Chapter 1 Sizing Overview; Cpu And Memory Matrix - Dell PowerConnect W-Airwave Manual

This overview chapter includes the following topics:
"CPU and Memory Matrix" on page 5
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"Storage Matrix" on page 6
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Your hardware should incorporate margin for WLAN expansion as well as future AWMS features and modules.
These specifications are formulated to keep AWMS running on the same hardware platform for up to two years.
Factors which influence the processing requirements for your AWMS server:
How many devices will the server manage?
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How often will AMP communicate these devices?
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How many wireless clients will the server monitor?
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Will this server run the RAPIDS (IDS and WIPS) modules?
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Will this server run VisualRF and provide location services?
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CPU and Memory Matrix

Table 3 CPU and Memory
Managed
Devices
Pilot 1-25 APs
100
200
500
1,000
2,500
2,500 +
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Clock Speed
CPU Class
(GHz)
Quad Core Intel® 2.4
Xeon X3430
Quad Core Intel® 2.53
Xeon X3440
Quad Core Intel® 2.8
Xeon X3460
Quad Core Intel® 2.53
Xeon X5540
Quad Core Intel® 2.8
Xeon X5560
Quad Core Intel® 2.8
Xeon X5560
Hex Core Intel® 3.33
Xeon X5680
Chapter 1
Sizing Overview
Total AWMS
CPUs
Cores Memory
1 4 3 GB
1 4 4 GB
1 4 4 GB
1 4 4 GB
1 4 6 GB
2 8 16 GB
2 12 24 GB
RAPIDS VisualRF
Memory Memory
.5 GB .5 GB
1 GB 1 GB
2 GB 2 GB
2 GB 2 GB
3 GB 3 GB
4 GB 4 GB
6 GB 6 GB
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