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Platform Requirements for VANTAGE Marine 11.6
Supported Platforms
Supported platform is Intel IA-32 architecture PC running Windows. All VANTAGE Marine applications require:
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Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher) or Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or higher). Internet Explorer version 6 (Service Pack 1) or higher. Database server requires Windows 2000 or 2003 server, latest version recommended Microsoft Excel (Delivered examples are designed to run under Excel 2000.)
The latest detailed information about necessary updates and patches for the operating system can be found on AVEVAs support sites: support.aveva.com support.tribon.com
VANTAGE Marine is designed to run in a network. If run on a stand-alone machine, then a virtual network (also called pseudo network) must be installed. Information on how to install a virtual network can be found on Microsofts Internet pages. VANTAGE Marine presupposes that TCP/IP is properly configured.
License Control
Licence control is made by FLEXlm 8.3b.
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operating system, AVEVA will charge the customer spent hours on investigating the problems as well as costs for travelling and allowances.
* The figure for each application is very approximate and includes various environment files.
Hardware Specification
A normal VANTAGE Marine installation will be based on a network solution, with multiple PC Work-stations running against the same database on a server, communicating with yet other servers and the client applications to be installed on the local PC Work-station. In an installation the servers play different roles like File server Surface server License server Project server Database server
All these roles could be played by a single server but because of performance reasons in a large configuration or redundancy they could be separated on several different servers or being mixed. The File server will be storing project files and other data not stored in the database. The Surface server holds information about surfaces from VANTAGE Marine Initial Design. The License server is a Windows-based server, which answers to license requests from the clients. The Project server keeps information about where projects are stored. The Database server will handle a database.
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The requirements on hardware depend on the number of clients, the workload and the expectation on performance. The recommended hardware below should be taken as examples and reflect the market situation at the time when this specification is written. The "minimum" alternatives are not recommended for new investments but rather show that hardware, once intended for older versions of the system components, can still be used for VANTAGE Marine. For already existing hardware, please contact your hardware supplier for evaluating potential upgrade needs. Minimum Server (5 to 40 Users) Minimum 2.0 GHz Pentium Server with one CPU, possible to upgrade to multiple CPU's. 1GB internal memory or more* 12 GB or more Ultra SCSI II HPL disks (10.000 revs per minute) The disk size depends on the amount of data in customer projects. Backup unit CD-ROM drive Monitor 10/100 Mbps network connection
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Note: With multiple CPU's this configuration will be able to handle up to 60 users simultaneously. Large installations have to be configured upon request due to the possible need for network segmentation, multiple server needs, Raid Disk concept and Robotic backup solutions. Recommended Server (5 to 40 Users) 3.0 GHz Intel Xeon DP Server with one CPU, possible to upgrade to multiple CPU's. 1 GB internal memory or more* 18 GB or more U320 SCSI disks (15.000 revs per minute). The disk size depends on the amount of data in customer projects. Preferably RAID level 1+0. Backup unit CD-ROM drive Monitor 10/100/1000 Mbps network connection
Note: With multiple CPU's this configuration will be able to handle up to 60 users simultaneously. Large installations have to be configured upon request due to the possible need for network segmentation, multiple server needs, Raid Disk concept and Robotic backup solutions. Minimum Client Workstation PC (and Server up to 10 Users) Minimum 1 GHz Intel Pentium PC 1 GB internal memory or more >9 GB Disk (If used as a work-station to run Tribon stand-alone or as a small server the need will be >12GB Disk). 32 MB Graphical card with support for Open GL or better monitor with 1280 x 1024 pixels resolution Backup unit CD-ROM drive 10/100 Mbps network connection
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Recommended Client Workstation PC (and Server up to 10 Users) 3.2 GHz Intel Pentium PC 1 GB internal memory or more 36 GB SCSI Disk or 74 GB 10krpm Serial ATA NVIDIA Quadro4 980 XGL Graphic card or NVIDIA Quadro FX PCI Express series monitor with 1280 x 1024 pixels resolution Backup unit CD/DVD-ROM drive 10/100/1000 Mbps network connection
Minimum Client Workstation PC The following minimum hardware specification is the absolute minimum configuration for VANTAGE Marine. This is not an optimal or efficient configuration but VANTAGE Marine will work with all expected functionality. Intel Pentium IIl 1GHz PC 512 MB RAM 9 GB Hard Disk 32 MB Graphical card with support for Open GL or better inch monitor with 1280 x 1024 pixels resolution CD ROM drive
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Recommended Client Workstation PC The following hardware specification is a recommended configuration for VANTAGE Marine, based on HP hardware: HP xw4100 Pentium 4 (HT enabled) 3,2 GHz 1024 MB RAM 36 GB 10 000 rpm SCSI or 74 GB 10krpm Serial ATA Monitor P1230 22" NVIDIA Quadro4 980 XGL or NVIDIA Quadro FX PCI Express series DVD-ROM drive 10/100/1000 Mbps network connection
For workstations, three button mouses are recommended. Further large monitors are recommended, preferably 19 - 20 inches. For more Graphic recommendation, see below. Graphics A great variety of graphics cards are available on the market and many different cards may work well with VANTAGE Marine. Traditional game cards should be avoided. Only graphic cards with OpenGL support, suited for CAD applications should be used. It is further important to make sure, that the latest and appropriate version of the driver for the graphic card is used to get maximum performance and stability.
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The AVEVA support site contains information about graphic cards tested with AVEVA software. The following list contains some examples: CARD Elsa Gloria Synergy II Intense 3D Wildcat 4110 PRO NVIDIA Quadro2 Mxr NVIDIA Quadro2 PRO ATI Fire GL 2 NVIDIA Quadro4 750 XGL 3dlabs wildcat VP560 NVIDIA Quadro4 550 XGL NVIDIA Quadro4 980 XGL NVIDIA Quadro4 380 XGL NVIDIA Quadro FX 2000
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DATE 2000-04-27 2000-04-27 * 2001-07-19 2001-07-19 2002-05-01 2002-05-21 2003-04-01 2003-04-01 2003-04-01 2003-11-01 2003-08-01 2005-02-01
Network
One or several switches 10 - 100 MB Ethernet depending on the number of workstations connected. (TCP/IP Software is normally included in Windows.) A switched network is vital to obtain maximum performance. 100 base-T switched networks are sufficient for most client workstations. Large installations require gigabit backbone and gigabit connected servers. Internet connection, with suitable firewall arrangements, gives the possibility to take advantage of the AVEVA Global Database, AVEVA Corporate and Support Site.
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A heavy 3D application user might require a 100Mbps connection to achieve good performance and high productivity.
There is no equal bandwidth sharing when connection several clients to a WAN connection. This means that a single client can request a large part of the bandwidth and the performance will appear sluggish for the others. In a TCP/IP based network it is possible to have project, license, surface and database servers both locally, remotely or mixed. We encourage our customers to make their own tests to establish a bandwidth suitable for their demands and way of work when considering a WAN implementation. It should not only be possible to work this way but also efficient.
Please contact AVEVA if there is a need for more detailed information about compatibility and interoperability.
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