Chapter 1 Tracer Summit system overview
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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 software.
Hardware requirements
The minimum hardware requirements for a PC Workstation running
Tracer Summit standard software by itself, or along with the optional
Tracer 100/Tracker Communications Package or the Building Communi-
cations Package:
• Pentium 233 MHz processor
• 128 MB for Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000 Professional
• 2 GB hard drive space with 300 MB free space
• 32X CD-ROM needed to run the Tracer Summit Daily Operations
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• 15-inch SVGA monitor, 800 × 600 resolution, 16-bit color
• Mouse
• Keyboard
• Parallel port for printer (optional)
• 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 minimum 14.4 Kbaud modem for remote workstation
The minimum hardware requirements for a PC Workstation running
Tracer Summit Enterprise Management Package are as listed in the pre-
vious section for Tracer Summit standard software, with the following
exceptions:
• Pentium 700 MHz processor
• 56 Kbaud modem
Software requirements
The PC Workstation must have the following software installed:
• Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000 Professional
• Internet Explorer Version 5 or higher
• Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) Version 2.8 Service
Pack 1 or higher (this is usually automatically installed with
Microsoft Windows)