Computer Requirements - HP J2415A Installation And Reference Manual

Computer Requirements

The HP Stack Manager software runs on IBM-compatible personal
computers with the following minimum configuration:
You will also need the following equipment to connect the PC to the hub:
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See appendix A, "Cables and Connectors" for details on appropriate cables.
For information on connecting the PC (or modem) to the hub, refer to
chapter 1.
Microsoft Windows version 3.1 (or later) and systems that support
Windows 3.1 applications
80386 (or higher) processor
4 Mbytes of RAM
3 Mbytes of available hard disk space
a 3-1/2 inch 1.44 Mbyte floppy disk drive
an available RS-232 (serial) port or internal modem
a VGA monitor
For a direct connection:
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a serial cable (included with hub) to connect a Windows-based PC
directly to the hub
For a remote connection:
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two modems
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standard modem cables for PC-to-modem and modem-to-hub (or
modem-to-switching device) connections. The serial cable
included with the hub will not work as a modem cable.
For chaining multiple hubs together on a Distributed Management Chain:
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Unshielded twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors (standard LAN
cables may be used).
Installing and Using HP Stack Manager
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