each other they are located.

The PCS-1P provides effective data-sharing capabilities, which significantly enhance the benefits offered by conventional audio and video-based conferencing. In addition, it brings superb acoustic quality - which has won critical acclaim from the audio conference market - into videoconferencing applications for more natural sound clarity.

The PCS-1P can provide major improvements in the way your organization communicates, allowing you to engage in simple, immediate, and face-to-face communication with your staff, or to make critical project decisions.

Introducing the D300 - the ultimate blend of image quality, quick response and go-anywhere mobility. A new 12.3 effective-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor, Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept, Scene Recognition System and the new Picture Control System advance all aspects of system performance. Setting the standards for the next-generation, the D300 achieves the best overall system balance of any DX-format D-SLR.

Highlights of the Nikon D300 SLR Body Only

• A new 12.3-megapixel DX-Format CMOS Sensor
• The 3.0-inch super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor
• Continuous shooting up to 6 frames per second
• Fast, accurate 51-point autofocus with 3D Focus Tracking
• Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System (SRS)
• Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System
• Two LiveView shooting modes
• New Picture Control settings
• Rugged magnesium-alloy construction

A BladeSystem c7000 enclosure holds the server and/or storage blades plus redundant network and storage switches. It includes a shared, multi-terabit high-speed mid-plane for wire-once connectivity of server blades to network and shared storage. Power is delivered through a pooled power backplane that ensures the full capacity of the power supplies is available to all blades.

The HP StorageWorks 4/16 SAN Switch offers 4 Gb connectivity for entry-level storage area networks (SAN), and the ability to grow to a core-to-edge infrastructure. The simplicity and ease-of-use advantages of this switch helps increase administrator productivity and lower the cost of management. The switch delivers sixteen high performance Auto Sensing 1, 2, and 4Gb/s Fiber Channel ports. In addition, the 4/16 SAN switch is fully non-blocking and provides 128 Gb switching (4Gb full duplex) bandwidth. The model is ideal for new and existing SAN installations.

The NC510F is a x8 PCI Express (PCIe) 10 Gigabit Ethernet SR (10GBASE-SR fiber optic) network solution offering the highest bandwidth available in a ProLiant Ethernet adapter. This high-performance, multifunction server adapter is capable of supporting TOE (TCP/IP Offload Engine), accelerated iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface), and RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) over a single network connection. The TOE, accelerated iSCSI, and RDMA multifunction features are planned for future, near-term releases for both Linux and Windows operating systems. Available with both half and full height brackets to support a wide range of ProLiant servers, the NC510F is ideal for a host of demanding applications meeting the needs of the next generation datacenter.

Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8 is the gold standard in complete Windows system recovery with the ability to restore systems in minutes, not hours or days, even to dissimilar hardware or virtual environments. Now it includes flexible offsite protection and enhanced data recovery capabilities, integration with Symantec security and systems management solutions and support for Windows Server 2008.

The HP ProLiant DL380 G5 Storage Server is the fast and easy way to add file storage to your network. With a pre-installed Microsoft Windows-powered operating system and pre-configured user storage, you're up and serving files in minutes. It supports multiple file-sharing protocols, so you can consolidate and make a single centralized platform to manage and protect, or you can create a scalable disk-based backup/replication target. And if you have a Fiber Channel SAN, you can use the new x64 SAN model and its built-in iSCSI software target to create both file access and tiered block storage for application servers.

Setting the standard for high-performance color laser printers, the Xerox Phaser 6360 leads the industry with best-in-class print speed and exceptional color performance. Easy to operate and engineered to meet the exacting demands of high-volume office environments, the Phaser 6360 laser printer isn't just an obvious choice; it's the only choice.

Highlights of the Xerox 6360V_DT Colour Laser Printer- Duplex,512MB Memory

• Fast speed of up to 42 ppm in color
• As fast as 9 seconds to print the first page
• 1Ghz processor
• Two-sided printing - save you time, paper, and money
• Simple driver installation
• Real-time paper tray status
• Large paper capacity
• High capacity toner cartridges
• 550-sheet feeder
• Xerox Usage Analysis Tool - control printer usage and costs by collecting, organizing, and analyzing print job accounting data
• Robust design
• Outstanding reliability

The Phaser 8560MFP multifunction system features top-of-the-line printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. The multifunction system is fast, reliable, easy to use, and packed with value.

The Phaser 8560MFP will tackle your workload with an array of time-saving tools. The Phaser 8560MFP multifunction system delivers precise detail and rich, vibrant colors that get noticed.

Standard scanning functionality on the Phaser 8560MFP includes scanning at a rapid 22 ppm, network scanning, and two-sided scanning. Scan to your PC or Mac, email, mailbox, public or private folders, and other destinations.

Fujitsu's services infrastructure, industry standard best practices, structured methodologies, and partnerships enable the company to provide the people and processes necessary to help its customers align IT initiatives with their business. The Fujitsu strategy leverages these attributes into a solutions framework that effectively integrates the services into existing IT operations enabling increased business agility, efficiency and continuity through integration, virtualization and automation.

Curb those unruly web surfing with ZyXEL's top-notched content filtering feature. Partnered with world-class content filtering service provider, administrators can block access to non-work related or questionable websites, increasing business productivity. Configuring is easy as checking off which categories of content you want to allow or block.

Microsoft Windows Server R2 Enterprise Edition is the premier platform for business-critical applications. Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition builds on the standard features found in the Windows Server 2003 R2 family by adding features designed to increase the reliability scalability, security, and manageability of enterprise applications.

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 is a collection of updates and security enhancements to the current Windows Server 2003 operating system. Service Pack 2 (SP2) tightens security of your Windows Server and improves its performance and reliability.

Why have separate black and white and color printers when you can have the Epson AcuLaser C9100? Epson has taken the lead in laser technology to deliver a complete high-performance solution for all your color and mono printing needs.

With the Epson AcuLaser C9100, you can produce professional color documents with the speed and ease you would expect from a mono laser printer. And the running costs are the same or less than most mono laser printers. So, replace your old A3 mono printer and let Epson add vibrant and precise color to your business when you need it.

The Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series is a line of fixed-configuration, enterprise-class switches that include IEEE 802.3af and Cisco prestandard Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality in Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet configurations. The Cisco Catalyst 3560 is an ideal access layer switch for small enterprise LAN access or branch-office environments, combining both 10/100/1000 and PoE configurations for maximum productivity and investment protection while enabling the deployment of new applications such as IP telephony, wireless access, video surveillance, building management systems, and remote video kiosks. Customers can deploy networkwide intelligent services-such as advanced quality of service (QoS), rate limiting, access control lists (ACLs), multicast management, and high-performance IP routing-while maintaining the simplicity of traditional LAN switching.

Highlights of the Cisco Catalyst 3560G-48PS SMI - switch - 48 ports

• Standalone fixed-configuration switches
• Layer 2 - 4 switching and intelligent services with dynamic IP routing and IPv6
• Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• Up to 48 10/100/1000 ports plus 4 Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports
• Integrated PoE
• AC power supply failure protection with external redundant power supply
• 8-port Fast Ethernet PoE switch with compact form factor and no fan
• Enables standards-based fault tolerance, load balancing, and rapid recovery
• PoE simplifies IP telephony, wireless, and video surveillance deployments

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 1760 Tape Drive is HP's fourth-generation of LTO tape drive technology capable of storing up to 1.6TB per cartridge in under 3 hours. HP Ultrium half-height drives are designed for server customers in direct attached storage (DAS) environments where hard disk and system bottlenecks can impede data transfer rates. To further protect the most sensitive data, AES 256-bit hardware data encryption provides easy-to-enable security to prevent unauthorized access of tape cartridges. By using LTO-4 hardware data encryption, not only is data fully capable of being compressed therefore maximizing capacity, encrypted backups are completed without a loss in performance. Capable of data transfer rates up to 160MB/sec, HP's exclusive Data Rate Matching feature further optimizes performance by matching speed of host to keep drives streaming and enabling the fastest performance of any tape drive in the industry. The Ultrium 1760 provides investment protection with full read and write support with LTO-3 media, and the ability to read LTO-2 cartridge. By doubling the capacity of previous generation Ultrium drives, HP customers now require fewer data cartridges to meet their storage needs, significantly reducing their IT costs and increasing their ROI.

The SuperLoader3 is suitable for both beginners and for users with the most demanding requirements. The SuperLoader3 offers room for a total of 16 DLT or LTO cartridges in two integrated magazines: at a standard compression of 2:1, this allows the storage of up to 25.6 TB. With a data transfer rate of up to 160 MB/s, even large volumes of data can be stored in a short time. The SuperLoader3 saves your data automatically and without the need for supervision.

Designed for simple and reliable backups, the SuperLoader3 offers an exclusive package of advanced features at no additional cost. It brings you a full suite of advanced features at an affordable price with easy integration, an intuitive user interface and compatibility with a broad range of backup software packages.

Highlights of the Freecom SuperloaderS4 8Slot SCSI

• Based on leading Quantum-Technology
• Remote Management via Web browser (Web-management Tool)
• Compares the data while writing (Read While Write)
• Ideal for small and medium-sized businesses
• Easily integrated into existing systems
• Up to 489.6 GB/h data transfer rate
• Can be administered via Ethernet and Internet (remote access)

The affordable HP Designjet 130 printer series is a six-color, multi-format printing system that produces fade-resistant, photo-quality images with stunning results. Save time and money by publishing color prints in-house. With an 18 x 24 in tray and automatic roll-feed capability (standard on the 130nr model, optional on the 130 model) up to 24 inches, you can print postcard-size images, full-color pages, or banner-size images. Print speeds up to 4mpp for B size in Normal mode help get the job done. Color technologies from HP deliver reliable and accurate color. Automatic Closed Loop Color (CLC) calibration ensures consistency, while automatic Pantone calibration, offset emulations, and CMYKplus support, available via an optional RIP, provide accurate and predictable color. HP Color Layering technology produces a range of colors and smooth tonal transitions. Six printheads and individual ink cartridges mean fewer ink changes and no waste. Drivers with special graphic options are optimized to support both Mac and Windows printing.

Highlights of the HP DesignJet 130gp - large-format printer - colour - ink-jet

• Produce highly durable images with HP's specially formulated dye-based inks. Get eye-catching images at 2400 dpi with the 4-picoliter ink drop size ensuring you brilliant life-like colours, realistic detail, higher contrast and smooth tonal transitions. Achieve the finest results with HP Premium Plus Photo and Proofing Gloss Paper for rich colour depth, minimal dot visibility and uniform gloss. Reproduce consistent colours in all your prints with HP internal colour sensor technology.
• Enjoy the flexibility to print on a range of sizes and weights: the standard tray holds up to 100 sheets (up to A2+ size). The front bypass slot takes A1+ size cut-sheet media up to 625 mm wide. Feed heavy and rigid HP media of weights up to 300 g/m' via the rear bypass slot. Use the automatic roll feed [k1] to print on media up to 625 mm wide and 15.24 m long.
• Get high-quality results quickly at up to 4 mpp for A3 size in Normal mode. Optimise your ink usage with the modular ink delivery system. Easily control the level of fidelity in your colour workflow with optimised drivers that are Apple ColorSync compatible and support RGB ICC profiles for Mac and Microsoft® Windows® applications. Enjoy enhanced colour management and greater accuracy with an optional HP software RIP which gives you automatic PANTONE® calibration, CMYKplus and offset emulation.
• [k1] Legs and bin available as accessory

The Hitachi CP-X450 projector provides users with a lower total cost of ownership by offering easier and less frequent maintenance. For example, the CP-X450 filter is located on the side, with the lamp door on top, meaning less time spent on replacement when the projector is ceiling mounted. Additionally, the hybrid filter does not need to be replaced for 2,000

hours.

The CP-X450 offers unparalleled ease of use with features such as Hitachi "My Button", which allows two user-programmable buttons to be set with any command from the select menu. A 7W audio output eliminates the need to connect external speakers, while the projector's low 29dB of noise in whisper mode ensures clear and effective communication.

Addressing the demand for advanced security in all applications, the CP-X450 features a transition detector, which requires a password to operate the projector when it is moved from a fixed position. The CP-X450 also offers PIN lock and MyScreen lock functions, as well as a security bar that enables the use of a heavy chain to prevent theft.

The CP-X450 also offers input source naming, allowing users to customize the names of their input sources instead of using the default name. Automatic vertical keystone detects the angle of the projector and corrects the image, saving time when setting up the projector. Additionally, the CP-X450's whiteboard mode provides adequate clarity while limiting brightness for use with whiteboards. Day time mode allows users to clearly see the images in a bright environment, while blackboard mode offers better color balance when displaying an image on a colored background.

The CP-X450 ensures high performance with features including motion adaptive progressive scan, which produces less line flicker, higher resolution and smoother motion video.

The CP-X450's 2-3 pull-down feature allows for precise and crisp reproduction of movie film.

The SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboard lets you do more than ever before. Combining the same great features that people love with new expandability options, it's limited only by your imagination. Write, erase and perform mouse functions with your finger, a pen or an eraser - you need no proprietary tools.

Pick up a pen or the eraser, and the pen tray automatically detects which tool you've selected. Buttons activate the On-Screen Keyboard, right-click and help function. Capture your work to SMART Board software as a screen shot that you can edit, or save your notes directly into software applications.

The HP ProLiant DL100 G2 Storage Server is a entry-level 1U rack mount Networked Attached Storage (NAS) solution that delivers easy to use, rapidly deployable networked storage with multi-protocol file sharing and print serving which is perfect for a small workgroup, small business or a remote office.

Sony's worldwide reputation for creating unique, attractive, high-quality, advanced technology products rests on a long line of innovations embraced by people from all walks of life. With a diverse product lineup serving a variety of lifestyles and industries, Sony continuously strives to introduce new products and technologies to meet changing market needs.

The InFocus IN5104 is a flexible widescreen display like you've never seen before. The WXGA-native IN5104 can display either a single WXGA image (1280 x 800) or with exclusive InFocus SplitScreen technology, you can view two full images side by side for the ultimate in collaborative projection. With 4000 lumens and amazing connectivity the widescreen IN5104 offers a distinct advantage in large venues.

The IN5104 features 4000 Max ANSI lumens which are powerful enough deliver clear, large digital images in high ambient light meeting rooms or auditoriums. Equipped with HDMI 1.3 the IN5104 will flawlessly display high resolution output from the latest computers, including 1080p full-HD content.

Through InFocus SplitScreen display the IN5104 projects from two sources side by side on the same screen. This technology permits presentation sharing and multiple user input to create a collaborative big picture experience. Additionally, four "assignable" audio sources allow mix-and-match pairing of audio with any data or video on display.

The IN5104 offers interchangeable lens options to easily fit ultra short-throw rear projection or long-throw installation needs. Horizontal and vertical lens shift make the IN5104 a flexible projector to integrate. HDMI 1.3 and 5 BNC inputs enable compatibility with all the leading switching and signal routing hardware. Equipped with RS232 and embedded network control the IN5104 can seamlessly integrate into any infrastructure. Additional features include wireless-compatible architecture for connectivity to InFocus LiteShow II wireless adapter, (2) x 4.0 watt stereo speakers and a full-featured remote with laser and wired control functionality.

Reach new heights with the M4345 MFP series. This powerful, scalable, and easy-to-use workgroup MFP combines print, copy, digital send, and advanced paper handling into one cost-effective device. Simplicity, convenience, and outstanding support make the HP LaserJet M4345 MFP series the perfect choice for small workteams with no time to worry about device management.

The Canon EOS 1D Mark III is the most advanced EOS Digital SLR ever produced. It has a new 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor (APS-H size) with Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System and a 3.0-inch LCD monitor with Canon's Live View technology. The 1D Mark III has a redesigned 100% viewfinder, a new 45-point AF system, and can shoot up to 10 fps continuously with a maximum burst of 110 shots. Dual DIGIC III Image Processors work in tandem to speed up every process while refining image quality; a new, lighter body has improved weather sealing and shutter durability. Every facet of the EOS experience has been enhanced with the 1D Mark III. It's the new standard.

FileMaker Pro has outstanding peer-to-peer sharing built right in. So why add a server? There are three key reasons: expanded availability, enhanced security and increased performance.

Simply install FileMaker Server software on a dedicated computer and upload your FileMaker Pro databases to the server. You and your team will instantly realize how fast and easy it is to access your databases 24/7 schedule automated backups, and find information and much more!

Whether you have a team of two or a department of hundreds, FileMaker Server makes it effortless to securely share your FileMaker Pro databases with Windows and Mac OS users on your network or over the Web.

If you want up to 100 simultaneous users to access a database that has been published using Instant Web Publishing or if you want to use an ODBC or JDBC client to submit SQL queries or statements to a FileMaker Pro database, you'll want FileMaker Server Advanced.