WHY A 1U OR 2U BLADE SERVER MAKES SENSE
by Yazz Krdzalic on Jan 3, 2018 9:00:05 AM
It's time to upgrade your rack mount server infrastructure - again! The 3-5 year industry average replacement window is knocking at your door (see what I did there?). You need your servers optimized and ready to tackle the high demands of today's computing needs.
Windows 7 Reaches End of Life for New Configurations
by Will Shirley on Jan 3, 2018 8:50:32 AM
Software has lifecycles, just like physical hardware. From the time it is released until it no longer receives support from a developer varies depending on who wrote it, what type of software, if it is free or commercial, who the intended user is, etc. Furthermore, operating systems a …
Commercial Computers vs. Industrial Computers
by Michael Bowling on Jan 3, 2018 8:44:44 AM
We are all familiar with the typical big name online computer companies that you’ve used at home or at your desk. Maybe you are considering what computer hardware you need for an upcoming requirement at work and you are wondering if there is possibly something more industrial, better …
What is Secure Boot?
by Nate Young on Jan 2, 2018 4:54:04 PM
As cyberattacks increase in sophistication, hackers are now trying to infiltrate a server at the lowest level (firmware) before it is even turned on.
Why & Why Not Upgrade Your Industrial Computer Hardware
by Michael Bowling on Jan 2, 2018 2:11:54 PM
First, congratulations on being able to sustain your application for so many years! Not many programs are able to successfully stay in production this long. Still, periodically it makes sense to review your industrial computer hardware to ensure that it will continue running for many …
Rackmount Solutions: Mechanical, Electrical Under One Roof
by Michael Bowling on Jan 2, 2018 2:11:08 PM
As computer design has gotten more complicated it is more critical than ever that the electrical design engineers and the mechanical engineers work closely. Over the years the components have gotten smaller, more densely populated, and physically fragile. Industrial computer (as well …
Can You Open Your Rackmount Computer Without Voiding Your Warranty?
by Michael Bowling on Jan 2, 2018 2:09:19 PM
You bought a rackmount computer designed specifically per your requirements. The million dollar question is, are you allowed to open and inspect the computer system without voiding the warranty?
4 Reasons Why You Should Buy An American-Made Industrial Computer
by Michael Bowling on Jan 2, 2018 2:07:45 PM
Before making a decision on which industrial rackmount computer your application will utilize for the next few years, have you considered the benefits of buying American-made? It is not simply a matter of national pride, it’s much more than that.
PCI Express Interface
by Michael Bowling on Dec 15, 2017 3:34:25 PM
PCI Express 3.0 Technical Challenges UPDATE: For information PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 slots and speeds, read our latest blog that discusses both. For more information on PCIe 4.0, specifically, check out Everything You Need to Know About PCIe 4.0. Correctly routing PCIe 3.0 signal traces …
Rugged Computers and the MIL-STD-810G Standard
by Yazz Krdzalic on Nov 2, 2017 12:00:17 PM
Note: Trenton Systems is not a compliance testing facility. We manufacture rugged servers and workstations that conform to military and industrial standards, such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160, and we can ensure that our systems comply with these standards using our in-house testing equip …