User manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

System Requirements

Local Client Computers

Local client computers are the ones used to log into the switch over the internet

(see Terminology, page xiii). The following equipment must be installed on

these computers:

 For 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.

 Browsers must support 128 bit SSL encryption.

 For best results, a network transfer speed of at least 512kbps is

recommended.

 For the Windows Client AP, DirectX 8 must be present, and at least 90MB

of memory must be available after installation.

 For 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.

 For the browser-based WinClient ActiveX Viewer, DirectX 8 must be

present, and at least 150MB of memory must be available after

installation.

 For 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.

 For the Log Server, you must have the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 or higher

driver installed.

Remote Servers

Remote servers are the ones connected to the switch via KVM Adapter Cables

(see Terminology, page xiii). The following equipment must be installed on

these servers:

 A VGA, SVGA or multisync port

 For USB KVM Adapter Cable Connections: a Type A USB port and USB

host controller

 For PS/2 KVM Adapter Cable Connections: 6-pin Mini-DIN keyboard

and mouse ports

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