WinVet - Hardware Recommendations as of January 2001
NOTE: The following specifications are our suggested minimum requirements for new equipment only. Other hardware configurations may be acceptable. Please email help@winvet.com with details.

For 2-8 Workstations Network

Pentium IV 2.0 GHZ (or faster) Reception/Server

350 Watt P/S, 512K Cache, 1.44 F/D
512MB RAM or higher (fastest possible type)
SCSI 3 WIDE or ATA 133 Hard Drive 80 GB or larger
32MB 3D AGP Video Card
CD ROM Drive
PCI 100MBps Ethernet Card or faster
Keyboard and Mouse
17" Colour Monitor (minimum 600x800 resolution)
Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional

Pentium IV 2.0 GHZ (or faster) Other Stns

350 Watt P/S, 512K Cache, 1.44 F/D, setup
256MB RAM or higher (fastest possible type)
ATA 133 - 10 GB (or larger) Hard Drive - 7200 RPM & Ultra 133
32MB 3D AGP Video Card
CD ROM Drive
PCI 100MBps Ethernet Card or faster
Keyboard and Mouse
17" Colour Monitor (minimum 600x800 resolution)
Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional
Busier Workstations (like Reception) use Server Specs
for speed and memory

Additional Hardware Requirments and Supplies

Fast Ethernet Switch/Router (100Base T)
Laser Printer. 300dpi or higher Colour Optional
UPS 1000Watt Back up Unit (Battery)
Surge Protector (1 per station)
DAT 4mm 20GB Tape Back Up Unit
Backup Tapes (1 tape per day of week minimum)
PC Anywhere Software is REQUIRED for support/training
US Robotics(required) 56K External Modem

Optional Hardware and Supplies

Dymo Labelwriter 330 for labels
Microsoft Office
Alternate back up methods: Zip Drives or CD Writer
Optionally 1000Mps Networking components may be substituted

Cable Requirements

Cat 5 cable required to link all workstations with server
Cat 6 cables are now available and should be used for new installations

Notes:

• We REQUIRE EXTERNAL US Robotics for full electronic compatibility with our own modems (better / faster connections)
• Internal modems require complete clinic shutdowns to reset. This is why we DO NOT recommend them.
• Windows 2003 is compatible, but not required.
• The server can be used as a workstation, but is not recommended for greater than 5 workstations. 5 workstations or more requires Server OS software on the server
• Not using 100BaseT with Cat 5 (or Cat 6) Networks has proven to cause data corruption and slow network performance. Cat 6 cabling is now available and should be considered for new installations
• Older dot matrix printers (E.g. Okidata Microline series) may not work with Windows versions after Windows 98SE
  
  For networks of over 5 computers, please contact sales@winvet.com
  
  To confirm an existing network system, contact WinVet at help@winvet.com