| Houston Campus |
The Houston Campus Computer Replacement Project will entail replacing all existing out-dated PCs and laptops. The school will be slated to receive approximately 900 units depending on the size of the rooms and needs of teachers. The Project will be broken down into three phases, with Academies receiving an equal amount of units. The first phase of the project will begin in November and run thru December with completion scheduled for December 31, 2009. The second Phase of the project will begin in January and run thru February with the scheduled completion date of February 28, 2010. The final phase of the project will begin in March with a scheduled completion date of April 30, 2010.
Due to the current issues with the existing network infrastructure, it is imperative that the Capital IT Project begin in conjunction with the Computer Replacement Project. This is necessary because NComputing relies solely on a sound network infrastructure to support transport of data between module and server. NComputing also relies on a working Active Directory, DNS and DHCP. If any one of these components are malfunctioning, the NComputing modules will not be able to make successful connections to the server they are assigned or users will not be able to connect to the Terminal Services client. Therefore, it must be done in conjunction with or following the completion of the Capital IT Project.
| Phase I Details |
Phase I of the computer replacement project will entail installing two new Intel servers with a RAID 10 configuration and 200 NComputing modules with supporting hardware. One server will be designated as the primary server while the secondary server will be used as a backup to the main. The RAID 10 configuration is a failsafe way of writing data to the hard drive and ensures that if the server were to experience a hard drive failure, the server would not lose all data. Servers will have Hyper V installed in order to support virtual machine (VM). The virtual machine is software that enables a server to act as if it has more than one operating system and runs them simultaneously. This allows for more than 30 NComputing modules to be supported at one time. The configuration of the server is designed to support extensive computing and will be backed up by a secondary server that will mirror the first server. Each server will be configured to support Network Load Balancing in the event user demands increase. Network Load Balancing allows the backup server to pick up some of the processing demands placed on the primary and thereby increasing the performance of the system.
Due to the computing needs of all Academies, the first phase of the project attempt to deploy modules in areas of highest need. The IT Department has pre-designated 67 modules to be deployed in the following areas:
1. Twenty modules will be designated for the Senior Lab
2. Twenty Modules will be designated for the Adult Lab
3. Twenty Modules will be designated for Special Ed
4. Seven modules will be designated for Mrs. Bores’ room
5. The remaining modules will be distributed equally throughout the remainder of the campus.
The remaining modules (133 units) will be assigned after consult with stakeholders and deployed to areas of highest need. Any computer or NComputing set up currently in operation that can continue to perform at optimal capacity will be reassigned to another classroom of highest need once all NComputing units have been deployed.
**Note – The setup currently in Mrs. Bores’ room will be moved to another classroom to be designated by the College Prep Principle
The following is a list of equipment that will be necessary to support Phase I:
| Phase I Equipment | ||||
| Item | Description | Qty | Price | Amount |
| SYNL230 | NComputing L230 module | 200 | $189.00 | $37,800.00 |
| MN20WNDAC1 | 17” Gateway LCD monitor | 160 | $99.00 | $15,840.00 |
| MIWDP03MN | Manhattan PS2 3 Button Mouse | 200 | $4.29 | $858.00 |
| KBWP104MH | Manhattan 104 PS2 Keyboard | 200 | $6.50 | $1,300.00 |
| NLS24GMCS | CISCO 24 port 10-100 MGMT switch 2XSPF | 10 | $379.00 | $3,790.00 |
| MISDVD0050 | P72-04203 for Windows Server 2008 | 8 | $329.00 | $2,632.00 |
| CAT6 | Orange 1000’ CAT 6 Plenum network cable | 4 | $319.00 | $1,276.00 |
| CABADA0160 | Intellinet MTL Mounting wall bracket | 20 | $1.39 | $27.80 |
| CABADA0153 | Intellinet wall plate 4 port | 50 | $0.99 | $49.50 |
| CABADA0120 | Intellinet wall plate 2 port | 20 | $0.99 | $19.80 |
| CABADA0130 | Intellinet wall plate 1 port | 20 | $0.99 | $19.80 |
| CABADA01196 | Intellinet CAT 6 modular inline coupler F-F | 50 | $3.45 | $172.50 |
| CABADA00064S | Intellinet RJ 45 CAT 6 100 PC | 4 | $20.00 | $80.00 |
| CABADA0115W | Intellinet CAT 6 Keystone Jack White | 100 | $2.19 | $219.00 |
| CABADA115 | Intellinet CAT 6 keystone jack ivory | 100 | $2.19 | $219.00 |
| CUSTSVR | Intel Xeon E5540 2.53 GHz Server | 2 | $4,263.70 | $8,527.40 |
| USBX3000URA1 | Smart UPS 300 VA RM 3U 120 V | 4 | $1,239.00 | $4,956.00 |
| MISDVD0050 | Web card for managing UPS | 4 | $219.00 | $876.00 |
| UPSSTRP0999 | B020-008-17 8-Port net director 10 rack mount KVM switch | 1 | $1,359.00 | $1,359.00 |
| Total Phase I | Equipment cost only | $80,021.80 |
| Phase II Details |
Phase II of the project will begin in January with a completion date of February 28, 2010. This phase will entail installing four new custom built Intel servers with a RAID 10 configuration along with 400 Ncomputing modules and supporting hardware. Two of the four servers will be designated as primary servers with each server hosting 200 modules each. The remaining servers will be assigned as backup servers and configured to support Network Load Balancing. In the event of hardware failure or heavy processor demands, the second servers will guarantee the system will run smoothly. The second phase of the project will address areas of highest computing needs which were not addressed during the first phase. Any working computing unit that is being replaced with NComputing will be reassigned once the rollout of all modules has been completed.
| Phase II Equipment | ||||
| Item | Description | Qty | Price | Amount |
| SYNL230 | NComputing L230 module | 400 | $189.00 | $75,600.00 |
| MN20WNDAC1 | 17” Gateway LCD monitor | 400 | $129.95 | $51,980.00 |
| MIWDP03MN | Manhattan PS2 3 Button Mouse | 400 | $4.29 | $1,716.00 |
| KBWP104MH | Manhattan 104 PS2 Keyboard | 400 | $6.50 | $2,600.00 |
| NLS24GMCS | CISCO 24 port 10-100 MGMT switch 2XSPF | 20 | $379.00 | $7,580.00 |
| MISDVD0050 | P72-04203 for Windows Server 2008 | 16 | $329.00 | $5,264.00 |
| CAT6 | Orange 1000’ CAT 6 Plenum network cable | 8 | $319.00 | $2,552.00 |
| CABADA0160 | Intellinet MTL Mounting wall bracket | 40 | $1.39 | $55.60 |
| CABADA0153 | Intellinet wall plate 4 port | 100 | $0.99 | $99.00 |
| CABADA0120 | Intellinet wall plate 2 port | 40 | $0.99 | $39.60 |
| CABADA0130 | Intellinet wall plate 1 port | 40 | $0.99 | $39.60 |
| CABADA01196 | Intellinet CAT 6 modular inline coupler F-F | 100 | $3.45 | $345.00 |
| CABADA00064S | Intellinet RJ 45 CAT 6 100 PC | 8 | $20.00 | $160.00 |
| CABADA0115W | Intellinet CAT 6 Keystone Jack White | 200 | $2.19 | $438.00 |
| CABADA115 | Intellinet CAT 6 keystone jack ivory | 200 | $2.19 | $438.00 |
| CUSTSVR | Intel Xeon E5540 2.53 GHz Server | 1 | $4,263.70 | $4,263.70 |
| USBX3000URA1 | Smart UPS 300 VA RM 3U 120 V | 1 | $1,239.00 | $1,239.00 |
| MISDVD0050 | Web card for managing UPS | 1 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| UPSSTRP0999 | B020-008-17 8-Port net director 10 rack mount KVM switch | 1 | $1,359.00 | $1,359.00 |
| Total Phase II | Equipment cost only | $155,987.50 |
| Phase III Details |
Phase III of the project will entail the installation of the remaining 300 NComputing modules along with four Intel servers. This project is slated to begin in March with the completion date of April 30, 2010. Due to the new building coming on line during this time, all modules will be installed once the rooms are ready for occupation. If there are any delays which postpone the building’s projected occupancy date, the modules will be installed in existing occupied classrooms.
| Phase III Equipment | ||||
| Item | Description | Qty | Price | Amount |
| SYNL230 | NComputing L230 module | 300 | $189.00 | $56,700.00 |
| MN20WNDAC1 | 17” Gateway LCD monitor | 300 | $129.95 | $38,985.00 |
| MIWDP03MN | Manhattan PS2 3 Button Mouse | 300 | $4.29 | $1,287.00 |
| KBWP104MH | Manhattan 104 PS2 Keyboard | 300 | $6.50 | $1,950.00 |
| NLS24GMCS | CISCO 24 port 10-100 MGMT switch 2XSPF | 15 | $379.00 | $5,685.00 |
| MISDVD0050 | P72-04203 for Windows Server 2008 | 12 | $329.00 | $3,948.00 |
| CAT6 | Orange 1000’ CAT 6 Plenum network cable | 6 | $319.00 | $1,914.00 |
| CABADA0160 | Intellinet MTL Mounting wall bracket | 30 | $1.39 | $41.70 |
| CABADA0153 | Intellinet wall plate 4 port | 70 | $0.99 | $69.30 |
| CABADA0120 | Intellinet wall plate 2 port | 30 | $0.99 | $29.70 |
| CABADA0130 | Intellinet wall plate 1 port | 30 | $0.99 | $29.70 |
| CABADA01196 | Intellinet CAT 6 modular inline coupler F-F | 70 | $3.45 | $241.50 |
| CABADA00064S | Intellinet RJ 45 CAT 6 100 PC | 6 | $20.00 | $120.00 |
| CABADA0115W | Intellinet CAT 6 Keystone Jack White | 150 | $2.19 | $328.50 |
| CABADA115 | Intellinet CAT 6 keystone jack ivory | 150 | $2.19 | $328.50 |
| CUSTSVR | Intel Xeon E5540 2.53 GHz Server | 4 | $4,263.70 | $17,054.80 |
| USBX3000URA1 | Smart UPS 300 VA RM 3U 120 V | 1 | $1,239.00 | $1,239.00 |
| MISDVD0050 | Web card for managing UPS | 1 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| UPSSTRP0999 | B020-008-17 8-Port net director 10 rack mount KVM switch | 1 | $1,359.00 | $1,359.00 |
| Total Phase III | Equipment cost only | $131,529.70 |
This configuration will be supported throughout the entire organization for all student computers. Administrative and staff users for both Tejano Center (Housing and Shelter) will be migrated over to thin-client computing which will allow users the ability to use units more like PCs due to the fact that they offer more peripheral attachments. The NComputing terminals will offer more security versus PCs and will cost approximately 2/3rd’s less than purchasing an equivalent amount of PCs. This system will also allow for growth of approximately 100 additional units before more servers will be needed to support the systems.
Benefits:
1. 75% Reduced Management and maintenance costs
2. 75% annual reduction in cost of replacing PCs
3. 90% reduction in electric bill (Green Computing)
4. Cost of upgrading systems is reduced (Only the server would have to be upgraded)
5. Software licensing significantly reduced
6. Reach ROI within three years of deployment
7. Modules will last for 5-7 years
8. Servers are guaranteed for 3 years
9. Servers can be upgraded in the event more performance is desired or required
Total projected cost for Houston’s Capital Computer Replacement
| Houston Campus Computer Replacement Project | ||
| Item | Description | Amount |
| Phase I | 200 Unit Deployment | $80,021.80 |
| Phase II | 400 Unit Deployment | $155,987.50 |
| Phase III | 300 Unit Deployment | $131,529.70 |
| Total | Equipment cost only | $367,539.00 |
Total projected cost for District-wide Capital Computer Replacement
| District Computer Replacement Project | ||
| Item | Description | Amount |
| Houston Campus | 900 Unit Deployment | $367,539.00 |
| Brownsville | 300 Unit Deployment | $143,765.45 |
| Total | Equipment cost only | $511,304.45 |
