NEC Express5800/320Ma Planning Manual

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Site Planning ChecklistWelcome to Site Planning for Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core systems 1-3To enable connectivity to the ASN, a modem can be attached directly to the systemand managed by Windows Server software or two partnered Virtual TechnicianModules (VTMs) in the system. The VTMs can also connect to the ASN throughtheir Ethernet ports, if the network to which they are attached has Internet access.Systems that connect to the ASN using partnered VTMs provide the highest levelof availability. VTMs provide ASN connectivity even when the operating system isnot operational. VTMs also allow internal administrators to remotely service thesystem over a telephone line or IP network, regardless of the state of the operatingsystem.Without VTMs, ASN connectivity is only possible if the operating system isoperational.Site Planning ChecklistReferring to the information in this document, answer the following questions:Planning for ASN Connectivity❏ Will your system use VTMs to connect to the ASN?❏ If your system uses VTMs, will you connect them to a network so that you canmanage the server from a remote system? Are there maintenance networkconnections to which you can connect the VTMs?❏ If your VTMs are connected to a network, does the network have Internetconnectivity so that the system can connect to the ASN without a modem?❏ If your system uses an ASN modem, do you have an external analog telephone lineavailable for the modem?N O T EA dedicated phone line provides the most reliable service.ASN calls routed through a PBX may be slow due to loadon the PBX, or may not complete successfully due todisconnections. If you must use a PBX, do not route thetelephone extension through a switchboard; instead,provide a direct-dial analog number.❏ Do you have an additional telephone line and telephone near the operator’s stationfor voice communications when calling for support?Planning for Optional Components❏ The system contains four 10/100/1000 megabits-per-second (Mbps) Ethernetports. Will your system additionally include any of the following PCI adapters fornetwork communications? If so, indicate how many of each and plan networkconnections for all Ethernet ports you will use.