Unix Hardware
UNIX Hardware Configuration & Platform (Optimal)
(June 2008)
 Unix Server
ASCII Dumb Terminal
PC Workstation
Cabling
Services Required from hardware vendor/system Integrator
Hardware Maintenance
Unix Server:
Pentium 4 3.0GHz Server PC (faster processor or multi processor for large user base) with:
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1GMB Memory (for up to 5 users, add
128MB for every additional 5 users)
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512KB Internal Cache
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70GB Hard Disk (15K rpm disks preferred)
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SVGA Colour Monitor, CD-ROM
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104 Keys Keyboard, and 2-button Mouse
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For Optimum Application Processing Performance, additional Disk on separate Disk Controller is recommended
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3COM 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet Adapter (for
connecting to PC LAN workstations)
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3COM SuperStack 10/100/1000 BaseT Switch (for
connecting to PC LAN workstations)
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Digiboard Multi-Port serial adapter for
direct connection of devices (terminals,
PC’s, printers and interfaces - # of
ports dependent on # of devices)
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External
Tape Drive with (for easy nightly
backups)
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TCP/IP external IP address connection via the internet (for operational support)
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1000VA Uninterruptible Power Supply (for
proper shutdown of system during power
failure
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SCO Open Server Enterprise Operating
Software (with TCP/IP for connecting to
a Windows PC network environment)
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SCO Advanced File and Print Server (for
UNIX to Windows client/server printing
via PC LAN)
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D-ISAM
Runtime License for Maestro Applications
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Microlite Tape Image Backup Utility (for
fast restoring of operating system and
configuration during hard disk failure)
ASCII Dumb Terminal:
ADDS 4000/260LFC Colour Terminal w/keyboard
PC Workstation:
For UNIX platforms, client can use PC’s as workstations.
Pentium 4 PC with:
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512MB Memory, 256KB Internal Cache
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20GB Hard Disk
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SVGA Colour Monitor
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Keyboard & Mouse
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For UNIX platforms, client can use PC’s as workstations.
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Windows 2000 Pro or XP Pro or Vista (with latest Service Pack)
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Northwind’s TTY Emulation Software - for
PC to work as workstation
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Symantec pcAnywhere
Host & Remote Communications Software
for PC (for remote training)
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Anti-Virus Utility
Cabling:
Cabling and wiring work to be provided by
client chosen cable contractor, Northwind
will assist in providing specifications.
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ASCII
Terminals, Interfaces - RS232 serial (4
pair, 24 gauge, braid and foil, plenum)
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PC
Workstations - RS232 serial for direct,
or 10/100baseT Category 5 twisted pair
for PC LAN via TCP/IP
Services Required from Hardware Vendor/System Integrator:
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Assembly and Testing of Hardware
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Configuration of Hardware Peripherals
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Installation and Configuration of SCO
Open Server Enterprise for Server,
terminals, printers, and PC’s
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Installation
and Configuration of Printers for the
network environment for print sharing
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Installation
of Hardware in training room
Installation of Hardware in final
location
Hardware Maintenance:
Client is responsible for arranging hardware maintenance coverage with hardware manufacturer, vendor, or system integrator. Client should arrange 7-day-24-hour on-site coverage for the hardware.
Please note:
Client can source their hardware from a
local vendor. Your chosen hardware vendor
should provide hardware with all peripherals
assembled and operating system loaded to
ensure hardware compatibility. Your hardware
vendor should also provide your cable
contractor with specifications and standards
for wiring and networking the other
workstations. In this case, Northwind’s role
is to provide the loading, training, and the
support of our application software.
Please ensure that the hardware system is
installed professionally; specifically, the
SCO Open Server Enterprise software must be
installed by a SCO Certified Professional.
Customer’s PMS hardware network (to be setup
in a training room that simulates the live
environment) should be ready at least one
week prior to the scheduled training date in
order for Northwind to verify the hardware
and configuration requirements. If, at that
time, Northwind finds that the system setup
is likely to cause material interference in
either the loading of the software or to the
scheduled training, Northwind reserves the
right to re-schedule the training until all
hardware, operating system, or related
issues are resolved by the hardware supplier
or system integrator.
Northwind sets guidelines for the use of its
software only. Due to the nearly limitless
number of variables within any personal
computer or network configuration, Northwind
is in no event liable to any perceived speed
or performance issues which may arise on any
given system.
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