GreenHive MultiSeat appliances for Education

GreenHive is a single, high performance computer capable of delivering a complete computing experience to as many as 20 students and staff, all from this one central host computer.

Up to 20 independent windows sessions can run simultaneously, each user working on different software applications and documents in the usual fashion. To each user, it’s exactly like having their own computer, but in reality, everyone is sharing the high-capability resources of a single GreenHive.

When combined with multi-seat computing products from VeryPC’s technology partners, the considerable processing and memory capabilities of GreenHive are distributed amongst up to 20 separate virtual desktop sessions.

Each student and teacher experiences their virtual session seamlessly as though they each have their own standalone PC.

Up to 20 users can connect their own virtual desktop to GreenHive via a choice of:

• Existing network connection (up to 20 users)
• Standard network cable (up to 11 users)
• USB hub (up to 11 users)
• Extra video ports (up to 8 users)

The admin session has access to easy to use configuration controls for managing the mini network of users.

Show your pride in your school, college or university by taking advantage of our custom branding option. Most models of GreenHive can be laser etched with your crest or logo to add the perfect finishing touch to your new equipment.

GreenHive’s performance comes from high speed dual or quad core processors.

Some configurations of GreenHive take advantage of GPU acceleration, utilising unused graphics processing to speed up the whole system.

Only one operating system and set of software applications are installed on GreenHive*. After the first user has logged on and begun to work, each subsequent user benefits from the preloaded software being already available in memory, for the instant on effect.

GreenHive is built to exacting standards from long lasting components in a robust aluminium chassis.

This durability is backed up with the peace of mind offered by VeryPC’s 3 year Return To Base warranty, which is provided as standard on all models of GreenHive.

A classroom full of computers often suffers from the nuisances of fan noise and overheating. A single GreenHive is near silent and gives off very little heat (so you save on air conditioning too).

Total cost of ownership is vastly reduced with GreenHive. Compared to a traditional 1 per user desktop setup, capital, operation and maintenance savings combine to result in an overall saving in TCO of 70% when you choose GreenHive.

One GreenHive replaces up to 20 single user PCs.

This can lead to a saving of around 60% on equipment, even when compared to budget systems.

A single GreenHive versus up to 20 normal desktop computers uses a fraction of the electricity.

Combining this simple fact with VeryPC’s energy efficient technology leads to savings of over 90%.

One GreenHive replaces up to 20 single user PCs.

A single computer with a single set of software applications installed. The reduction in support required compared keeping up to 20 individual PCs all with their own software can be a huge 90%.

One high performance desktop computer to install. A single computer to take care of. Less support required. Fewer call outs. Fewer complications.

ICT is just easier with GreenHive. Up to 20 times easier.

• A single operating system to install*
• Just one set of software applications to install*
• Each user’s personal settings can be customised if so desired.

Think about the amount of work involved in making sure that every operating system and piece of software is up to date on 20 systems. Consider how much network bandwidth is consumed by the regular downloads. Now divide that work and bandwidth by 20.

It’s simple to understand why GreenHive is so easy.

Here at VeryPC, we’re proud to say that not only is GreenHive Made in Sheffield, but also that the chassis is manufactured in the UK too.

Geothermally extracted aluminium that has travelled no more than 1,600 miles from source to tooling is turned into GreenHive chassis’ here in Yorkshire before travelling to Sheffield for assembly.

These factors combine to reduce the embedded carbon footprint of GreenHive dramatically in comparison to other desktop PCs, never mind the fact that it is destined to be used as an alternative to 20 normal PCs.

When combined with the ultra energy efficiency per user of a GreenHive multi-seat solution, it becomes clear that GreenHive is one of the most carbon efficient computing solutions available on the planet.

Ultra Energy Efficient

An example 11 user GreenHive multi-seat solution could use as much as 90% less electricity than using 11 desktop computers†.

Geothermal aluminium

Less fossil fuels are consumed in the manufacture of GreenHive, reducing the carbon footprint.

Manufactured in the UK

The journey that GreenHive’s chassis has taken is around 20,000 miles shorter than other PC cases.

Reduced material

A single desktop PC serving up to 11 users simultaneously versus 11 desktop PCs. Vastly reduced material consumption.

Recyclable materials

Aluminium is far more recyclable than the steel and plastic alternatives commonly used in PC manufacture.

Less end of life waste

Because GreenHive is designed to be more recyclable, less material is wasted at the eventual end of life of the product.