NCD Product Support






Explora 400/450

Description & Specifications


Description
  • Plug-and-play access to Windows, UNIX, and legacy network environments
  • Windows and X-terminal functionality to leverage shared network-based resources
  • Reduced cost of ownership
  • Easy to manage, upgrade, and scale
  • Centralized system administration for unsurpassed security and enhanced reliability
  • Two base design options
  • Silent operation
  • Fully compliant with the NC1 Reference Profile
Specifications

HARDWARE

Architecture
  • 32-bit RISC Processor
  • NCD Explora 400: PowerPC 403GA @33MHz
  • NCD Explora 450: PowerPC 403GCX @66MHz
  • Video Coprocessor: S3 Trio64V2/DX
Main Memory
  • Both Models: 8 MB standard, expands to 64MB, 2 SIMM sockets
  • Memory Type: 32-bit, 60ns, EDO memory, 72 Pin SIMMs
Maximum resolution
  • NCD Explora 400: 1152 x 900
  • NCD Explora 450: 1280 x 1024
Video RAM
  • NCD Explora 400: 1 MB
  • NCD Explora 450: 2 MB
  • Type I/II PCMCIA Slot
  • 4/12MB flash memory for local booting via PCMCIA (option)
Floppy Drive (option)
COMMUNICATIONS

Network Interface NCD Explora 400:
  • 10BaseT
  • Wireless via PCMCIA (option)
  • Token Ring via PCMCIA** (option)
NCD Explora 450:
  • 10/100BaseT (auto-switching)
  • 10Base2 (optional)
  • Wireless via PCMCIA (optional)
  • Token Ring via PCMCIA** (option)
  • Parallel Port: Single DB25, PC compatible
  • Serial Port: Single DB-9 RS232C up to 115.2K baud
SOFTWARE

Operating System
  • NCDware™ 5.x or higher
  • Color Support: 8-bit (256 colors), 16-bit (65,536 colors) (Q2 '98)
Window System
  • X11, Microsoft® Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 3.x applications via WinCenter
  • Java Virtual Machine*
  • NCD Mosaic Web Browser*
Application Support
  • Windows, X Window System, 3270/3179G*, TN3270, VT320
Imaging
  • Document Imaging Subset (DIS) of XIE
Internet Protocols
  • TCP/IP, NFS, Telnet, DNS/BIND, X11, XDMCP, LPD, DHCP, BOOTP, RARP, ARP, SNMP, PING, TFTP
Legacy Protocols
  • DECnet*, LAT, TN3270*
  • ICA protocol support
Font Service
  • Font Server, TCP/IP, DECnet*
Window Managers
  • NCDwm with OpenLook, MWM*
Convenience Features
  • AutoLock, AutoLogoff, user preferences, local clock
Management Features
  • FlexLM, remote reboot, network diagnostics, remote control via SNMP and ConfigD, secure boot monitor, persistent and secure boot, fail/over support
Peripheral Support
  • Serial and parallel printing via LPD and LAT, NFS server for floppy
Miscellaneous Support
  • NAS Audio, SAW Touchscreen, color map management, NFS server for PC cards, keyboard map download, Light Pen Support
AUDIO
  • Both models: 8-bit commercial quality stereo output via 3.5mm jack
  • Built-in PC speaker
INPUT DEVICES

Keyboard Options (US and international versions)
  • 101-key PS/2-style, enhanced for Windows-95
  • 108-key DEC-style (LK-401)
  • 123-key Sun Type-5 style
Mouse
  • Three-button PS/2 interface
POWER

AC Voltage and Frequency
  • 100 V/50-60 Hz
  • 120 V/60 Hz
  • 220 V/50 Hz
  • 19 watts max
Environmental Operating Range
  • Temperature: 10oC to 40oC
  • Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
  • Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft.
Ergonomic Features
  • Mounting bracket and security loop available only with space-saver package, silent operation
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS

Space Saver Package
  • Height: 9.6" (244 mm) with stand
  • Width: 1.8" (45mm) base only
  • Width: 5.4" (138 mm) base with stand
  • Depth: 10.9" (276 mm)
Monitor Support Package
  • Height: 2.1" (53 mm)
  • Width: 12.8" (325 mm)
  • Depth: 13.2" (335 mm)
CERTIFICATIONS
  • Energy Star compliant
  • MPRII compliant
  • CE compliant
  • UL
  • FCC-A
  • GSA
* Denotes optional or licensed features
** Non-CE compliant

Monitor, keyboard, and mouse sold separately.