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Unpack, inspect, and install the Ethernet hub (optional)
The HAFM appliance and one or more switches connect through an Ethernet hub installed on a
10/100 Mbps LAN segment. One hub port is required to connect the HAFM appliance, and one
hub port is required to connect each switch. A combination of up to 48 HP switches can be
configured and managed by a single HAFM appliance, therefore multiple hubs may be required to
provide sufficient port connections. These hubs must be connected in accordance with the hub
manufacturer's specifications. HP recommends using a star or hub-and-spoke topology when
connecting multiple hubs. The HAFM appliance must be connected to the center hub, and there
should never be more than two hubs between the HAFM appliance and any switch. Refer to the hub
manufacturer's documentation for more detailed information.
For instructions to unpack and inspect one or more Ethernet hubs, and install the hubs in a desktop
or rack-mount configuration, refer to the appropriate Ethernet hub documentation.
Using HAFM from a remote location
Use this section to install the HAFM client on a remote workstation.
Remote workstation minimum requirements
The following minimum requirements must be met in order to install HAFM on a remote workstation.
NOTE:
In order for HAFM to function properly, compatible versions must be installed on both the
client machines and the HAFM appliance.
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Desktop or notebook PC with color monitor, keyboard, and mouse, using an Intel
with a 700 MHz or greater clock speed, and using the Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 2000
(with Service Pack 4), Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6a), or Windows
Server 2003.
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UNIX
workstation with color monitor, keyboard, and mouse, using a:
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• Linux
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using Red Hat 7.3 or higher operating system.
• Hewlett-Packard HA PA-RISC processor with a 400 MHz or greater clock speed, using the
HP-UX 11 or higher operating system.
• Sun Microsystems UltraSPARC II processor with a 400 MHz or greater clock speed, using the
SunOS Version 7 or higher operating system.
• IBM Power3-II microprocessor with a 333 MHz or greater clock speed, using the AIX Version
4.3.3 or higher operating system.
• Linux based system using an Intel Pentium III processor with 1 GHZ or greater clock speed,
using Red Hat 7.3 or higher operating system.
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At least 15 MB available on the internal hard drive.
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32 MB or greater RAM.
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Video card supporting 256 colors at 800 x 600 pixel resolution.
based system using an Intel Pentium III processor with 1 GHZ or greater clock speed,
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