System information

Red Book for AIX Rel. 7.0 and 8.0

Minimum Hardware Requirements

We recommend that the system administrator keep an updated site map, and label all cables,

ports, and devices. Contact Intuit Eclipse System Support to familiarize yourself with the

system’s hardware.

Following are the minimum hardware requirements for running the Eclipse system.

Existing Hardware (RS/6000) Systems

Companies currently using RS/6000 systems are required to upgrade to the appropriate AIX and

UniVerse releases when signing with Intuit Eclipse.

Use the following procedure to determine the RS6000's machine type.

To determine the RS600 machine type:

1. At the command prompt (#), type the following command:

# uname -M

The system displays the following information:

IBM,7029-6E

Important: This information, along with the serial number found on a label on the front

in close proximity to the tape and CD-Rom drives, is important when

seeking IBM maintenance.

Electrical Power Protection

We recommend that each hardware system be equipped with an American Power Conversion

UPS and PowerChute software. Buy the model best suited to your needs. These machines are

sold based on the amperage that the equipment being plugged into it will require. Consult

appropriate technical personnel if you need help in determining that load.

The purpose of an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) device is to allow for normal shutdown

procedures during power failures, not to keep your system up for any extended period of time.

Intuit Eclipse Support recommends and supports American Power Conversion UPS and their

PowerChute software. PowerChute’s job is to bring your system down in an orderly fashion in

the event of power failure when you are not on site. When you are present during a power

failure and the power is going to be off for an extended period of time, we recommend that you

manually bring the machine down. Contact your Intuit Eclipse sales representative directly with

any sizing questions.

We also recommend that you have a dedicated branch circuit for your computer.

Note: Never plug a Laser printer into a UPS.