Workstation Support Profile FY11

Categories IS Supported NUnet Machines Unit Supported Machines Non-Supported Machines
Characteristics
  • Machines purchased in 2007 or newer
  • Runs latest image and anti-virus
  • Machines purchased between 2005 and 2007
  • Supports current image and anti-virus
  • Out of Warranty
  • Machines purchased prior to 2005
  • Upon failure, CBE unable to repair due to lack of part or not cost effective
  • Machines not purchased by NU and non-NU recommended machines
Models
  • Latitude D430, D620, D630
  • Latitude E4200, E4300, E4310, E6400,  and E6410
  • Latitude XT, XT2
  • OptiPlex 745, 755, 960, 980
  • Tablets: Protégé 700
  • Apple iMac, Apple MacBook
  • Plus, any new standard models purchased after this document is created
  • Latitude D400, D410, D420
  • Latitude D600, D610
  • OptiPlex GX620
  • Apple iMac, Apple MacBook
  • Latitude D600, D610
  • OptiPlex GX 260, GX270, GX280, GX1, GX400
  • OptiPlex 740, 760
  • Dimensions, MXC machines, GX150, SX270, Precisions, etc.
  • Apple iMac, Apple MacBook
Available IS Services
  • Support via Service Desk call and desktop visit
  • IS warranty repair where applicable
  • Imaging available
  • Drivers available for printers as well as IS support
  • Best effort Service Desk telephone troubleshooting then CBE (or like-repair vendor) referral at unit’s expense
Security policy requires hard drive/s be removed or sanitized prior to disposal via the asset disposition process. Computers to be scrapped via Northeastern’s process do not require sanitization, as their drive/s are physically destroyed by the recycling contractor.
Forms Research & Property Accounting Office Asset Disposition Procedures & Form (PDF)

NOTES:

  • IS encourages the Northeastern community to purchased Dell or Apple models recommended on the Northeastern web site. Purchase of other brand/machine/model types may result in delayed support if IS personnel are not familiar with the system needing support.
  • Models may be listed in two different columns due to age difference. Contact the Service Desk for further assistance.
  • Last updated: 10/09/09 for FY11 (July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011)
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