Z240We take a look at the latest products released this quarter.
Z240
Workstation
Brand: HP
RRP: On request
Distributors: Axizworkgroup, 011 237 7000; Drive Control Corporation, 011 201 8927; Pinnacle, 011 265 3000; Tarsus Technologies, 011 531 1000
Date of availability: Available now
Specifications
• Intel Core i7-6700K processor (8M Cache, up to 4.2 GHz)
• Intel HD Graphics 530 (integrated) – upgradeable with a variety of Professional Series graphics cards
• HP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2133 nECC RAM (supporting up to 64GB non-ECC, DDR4 2133 MT/s)
• HP Z Turbo Drive G2 256GB SSD
• Windows 10 Pro 64
USPs
• Integrated M.2 slot for expansion cards and connectors, freeing up a PCIe slot to use for HP Z Turbo Drives or other devices, such as Thunderbolt
• Next generation Intel processors
• NVIDIA or AMD graphics, memory, and two optional ultra-fast HP Z Turbo Drives
• Up to 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory
• Choice of Windows 7, Windows 10 or Linux operating systems
XS716E
Ethernet switch
Brand: Netgear
RRP: R29 999 (excluding VAT)
Distributors: Duxbury Networking, Luned Lira, 011 351 9800
Date of availability: Available now
Specifications
• 16-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet web-managed
• Virtual LAN support
• Internet traffic prioritisation through Netgear’s QoS feature
• Internet Group Management Protocol network traffic snooping
• Port trunking/link aggregation
• Rate limiting
• Traffic monitoring
USPs
• Twice as many ports, in the same form factor, as Netgear’s XS708 8-port version
• Designed to optimise network performance
• Complements 10-Gigabit solutions for improved network capacity and speed
• Ideal for smaller workgroups requiring high bandwidth for sharing, collaborating, editing and publishing high-density content such as video or animation.
My Book
Category: Desktop storage
Brand: WD
RRP: R1 699
Distributors: Drive Control Corporation, Robyn du Preez, 011 201 8927; Pinnacle, Sune Blom, 011 265 3000
Date of availability: Available now
Specifications
• Password protection with hardware encryption
• Automatic backup with included WD Backup software
• Up to 8TB capacity
• USB 3.0 port; USB 2.0 compatible
• Two year limited warranty
USPs
• Equipped with WD Backup software and Apple Time Machine compatibility to ensure files don’t get lost. Set it to run automatically and back up important files
• Works well with Acronis True Image WD Edition software to schedule complete system backups
• The drive’s built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with WD Security software helps keep content private and safe
• WD Security can be set to automatically unlock the drive on a host computer, saving time having to key in a password every time
TASKalfa 2552ci
Multifunction printer
Brand: Kyocera
RRP: On request
Distributor: Kyocera Document Solutions, Brandon Zabielski, 011 595 2652
Date of availability: Available now
Specifications
• Up to 25 pages per minute A4 in black and white, and colour
• Comprehensive finishing (stapling, punching) options including a space-saving inner finisher and booklet finisher
• Standard print resolution of 1 200 x 1 200 dpi, 2 bit depth (equivalent to 4 800 × 1 200 dpi)
• Selectable one-path duplex- and two reversing document processors
• Paper handling from A6 up to SRA3 and beyond for up to 7 150 sheets
• Comprehensive support for all state-of-the-art mobile communications
• Up to 300gsm paper weight supported in all trays
USPs
• Kyocera’s new range of multifunction printers have been awarded a Buyer’s Lab (BLI) Pick of Summer 2016 for: Outstanding achievement for innovation for the waste toner bottle design of the IRIS series
Officejet Pro 7740WF
Multifunction printer
Brand: HP
RRP: R3 599
Distributors: AxizWorkgroup, Anne-Marie Warren, 011 237 7401; Drive Control Corporation, Caron de Fortier, 011 201 8927; Tarsus Technologies, Magda Snyders, 011 531 1000
Date of availability: Available now
Specifications
• Print, copy, scan and fax
• Fits A3 and A4 paper
• Automatic two-sided printing
• 35-page automatic document feeder
• 6.75cm touchscreen
• Paper input capacity of up to 500 sheets
USPs
• Automatic two-sided printing allows for fast print speeds, with an auto document feeder
• Tap and swipe the smartphone-style colour touchscreen for timesaving shortcuts
• Help protect information and access to confidential print jobs with HP JetAdvantage Private Print