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"Drop in Compatible" are the 3 Words That Scare me the Most
by Michael Bowling on Jan 3, 2018 10:14:52 AM
What designers of long-life computing systems need to know We’ve all been taught to never trust somebody that says, “trust me.” As a computer engineer by training, the words, “Trust me, it’s drop in compatible” scare me like few others. If I were a client designing a long-life, missio …
Infographic: When Will Your Industrial Computer Reach End-Of-Life?
by Tony Oliva on Jan 3, 2018 9:37:34 AM
The industry average computer lifecycle is only 3 years! The end-of-life (EOL) of a product can be costly and burdensome especially for those in sensitive fields such as the medical industry or military, where changing one component means the entire machine needs to go through the des …
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a GPU for Your Rack Mount Computer
by Tony Oliva on Jan 3, 2018 9:31:13 AM
As an engineer in a development environment, you've done your research and selected the best Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) or video card for your application. You've weighed number of cores against core clock frequency and considered the memory bandwidth. Now, you are headed to produ …
WHY A 1U OR 2U BLADE SERVER MAKES SENSE
by Yazz Krdzalic on Jan 3, 2018 9:00:05 AM
It's time to upgrade your rack mount server infrastructure - again! The 3-5 year industry average replacement window is knocking at your door (see what I did there?). You need your servers optimized and ready to tackle the high demands of today's computing needs.
Windows 7 Reaches End of Life for New Configurations
by Will Shirley on Jan 3, 2018 8:50:32 AM
Software has lifecycles, just like physical hardware. From the time it is released until it no longer receives support from a developer varies depending on who wrote it, what type of software, if it is free or commercial, who the intended user is, etc. Furthermore, operating systems a …
Commercial Computers vs. Industrial Computers
by Michael Bowling on Jan 3, 2018 8:44:44 AM
We are all familiar with the typical big name online computer companies that you’ve used at home or at your desk. Maybe you are considering what computer hardware you need for an upcoming requirement at work and you are wondering if there is possibly something more industrial, better …
What is Secure Boot?
by Nate Young on Jan 2, 2018 4:54:04 PM
As cyberattacks increase in sophistication, hackers are now trying to infiltrate a server at the lowest level (firmware) before it is even turned on.
Why & Why Not Upgrade Your Industrial Computer Hardware
by Michael Bowling on Jan 2, 2018 2:11:54 PM
First, congratulations on being able to sustain your application for so many years! Not many programs are able to successfully stay in production this long. Still, periodically it makes sense to review your industrial computer hardware to ensure that it will continue running for many …
Rackmount Solutions: Mechanical, Electrical Under One Roof
by Michael Bowling on Jan 2, 2018 2:11:08 PM
As computer design has gotten more complicated it is more critical than ever that the electrical design engineers and the mechanical engineers work closely. Over the years the components have gotten smaller, more densely populated, and physically fragile. Industrial computer (as well …
Can You Open Your Rackmount Computer Without Voiding Your Warranty?
by Michael Bowling on Jan 2, 2018 2:09:19 PM
You bought a rackmount computer designed specifically per your requirements. The million dollar question is, are you allowed to open and inspect the computer system without voiding the warranty?