Rockwell Automation 1757-SWKIT5000 ProcessLogix R500.1 Installation and Upgrade Guide - Manual (Page 242)

Publication 1757-IN500A-EN-P - September 2002
11-2 Performance and Capacity Specifications
Server Requirements
ProcessLogix Server Software must be installed on a PC that is specifically
qualified. Use of any other PC variations will render the standard warranty and
support agreement null and void.
There are two methods of obtaining the qualified ProcessLogix Server:
1. Purchase the Server from Rockwell Automation.
2. Contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support for further
information on ordering specifically qualified hardware.
Platform System Configuration Definitions
The number of Physical Servers and Stations does not determine system
configuration. If you are considering a large and complex process, this will
affect the performance. For example, you may only require passive monitoring
and occasional report generation, but the process is large and complex.
Therefore you would be better off installing system requirements that better
match the Performance system, rather than the Typical configuration. Use the
information below to approximate your system size.
Minimum
This is the minimum hardware necessary to run the ProcessLogix
components. It should only be used for small configurations that may consist
of 1 non-redundant Server or a Redundant Server pair with 1 Station. The
system typically only includes passive monitoring and occasional report
generation.
Typical
Configurations will consist of 1 non-redundant Server with up to 12 Stations
or a Redundant Server pair and up to 8 Stations. This type of system includes 1
or 2 Stations actively monitoring and occasional report generation.
Performance
An advanced configuration will consist of 1 non-redundant Server or a
Redundant Server pair, and (between) 13 to 20 Stations. This system typically