Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server - Manual (Page 4)

Requirements for using the Remote Access MultiPort Server
The following sections list the minimum hardware, software, and network
requirements for using the server. You will need additional RAM to run
other applications or services. Also, the more powerful the computer, the
better the performance.
Hardware requirements
The following are the minimum hardware requirements for setting up and
running a Remote Access MultiPort Server:
m a PowerPC™-based computer with one or more PCI slots, running the
Mac OS
m 8 megabytes (MB) of RAM
m a hard disk
n a CD-ROM drive
m a Smart Serial 6 expansion card and a Smart Serial 6 cable, included with
your Remote Access MultiPort Server
m one or more high-speed asynchronous serial devices, such as a modem or an
ISDN adapter
m a telephone line for each device
Software requirements
Your Remote Access MultiPort Server CD-ROM disc contains all the software
you need to run the Remote Access MultiPort Server and Remote Access
Manager application, including the software for the Smart Serial 6 PCI card.
Additionally, you must be using system software version 7.5.2 or later on your
server computer. If your server is an Apple Network Server, a Power
Macintosh 7500, 8500, or 9500, or equivalent, you must use Macintosh system
software 7.5.3 or later.
IMPORTANT Install the correct system software on the server computer before
installing the Remote Access Server. If you don’t have this software, contact
your Apple-authorized reseller or representative before proceeding.
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