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Macintosh Server Recommendations

ACUMEN requires a dedicated database server - only the Operating System and ACUMEN should be run on the database server. No other applications should be installed on that machine.

Backup Systems: All configurations do not include backup hardware. If you are already using a backup device to backup hard drives on your network, you may not need to purchase a new one. Supported backup hardware and software. CyberWolf recommends EMC Retrospect as the preferred backup software. However, we also support Symantec Backup Exec. More on Backup Strategy.

A Surge Protector with Backup Power Supply should be added to any server with critical data.

How to Determine the Server Configuration You Need:
The key factors in determining the server configuration you will need are number of users and number of transactions. Transaction level ratings are based on a number of factors, including number of products, customers, credit memos per day and number of invoices per day. The single most indicative is the average number of invoice line items processed a day, so the Transaction Levels used by the following chart are based on that number. Contact your sales rep if you would like a more exact assessment.

Key
Average invoice line items processed per day
Entry  
Low  
Mid  
High*  
Ultra*  





 
Under 200
200-400
400-800
Over 800
3 - 6
Low
Low
Mid
Windows
6 - 10
Low
Mid
Mid
Windows
10 - 20
Mid
Mid
Windows
Windows
20 - 40
Mid
Windows
Windows
Windows
40+
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
 
Note*: Areas in red require a Windows 2003 or 2008 Server. See the Windows Server Recommendations for more information.

Sample Server Configurations:
The following configurations are customizable at the Apple web site. Use the following to guide to help you determine your server hardware needs. The server configurations and prices below are intended as a guide. CyberWolf cannot guarantee the price or availability of computers or components listed.
 
Low End Server
Mac Pro ($2,499.00) -- Price as of 1/12/10
One 2.66GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor
3GB (3 x 1GB) RAM
One 640GB 7,200RPM Serial ATA Drive
16x double-layer DVD/CD SuperDrive
NVIDIA GeGorce GT 120 512MB graphics
Apple Keyboard and Mouse
Built-in Gigabit Ethernet port
Mac OS X

Note: This machine is not spec'd with a tape drive, backup software, monitor, or a backup power supply.   A Tape Drive with FireWire is recommended.
 
Mid-Range Server
Mac Pro ($3,499.00) -- Price as of 1/12/10
Two 2.26GHz Quad-Core Intex Xeon processors
6GB (6 x 1GB) RAM
Two 640GB 7,200RPM Serial ATA Drives
16x double-layer DVD/CD SuperDrive
NIVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512MB grapics
Apple Keyboard and Mouse
Built-in Gigabit Ethernet port
Mac OS X

Note: This machine is not spec'd with a tape drive, backup software, monitor, or a backup power supply.  A Tape Drive with FireWire is recommended.
Alternate Mid-Range Server

Xserve with OS X Server ($3,849.00) -- Price as of 1/12/10
Two 2.26GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
6GB (6 x 1GB) RAM
Two x 160GB Serial ATA ADM 7,200RPM Drives (320GB Total)
CD-RW/DVD-R SuperDrive
Mac OS X Server, Unlimited License

Note: This machine is not spec'd with a tape drive, backup software, monitor, or a backup power supply.  A Tape Drive with FireWire is recommended.

High Performance Server

For high-end ACUMEN servers, we recommend a Windows Server 2003 or 2008 machine because of the extremely high performance demands on the 4D Server.

 
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