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CHAPTER
4 Compatibility Matrix
You must install the Network Discovery software onto a server meeting the
following hardware requirements.
For a new installation, the IBM xSeries 335, Dell 1750 Server, or HP DL360/DL380
are recommended. However, the IBM xSeries 330 or Dell 1650 can also be used.
More specific hardware information is available later in this chapter.
Warning: Do not mirror your hard drives, and do not install RAID in your
Peregrine appliance. If you do, your appliance will not function
properly.
Note: Failure to meet the hardware requirements described in the following
tables will result in Network Discovery not installing.
Note: There is no need to order a keyboard, mouse, operating system, or
monitor; you can use existing hardware you have on hand.
The following table should help you decide what size of appliance(s) you will
need.
Small Appliance Medium Appliance Large Appliance
1 CPU, 1GB RAM
2 CPUs
a
, 2GB RAM 2 CPUs
b
, 4GB RAM
Regular Appliance
Devices 4,000 8,000 15,000
Ports 24,000 48,000 90,000
Attributes 560,000 1,120,000 2,100,000