HP ProCurve Threat Management Solution Implementation Guide 2009-05

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Initial Setup for the HP ProCurve Manager Agent
Install PCM+
When you run a distributed PCM+ architecture, you should install a local PCM+ agent at each
network segment that you want to protect. NIM can then provide more immediate detection
and mitigation of threats.
This section describes how to install the PCM 3.0 agent.
The first step in installing the PCM 3.0 Agent is to ensure that your system meets the system
requirements for the agent.
PCM 3.0 Agent Requirements
Table B-1 lists the minimum requirements for PCM agents; Table B-2 lists the recommended
configuration. As you review these tables, keep in mind that one agent can support a maximum
of 350 devices, and one PCM server can support a maximum of 10 agents (including local and
remote agents).
Table B-1 PCM Agent Minimum Hardware Requirements
Table B-2 PCM Agent Recommended Hardware Configuration
Network Size # of Remote
Agents
CPU RAM Disk Space NIC
50 or fewer devices 1 local; remote
optional
One 3.0 GHz Xeon/Pentium V or equivalent 2 GB 20 GB 100 MB
51 to 350 devices 1 local; remote
optional
One 3.0 GHz Xeon/Pentium V or equivalent 2 GB 20 GB 100 MB
351 to 1200 devices 1 local + 3 remote Two 3.0 GHz Xeon/Pentium V or equivalent 2 GB 20 GB 100 MB
1201 to 2400 devices 0 local + 7 remote Two 3.0 GHz Xeon/Pentium V or equivalent 2 GB 20 GB 100 MB
2401 to 3500 devices 0 local + 10 remote Two 3.0 GHz Xeon/Pentium V or equivalent 2 GB 20 GB 100 MB
Network Size CPU RAM Disk Space NIC
50 or fewer devices Two 3.0 GHz Xeon/Pentium V or equivalent 2 GB 120 GB 100/1000 MB
51 to 350 devices Two 3.0 GHz Xeon/Pentium V or equivalent 3 GB 120 GB 100/1000 MB
351 to 1200 devices Four 3.0 GHz Xeon/Pentium V or equivalent 4 GB 120 GB 100/1000 MB
1201 to 2400 devices Four 3.0 GHz Xeon/Pentium V or equivalent 6 GB 120 GB 100/1000 MB
2401 to 3500 devices Four 3.0 GHz Xeon/Pentium V or equivalent 6 GB 120 GB 100/1000 MB