Thursday September 9 2010
Sun Ray Cost Saving Analysis
Twenty supported client stations with backend and administration / helpdesk over a 6 year period using Microsoft Windows for both managed PCs and Sun Rays (Terminal Services).
| 20 seats | Managed PC | Sun Ray | Savings |
| Desktop Hardware | $316 | $181 | 42% |
| Servers + Admin | $5,729 | $2,307 | 59% |
| Power | $71 | $15 | 79% |
| TOA per seat per month | $305 | $125 | 59% |
Cost analysis data based on:
- Dell OptiPlex GX620 (Intel 630, 512MB-RAM, 80GB-HD, 17” LCD) w/ WinXP-PRO vs Sun Ray2 with 17” LCD w/ client license
- Managed PC supported with 2x Servers, Licenses w/ Network Administrator @67K /y (Vancouver Standard) vs Sun Ray’s support with 3x Servers, Licenses w/ Complete Windsor On site & external support @25K /y
- Power based on BC hydro rates comparing 130W PC w/ 30W LCD Vs 4W Sun Ray 2 w/ 30W LCD
Additional Sun Ray Cost Savings
- Reduced licensing costs because of only having to maintain licensees for servers (Anti Virus, Backup, ect)
- No additional cost for advanced security features such as Smart Cards, network encryption, ect
- Small or no additional cost for remote users
- Reduced helpdesk costs due to lack of client hardware problems
