Netspan server should be installed on dedicated server machine. The configuration where Netspan shares hardware with other server application (e.g. web sites) is not supported.
In normal operation, a separate server and client PC is required, although both can run on the same PC if necessary. The server and client may be located remotely from the equipment being managed.
For general use the following host machine is recommended for the server application:
CPU: Dual Processor (Pentium 4, Xeon or better with 1Mb L2 cache)
Memory: 2GB RAM
Drive Controller: Dual Channel Ultra 320 SCSI
RAID Controller: support RAID 01 or stripped mirror, eg PERC
Hard Drive: 2 x Hot Plugable, 73GB, SCSI drives (15K RPM)
CD ROM Drive
Tape Back-up
Network Interface Card
For small network trials, where backup and redundancy capability within the host machine is not required, the following specification can be used for the Netspan Server:
CPU: Pentium 4, 2.8Ghz
Memory: 1GB RAM
Hard Drive: 80GB
CD ROM Drive
Network Interface Card
Note: These are recommended minimum specifications