Gateway E-3200 Sets New Standard for Enterprise PC Management and Service

Strategic Insights -

The Gateway E-3200, a managed desktop product line, sets a new standard for enterprise PC management and service. The E-3200 features a tool-free case, allowing IT managers unmatched serviceability, manageability, and scalability. The unique design enables one platform to serve a variety of end-user needs, making it an ideal solution for organizations with diverse computing requirements.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gateway E-3200 utilizes the latest Intel Pentium II processor technology, providing a stable platform for clients looking for highly managed and highly serviceable network-ready desktops.
  • The E-3200's tool-free design allows clients to service and upgrade machines faster, resulting in lower cost of ownership.
  • The product features a mini-tower or desktop convertible chassis, a motherboard that slides out with no tools, CD-ROM, floppy disk, and hard disk drive mounted for easy accessibility and quick removal.
  • The E-3200 is DMI 2.0 and Wired for Management 1.1 compliant and includes SMART II hard disk drives, Intel's LANDesk Client Manager 3.3 management software, and Wake-up-on-LAN and remote pre-boot functionality.
  • The E-Series E-3200 can be configured with a 300MHz Pentium II processor for as low as $1,150 and a fully configured 400MHz for less than $2,000.
  • The system meets a wide range of computing needs while reducing costs associated with qualifying a system for use in an organization.
  • The E-3200 is configured with an integrated network interface card, on-board audio and video capabilities, and an integrated ATI RAGE PRO TURBO 2x AGP.
  • The product is part of the E-Series managed desktop product line, which includes the E-1000, E-3000, and E-4200 models, each designed for specific user needs.

Statistics:

  • The Gateway E-3200 features the latest Intel Pentium II processor technology.
  • The E-3200's tool-free design allows for faster service and upgrade times, reducing cost of ownership.
  • The system's DMI 2.0 compliance enables advanced manageability features.
  • The E-3200's SMART II hard disk drives provide high-performance storage.
  • The system's Wake-up-on-LAN and remote pre-boot functionality reduce installation and ongoing maintenance costs.
  • The Gateway E-3200 can be configured with a 300MHz Pentium II processor for $1,399 and a 400MHz for $1,999.
  • The product has a worldwide revenue of $6.3 billion for the year 1997.

Sources:

  • [Jeff Sadler, director of Enterprise Products, Gateway]
  • [Gateway, a Fortune 500 company]
  • [www.gateway.com/eseries]
  • [Intel Pentium II processor]
  • [DMI 2.0 and Wired for Management 1.1]
  • [SMART II hard disk drives]
  • [Intel's LANDesk Client Manager 3.3]
  • [ATI RAGE PRO TURBO 2x AGP]
  • [3Com 10/100 TP Ethernet]