Windows Hardware
Specifications for Client Supplied Computer
Equipment
(June 2008)
 Overview
Dedicated
Fileserver Minimum Specifications
Client
Workstation Minimum Specifications:
Interface
Workstation (IPU) Minimum Specifications:
Dedicated GDS (2-way) Interface Workstation Minimum Specifications:
Miscellaneous
Specifications:
This document serves to outlines Northwind's
minimum specifications for hardware and
operating platforms in the Windows
environment.
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It should be expected that, over time,
Client’s data volume and end-user
performance requirements will change
thereby resulting in the need for
possible hardware, operating system
and/or connectivity changes.
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Client shall be responsible for all
ongoing administration, maintenance,
virus protection, data backup and
accessibility/security for all hardware,
operating systems and network
connectivity. Client may elect to
perform such activities using fully
qualified internal staff members or by
contracting such services from a
qualified third party vendor.
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Please ensure that the hardware system
is installed professionally;
specifically, the Windows Operating
System and SQL Server software should be
installed by a Microsoft Certified
Professional. Northwind’s support
department will be dialing into the
Customer’s PMS hardware network (to be
setup in a training room that simulates
the live environment) at least one week
prior to the scheduled training date in
order to verify the hardware and
configuration requirements.
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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. Due to
differences in network environments,
Northwind makes no guarantee regarding
any specific configuration.
This
configuration is designed to support up to
25 concurrent users. If there are more than
25 concurrent users, two servers may have to
be implemented – (1) Fileserver and (1)
Database server.
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Processor Type |
Pentium 4 Processor |
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Processor Speed |
3.0 GHz/2MB Cache |
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Memory |
2GB Main Memory + 64MB per user or
more |
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Operating System |
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with current service packs |
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Database |
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 with current service packs (with one license per Maestro user license or Interface)
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Hard Disk Storage Subsystem |
5 x 73 GB SCSI Hard Disk Drive (15K RPM) with Hardware RAID Level 1 configuration for 2 disks and RAID Level 5 configuration for 3 disks |
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Removable Storage Devices |
1.44MB Floppy, 32x CD-ROM |
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Display |
15” Monitor (600x800 is optimum) |
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Network Connectivity |
100/1000 Network Card |
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Tape Backup Subsystem |
40-80GB Tape Backup Device with
minimum capacity of HDD, Back-up
Software with Scheduler and Open
File Manager |
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Uninterruptible Power Supply |
Sufficient capacity, based on
devices to be attached to the UPS,
to allow enough time during a power
interruption to perform a normal
shutdown of the dedicated file
server |
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Anti-Virus |
Industry standard virus scanner
using scheduled daily scans of
server hard disks during
low-utilization periods (No Real
Time Scanning). ‘Auto-Monitoring’
real-time virus scanning services
shall be disabled on all Northwind
Servers. |
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Remote Support Capability |
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Telephone with long distance
direct dialing capability within
reach of file server for voice
support
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Symantec pcAnywhere™ v10.0 (or above) or Terminal Services with TCP/IP external IP address connection via the internet.
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Processor Type: |
Pentium 4 Processor |
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Processor Speed: |
2GHz |
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Memory: (Windows XP Pro) |
512 MB Main Memory RAM |
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Operating System:
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Windows XP Pro |
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Hard Disk Storage Subsystem: |
1
GB for Maestro |
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Removable Storage Devices: |
1.44MB floppy, 32x CD-ROM |
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I/O Ports: |
PS/2 keyboard; PS/2 mouse; serial
COM port; parallel printer port |
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Peripheral Devices: |
Keyboard & Mouse |
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Optional Peripheral Devices:(for Front Desk Workstations) |
PS/2 or USB Magnetic credit card swipe
readers (Keyboard Interface) |
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Display: |
15” SVGA Monitor |
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Network Connectivity: |
100/1000 Network Card |
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Anti-Virus: |
Industry standard virus scanner
using scheduled daily scans of local
hard disks during low-utilization
periods. ‘Auto-Monitoring’ real-time
virus scanning services may be used
on PC workstations to scan local
workstation drives but must not be
allowed to scan mapped network drive
connections |
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Processor Type: |
Pentium 4 Processor |
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Processor Speed: |
2.8GHz |
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Memory: (Windows XP Pro) |
512 MB Main Memory RAM (for up to 2
interfaces, add 128MB per additional
interface) |
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Operating System:
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Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP
Pro |
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Hard Disk Storage Subsystem: |
1
GB for Maestro |
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Removable Storage Devices: |
1.44MB floppy, 32x CD-ROM |
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I/O Ports: |
Multi-port RS232 serial adapter with 1 serial port per RS232 interface (or a Comtrol Lodging Link Unit for remote Maestro Server). |
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Peripheral Devices: |
Keyboard & Mouse |
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Display: |
15” SVGA Monitor |
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Network Connectivity: |
100/1000 Network Card |
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Anti-Virus: |
Industry standard virus scanner
using scheduled daily scans of local
hard disks during low-utilization
periods. ‘Auto-Monitoring’ real-time
virus scanning services may be used
on PC workstations to scan local
workstation drives but must not be
allowed to scan mapped network drive
connections |
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Remote Support Capability: |
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Telephone with long distance
direct dialing capability within
reach of file server for voice
support
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Symantec pcAnywhere™ v10.0 (or above) or Terminal Services with TCP/IP external IP address connection via the internet.
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Processor Type: |
Pentium 4 Processor |
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Processor Speed: |
2.8GHz |
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Memory: (Windows XP Pro) |
1 GB Main Memory RAM |
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Operating System:
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Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP
Pro |
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Hard Disk Storage Subsystem: |
1
GB for Maestro |
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Removable Storage Devices: |
1.44MB floppy, 32x CD-ROM |
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Peripheral Devices: |
Keyboard & Mouse |
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Display: |
15” SVGA Monitor |
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Network Connectivity: |
100/1000 Network Card |
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Anti-Virus: |
Industry standard virus scanner
using scheduled daily scans of local
hard disks during low-utilization
periods. ‘Auto-Monitoring’ real-time
virus scanning services may be used
on PC workstations to scan local
workstation drives but must not be
allowed to scan mapped network drive
connections |
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Remote Support Capability: |
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Telephone with long distance
direct dialing capability within
reach of file server for voice
support
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Symantec pcAnywhere™ v10.0 (or above) or Terminal Services with TCP/IP external IP address connection via the internet.
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Printers
All Windows Supported Laserjet Printers such as:
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Lexmark E340 Laser Printer (30 ppm)
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HP Laserjet 1320 Laser Printer (22 ppm)
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InkJet Style & Color Printers Supported
(HP Compatible) (not recommended for
report printing)
Cabling
Cabling and wiring work to be provided by
client chosen cable contractor, Northwind
will assist in providing specifications.
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Interfaces - RS232 serial (4 pair, 24 gauge,
braid and foil, plenum)
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PC Workstations – 10/100baseT Category 5
twisted pair for PC LAN or Fiber Optics
Credit Card Readers (keyboard emulation interface
required)
*Some credit card readers require programming prior to use. Your third-party vendor is responsible for the programming. Northwind will assist in providing setup requirements.
The client is responsible for arranging
hardware maintenance coverage with hardware
manufacturer, vendor, or system integrator.
Northwind recommends client arrange for 7x24
4 hour response on-site coverage for the
server.
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