Global Technology Associates GBWA200501-01 manual System Requirements

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configuration with full network speeds on all interfaces. The best possible performance can be obtained by using a Pentium class or higher CPU with PCI network cards.

Network performance bottlenecks usually occur at the connection to the Internet when using DSL or T1 class connectivity. GB-Ware with 10 Mbps Ethernet cards easily provides enough throughput for network connectivity of up to T1 speeds (1.5 Mbps). However, when the WAN connectivity is a T3 or faster, GTA recommends that 100 Mbps network cards be used.

If you encounter problems, check your motherboard and IRQ assignments. Make sure any unused devices, such as IDE and SCSI controllers, sound cards and serial ports are disabled. Scan the hardware configuration report for error messages–often the cause of a problem is indicated in this report.

Note

Check gta.com for an up-to-date list of compatible network interface cards and drivers.

System Requirements

•x86 architecture processor (Intel 486, Pentium, or Xeon; compatible AMD or Cyrix CPUs); Pentium-class or faster CPU recommended

•64 MB RAM (128 MB if using Mail Sentinel Anti-Virus and/or Mail Sentinel Anti-Spam options)

•512 MB ATA (IDE) compliant hard disk drive or 512 MB GTA-certi- fied Compact Flash card with Compact Flash IDE adapter

•2 compatible network cards (NICs)

•1 Serial (RS-232/COM) port

•1 USB port or parallel (printer) port on the motherboard (for hard- ware key block installation)

Note

PCI cards with USB or parallel ports will not function correctly. The USB or parallel ports must be located directly “on-board” (as an integrated part of the motherboard).

•1 ATAPI (IDE) CD-ROM (installation and recovery only)

•1 Video card, 1 monitor and 1 keyboard (for video console use only; keyboard may not be required for operation if the motherboard’s BIOS supports booting without a keyboard)

•Ethernet cables: crossover cables for connections to routers or computers; straight-through sables for connections to hubs or switches

For installation requirements, see page 10.