Windows 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. Virus protection software can only be
installed on the ACUMEN database server if it is run in manual mode. In
other words, virus software should not be operating on the ACUMEN database
server while ACUMEN is running.
Operating System: An ACUMEN server with 6 users or
less can use Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista Business. For more than 6
users, Windows Server 2003 or 2008 should be installed. ACUMEN is not supported on any version of Small Business Server.
Many of the configurations below recommend an operating system with 5 Client
Access Licenses (CALs) included. Depending on your network and usage, you may
need to buy additional CALs. Please see Microsft's CAL Guide for more
information:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/sam/lic_cal.mspx
Backup Systems: All configurations below 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 Dantz
Retrospect or Symantec Backup Exec as the preferred backup software.
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 number of average
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. |
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Average invoice line items
processed per day |
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Under 200 |
200-400 |
400-800 |
800-1500 |
Over 1500 |
3 - 6 |
Entry |
Entry |
Low |
Mid |
Mid |
6 - 10 |
Entry |
Low |
Mid |
Mid |
High |
10 - 20 |
Mid |
Mid |
Mid |
High |
Ultra |
20 - 40 |
Mid |
Mid |
High |
Ultra |
Ultra |
40+ |
Mid |
High |
Ultra |
Ultra |
Ultra |
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Sample Server Configurations: The following configurations are customizable at the Dell web site.
NOTE: Prices change frequently. These server configurations and
prices are intended as a guide. CyberWolf cannot guarantee the price or
availability of computers or components listed below.
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Entry Level Database Server |
Dell PowerEdge T110 II ($1,355.00)
-- Price as of 1/31/12
Intel Core I3-2100 3.10GHz, 3M cache, Dual Core/4T (65W) processor
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Foundation Edition with 5 CALs
4GB RAM (1 x 4GB), 1333MHz, Dual Ranked UDIMM
PERC S100 (Embedded SATA Software RAID) - RAID 1
Two 1TB 7.2K RPM SATA 3.5in Cabled Hard Drives
DVD-ROM drive
Intel Gigabit ET Dual Port NIC, PCIe-4
Optional Accessories:
Keyboard, mouse, and 17” Monitor ($168.00)
Backup Solution Options:
RD1000, Internal SATA Drive (media and software purchased separately) $200
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Dell PowerEdge T110 II ($1,903.00)
-- Price as of 1/31/12
Intel Core I3-2100 3.10 GHz, 3M cache, Dual Core/4T (65W)
8GB RAM (2 x 4GB), 1333MHz, Dual Ranked UDIMM
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Foundation Edition, includes 5 CALs
Add-in H200 (SAS/SATA Controller) - RAID 1
Two 300GB Serial Attach SCSI 15K RPM, 6Gbps hard drives
DVD drive
Intel Gigabit ET Dual Port NIC, PCIe-4
Optional Accessories:
Keyboard, mouse, and 17” Monitor ($168.00)
Backup Solution Options:
RD 1000 disk backup drive bay (media and software purchased sepreately) $200
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Mid-Range Database Server |
Dell PowerEdge T310 ($2,415.00) -- Price as of 8/29/11
Intel Xeon E3450, 2.66 GHz, 8M Cache Turbo HT Processor
8GB 1333MHz (4x2 GB) RAM
Windows Server 2008, Standard Edition, x64, includes 5 CALs
SAS 6/iR SAS internal RAID adapter, PCI-Express
RAID 1 - Add-in SAS6iR/H200/PERC6i/H700
Two 146GB 15K RPM Serial-Attach SCSI hard drives
Intel PRO 1000PT 1GbE Single Port NUC, PCIe-1
DVD-ROM, SATA
Optional Accessories:
Keyboard, mouse, and 17” Monitor ($168.00)
Backup Solution Options:
RD 1000 disk backup drive bay (media and software purchased sepreately) $200 |
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High Performance Database Server |
Dell PowerEdge T410 ($4,360.00) -- Price as
of 8/29/11
2 x Intel Xeon E5620, 12 MB Cache, 2.4 3GHz, 1066MHz FSB
16 GB 1333MHz RAM (2X8GB)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Stadard Edition, includes 5 CALs
PERC 6/i SAS internal RAID adapter for Hot Plug Configuration, PCI-Express
RAID 5 for PERC6i/H700 controllers
Five 146GB 15k RMP Serial-Attach SCSI hard drives
Intel Gigabit ET NIC, Quad Port, Copper, PCIe-4
580W Redundant Power Supply
SATA DVD-ROM drive
Optional Accessories:
Keyboard, mouse, and 17” Monitor ($168.00)
Backup Solution Options:
PowerVault 400GB LTO3 Tape Backup w/Controller (media and software purchased
sepreately) $2,948
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Ultra Performance Database Server |
Dell PowerEdge T710 ($8,888.00) -- Price as
of 8/29/11
2 x Intel Xeon X5647, 2.93 GHz, 12M Cache, Turbo HT
24 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 1333MHz (6 x 4GB)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 x64, Enterprise Edition w/10 CALs
DVD-ROM drive , SATA
Keyboard and mouse
PERC 6/i SAS Raid Controller
RAID 10 for PERC 6/i Controller
Four 146GB Serial-Attach SCSI 15K RPM hard drives
2 x Broadcom 5709 Dual Port 1GbE NIC
1100w Redundant Power Supply
Optional Accessories:
Keyboard, mouse, and 17” Monitor ($168.00)
Backup Solution Options:
PowerVault 400GB LTO3 Tape Backup w/Controller (media and software purchased
sepreately) $2,948 |
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