Concept Guide

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Chapter 1
Sizing Overview
This overview chapter includes the following topics:
 “CPU and Memory Matrix” on page5
 “Storage Matrix” on page6
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?
 How often will AMP communicate these devices?
 How many wireless clients will the server monitor?
 Will this server run the RAPIDS (IDS and WIPS) modules?
 Will this server run VisualRF and provide location services?
CPU and Memory Matrix
Table 3 CPU and Memory
Managed
Devices
CPU Class
Clock Speed
(GHz)
CPUs
Total
Cores
AWMS
Memory
RAPIDS
Memory
VisualRF
Memory
Pilot 1-25 APs Quad Core Intel®
Xeon X3430
2.4 1 4 3 GB .5 GB .5 GB
100 Quad Core Intel®
Xeon X3440
2.53 1 4 4 GB 1 GB 1 GB
200 Quad Core Intel®
Xeon X3460
2.8 1 4 4 GB 2 GB 2 GB
500 Quad Core Intel®
Xeon X5540
2.53 1 4 4 GB 2 GB 2 GB
1,000 Quad Core Intel®
Xeon X5560
2.8 1 4 6 GB 3 GB 3 GB
2,500 Quad Core Intel®
Xeon X5560
2.8 2 8 16 GB 4 GB 4 GB
2,500 + Hex Core Intel®
Xeon X5680
3.33 2 12 24 GB 6 GB 6 GB