Chapter 1. Introduction

System Requirements

Remote User Computers

Remote user computers (also referred to as client computers) are the ones the users log into the switch with from remote locations over the internet (see Terminology, page xv). The following equipment must be installed on these computers:

ŠFor best results we recommend that the computers used to access the switch have at least a P III 1 GHz processor, with their screen resolution set to 1024 x 768.

ŠBrowsers must support 128 bit SSL encryption.

ŠFor best results, a network transfer speed of at least 512kbps is recommended.

ŠFor the Windows Client AP, DirectX 8 must be present, and at least 90MB of memory must be available after installation.

ŠFor the Java Client AP, the latest version of Sun's Java Runtime Environment (JRE) must be installed, and at least 145MB of memory must be available after installation.

ŠFor the browser-based WinClient ActiveX Viewer, DirectX 8 must be present, and at least 150MB of memory must be available after installation.

ŠFor the browser-based Java Applet Viewer the latest version of Sun's Java Runtime Environment (JRE) must be installed, and at least 205MB of memory must be available after installation.

ŠFor the Log Server, you must have the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 or higher driver installed.

Servers

Servers are the computers connected to the switch via KVM Adapter Cables (see Terminology, page xv). The following equipment must be installed on these servers:

ŠA VGA, SVGA or multisync port

ŠFor USB KVM Adapter Cable Connections: a Type A USB port and USB host controller

ŠFor PS/2 KVM Adapter Cable Connections: 6-pin Mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports

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