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:

• 1GMB Memory (for up to 5 users, add 128MB for     every additional 5 users)

• 512KB Internal Cache

• 70GB Hard Disk (15K rpm disks preferred)

• SVGA Colour Monitor, CD-ROM

• 104 Keys Keyboard, and 2-button Mouse

• For Optimum Application Processing Performance,     additional Disk on separate Disk Controller is recommended

• 3COM 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet Adapter (for connecting to PC LAN workstations)

• 3COM SuperStack 10/100/1000 BaseT Switch (for connecting to PC LAN workstations)

• Digiboard Multi-Port serial adapter for direct connection of devices (terminals, PC’s, printers and interfaces - # of ports dependent on # of devices)

• External Tape Drive with (for easy nightly backups)

• TCP/IP external IP address connection via the internet (for operational support)

• 1000VA Uninterruptible Power Supply (for proper shutdown of system during power failure

• SCO Open Server Enterprise Operating Software (with TCP/IP for connecting to a Windows PC network environment)

• SCO Advanced File and Print Server (for UNIX to Windows client/server printing via PC LAN)

• D-ISAM Runtime License for Maestro Applications

• 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:

o        512MB Memory, 256KB Internal Cache

o        20GB Hard Disk 

o        SVGA Colour Monitor

o        Keyboard & Mouse

• For UNIX platforms, client can use PC’s as workstations.  

• Windows 2000 Pro or XP Pro or Vista (with latest Service Pack)

• Northwind’s TTY Emulation Software - for PC to work as workstation

• Symantec pcAnywhere Host & Remote Communications Software for PC (for remote training)

• Anti-Virus Utility

Cabling:

Cabling and wiring work to be provided by client chosen cable contractor, Northwind will assist in providing specifications.

•  ASCII Terminals, Interfaces - RS232 serial (4 pair, 24 gauge, braid and foil,  plenum)

•  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:

• Assembly and Testing of Hardware

• Configuration of Hardware Peripherals

• Installation and Configuration of SCO Open Server Enterprise for Server, terminals, printers, and PC’s

•  Installation and Configuration of Printers for the network environment for print sharing

• 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.