MARS Hardware Requirements

MARS - Hardware Requirements

Adequate hardware is required for optimal performance of the software. If your current hardware does not meet these requirements, please contact us for recommendations.

File Server
Minimum File server		Recommended File server
Processor:	Pentium 4	Processor:	Xeon
Speed:	1.6 Ghz or better	Speed:	2.4 Ghz or better
Memory:	512 MB RAM	Memory:	2 GB RAM
Monitor:	SVGA 15" monitor	Monitor:	SVGA 17" monitor
Hard Drive:	10-18 GB SCSI Hard Drive	Hard Drive:	(3) 36GB SCSI RAID 5
CD-ROM:	24x CDROM	CD-ROM:	24x CDROM

Workstations
Minimum Workstations		Recommended Workstations
Processor:	Pentium III	Processor:	Pentium 4
Speed:	450 Mhz or better	Speed:	2.8 Ghz or better
Memory:	128 MB RAM	Memory:	512 MB RAM
Monitor:	SVGA 17" 800x600 min. resolution	Monitor:	19" CRT 17" Flat Panel
Hard Drive:	8 GB hard drive with 500 MB of available space	Hard Drive:	40 GB hard drive with 500 MB of available space
CD-ROM:	24X CD ROM - Sound Card	CD-ROM:	48x CD-RW
Operating System:	Windows 2000 Professional OR Windows XP Professional	Operating System:	Windows XP Pro with Service Pack 1

Network Operating Systems

Novell Networks - NetWare or NetWare for Small Business version 4.11 or later.

Windows Peer to Peer Networks - MARS requires a dedicated file server with minimum 512 MB RAM with 4+ workstations

Microsoft Networks - NT version 4.0 or Windows 2000 Server or Windows 2003 Server.
Note: Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 does not allow Terminal Services to run in Application Server Mode.

Workstation Operating Systems
MARS is not supported on Windows ME or Windows XP Home. IRS-AIMS will not provide support for any occurrences on systems using these operating systems on any workstations.

The following versions of Microsoft Windows are supported:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional w/SP4

Microsoft Windows XP Professional w/SP1

Other System Requirements

PC Anywhere 10.5 (or newer) and a 56K modem (a broadband Internet connection is preferred) to support your network.
Internet accessibility for download of patches from our web site.
High Speed DAT/DLT IV/LTO-1 Tape Backup installed in the server.

IRS-AIMS does not require you to purchase hardware from us. Your local supplier must, however, follow specific guidelines for the installation and configuration of the file server, network operating system, printer set up, and all other configuration issues.

Please contact our technical support staff if you need additional information regarding hardware or network operating system requirements. Techsupport@irsaims.com or 1-800-876-1466

Staff Training

Your agency personnel should all be trained and know how to effectively use Windows 2000/XP, Microsoft Word, and have a basic understanding of the network setup BEFORE upgrading to MARS. Training for these software packages should be available locally for most agencies.

Your agency needs to designate (and train) one person as a "SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR." Your System Administrator is responsible for general network and system maintenance. In the absence of a trained network administrator on site it will be your agency’s responsibility to coordinate with your hardware technician for availability at the time of your upgrade. This will be important to reduce downtime and to assure smooth operation of your system. It is also your System Administrator’s responsibility to coordinate system usage, staff questions, and reports to IRS-AIMS of any system errors.

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