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You can depend on HP corporate PCs to optimize your IT environment and reduce cost of ownership through comprehensive software image stability, manageability, supportability, and security programs

  • software image stability:
    Adapt your standard software image more quickly and less frequently on HP corporate PCs.

  • easy to manage:
    HP corporate PCs with HP Toptools provide the inventory information you need, and the most efficient way to decrease desk-side visits.

  • easy to support:
    HP corporate PCs are easy to diagnose, troubleshoot and service, greatly empowering your help desk resources and providing a better user experience.

  • security ready:
    HP corporate PCs reduce security risks.

the versatile platform:
The Vectra VL400 offers a broader choice in performance, speed, and form.

  • Intel® Pentium® III processor at 1000MHz with 256KB Level 2 integrated cache and 133MHz front side bus
  • 128MB SDRAM memory at 133MHz, expandable to 512MB maximum
  • 20GB (7200rpm) Ultra ATA/66 SMART II hard disk storage
  • Intel 815 integrated graphics Direct AGP
  • HP 48X Max-speed IDE CD-ROM drive
  • 16-bit stereo full duplex integrated sound with internal speaker option
  • Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Linux Enabled
    • Certified by Linuxcare (TurboLinux, Redhat, SuSE, Caldera)
  • Desktop (DT)

PC system features
package
  • Desktop (5 shelves, 4 slots)
  • Easy access for quick upgrade service: Instant opening, screw-less I/O release, easy extract of drive trays
processor
  • Intel Pentium III processor at 1000MHz with 133MHz bus speed
chipset
  • Intel 815 chipset with 66, 100 or 133MHz system bus, includes Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI)
cache
  • 256KB Level-2 integrated
memory
  • 128MB 133MHz Synchronous DRAM (non-ECC) standard (PC 133 specification)
    • Expandable to 512MB through two DIMM sockets
    • Autodetection of memory modules via serial presence detect (SPD)
hard disk drive
  • 20GB (7200rpm) Ultra ATA/66 hard disk drive
    • SMART II (self-monitoring analysis and reporting technology)
    • 66MB/s transfer rate
hard disk controller
  • PCI Bus Master Ultra ATA controller
    • Support for Ultra ATA/66, PIO (up to Mode 4), DMA Mode 2, and Ultra DMA Mode
    • Up to four fast-IDE devices supported, including two hard disk drives and two ATAPI devices (CD-ROM drive or any ATAPI device)
floppy disk drive
  • Third-height, 3.5-inch, 1.44MB floppy disk drive preinstalled
optical storage
  • HP 48X Max-speed IDE CD-ROM drive
mass storage shelves
  • Five shelves:
    • One front-accessible shelf for standard, third-height, 3.5-inch floppy disk drive preinstalled
    • Two front-accessible shelves for standard, 5.25-inch half-height devices (CD-ROM drive preinstalled in one shelf)
    • Two internal for standard, third-height, 3.5-inch hard disk drive (one preinstalled)
total expansion slots
  • Four slots
    • Three free PCI slots:
    • One AGP can be used to install a graphics card, or to add an AIMM (Add In Memory Module) to increase performance of the internal video (An optional two-ISA slot extension board can be added, giving a total of six slots.)
audio subsystem
  • 20-bit stereo PCI audio recording and playback
  • Full-duplex audio
  • AC '97 architecture
  • Headset included
  • Audio driver, including Windows 98 Second Edition, is available from the HP Desktop PC Support Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
built-in I/O
  • One 25-pin parallel port (ECP/EPP bidirectional Centronics supporting IEEE 1284)
  • Two 9-pin serial port (16550 UART)
  • Two PS/2 connectors for keyboard and mouse (Mini-DIN)
  • Two stacked Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for easy reconfiguration, attachment, and hot swapping of external peripherals
  • One 15-pin VGA connector on system board. Other connectors available when a graphics card is installed
  • Audio ports (stereo-in, stereo-out, microphone-in)
  • One RJ-45 Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)
upgradability
  • BIOS in flash EEPROM for convenient BIOS upgrades
  • Memory upgradable using SDRAM-133MHz non-ECC DIMMs
  • Hard disk storage upgradeable to 2×30GB
hp e-diagtools
  • Available by pressing F10 after system boot
  • Preboot Diagnostics
  • Full system diagnostics
  • Pro-active BIOS upgrades
Intel 815 integrated graphics
video graphics
  • Intel 815 integrated graphics chipset:
    • Optimized 2D and 3D performance and visual quality
    • Direct AGP
    • Dynamic Video Memory technology
    • 230MHz RAMDAC Note: this integrated graphics solution is automatically deselected when an AGP graphics card is installed in the system
graphics memory
  • Uses part of system memory (up to 11MB); allocates 4MB display cache with dynamic video memory technology
  • Enhanced performance module known as graphics performance accelerator card available (fits in the AGP slot, 4MB in size)
available graphics drivers
  • Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Drivers may be preloaded or available from the HP Desktop PC Support web site at:http//www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
maximum resolutions
  • HP Ergonomic Modes support these non-interlaced resolutions for Windows 98 Second Edition:
256 colors 64K colors 16.7M colors
resolution (8-bit) (16-bit) (24-bit)
640 × 480 60–85Hz 60–85Hz 60–85Hz
800 × 600 60–85Hz 60–85Hz 60–85Hz
1024 × 768 60–85Hz 60–85Hz 60–85Hz
1152 × 864 60–85Hz 60–85Hz 60–85Hz
1280 × 1024 60–85Hz 60–85Hz 60–85Hz
1600 × 1200 60–75Hz
software
operating system
  • HP-supported operating systems: Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Other certified operating systems: Novell Client certification for Microsoft Windows 98, Linux distributions, RedHat, TurboLinux, SuSE, and Caldera
  • More information about the Linux operating system is available on the HP desktop PC Web site http://www.hp.com/desktops/linux
provided software
  • Operating systems: Windows 98 Second Edition
  • HP Toptools agent
  • HP e-Diagtools hardware diagnostic solution
  • HP safe off
  • 3Com LAN driver
  • Every unit includes in the box:
    • HP image creation and recovery CD-ROM (OS installation and hard disk preparation)
    • HP image library and diagnostics CD-ROM (drivers and utilities installation and diagnostics)
software available from the web
  • HP Toptools device manager http://www.hp.com/toptools
  • HP LAN card ready drivers available from HP desktop PC support web site: http://www.hp.com/go/pcsupport
communication features
ethernet LAN interface
  • 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10/100BASE-TX
  • Wake-on-LAN support
  • Low CPU usage releases resources for local user tasks (DMA)
preconfigured networking
  • Ultra-fast installation
  • Remote Boot protocols in system BIOS (3Com); RPL, NetWare, BootP, PXE/DHCP
remote booting
  • 3Com Managed PC Boot agent mulitprotocol firmware to enable pre-boot capabilities in a networked environment
    • 3Com Managed PC Boot agent is included in the BIOS
    • Enables remote automated installation and pre-OS desktop management
    • Supports multiple protocols (DHCP, BootP, PXE, NCP/IPX, and RPL)
    • Compliant with today’s industry standards: Wired for Management (WfM) 2.0, and PC 99
internet ready
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
available LAN drivers
  • Novell NetWare 3.x/4.x clients; Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Latest LAN information and drivers available from HP Desktop PC Support Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
LAN card ready program
  • Tested with leading Ethernet and Token Ring adapters
  • Wake-on-LAN for selected third-party LAN cards in some operating system environments
  • Detailed setup instructions and HP-tested drivers for a wide range of LAN cards from 3Com, IBM, Madge, D-Link, and Olicom available on Web at http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
ergonomics
ergonomic and environmental design
  • Video modes supporting non-interlaced resolutions up to 1600 × 1200 at ergonomic refresh rates up to 85Hz
  • EPA ENERGY STAR® and Blue Angel certified (As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency on appropriate models.)
  • TUV-GS Mark
  • Energy-saving variable-speed fan for temperature control
  • Large selection of MPRII—and EPA ENERGY STAR—certified displays
  • CFC-free manufacturing process; single plastic for easy recycling
  • Optimized desk-space saving desktop package
  • Control panel keeps user aware of PC status:
    • On/Off switch integrated in the surface to avoid accidental power-off
    • On/Off green LED (blinks in sleep mode)
    • Hard disk drive activity LED
    • Lock LED
regulatory compliance and approvals
  • Safety approvals
    • cUL 1950 listed (USA)
    • NOM-019-SCFI-1994 (Mexico)
    • TUV-GS Mark (Germany)
    • IEC 60950: 1991 +A1 +A2 +A3 +A4 (International)
    • EN 60950: 1992 +A1 +A2 +A3+A11 (European Countries)
    • Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC amended by Directive 93/68/EEC
    • PSB (Singapore)
    • GB 4943-1995 (China)
    • Eastern Countries compliance
  • Electromagnetic compatibility
    • FCC Part 15 Class B (USA)
    • ICES-003 Class B (Canada)
    • EMC Directive 89/336/EEC amended by Directive 93/68/EEC (European Economic Area)
    • GB 9254-1988 (China)
    • VCCI Class B (Japan)
    • RRL Class B (Korea)
    • AS/NZS3548 Class B (Australia-New Zealand)
    • BSMI CNS 13438 Class B (Taiwan)
    • Eastern countries compliance
    • CISPR 22: 1993 (International)
physical characteristics
system dimensions
  • Without keyboard: 17.1 inches wide Χ 16.9 inches deep Χ 5.3 inches high (43.5cm Χ 43cm Χ 13.5cm)
  • Without keyboard: 22lb (10kg)
keyboard dimensions
  • Standard: 18.3 inches wide Χ 7.0 inches deep Χ 1.3 inches high (2.0 inches standing) (46.4cm Χ 17.8cm Χ 3.3cm [5.1cm standing])
  • Multimedia: 19.0 inches wide x 7.4 inches deep x 2.0 inches high (2.9 inches standing) (47.5cm x 18.5cm x 5.0cm [7.3cm standing])
environmental conditions
temperature
  • Operating: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Nonoperating: -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
humidity
  • Operating: 15% to 80% RH
  • Nonoperating: 8% to 85% RH (noncondensing) at 104° F (40° C)
electrical characteristics
input voltage
  • Power supply: (manually switched-selectable worldwide): 100–127VAC
  • Input voltage: 200–240VAC
  • Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz
acoustic emission
sound level (LwA)
  • <=3.5BA (35 dB) (typical)
service and support
warranty
  • Three-year next-business day on-site international hardware warranty and a full range of flexible warranty options and support packs
support
  • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, there's always a way to reach HP support:
    • Web technical support including BIOS and driver updates, white papers and additional product information.
    • HP 3-year hardware diagnostic phone support (24 hours a day, 7 days a week in U.S. Standard business hours in other regions.)
    • For more information, go to http://www.hp.com/go/support and click on Assistance to find the telephone number of the HP customer care center near you.
software image stability
Adapt your standard software image more quickly and less frequently on HP corporate PCs. More details on HP software stability can be obtained at: http://www.hp.com/go/pcstability
image creation and recovery CD-ROM
  • HP Vectra PCs come with an image creation and recovery CD-ROM in the box. This CD-ROM allows you to:
    • Reload the Operating System
    • Configure the hard disk drive (FAT 16, FAT 32, or NTFS)
    • Create HP utility partition for HP e-Diagtools
image library and diagnostics CD-ROM
  • The image library and diagnostics CD-ROM contains HP drivers and system software pre-packaged for unattended install. These packages can be used locally or distributed with Microsoft scripting tools. An administrator version of image library CD-ROM is available from the HP web with pre-packed drivers for distribution with Microsoft SMS
  • To order free the standard HP image library CD-ROM for HP Vectra VL400, go to http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
  • To order free the standard HP image library CD-ROM administrator version for HP Vectra VL400, go to: http://www.hp.com/go/pcstability and check the section "simplify your software image"
image transition
CD-ROM
  • The image transition CD-ROM helps migrate customer's existing SW image to HP Vectra VL400. Available for selected customers, please contact your HP representative
image stability
  • Program tightly controls PC revisions, enabling you to create a single software image for easy deployment across all your new HP Vectra PC
proactive notification
  • Informs you of the changes by e-mail, letting you decide whether to upgrade your PCs
easy to manage
HP corporate PCs with HP Toptools provide the inventory information you need, and the most efficient way to decrease desk-side visits. More details on HP PCs manageability and HP Toptools can be obtained at: http://www.hp.com/go/pcmanageability
inventory management
  • Remote and central inventory
    • Autodiscovery of devices
    • Automated collection of inventory
    • PC search and selection
    • Standard reports (including asset location, configuration)
    • Report of Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional-ready PCs (this report includes PCs that match the minimum hardware requirements and are certified)
    • Access to detailed configuration information
    • Customizable asset string
  • Performance management
    • Resources bottleneck analysis (requires HP Toptools Value Pack D7160A)
configuration management
  • Remote boot control
    • Scheduled system reboot
    • Scheduled system power-off
    • Scheduled system power-on
  • Remote and central system software updates
    • BIOS update
    • Drivers update (video, hard disk drive, and LAN card)
    • Selected HP LaserJet printers installation
    • Hardware diagnostics deployment and update (HP e-Diagtools)
compliance with industry standards
  • Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
    • Provided with Toptools agent for Windows 9x models. HP PCs have the most comprehensive DMI implementation in the industry:
      • DMI 2.0s compliant
      • HP DMI instrumentation for PC system information, monitor, LAN cards, security, devices, drivers, BIOS, end-user information and more
      • Support for all DMI management applications including Intel LANDesk, McAfee ZAC and more
    • HP Toptools can uniquely:
      • Power on DMI on HP and non-HP PCs
      • Read DMI information from HP and non-HP PCs
      • Report DMI alerts from HP and non-HP PCs
      • Control DMI hardware monitoring from HP and non-HP PCs
  • Wired for Management (WfM)
    • HP PCs are WfM 2.0 ready:
      • Provide easy remote power-on (RPO/WOL), remote power-off, and remote reboot
complementary products
  • HP Toptools Value Pack
    • The HP Toptools value pack expands the functionality of the free version of HP Toptools by including:
      • System Performance Advisor-CPU, memory, and disk I/O performance monitoring and trend analysis for Windows 98 Second Edition systems
      • PC remote control (Symantec pcAnywhere)
      • Custom reports and tables
      • Enhanced notification actions and action triggers
      • Most frequent alerts report
      • Third-party trap import/configuration
      • IP/MAC address file importing
      • Enhanced HP Toptools user password administration
      • Enhanced action-on-alerts (e-mail and paging)
      • Support for larger environments (up to 5,000 nodes per device manager server)
  • HP Toptools Bridges
    • The HP Toptools bridges enable full integration with complementary applications. Bridges are available with the following applications:
      • HP OpenView NNM (HP-UX)
      • HP OpenView NNM (Solaris)
      • Microsoft SMS 2.0/2.01
easy to support
HP corporate PCs are easy to diagnose, troubleshoot and service, greatly empowering your help desk resources and providing a better user experience. More details on HP PCs supportability can be obtained at: http://www.hp.com/go/pcsupportability
fault management
  • Fault diagnostics
    • HP e-Diagtools (local and remote)
    • Smart card and Smart card reader diagnostics
    • On-line video and LAN cards (3COM, Intel, Matrox)
  • Remote and local alert reporting
    • Power-on self test (POST)
    • Chassis intrusion detection
    • IDE hard disk drive SMART failure warning
  • Resource monitoring
    • CPU
    • Memory
    • Hard disk drives
    • Networking card (requires SNMP services to be installed)
e-diagtools
  • HP e-Diagtools hardware diagnostics solution
    • Provides preboot diagnostics, system configuration diagnostics and a complete test suite of the system hardware components
    • Any error found by e-Diagtools can be transformed into a sound signal emitted by the PC buzzer or speaker and sent over a phone line to your HP support provider for immediate troubleshooting
    • Immediate troubleshooting of e-Diagtools error codes can also manually or automatically (through HP virtual call assistant) be accessed from http://www.hp.com/desktops/diagtools
    • Test results and system configuration are stored in a support ticket file for further access from your HP support provider if necessary
    • e-Diagtools can be remotely launched by HP Toptools device management software (requires HP Toptools agent on your system) or HP instant support web portal or on HP support specialist request
ease of setup and servicing
  • Highly serviceable packages-easy to open, repair, and expand, with built-in intuitiveness
    • Features include:
      • Cover—tool-free, intuitive removal
      • System board—direct access to upgradeable parts (memory, microprocessor, I/O cards)
      • Hard disk drive—easy removal, direct access, tool-free removal of hard disk drive cage
      • Front-accessible drives—direct access, easy removal of tray
      • Embedded repair instruction labels
      • Easy upgrade of I/O cards—tool-free single I/O locker
      • No mounting accessories needed when installing accessory devices
      • Color-coded connectors for simplified PC assembly
    • Hassle-free security with HP master pass key system—chassis lock with configurable master setting (optional)
    • BIOS stored in flash EEPROM for fast and easy upgrades
    • Setup program in flash ROM
    • Automatic detection of major components at power-on
    • Power-on self test (POST) displays start up errors, suggests solutions
    • All models are local area network (LAN) ready for easy integration into the network
    • HP e-Diagtools: fast, easy-to-use hardware diagnostics for quick system troubleshooting
    • LAN hardware diagnostics
instant support
  • HP instant support automates and speeds the resolution of computing problems, freeing you from time-consuming diagnostic chores and allowing you to focus on more important business activities. Featuring web-based diagnosis and resolution capabilities, HP instant support can be personalized to meet your business needs and deliver the support experience that works for you. For more information, go to: http://www.hp.com/go/instantsupport
security ready
HP corporate PCs reduce security risks. More details on HP PCs security can be obtained at: http://www.hp.com/go/pcsecurity
physical security
  • Boot Block BIOS Flash hardware protected
  • HP physical security to protect PCs from theft:
    • Optional HP master pass key lock (lock must be purchased separately)
    • Kensington lock provision
    • Two BIOS-level passwords
    • Chassis Intrusion detection
smart cards
  • To secure desktop access, ensure secure storage and allow mobility, the HP Protecttools 2000 smart card provides:
    • Secure Logon by replacing Microsoft operating system logon with a PIN entry
    • Folder encryption
    • Digital certificate storage onto Smart Card (CAPI, PKCS#11)
secure network communication
  • To secure your links without losing performance and maintaining throughput:
    • Optional Intel Pro/100S Management Adapter, 10BaseT, 100 Base TX LAN interface
    • With network encryption co-processor to off-load security encryption from the PC to the adapter, reducing processor utilization and maximizing network performance
security management
  • Remote and central system boot configuration
    • Enable/Disable start from hard disk
    • Enable/Disable start from floppy disk
    • Enable/Disable start from CD-ROM drive
    • Enable/Disable start from network drive
    • Enable/Disable Remote Power-on and Wake-on-LAN
  • Remote and central security configuration
    • Enable/Disable floppy disk drive
    • Enable/Disable writing on floppy disk drive
    • Enable/Disable serial and parallel ports
    • Enable/Disable USB ports
  • Remote and central security control
    • Complete system lock
    • System protection (power-on and reset buttons)
  • Remote and central security management
    • Enable/Disable start with keyboard locked
    • System administrator and user password change
    • Enable/Disable user password on power-on
    • System SNMP community password change
    • Report of PCs not password protected
  • Security management
    • Inventory of smart card readers, power protection device and IPSec LAN card
    • Local diagnostic of smart card and reader

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