User`s guide

Introduction
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6700-A2-GY31-70
July 1999
Software and Hardware Description
NMS is an icon and menu-driven system that provides easy access to all network
functions on the Main Menu bar. It is supplied on 3.5″ high-density disks for NMS
installation. NMS follows basic Windows conventions.
NMS operates on any customer-provided 386/486 PC capable of using Windows
in the 386 enhanced mode. Refer to Hardware and Software Prerequisites for
additional information.
NMS works in conjunction with a COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier for 2400,
3550, 3600, 3800, and 3900 Series devices with a Shared Diagnostic Unit (SDU).
Refer to the
COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier Installation Manual for all
necessary cables and network modules required for operation.
Hardware and Software Prerequisites
The following checklist provides the minimum hardware and software required to
operate NMS.
NOTE:
NMS is designed to be the primary application program running on a
personal computer. If you use NMS with other applications, it is your
responsibility to ensure compatibility.
 486 Series, 66 MHz or higher PC (or compatible computer)
 Hard disk with 15 MB of free space and a minimum of 14 ms access time
 16 MB of RAM (32 MB of RAM is recommended)
 Super VGA (800 x 600 resolution) or higher with 256 colors
 Video accelerator card
 1 serial port for device communication
 1 parallel port for a printer
 101 keyboard
 3.5″ 1.44 megabyte diskette drive
 DB-25 socket to 6-pin (RJ11) socket adapter
This configuration is sufficient for a network of 256–512 local and remote devices.
If the number of devices increases, use Table 1-1 as a guideline for upgrading
your hardware configuration.