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ENGINEERINGDell Precision workstations with AMD FirePro graphics can transform advanced design and engineering workflows using three or more displays

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PRECISION ENGINEERING On the open sea Dell Precision workstations are specifically designed to run demanding CAD/CAM/CAE & visualisation software.

memory provides increased reliability for compute intensive operations like simulation or rendering. AMD FirePro professional graphics delivers advanced 3D Image courtesy of Knud E. Hansen graphics performance to help maintain all nud E. Hansen A/S is a global important frame rates when manipulating naval architecture, engineering and huge CAD/CAM/CAE datasets on screen. Image courtesy of Dassault Systèmes Kdesign consultancy to the maritime Dell offers a total of four desktop industry. The firm has a strong focus on workstations. The compact Dell Precision customised design, specialising in ferries T1600 is perfect for entry-level 3D and special purpose vessels, but also offers CAD, while the T3500 raises the bar for a range of design and consultancy services mid-range and high-end users. For dual for container vessels, tankers, yachts and ell Precision workstations are processor power the compact T5500 and many other types of ships. specifically made for professional scalable T7500 boost performance for Computer aided design and simulation Dengineers and designers to offer manufacturing, simulation and rendering technology plays a key role at the Danish a powerful and reliable platform for workflows. firm. Its global project teams use a range of advanced CAD/CAM/CAE software. All Dell Precision is not just for the office 2D and 3D engineering solutions for general workstations are certified by the leading and the Dell Precision M4600 and M6600 design, hull design, stability analysis and Independent Software Vendors (ISV) to deliver workstation-class hardware in a structural design. With a broad portfolio of ensure stability and performance under mobile laptop chassis. software – including AutoCAD, Inventor extreme compute intensive workloads. All Dell Precision workstations come and Rhino for design, MSC Patran/Natran Multi-core Intel Xeon processors offer with a three year warranty with remote for structural analysis, STAR-CCM+ for powerful processing and advanced multi- diagnosis and on-site service, which gives Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and tasking. ECC (Error Correcting Code) peace of mind during critical projects. NAPA for stability analysis – its designers and engineers demand a powerful, stable, certified workstation platform. Dell Precision mobile workstations form the backbone to its workstation platform enabling its naval architects to AMD FIREPRO GRAPHICS work between shipyards and the office. MD FirePro workstation graphics The ISVs test and certify each card while The 15-inch Dell Precision M4600 with cards are available in all Dell AMD’s engineers carry out compliance, AMD FirePro graphics is a recent addition APrecision workstations – desktop performance and functionality which, when in the office, can be hooked and mobile. Designed specifically for users verification tests. up to two 24-inch Dell UltraSharp displays of professional CAD/CAM/CAE software, AMD FirePro also features a unique to create a bigger design canvas. For more the cards are specifically tuned to deliver multi-monitor technology called AMD demanding workflows, involving complex optimised 3D performance and offer levels Eyefinity. This enables a single graphics rendering or simulation, its Dell Precision of reliability and image quality that cannot card inside a Dell Precision workstation to T1600s or T3500s offer additional be matched by consumer graphics cards. drive up to four individual displays compute power, hard drive performance, To help ensure professional engineers and (see page 3 for more info). and memory capacity. designers are working inside a stable and For CFD, to accelerate its complex fluid high performance workstation graphics dynamics calculations, Knud E. Hansen A/S environment, AMD works closely with all The AMD FirePro V5900 has deployed a 12 node Dell PowerEdge is available in the Dell the major CAD/CAM/CAE Independent Precision T3500, blade server cluster. Software Vendors (ISVs). T5500 and T7500 www.knudehansen.com

high-performance, reliable workstation. This is one of the most complex aspects of AMD and the ISV will do their best to resolve The importance For certification Dell typically provides any 3D software as it needs to work with them. Technically speaking, if a customer ISVs with workstations to test. ISVs have in- graphics cards from multiple vendors. buys a non-certified PC all parties are not of CertificatioN depth knowledge of their applications so are Testing typically includes loading and fully responsible for support. best placed to check specific features. If any spinning a model and running through Software support is best handled by Professional designers and engineers issues are found, these are then fed back to different viewing states – such as wireframe, specialists so Dell often helps ISVs by leaving demand a stable, reliable platform to run CAD/ Dell, who will then work closely with the ISV shaded or rendered – to check it displays a workstation with them post certification. CAM/CAE software. That’s why Dell Precision for a solution. If the issue relates to FirePro correctly. Geometry is often modified to see if This helps ISVs reproduce customer workstations are rigorously tested and graphics, AMD also plays a key role, making the model updates correctly. problems promptly so all parties can then certified by Independent Software Vendors changes to the graphics driver if appropriate. On-going support is a key benefit of work towards a fix quicker. This type of (ISVs). Certification provides assurance that It’s a collaborative process. buying a certified workstation. Certified customer feedback is essential to help Dell specific combinations of hardware and The most significant part of certification configurations will be supported by all continue to develop high-performance, software meet key requirements to deliver a involves testing with professional graphics. parties, so if any problems arise then Dell, reliable workstations. TECHNICAL REPORT 3 THE MULTI-MONITOR REVOLUTION AMD Eyefinity enables three or more displays to be run off a single graphics card. Here are some typical design workflows supported by Dell Precision workstations with AMD FirePro.

For CAD (design viz) During the conceptual design phase product designers typically use a number of different applications, from dedicated sketching tools to 3D rendering software. Having all these applications at your fingertips can streamline the process as data moves between them.

1. Conceptual design of a water bottle 2. Building up a solid model of the 3. Rendering and material using Autodesk Alias Sketch water bottle inside SolidWorks tweaking inside PhotoView 360

For CAM () CAM operators typically have a number of tasks running in parallel. VISI Machining, like many other CAM applications, allows the toolpath calculation to run on separate processors, therefore freeing the operator to set up and calculate further toolpaths without a performance penalty.

1. Simulation of the programme prior to run- 2. Setting up machining parameters 3. Updating the tooling carousel / library and ning, to check against physical machine limits for a 5-axis program validating the NC code in the CAM database

For CAE (simulation) An engineer’s workflow when using CAE applications like Siemens PLM Software’s NX Simulation typically revolves around model preparation and results visualisation. The whole process is managed from inception to completion, in this case using Teamcenter.

1. Simulation tasks are assigned and 2. CAE models are prepared using NX 3. Simulation results are visually verified using managed inside Teamcenter and simulations are executed Teamcenter Lifecycle Visualisation

technologies can only support drawing production, rendering, can be used for presentations, AMD EYEFINITY two displays from a single simulation and data management, design/review or digital mockup. graphics card. not forgetting email, spreadsheets For even larger scale visualisation, MD Eyefinity is a new The AMD FirePro V5900 and Web browsing. Having all the AMD FirePro V7900 can multi-monitor graphics enables three monitors to be relevant project data displayed on also drive a 4k projector, where Atechnology. It enables a grouped side-by-side, giving 3D screen offers huge productivity product styling and form and fit Dell Precision workstation with professionals access to a much benefits as time is not wasted ‘Alt / can be assessed and refined. a single AMD FirePro graphics bigger design canvas. Three Tabbing’ between applications. card to drive up to four individual monitors can also aid advanced Moving up a level, a single A single AMD FirePro displays. Monitors can sit side by engineering workflows, where AMD FirePro V7900 can support V7900 can support up side on a desk or be arranged in users switch between applications four displays. These can be to four displays a 2 x 2 array to create a massive or datasets within a project. Key grouped in a 2 x 2 array to create visual workspace. By comparison, tasks include conceptual design, a powerwall with a 3D model other professional 3D graphics part and assembly modelling, spread across all screens. This 4 TECHNICAL REPORT www.dell.co.uk/workstation-solutions | amd.com/UK/firepro

Workstations FOR CAD Workstations FOR CAM

is often accelerated by multi-core returns when more than two or CPUs. Rendering, an important three CPU cores are used. part of design visualisation, As a result, a dual processor makes full use of multi-core workstation, such as the Dell CPUs. As a rule of thumb, Precision T5500, will not doubling the number of CPU accelerate a single toolpath cores, halves the rendering time. calculation any more than a single processor workstation. Graphics card The main benefit will come Image courtesy of SolidWorks Professional graphics cards Image courtesy of Vero from being able to run a number omputer Aided Design enable users to manipulate omputer Aided of jobs concurrently. These (CAD) software plays a 3D CAD models smoothly Manufacturing (CAM) advanced workflows enable Ckey role in modern product on screen. For most CAD Csoftware is typically used CAM operators to prepare new development workflows. It is software a mid-range graphics in the production of workpieces, jobs, while others calculate in the used to create intelligent 3D card, such as the AMD FirePro from which parts are background. mechanical design models, which V5900, is powerful enough. manufactured. It can control a can then be used downstream for All applications are different range of machine tools, including Graphics card drawing production, simulation, though and DS CATIA, for turning, 5-axis machining and CAM software does not have manufacturing or design example, benefits more from wire EDM. Key applications huge requirements with regards visualisation. high-end graphics cards, like include Cimatron, CNC to graphics, which makes the Key applications include the AMD FirePro V7900. Software , Dassault mid-range FirePro V5900 a Autodesk Inventor, Dassault On-board memory can also be Systèmes CATIA, good choice. AMD has helped Systèmes (DS) CATIA, Dassault important and 2GB gives plenty PowerMill, DP Technology some CAM software developers Systèmes SolidWorks, PTC of capacity to load 3D models Esprit, Missler TopCAM, boost 3D performance, including Creo, Siemens PLM Software into graphics memory, which can OpenMind HyperMill, Planit Vero and Planit. This has NX and Siemens PLM Software improve overall performance. EdgeCAM, PTC Creo, Siemens made graphics memory more Solid Edge. AMD Eyefinity technology, at PLM Software NX CAM, Tebis, important as geometry is now the heart of the FirePro V5900, and Vero VISI. loaded onto the graphics card. Workstation offers the unique capability of AMD Eyefinity technology, at the The Dell Precision T1600 is well running three displays from a Workstation heart of the FirePro V5900, offers suited to entry-level 3D, with the single graphics card. This can The Dell Precision T3500 is the unique capability of running Dell Precision T3500 offering lead to big productivity benefits a good choice for entry-level three displays from a single more for high-end CAD with for those swapping between CAM, with the dual processor graphics card. This can lead to better options for CPU, graphics multiple applications, datasets or Dell Precision T5500 offering big productivity benefits for and storage. parts and assemblies. more for high-end users with those running tasks in parallel, as multi-tasking workflows. new jobs can be prepared while Processor (CPU) Memory (RAM) others are monitored. As a lot of CAD software is single Large assembly modelling and Processor (CPU) threaded — i.e. it can only make multi-application workflows In recent years a number of Memory (RAM) use of one core in a multi core can put a big load on memory. Computer Aided Manufacturing Generating NC code can take processor — it is generally more If memory limits are hit, (CAM) software developers have up a lot of memory, particularly important to have high GHz CPU performance can seriously slow optimised their applications when generating multiple NC than one with lots of CPU cores. down. 8GB is a good entry-level to take advantage of multi- codes at the same time, and There are exceptions, however, for 3D CAD, with anything up core processors. By making 16GB of ECC memory is not and certain elements of CAD to 24GB for high-end users. the software ‘multi-threaded’, unusual. A 64-bit Operating software can be multi-threaded. A 64-bit Operating System, compute intensive NC code System, such as Microsoft The process of opening models or such as 7 generation can be accelerated, but Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit, creating drawings, for example, Professional 64-Bit, is essential. there are typically diminishing is essential.

Dell Precision T1600 Dell Precision T3500 THE DELL PRECISION Compact tower workstation, 3D CAD workstation for WORKSTATION FAMILY ideal for 2D and entry-level 3D mid-range to high-end users. CAD. Processor: Intel Xeon W Series he Dell Precision workstation family Processor: Intel Core i3 (Dual (Dual Core to Six Core). caters for all types of designers and Core) up to Intel Xeon E3 Series Graphics: AMD FirePro V5900 T (Quad Core). engineers, from those using entry-level (2GB and up to three displays 2D CAD, right up to high-end simulation Graphics: AMD FirePro V4800 with AMD Eyefinity) or AMD (1GB) with support for up to three FirePro V7900 (2GB and up to four software. All machines come with displays with AMD Eyefinity displays with AMD Eyefinity). a choice of powerful AMD FirePro Memory: Up to 32GB DDR3 Memory: Up to 24GB DDR3 graphics cards and Microsoft Windows 7 SDRAM at 1,333Mhz (4 DIMMS) SDRAM at 1,333Mhz (6 DIMMS) Operating System. TECHNICAL REPORT 5

Workstations FOR CAE Workstations FOR VIZ

to truly accelerate calculations. as a rule of thumb, doubling the Dual processor workstations number of CPU cores halves can offer improved performance the rendering time. This makes though and also the ability multi a dual processor system, with task. For example, an engineer six cores per CPU, an excellent can run multiple ‘what-if’ choice for those looking to simulations concurrently to help seriously accelerate render times. find more optimal solutions. Graphics card Image courtesy of SolidWorks Graphics card Image courtesy of jreis and Luxion Most design visualisation omputer Aided Graphics requirements vary from esign visualisation software can make good use of Engineering (CAE) or application to application. A software is used to create high-end graphics technology, Csimulation software mid-range card, like the FirePro Dphotorealistic renderings making the AMD FirePro includes a wide range of tools V5900, will be a good fit for a or animations of designs. To V7900 a good option. On- to help engineers predict the lot of CAE software, but some achieve this, the majority of board graphics memory is also performance of products. applications, including CEI applications use ‘ray tracing’, important so large textures can be Primary software comprises Ensight and MSC Patran, can a computationally intensive loaded and displayed on screen. Finite Element Analysis make use of more high-end cards technique that traces paths of Here, 2GB is a good amount. (FEA) for stress analysis, such as the FirePro V7900. AMD light and simulates how they AMD Eyefinity technology, at Computational Fluid Dynamics Eyefinity technology, at the heart interact with virtual objects. the heart of the FirePro V7900, (CFD) for thermal and fluid of the FirePro V5900, offers the Key software includes Autodesk offers the unique capability of flow analysis, and kinematics. unique capability of running 3ds Max Design, Bunkspeed running up to four displays from Key software developers include three displays from a single Shot, Luxion Keyshot, Luxology a single graphics card. This can Ansys, Autodesk, Dassault graphics card. This can lead to Modo, Maxon Cinema 4D, be used to boost productivity Systèmes Simulia, CD-adapco, big productivity benefits as new NewTek LightWave and in design viz workflows. For MSC Software, PTC and jobs can be prepared while others RTT DeltaGen. Most CAD example, the digital artist Siemens PLM Software. are monitored. Results can also software also includes built- can use the centre display for be compared side by side. in photorealistic rendering scene preparation, with two Workstation The emergence of the OpenCL technology. flanking displays used for CAD A dual processor workstation, compute language also means modelling or to host toolbars, such as the compact Dell Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) Workstation texture libraries, or test renders. Precision T5500, is well suited can now be used alongside CPUs A dual processor workstation, Alternatively, a single high- to entry-level CAE. For ultimate to reduce the calculation times of such as the compact Dell resolution 2 x 2 array powerwall performance, with enough simulations. While this is still a Precision T5500 is well can be made up of four memory to handle the biggest relatively niche technology, high- suited to entry-level design individual displays for stunning datasets, the Dell Precision end cards like the FirePro V7900 visualisation. For ultimate presentations. T7500 is a better fit. will start to offer additional performance the Dell Precision benefits beyond pure 3D graphics. T7500 is a good match, with Memory (RAM) Processor (CPU) expanded options for memory Design visualisation software Most CAE software is multi- Memory (RAM) and high-performance RAID can use up a lot of memory with threaded. i.e. simulations can be Simulations can take up lots hard drive setups. geometry and texture maps solved quicker with multi-core of memory, so 16GB of ECC both contributing to the load. processors. However, a lot of RAM is common, with anything Processor (CPU) 8GB to 16GB of ECC memory CAE software offers diminishing up to 192GB needed for All rendering software is multi- is typical, with much more returns above two or three CPU extremely complex problems. threaded and can be accelerated needed for complex datasets. A cores, with a distributed memory A 64-bit Operating System, by multiple CPU cores, making 64-bit Operating System, such architecture (cluster), made up such as Microsoft Windows 7 full use of all of the workstation’s as Microsoft Windows 7 64-Bit, of individual computers, needed Professional 64-Bit, is essential. computational resources. In fact, is essential.

Dell Precision T5500 Dell Precision T7500 Compact dual processor High-end, scaleable dual CPU Going Mobile? workstation, ideal for CAM, CAE workstation, ideal for CAM, CAE Workstation-class performance and reliability doesn’t and design visualisation. and design visualisation. end on the desktop. Dell also offers two mobile Processor: 2 x Intel Xeon E or X Processor: 2 x Intel Xeon E or X workstations: the 15.6-inch Dell Precision M4600 and series (Quad Core or Six Core). series (Quad Core or Six Core). the 17.3-inch M6600. Both machines feature AMD FirePro and AMD Image courtesy of Dassault Systèmes Graphics: AMD FirePro V5900 Graphics: AMD FirePro V5900 Eyefinity graphics and support up to (2GB and up to three displays (2GB and up to three displays five external displays. Dell’s Precision with AMD Eyefinity) or AMD with AMD Eyefinity) or AMD Mobile workstations offer the latest FirePro V7900 (2GB and up to FirePro V7900 (2GB and up to four multi-core mobile processors four displays with AMD Eyefinity). displays with AMD Eyefinity). and capacity for up to 32GB Memory: Up to 72GB DDR3 ECC Memory: Up to 192GB DDR3 ECC memory. See page 6 SDRAM at 1,333Mhz (9 DIMMS) SDRAM at 1,066Mhz (12 DIMMS) for more info. 6 TECHNICAL REPORT www.dell.co.uk/workstation-solutions | amd.com/UK/firepro Dell Precision Dell Precision M6600 Mobile workstations Workstation-class performance and certification for CAD/CAM/CAE software is also available with Dell’s Precision mobile workstations, the M4600 and M6600.

PRocessor (CPU) The Dell Precision M6600 features second generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, up to Intel Core i7 Extreme Editions. With two CPU cores, the Intel Core i5 is a good choice for pure CAD. The quad core Intel Core i7 offers additional processing power for CAM, CAE and design visualisation. Advanced DISPLAY Graphics (GPU) A choice of advanced LED backlit The AMD FirePro M8900 Mobility Pro provides high-end Dell UltraSharp 17.3-inch displays, graphics for all types of professional 3D software. With 2GB of which are perfect for displaying dedicated GDDR5 memory it is also able to load up huge CAD/ high-clarity CAD line drawings CAM/CAE and design viz datasets entirely into GPU memory, and vivid 3D renderings with helping boost performance. For powering desktop monitors, impressive colour accuracy and AMD Eyefinity technology can support up to three displays richness. Resolutions include the when the M6600 is undocked and five displays when docked. HD+ (1,600 x 900), FHD (1,920 x Finally, with 960 Stream processors, the FirePro M8900 1,080) and FHD (1,920 x 1,080) can also be used in conjunction with the CPU to accelerate featuring multi-touch with stylus OpenCL-based rendering and simulation software. or four finger simultaneous. All displays come with Dell’s Premium Panel Guarantee, which offers a replacement screen should even one bright defective MEMORY (RAM) pixel be found on the screen The Dell Precision M6600 features four DIMM slots, which during the warranty period. means it can accommodate up to 32GB of 1,333MHz memory or up to 16GB of faster 1,600MHz memory. The large memory capacity is on par with a single processor desktop Dell Precision workstation and means it can handle demanding CAD/CAM/CAE and design visualisation datasets. i/o ports Support for all the major standards including IEEE 1394 (Firewire), STORAGE 2 x USB 2.0, eSATA and another USB The Dell Precision M6600 supports one or two 2.5” drives - a 2.0 at the rear. On the right side 7,200RPM SATA drive (up to 750GB) or a Solid state drive (SSD) of the machine 2 x USB 3.0 ports (up to 256GB). In addition, an optional 128GB Solid State Mini- are also included for high-speed Card can be installed for operating system and applications, transfer of large CAD/CAM/CAE and with one or two 2.5” drives used for data storage. design viz datasets. KeyBoard RAID 0 (performance) and RAID 1 (reliability) is supported Full-sized keyboard with across any two drives. RAID 5 (performance and reliability) is numerical keypad for engineering supported across all three drives. Dell fast response free fall calculations: optional backlit. sensor helps protect data loss from drops.

ExpandED Desktop with AMD Eyefinity

Dell Precision mobile workstations don’t have to remain mobile. These powerful machines can also be hooked up to multiple high-resolution desktop displays. With AMD FirePro graphics featuring AMD Eyefinity technology, both the Dell Precision M4600 and M6600 can support up to three displays undocked and five displays when docked (pictured). Displays can be arranged side by side to create a giant extended desktop, which can help support advanced, multi-application workflows. Alternatively, they can be grouped in a 2 x 2 array, creating a high-res powerwall for presentations. TECHNICAL REPORT 7

WEBCAM Light sensitive HD video webcam At a Glance: M4600 vs M6600

Dell Precision M4600 Dell Precision M6600

Display 15.6-inch up to HD resolution 17.3-inch HD resolution Screen image courtesy of Greg Thune and Luxion

Processor Intel Core i5 or Core i7 Intel Core i5 or Core i7

Memory Up to 32GB Up to 32GB

Graphics AMD FirePro M5950 (1GB) AMD FirePro M8900 (2GB)

Storage Up to 1TB (2 drives) + Raid 0, 1 Up to 1.75TB (3 drives) + Raid 0, 1, 5

Size (HxWxD) 33-37mm x 376mm x 256mm 33-37mm x 417mm x 271mm

Weight 2.79kg 3.5kg

DISPLAY PORTs The Dell Precision M6600 features the full suite of display options to plug into external monitors including DisplayPort (right) and HDMI and VGA (rear).

Removable HARD DRIVE Housed in a toolless caddy, the hard drive is easy to replace or remove, which is useful when working on sensitive projects

touchpad Durability Communication Multi-touch touchpad with Rigid aluminium and magnesium alloy Wireless LAN and WiMax, mobile three buttons and track stick chassis, protecting against temperature, broadband & GPS, Wireless 375 Bluetooth with three buttons. vibration, dust, altitude and shock. 3.0 and 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet.

Dell Precision M4600

The Dell Precision M4600 offers many of the features of the M6600, but in a smaller form factor. The mobile workstation is based around a 15.6-inch display, which is available in resolutions of 1,366 x 768 up to 1,920 x 1,080. Professional graphics is delivered with the AMD FirePro M5950 Mobility Pro with 1GB GDDR5 memory. This offers the same AMD Eyefinity multi-display capabilities as the Dell

Precision M6600’s AMD FirePro M8900, but not the same Image courtesy of Jamie Klopp, Atmos Group and Luxion levels of performance in advanced 3D applications and OpenCL software. For storage, the M4600 supports one 2.5”drive and a 128GB Solid State Mini-Card. RAID 0 (performance) or RAID 1 (reliability) is offered across two drives. 8 TECHNICAL REPORT www.dell.co.uk/workstation-solutions | amd.com/UK/firepro Dell UltraSharp with AMD Eyefinity Boasting outstanding visual quality Dell UltraSharp displays are the perfect partners for Dell Precision workstations with AMD Eyefinity multi-monitor technology.

ell UltraSharp monitors AMD Eyefinity identical monitors or, failing that, reproduction more consistent are specifically designed Dell UltraSharp displays are the three monitors with the same when a single image is stretched Dfor CAD/CAM/CAE perfect partners for AMD’s multi- size, resolution and dot pitch. across multiple displays. This professionals who demand high- monitor Eyefinity technology. This helps ensure 3D models, is even more important for precision displays. Featuring With full tilt, swivel and pivot windows or dialogue boxes do presentations or styling on 2 x 2 the very latest high-resolution control they can be adjusted to fit not suffer from a stepping effect powerwalls. Using identical IPS (Image Plane Switching) any desktop environment. With when stretched across screens monitors is less important when technology, they are able to full VESA support they can also or moved from one display to dedicating individual displays for display high-clarity CAD be mounted on stands or walls. another. Using identical individual applications. line drawings and vivid 3D When partnering Dell screens also makes renderings with exceptional UltraSharp monitors with colour colour accuracy and richness. AMD Eyefinity, there are a few Excellent response time reduces important considerations. In CONNECTIVITY ghosting and blur and enables grouped mode, where three the smooth manipulation of 3D monitors create With AMD Eyefinity multi-display technology CAD models on screen. one extended it is important to match displays with the Dell UltraSharp monitors are desktop, available outputs on the AMD FirePro graphics card. available in a range of screen the ideal The AMD FirePro V7900, for example, sizes, resolution and professional scenario features four DisplayPort outputs. This features to suit all budgets and is to use makes it fully compatible with all current requirements. Models start at three Dell UltraSharp monitors. To use older 21.5-inch 1,920 x 1,080 (Full displays that support DVI or VGA but not DisplayPort, a DisplayPort to DVI or HD) right up to 30-inch 2,560 x DisplayPort to VGA adapter is required. 1,600 resolution. The FirePro V4800 and AMD FirePro V5900 feature two DisplayPort outputs and one DVI output, so to support three displays you need to make sure they have the appropriate ports.

VISI screen shot courtesy of Vero

AMD Eyefinity also supports portrait monitors. 1 2 3 4 Pivot mode is available on displays up to 24-inch in size including this Dell UltraSharp U2211H. Underside of a Dell UltraSharp U2711 1 DisplayPort 2 DVI (Digital Visual Interface) 3 VGA 4 HDMI (High-def Multimedia Interface) flexibility with AMD Eyefinity

1. Three Dell UltraSharp: landscape (3 x 1) 2. Three Dell UltraSharp: landscape & portrait (3 x 1) 3. Four Dell UltraSharp array (2 x 2) One extended desktop up to 7,680 x 1,600 resolution. One hi-res 2,560 x 1,600 resolution display flanked by A powerwall for design/review up to Supported on AMD FirePro V4800 and above. two portrait monitors of any resolution. Supported on 5,120 x 3,200 resolution. Supported on AMD FirePro V4800 and above. AMD FirePro V7900 and above.

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