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Give Yourself an Engineering Edge
“Autodesk and HP have The HP commitment to innovation and solutions excellence, Autodesk Architecture, Engineering and
partnered to provide and HP’s relationship with Autodesk provide you with an
Construction (AEC) Solutions
unparalleled design engineering edge. HP workstations are built with the latest
Autodesk helps AEC professionals realize greater productivity
solutions to our customers in technology, including processors from Intel® or AMD;
through more complete design information—from AutoCAD-
the building, manufacturing professional graphics cards from NVIDIA or AMD ATI; Microsoft®
based design and documentation software to advanced
Windows® operating systems; high-speed storage; fast, reliable
and media & entertainment technology for building information modeling (BIM), dynamic
memory that is designed, tested and built for both high
industries. In the increasingly civil modeling, and collaborative project management.
performance and extreme stability when running professional
global economy, design Autodesk’s AEC solutions include AutoCAD, AutoCAD
applications; and HP Performance Tuning Framework. In
innovation has become Architecture, Revit® Architecture, Revit Structure and Revit MEP,
addition, all workstations can run HP Remote Graphics Software.
even more critical—and among others.
You get world-class design and unique, HP features, providing
together we are uniquely you with an engineering edge that helps maximize your
positioned to give our
Autodesk Design Visualization Solutions
design productivity.
Autodesk has changed the way visualization professionals,
customers the solutions they
designers, game developers and visual effects artists work.
need to compete.” HP Innovation With Autodesk solutions, designers can develop digital
Chris Bradshaw, HP innovation is most evident in our first-to-market features.
prototypes, 3D modeling and animation, and photorealistic
Chief Marketing Officer, Innovation keeps you ahead of your competition by helping to
Autodesk
3D rendering. Autodesk’s industry-leading solutions include
improve productivity and shorten design cycles. HP workstations
Autodesk VIZ, Autodesk 3ds Max®, Autodesk Showcase™,
were first to include 64-bit1 architecture, Quad-Core2 processing,
AliasStudio™ and others.
80 PLUS efficient power supplies, tool-less chassis, state-of-
the-art acoustics and liquid cooling.
Autodesk Manufacturing Solutions
Manufacturers use Autodesk solutions to get products to market
HP Engineering Helps You faster. For 2D drafting and detailing, 2D mechanical designs, 3D
HP engineers focus their technical expertise on the complete
digital prototyping needs and more, Autodesk helps manage
solution—Autodesk applications running on HP hardware.
the complete process from concepts to manufacturing. Autodesk’s
Autodesk applications are thoroughly tested and certified on
manufacturing solutions include AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor™
our workstations, so you can be assured that your solution
and AutoCAD Mechanical, among others.
works flawlessly. We leverage this application knowledge in
HP Performance Tuning Framework, which enables you to adjust
Autodesk Infrastructure and
settings to assure your applications reach peak performance.
If the need arises, our application experts are available for Government Solutions
support calls and resolving customer issues. Together with Autodesk solutions help with the design, drafting and
Autodesk, we help customers achieve their goals. management of civil engineering projects, land planning and
analysis, and creation and management of spatial data. Its
Autodesk industry solutions include AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D®,
Autodesk is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software AutoCAD Land Desktop, AutoCAD Map 3D, Autodesk
for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media MapGuide® and more.
and entertainment markets with 8 million users worldwide.
Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk
has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital
prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas
before they are real.
Designing your engineering edge
The HP Workstation Configuration Guide for Autodesk Applications
1.5
HP xw4600 Workstation HP xw4300 Workstation
3.0 GHz4 Intel Core 2 Duo3Proccessor Intel Pentium 43 Processor 3.8 GHz4
Higher is better
0.0
Source: HP Workstation Technical Consulting Lab HP xw4300 HP xw4600
HP recommends
HP Recommended Configurations for Autodesk Architecture, Engineering and Construction Windows Vista®
(ALL applications Certified)
Business
Mobility (for all Autodesk applications) AutoCAD Civil 3D Autodesk AliasStudio Autodesk 3ds Max
AutoCAD Map 3D Autodesk Showcase Autodesk VIZ
1. 64-bit computing on Intel architecture requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers, and applications enabled for Intel 64 architecture. Processors will not
operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. See www.intel.com/info/em64t for more
information.
2. Dual-Core and Quad-Core are new technologies designed to improve performance of multithreaded software products and hardware-aware multitasking operating systems and may require appropriate
operating system software for full benefit. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology.
3. Intel’s numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.
4. GHz refers to internal clock speed of the processor. Other factors beside clock speed may impact system and application performance.
5. Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. See http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and http://www.microsoft.com/
windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit http://
www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor. Available for end user customers that are businesses (including governmental or educational institutions) expected to annually order at least 25 Customer Systems
with the same Custom Image.
6. Actual bus speed is less. Listed bus speed represents the equivalent effective data transfer rate.
7. 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 8 GB of hard drive (or system disk) is reserved for the system recovery software.
8. Actual speeds may vary. Does not permit copying of commercially available DVD movies or other copy-right protected materials. Intended for creation and storage of your original material and other
lawful uses. Double Layer discs can store more data than single layer discs. Double-layer discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with many existing single-layer DVD drives and players.
9. Hardware RAID is not supported on Linux systems. The Linux kernel, with built-in software RAID, provides excellent functionality and performance. It is a good alternative to hardware-based RAID. Please
visit http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00060684/c00060684.pdf for RAID capabilities with Linux.
10. AMD’s numbering is not a measurement of clock speed.
11. This system requires a separately purchased 64-bit operating system and 64-bit software products to take advantage of the 64-bit processing capabilities of the AMD Opteron 64 processor. Given the
wide range of software applications available, performance of a system including a 64-bit operating system will vary.
12. Weight will vary by configuration.
13. Up to 1 GB may not be available with 32-bit operating systems due to system resource requirements.
© 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products
and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical
or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Microsoft, Windows Vista and Windows are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel, Core, and Xeon are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. AMD, AMD Opteron
and HyperTransport are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Linux is a U.S. registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
Autodesk, Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Maya, AliasStudio, 3ds Max and Civil 3D are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Autodesk, Inc. in the U.S.A. and/or other countries. ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S. government.
HP Performance Tuning Framework “One of the main differences
HP provides more to Autodesk customers that we’ve found with HP
n HP thoroughly tests and certifies each HP Personal This exclusive HP tool—pre-installed on all HP Personal
is that they are a business
Workstation for more Autodesk applications than Workstations—makes it a snap to configure and update HP
partner and they’re thinking
anyone else. workstations, improving their stability and performance. HP
about what Bill Case
n HP submits workstations to Autodesk for its Performance Tuning Framework (PTF) has many features to
help you work faster and more productively, while reducing and Peter Basso want to
complete testing.
hassles. HP PTF can: accomplish. And they know
n Autodesk uses HP workstations internally to
n Provide
it’s a long-term relationship
develop and test their applications. a detailed configuration report so you can easily
see what’s on your system. and it’s going to work out
n HP workstation graphics are thoroughly tested to
n Organize
for them. And I’m glad
support Autodesk products. graphics driver certification information to help
you make informed decisions when loading the latest it’s a long-term relationship
n HP Performance Tuning Framework has special
drivers. for us because I want
features to optimize the performance of Autodesk
n Trackmemory use and graphically display how them to be there. It works
applications.
applications and processes use physical and virtual brilliantly.”
n HP’s experts are available to support customers
memory.
and recommend configurations. Bill Case,
n Measure subsystem performance using Vista Performance Senior Associate and Manager
monitoring. of Technical Support,
Peter Basso Associates, Inc.
HP and Autodesk together HP PTF offers numerous other features, some of which are
HP has a unique relationship with Autodesk, working as its application specific. The Autodesk support staff is trained on
top hardware partner. This allows HP and Autodesk to offer HP PTF, so just send your PTF configuration file when there
a comprehensive portfolio of solutions that addresses the is a problem—it’s as simple as that. Best of all, HP PTF is free.
needs of our joint customers with innovative hardware and
software that is tuned and integrated. Our close relationship HP Two-handed CAD
and engineering expertise assure solutions that perform Two-handed CAD provides substantial personal productivity
not only today, but for the long run. boosts for most users. HP’s 3D motion controller complements
a traditional mouse to deliver the advantages of two-handed
HP Remote Graphics Software CAD to Autodesk. Users can easily change the center of
HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) is an advanced utility rotation and quickly pan, zoom and animate assemblies.
that allows you to remotely access and share your workstation, HP’s 3D motion controller allows you to work faster with
its 3D graphics power and all of its applications. Using less movement, and significantly fewer mouse clicks.
patented HP compression technology, RGS minimizes network
usage3 and enables remote access without compromising
performance or image quality. The technology enables real-
time sharing of high-resolution imagery, allowing creative
teams from multiple remote sites to function like they are all
in the same room. Engineers and designers find immense
value in the technology because communication is
instantaneous and more people can participate. It speeds
the design process.
Go Autodesk website
HP maintains a dedicated website for all users of Contact Information
Autodesk applications at www.hp.com/go/autodesk.
HP Corporate Headquarters:
The website helps with your workstation selection,
+1 (650) 857 1501
providing the latest in recommended configurations 3000 Hanover Street
for Autodesk, as well as certification and other Palo Alto, California 94304-1185
useful information. USA
www.hp.com
HP workstation or PC? Regional Headquarters Offices
For Autodesk professionals, the answer is easy! Hewlett-Packard Canada Ltd.:
Engineering and design professionals require high- (905) 206 4725
performance systems to support their complex 2D 5150 Spectrum Way
and 3D applications. HP workstations offer advanced Mississauga, Ontario
features that deliver more power, stability, and L4W 5G1
dependability than standard PCs, including: Canada
n Workstations are designed to process the data sets Hewlett-Packard Latin America:
and execute the instructions of complex applications +1 (305) 267 4220
for the CAD, AEC and GIS market. Waterford Building, 9th Floor
n Full
testing and certification for most CAD, CAE, 5200 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, Florida 33126
AEC and GIS applications.
USA
n Enhanced processing power using AMD and Intel
processors. Hewlett-Packard USA:
+1 (281) 370 0670
n More memory capacity and expandability
11445 Compaq Center Drive West
than PCs. Houston, Texas 77070
n Advanced chipsets, not typically offered on PCs, USA
for high performance.
HP Small and Medium Business Store:
n Professional-levelgraphics cards and advanced +1 (800) 888 9909
chipsets for high performance (not typically found www.hp.com/go/store
on PCs).
Hewlett-Packard Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.:
n Diskdrives that ensure high performance and (+65) 6275 3888
reliability. 138, Depot Road
Singapore 109683
Hewlett-Packard Japan:
(+81) 3 5349 7480
1-2-1 Kamiogi, Suginami-ku
Tokyo 167-8533 Japan