NEMRC Hardware Specifications
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End users are encouraged to use NEMRC as a source for hardware information. NEMRC can facilitate your hardware purchases and provide maintenance and network support.
The minimum configuration for the main system unit is:
- PC computer
- Windows 2000/XP Professional (not Home)
- 1 GB of RAM (minimum)
- 200MB of available disk space (minimum)
- Online features require Internet access with at least a 56kbps connection. DSL, Cable or other broadband preferred.
NEMRC does not recommend wireless networking. NEMRC supports Vista Business, but does not recommend it at this time.
Additional items required are:
- An uninterruptible power supply (UPS). A UPS is used to protect your computer from power outages and power fluctuations.
- Surge protection on networking cabling, and/or phone lines to prevent lightning strikes to electronics.
- A modem compatible with PcAnywhere communications program.
- Network Interface Card for additional connectivity (usually standard)
Recommended items are:
- Flash drive/memory stick for data backup (2GB or more)
- Anti-virus Software with definition updating capacity
- Latest operating system patches from the Internet
The following is a sample configuration:
- Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor or 1.60 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache
- 1 GB of RAM
- 17 inch LCD Color Monitor
- Windows XP Professional
- APC Back-UPS ES USB 750VA with TEL &COAX 120V
- Surge Arrest Notebook Pro c8 with Telephone and Network Protection 100-240V
- US Robotics 56k internal modem
- HP 1200se printer with printer cable
- 2GB USB Flash Drive
- Norton Anti-virus Software
- PcAnywhere Communication Software
