[PSS 31H-4H90] Model H90 Workstation Server for Windows Server® 2008 R2 Operating System

　　Demand for increased software capability requires increase in processing power, storage, and connectivity to peripherals. Server class computers provide these capabilities in standard rack enclosures. This greatly concentrated capability reduces the volume needed and permits both physical and cyber security measures to be effectively put into practice.

　　OVERVIEW

　　As a multipurpose server running the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system, the Model H90 server supports hosting Foxboro Evo™ Control Core Services (Control Core Services) or Foxboro Evo Control Software (the Control Software) workstations, data acquisition and processing related to a broad range of applications, file serving capabilities, and the display of graphics and text. It also interfaces with corporate communication networks.

　　These servers support a USB mouse or optional USB trackball, an optional USB speaker set, an alphanumeric keyboard, up to four USB annunciator keyboards or annunciator/numeric keyboards, plus up to four video monitors. The H90 server also supports multiple, optional USB touchscreens. These servers have an Intel Xeon® processor that can be configured with up to 2.4 TB of internal hard disk storage and up to 96 GB of ECC DDR-4 SDRAM Registered Memory. The Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) supports a system disk, expansion disks, or RAID1 or RAID5 hard drive arrays. Client/server communications are accomplished using the TCP/IP networking protocol.

　　NOTE

　　Remote client workstations supported by Model H90 servers should not be used as replacements for dedicated, multiple Foxboro Evo workstations because of singlepoint-of-failure and performance considerations. When remote client stations are totally dependent on applications running in the server, a failure or shutdown of the server will affect all these remote stations as well. Also, due to the variability of demand that can be placed on the server by remote client sessions, the performance of the applications running on the Model 90 server may not be as deterministic as it is on a dedicated, single-user workstation.

　　Network Connections

　　The Model H90 servers are connected to the Foxboro Evo Control Network (the control network) on a Foxboro Evo system through dual Ethernet PCIe cards. It can also be simultaneously connected to a generic Ethernet based information network via the two integrated Ethernet ports. Standard security practices should be followed when this is done.

　　Server Security

　　Foxboro Evo servers support optional product features to allow customers to meet plant compliance for enhanced workstation security. Plant requirements for enhanced security can be met through a combination of new product security enhancements as well as current best practices, policies, and procedures.

　　Foxboro Evo server enhanced product security requirements are supported in two broad categories, namely, server software including passwords and server platform hardening.

　　The H90 Workstation/Server ships with native Microsoft® security software. The McAfee® Virus Scan Enterprise Edition Version 8.8 Patch 4 Kit (K0201ER) is included with Model H90, however, it is not pre-installed/configured on the system.

　　For additional McAfee security protection options, refer to PSS 31S-4McAfee.

　　Installation Considerations

　　These new security enhancements are supported on Windows Server 2008 R2 stations which support the control network and require a software update to the latest Foxboro Evo software release. The security enhancements can be deployed on a subset of servers to increase security, but in order to maximize security protection, all workstations need to be updated to the latest software release to obtain the full benefits.

　　A Server class workstation in the system as the Primary Domain Controller runs standard Microsoft domain services. A Secondary Domain Controller is recommended as a back-up, but not strictly required. The standard install creates default Organizational Unit, Security Groups, and Group Policies and is documented in Security Enhancements User's Guide for I/A Series® Workstations with Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 Operating Systems (B0700ET). However, customization of the Domain Server configuration requires Microsoft knowledgeable personnel.

　　The Primary and Secondary Domain Controller servers are installed as Foxboro Evo Servers. However, they must be dedicated to their domain controller tasks, and must not be used to run Foxboro Evo applications, or Remote Desktop Services. An exception to this rule is the McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator® which is allowed to execute on one of the Domain Controllers. Domain Controllers are key resources since they provide user authentication for all the workstations in the domain.

　　FEATURES

　　The Model H90 Workstation Server for Windows Server 2008 Release 2 (R2) operating system, available with a Foxboro Evo S10 software license feature:

　　A premium level system with high-end processor speed, 8 GB of base memory, up to eight internal Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) with optional hot swap spare drives, and redundant hot-swap power supplies

　　The ability to host control stations and/or support data acquisition and monitoring functions

　　Serves as a Control Core Services software or Control Software application platform and a human interface station

　　The ability to support viewing Control Core Services software or the Control Software applications from remote client stations over local area networks (LANs)

　　The latest version of Symantec System Recovery (SSR) software is included with each new server. However, the software is also available to be ordered as a separate part number to allow earlier versions of the servers to be upgraded to the latest version of Symantec System Recovery Server Edition Software, if desired.

　　The Model H90 server contains the following elements:

　　 Intel Xeon E5-2609v3 Processor

　　Pre-configured and installed Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 operating system, 64-bit package

　　 Latest version of Symantec System Recovery (SSR) Server Edition Software

　　8 GB DDR-4 Registered Memory

　　One internal 300 GB hard drive

　　Internal SATA CD-RW/DVD drive

　　Dual DisplayPort/DVI PCIe card graphics generator, up to 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution

　　4 Integrated 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet ports

　　One serial interface port for customer supplied serial devices

　　Redundant hot-swap power supplies

　　Redundant hot-swap fans

　　Two rear USB ports and VGA analog video port

　　Three front USB ports and VGA analog video port

　　Mounting rail kit

　　Model H90 Options

　　The Model H90 server offers the following options:

　　 Expandable to 96 GB of system RAM

　　 Expandable to eight 300-GB hard drives

　　 Monitors with optional USB touchscreen(1)

　　Trackball

　　 Ethernet adapter cards (copper or fiber)

　　Dual/quad monitor graphics cards (dual is analog/digital; quad analog only)

　　RAID1 or RAID5 internal hard drive arrays with optional hot spare drives

　　Up to four USB annunciator keyboards

　　Printers

　　A Human Interface up to 150 m (492 ft) extension unit (RGU) servicing the following devices:

　　Up to four video monitors

　　Up to five USB devices

　　Mounting Options

　　The Model H90 rack mount server can be placed in commercially available enclosures that have provisions for adequate ventilation and cooling to ensure the ambient temperature inside the enclosure does not exceed 95° F. The Model H90 server is a 2U high, rack mount server which offers rail mounting as standard equipment.

　　NOTE

　　Enclosures must accommodate a depth of at least 39.4 in (1000 mm) to allow space for air flow at the front and back of the unit plus cables at the back of the unit. Because of their depth, the H90 server cannot be mounted in the standard Foxboro® enclosures.

　　With dual or quad PCIe video cards, the Model H90 servers can be located up to 100 ft from the monitor using direct connect, analog video, and other human interface cables available from Foxboro

　　Two optional Remote Graphics Unit (RGU) offerings are provided for each server to enable video devices to be located at a distance from the workstation (refer to “REMOTE GRAPHICS UNIT FOR H90 SERVERS OVERVIEW” on page 9).

　　Devices that can be remote mounted via the RGU include monitors, the keyboard and mouse (or trackball), audio via USB speakers, USB touchscreens.

　　As indicated by the CE logo, the Model H90 server conforms to the applicable European Union Directives.

[PSS 31H-4H90] Model H90 Workstation Server for Windows Server® 2008 R2 Operating System.pdf

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