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Chapter 8 Cisco Transport Controller Operation
8.3 8.3 PC and UNIX Workstation Requirements
Table 8-2 Computer Requirements for CTC
Area Requirements Notes
Processor
(PC only)
Pentium 4 processor or equivalent A faster CPU is recommended if your
workstation runs multiple applications
or if CTC manages a network with a
large number of nodes and circuits.
RAM 512 MB or more A minimum of 1 GB is recommended if
your workstation runs multiple
applications or if CTC manages a
network with a large number of nodes
and circuits.
Hard drive 20 GB hard drive with 50 MB of space
available
CTC application files are downloaded
from the TCC2/TCC2P to your
computer’s Temp directory. These files
occupy 5 to 10 MB of hard drive space.
Operating
system
• PC: Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, or Windows XP
• Workstation: Ultra 10 Sun running
SunOS 6, 7, or 8
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Java Runtime
Environment
JRE 1.4.2 or JRE 5.0 JRE 1.4.2 is installed by the CTC
Installation Wizard included on the
Cisco ONS 15454 software CD.
JRE 1.4.2 and JRE 5.0 provide
enhancements to CTC performance,
especially for large networks with
numerous circuits.
Cisco recommends that you use
JRE 1.4.2 or JRE 5.0 for networks with
Software R7.0 nodes. If CTC must be
launched directly from nodes running
software R5.0 or R6.0, Cisco
recommends JRE 1.4.2.If CTC must be
launched directly from nodes running
software earlier than R5.0, Cisco
recommends JRE 1.3.1_02.