Chapter 1 Before Installation
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PC Workstation Requirements
The following sections specify hardware and software requirements and
recommendations for the PC Workstation. The hardware requirements
vary depending upon which add-on packages are included with Tracer
Summit.
Hardware Requirements for Tracer Summit Standard
Software, Tracer 100/Tracker Communications
Package, and Building Communications Package
The minimum hardware requirements for a PC Workstation running
Tracer Summit standard software, as well as the optional Tracer 100/
Tracker Communications Package or Building Communications Package,
are:
• Pentium 233 MHz processor
• 32 MB RAM for Windows 98 and Windows ME or 128 MB for Win-
dows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT
• 150 MB hard drive storage
• 4X CD-ROM drive for Windows 98, Windows ME, and Windows 2000;
8X CD-ROM for Windows XP and Windows NT; or 32X CD-ROM
needed to run the Tracer Summit Daily Operations Tutorial
• 15-inch SVGA monitor, 800 × 600 resolution, 16-bit color
• Mouse
• Keyboard
• Parallel port for printer
• 16-bit sound card with speakers
In addition, at least one of the following is required for establishing a
connection:
• One PCI or ISA slot (for Ethernet or ARCNET network adapter)
• One internal or external modem for remote workstation
(minimum 14.4 K baud)
Hardware Requirements for Tracer Summit Enterprise
Management Package
The Tracer Summit Enterprise Management Package requires the follow-
ing minimum hardware:
• Pentium 700 MHz processor
• 128 MB RAM
• 2 GB hard drive storage
• 56 K baud modem
All other components are the same as listed in the previous section for
Tracer Summit standard software.