SYSTEM AND HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

Compulink Advantage software does not require specific hardware or computer systems. Advantage software will function over most current versions of Widows-based operating systems (see Network Operating Systems) and Windows-based compatible hardware.

RECOMMENDED COMPUTER ROOM TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

Monitoring the environment in a computer room or data center is vital to ensuring uptime and system reliability. Maintaining recommended temperature and humidity levels in the area where computer systems are placed can increase uptime.

Maintaining an ambient temperature range of 68° to 75°F (20° to 24°C) is optimal for system reliability. This temperature range provides a safe environment for equipment to operate in the event of air conditioning or HVAC equipment failure.

Relative humidity (RH) is a term used to describe the amount of water vapor that exists in a gaseous mixture of air and water vapor. In a data center or computer room, maintaining ambient relative humidity levels between 45% and 55% is recommended for optimal performance and reliability.

CABLING

Minimum of Category 5 or 5e Balanced 100 cable and associated connecting hardware whose transmission characteristics are specified up to 100 MHz. On networks with more than 5 concurrent connections, 1000 Mbps bandwidth from the file server to the switch is recommended. Compulink does not supply, install or contract with any network cable installers. It is necessary that a professional and capable cable installer install your network cable prior to the arrival of your computer systems and your Compulink Trainer.

ELECTRICAL

Power fluctuation and outages are common; Compulink recommends the use of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) on file servers and systems that store your data. Surge protectors are recommended for workstations.

BATTERY BACKUP (UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY)

Uninterruptible power supply units are important for equipment that could be damaged in a power failure. In any business environments with a network application such as Advantage software, networking equipment could also benefit from being on an uninterruptible power supply, as a lack of power to network equipment could prevent communication.

An uninterruptible power supply can ensure that electronic equipment remains operational even if external power was unavailable. It also reduces the chance that a power outage could corrupt data on a server. An appropriate backup power solution is highly recommended for use with Advantage Software.