IBM B73.3 manual IBM Network Stations, Wan

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Windows Terminal Server		56K	ICA clients
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OneWorld Enterprise Server			Citrix MetaFrame
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Backbone
Laser printer
Workstation	Workstation

Figure 3. Network Configuration of TSE and MetaFrame

3.1 IBM Network Stations

The IBM Network Station is an industry-leading family of versatile thin clients that is simple, reliable, affordable and easy to manage. The Network Station enables users to access applications on virtually any server, from PC-based Windows NT servers to IBM S/390 mainframes, all at the same time.

The basic IBM Network Station includes:

•A PowerPC RISC-based microprocessor, of varying speed dependent on the model

•RAM memory, up to 64 MB

•Network interface supports 10Base-T Ethernet or 4/16 Mbps token-ring

•8-bit audio speaker

•Standard PC type ports for:

•Keyboard

•Mouse

•VGA or SVGA monitor

•Parallel port supports system printer connection

•Serial port for modem or peripheral device support

•Type 2 PCMCIA flash memory card for local storage (except for later models of the Series 1000)

Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition 15