14 DAY TRIAL // Korean electronic giant Samsung has just unveiled a new business monitor that is designed to support Cisco's Universal Power Over Ethernet (UPOE) technology, which powers and connects individual monitors via the network to a “virtualized” central server that executes all tasks and applications required by the user.
Displays like the Samsung NC220 are also known as zero client monitors and these products eliminate the need for a local CPU, memory and storage at each individual workstation.
Instead, these monitors connect via the network to a central server that executes tasks traditionally handled by a desktop PC.
In addition, power is also provided via the same Ethernet cable, which simplifies deployment of such solutions in office environments. A keyboard, mouse and other peripherals, including external storage solutions, can be connected via four USB 1.1 built-in ports.
“Samsung and Cisco are leading the way in transforming enterprise workspaces,” said Jeong-Hwan Kim, senior vice president of Display Sales & Marketing at Samsung Electronics.
“Now every workstation can leverage the power and speed of the company’s centralized server, while reducing energy costs and creating a more beautiful, less cluttered environment,” concluded the company's rep.
Cisco's UPOE technology can supply up to 60 watts of power, twice as much as existing power-over-Ethernet solutions, which are currently restricted to 30 watts.
“Cisco UPOE doubles the amount power delivered over the Ethernet to support many more devices, including the Samsung zero client desktop virtualization devices,” said Jeff Reed, vice president of Cisco’s Unified Access Business Unit.
“Now the same Ethernet cable that provides network access will power Samsung’s industry leading virtual desktop devices - dramatically simplifying deployment and management of these devices.”
Samsung hasn't provided any information regarding the price or availability of the NC220 monitor.