Product specifications

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ATM Switches
The ATM switches transfer media data between clients and the server.
Most AvidNet client/server conÞgurations use one ASX 1000 ATM
switch or two ASX 200BX switches. The ASX 1000 ATM switch is over
three times the size and functionality of the ASX 200BX. Figure 11-4
identiÞes the ASX 200BX switch parts.
SCSI tape drives Two Windows NT compatible, SCSI tape drives;
these tape drives must be able to work simulta-
neously with each other. Both connect to the SCSI
accelerator board and are used to back up the
database.
A minimum of four compatible tapes are required.
The total number of tapes depends on the
database size.
Network board TCP/IP compatible network board; required for
network and server connections.
Modem 28,000 bps or greater modem.
Monitor Compatible monitor for console computer;
required for viewing the database console
information.
Operating system Windows NT Workstation version 4.0.
Server software Informix DB server software; ÒOn-Line Dynamic
ServerÓ version 7.2.2 or later. Do not use ÒOn-Line
Dynamic Server for Workgroups.Ó
Remote software
Timbuktu
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Pro for Windows software; version 4.1
or later (supports Windows NT).
Table 11-2 Database Console Requirements (Continued)
Component SpeciÞcation