--- title: "CADspeed: Optimize Your Hardware for CAD Applications | Connectivity (3)" description: Connectivity | Read the latest tips about optimizing hardware for CAD applications with experts from CADspeed. (3) --- [![Cadalyst](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/cadalyst_logo.gif?width=198&height=70&name=cadalyst_logo.gif "Cadalyst")](https://www.cadalyst.com) ![Cadalyst_logo-trans.png](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hub/251891/file-25772071.png?width=270&name=file-25772071.png "Cadalyst_logo-trans.png") - [About Us](https://www.cadalyst.com) - [Contact Us](https://www.cadalyst.com) [![CADspeed -- Optimizing Hardware for CAD Software](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CADspeed_header_red.jpg?width=936&name=CADspeed_header_red.jpg "CADspeed -- Optimizing Hardware for CAD Software")](https://cadalyst-2.hs-sites.com/cadspeed) ## [Connectivity Options and the CAD Workstation, Part 2: PCI, FireWire and eSATA](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/20/connectivity-options-and-the-cad-workstation-part-2-pci-firewire-and-esata) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Dec 20, 2011, 2:48:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558646428-jpg/blog-files/istock_000004987831xsmall.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/20/connectivity-options-and-the-cad-workstation-part-2-pci-firewire-and-esata) This series explains connectivity options for CAD hardware. [The first post covered network connections and USB](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/connectivity-options-and-the-cad-workstation-part-1-networking-and-usb-ports/). Now we'll discuss PCI, FireWire and eSATA. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/20/connectivity-options-and-the-cad-workstation-part-2-pci-firewire-and-esata) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Accessories](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/accessories), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [WiFi](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/wifi), [Printers](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/printers), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Connectivity Options and the CAD Workstation, Part 1: Networking and USB Ports](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/16/connectivity-options-and-the-cad-workstation-part-1-networking-and-usb-ports) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Dec 16, 2011, 1:05:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2572884780-jpg/blog-files/dreamstime_2755985.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/16/connectivity-options-and-the-cad-workstation-part-1-networking-and-usb-ports) Connectivity is a generic term that describes how a computer connects to other devices to transfer data back and forth. The term covers everything from networks to wireless to printer cables. Based on the nature of CAD work, some sort of connectivity options are going to be required. This series will cover the major areas of connectivity to help you decide the right ones for your situation. ### Networking: Ethernet and Wireless [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/16/connectivity-options-and-the-cad-workstation-part-1-networking-and-usb-ports) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Accessories](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/accessories), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [WiFi](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/wifi), [Printers](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/printers), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [AutoCAD WS for Facilities Management – Part 1: Collaboration in the Cloud](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/13/autocad-ws-for-facilities-management-part-1-collaboration-in-the-cloud) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Dec 13, 2011, 2:38:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558647498-jpg/blog-files/fig1.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/13/autocad-ws-for-facilities-management-part-1-collaboration-in-the-cloud) I was one of those CAD geeks who did the loop around my small office when AutoCAD WS was released. It is a sophisticated mobility tool that Autodesk was savvy enough to release for free. Now available on the App Store for Apple devices and native Macs as well as the Android Market for Android devices, it gives a massive scope to CAD users and facilities managers alike. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/13/autocad-ws-for-facilities-management-part-1-collaboration-in-the-cloud) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Facilities Management](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/facilities-management), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Mobile Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/mobile-workstations), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [Laptops](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/laptops), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Going Mobile with CAD: AutoCAD WS Technical Requirements](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/08/going-mobile-with-cad-autocad-ws-technical-requirements) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Nov 8, 2011, 1:14:53 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558646713-jpg/blog-files/marketing_andoridsceneimages_droidx.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/08/going-mobile-with-cad-autocad-ws-technical-requirements) AutoCAD WS is a versatile app for [viewing, editing and sharing CAD designs](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/07/12/autocad-ws-go-mobile-and-collaborate-in-real-time/) whether you’re in the office, at a construction site or anywhere in between. The barriers to entry for this Autodesk product are minimal as it is available for free as a browser-based web app and as a mobile app for iOS and Android. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/08/going-mobile-with-cad-autocad-ws-technical-requirements) Topics: [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Mobile Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/mobile-workstations), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Remote Graphics and the Professional CAD Workstation, Part 4: Sustainability](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/10/11/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-4-sustainability) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Oct 11, 2011, 3:05:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558646188-jpg/blog-files/istock_000010557234xsmall.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/10/11/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-4-sustainability) We're talking about remote graphics in this series. We've [outlined the potential benefits](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-1-will-it-work-for-you/) for CAD users, the [reduced hardware costs](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-2-reduced-hardware-costs/) and the [security advantages](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/10/04/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-3-security-and-service/). This post will wrap up this discussion with some details about sustainability as well as some final comments. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/10/11/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-4-sustainability) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Remote Graphics](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/remote-graphics), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [AMD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/amd), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [Upgrade](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/upgrade), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Remote Graphics and the Professional CAD Workstation, Part 3: Security and Service](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/10/04/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-3-security-and-service) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Oct 4, 2011, 3:17:31 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558646023-jpg/blog-files/istock_000006434444xsmall.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/10/04/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-3-security-and-service) We're talking about remote graphics in this series. We've [outlined the potential benefits](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-1-will-it-work-for-you/) for CAD users and the [reduced hardware costs](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-2-reduced-hardware-costs/), and now we're going talk about the benefits for the heavy-duty 3D users. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/10/04/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-3-security-and-service) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Remote Graphics](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/remote-graphics), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [AMD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/amd), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [Upgrade](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/upgrade), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Remote Graphics and the Professional CAD Workstation, Part 2: Reduced Hardware Costs](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/09/29/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-2-reduced-hardware-costs) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Sep 29, 2011, 1:07:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558645928-jpg/blog-files/amd_ati-firepro-rg220-thumb-450x300.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/09/29/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-2-reduced-hardware-costs) We're talking about remote graphics in this series. We've [outlined the potential benefits](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-1-will-it-work-for-you/) for CAD users, and now we're going to get more specific. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/09/29/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-2-reduced-hardware-costs) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Remote Graphics](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/remote-graphics), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [AMD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/amd), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [Upgrade](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/upgrade), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Remote Graphics and the Professional CAD Workstation, Part 1: Will It Work for You?](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/09/27/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-1-will-it-work-for-you) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Sep 27, 2011, 3:55:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558645863-jpg/blog-files/istock_000017159238xsmall.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/09/27/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-1-will-it-work-for-you) There is a growing demand for portability, energy conversation and cost savings in the CAD world — hence the movement to small form factor devices use of the cloud for review and commenting. But there still remains the need for complex 3D graphics, security and high performance computation. Hence killer workstations and professional graphics cards like the FirePro or Quadro. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/09/27/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-1-will-it-work-for-you) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Remote Graphics](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/remote-graphics), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [AMD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/amd), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [Upgrade](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/upgrade), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Set Up an Online Backup System for Your CAD Data, Part 3 - The Enterprise Solution](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/07/21/set-up-an-online-backup-system-for-your-cad-data-part-3-the-enterprise-solution) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Jul 21, 2011, 4:42:50 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2566393284-jpg/blog-files/istock_000011483412xsmall.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/07/21/set-up-an-online-backup-system-for-your-cad-data-part-3-the-enterprise-solution) [So we established that you need an online backup system for your CAD data](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/07/14/set-up-an-online-backup-system-for-your-cad-data-part-1/), then [we gave you some suggestions for solutions if you are a freelancer or small business owner](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/07/20/set-up-an-online-backup-system-for-your-cad-data-part-2-the-freelancer-and-the-small-business-owner/). But what if you work for (or own) a company that is a large CAD service provider? [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/07/21/set-up-an-online-backup-system-for-your-cad-data-part-3-the-enterprise-solution) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Hard Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hard-drive), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [Backup System](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/backup-system), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Set Up an Online Backup System for Your CAD Data, Part 2 - The Freelancer and the Small Business Owner](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/07/20/set-up-an-online-backup-system-for-your-cad-data-part-2-the-freelancer-and-the-small-business-owner) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Jul 19, 2011, 11:01:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2566393199-jpg/blog-files/istock_000003286790xsmall.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/07/20/set-up-an-online-backup-system-for-your-cad-data-part-2-the-freelancer-and-the-small-business-owner) [So we established that you need an online backup system for your CAD data](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/07/14/set-up-an-online-backup-system-for-your-cad-data-part-1/). So, where do you begin? 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