120 · SPEC Kit 294
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Purdue University
The Libraries has purchased three Dell Precision 670 computers that are dedicated solely to the digital initiatives
project. These machines are designed to handle the expected file sizes with ease. We anticipate that many images
may exceed 22 megabytes per image. With the need to manipulate such files in Random Access memory (RAM)
the project has purchased two dual processor computers with four gigabytes of RAM. Each machine will be
equipped with two 20” flat panel displays, two 500 gigabyte hard drives, high-speed FireWire (IEEE 1394)
connection and CD/DVD RW drives.
Scanners
Two Epson 10000XL Expression Photo Scanners with Silverfast scanning software have been purchased. The
Epson machines have the capability of capturing 2400 dpi (optical resolution) on a 12.2” by 17.2” flat bed. The
team believes that this will handle the vast majority of the materials that are to be scanned. The scanners are
equipped with FireWire connections for speedy data communications with the computers. While the scanner is
capable of scanning at a color depth of 48 bits, the team is planning on scanning at color depth of 24 bits. The
Epson 10000XL is reported to have an optical density of 3.8 Dmax, thus insuring rich detail capture. SilverFast
scanner software comes with the scanner. Testing with SilverFast indicates that scanning times may be significantly
reduced when compared to using the Epson software.
Printer
A single Epson printer was purchased. The printer is used to supply users with high quality prints from our
collection. The prints are expected to be fade resistant for 100 to 200 years. It also comes equipped with high speed
FireWire data connection, ensuring the rapid transfer of data from the computer to printer.
Hardware and Software Specifications
Server
Dell PowerEdge
2 x Intel 300 GHz Xenon Processor
2 GB of RAM
4 x 300GB SCSI Hard Drives
Server Software
CONTENTdm 4.1
Workstations (3)
Dell Precision 670
2 x Intel 300 GHz Xeon, 2MB L2 cache
4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
2 x Dell UltraSharp 2005 widescreen panel display (20”)
nVidia Quadro FX3400 dual DVI output
2 x 500 GB SATA hard drives
IEEE 1394a controller on-board
3.5” floppy drive
16X DVD drive
16X DVD+-RW drive
Scanners (2)
Epson 10000XL Expression Photo Scanner w/Silverfast
Specifications
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol/digit/docs.html
Purdue University
The Libraries has purchased three Dell Precision 670 computers that are dedicated solely to the digital initiatives
project. These machines are designed to handle the expected file sizes with ease. We anticipate that many images
may exceed 22 megabytes per image. With the need to manipulate such files in Random Access memory (RAM)
the project has purchased two dual processor computers with four gigabytes of RAM. Each machine will be
equipped with two 20” flat panel displays, two 500 gigabyte hard drives, high-speed FireWire (IEEE 1394)
connection and CD/DVD RW drives.
Scanners
Two Epson 10000XL Expression Photo Scanners with Silverfast scanning software have been purchased. The
Epson machines have the capability of capturing 2400 dpi (optical resolution) on a 12.2” by 17.2” flat bed. The
team believes that this will handle the vast majority of the materials that are to be scanned. The scanners are
equipped with FireWire connections for speedy data communications with the computers. While the scanner is
capable of scanning at a color depth of 48 bits, the team is planning on scanning at color depth of 24 bits. The
Epson 10000XL is reported to have an optical density of 3.8 Dmax, thus insuring rich detail capture. SilverFast
scanner software comes with the scanner. Testing with SilverFast indicates that scanning times may be significantly
reduced when compared to using the Epson software.
Printer
A single Epson printer was purchased. The printer is used to supply users with high quality prints from our
collection. The prints are expected to be fade resistant for 100 to 200 years. It also comes equipped with high speed
FireWire data connection, ensuring the rapid transfer of data from the computer to printer.
Hardware and Software Specifications
Server
Dell PowerEdge
2 x Intel 300 GHz Xenon Processor
2 GB of RAM
4 x 300GB SCSI Hard Drives
Server Software
CONTENTdm 4.1
Workstations (3)
Dell Precision 670
2 x Intel 300 GHz Xeon, 2MB L2 cache
4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
2 x Dell UltraSharp 2005 widescreen panel display (20”)
nVidia Quadro FX3400 dual DVI output
2 x 500 GB SATA hard drives
IEEE 1394a controller on-board
3.5” floppy drive
16X DVD drive
16X DVD+-RW drive
Scanners (2)
Epson 10000XL Expression Photo Scanner w/Silverfast
Specifications
