System Requirements

This chapter introduces the ViewRunner software for Windows system requirements. System attributes required to run ViewRunner for Windows are described in the sections that follow.

Caution See "Installing ViewRunner for Windows" for information on supplemental software requirements.

1.1 Hardware Requirements

The following are the hardware requirements for ViewRunner for Windows.

1.1.2 Memory Requirements

Windows 95: 32 megabytes (MB) dynamic RAM minimum
Windows 98: 32 MB dynamic RAM minimum
Windows NT: 32 MB dynamic RAM minimum

1.1.5 External Media Requirements

3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy drive

1.1.6 Ethernet Connectivity Requirements

10BaseT network interface module
10 100 Ethernet adapter

1.2 Operating System

The following operating systems are supported by ViewRunner for Windows 2.4.0.

Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows NT

1.2.1 Year 2000 Compliance

ViewRunner for Windows is a Y2K compliant application. However, ViewRunner for Windows relies on third-party operating systems. Use the Y2K compliance information in Table 1-1.

For comprehensive information regarding Microsoft Y2K issues and resources, refer to the Microsoft Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure and Resource Center at: http:\\www.microsoft.com\technet\year2k\product\product.htm

1.2.2 Compliance Categories

Table 1-1 lists Microsoft compliance categories and applicable operating systems.

Table 1-1: Year 2000 Compliance Categories

Category Description Operating System

Compliant

The product fully meets the Microsoft standard of compliance. May have prerequisite patch or service pack for compliance

Windows 98 is "Compliant" with the installation of the Windows 98 Year 2000 update and an updated Microsoft Virtual Machine.

Windows NT Server Version 4.0 SP4 is "Compliant" when the Windows NT Version 4.0 Post Service Pack 4 (SP4) Year 2000 update is installed.

Windows NT Server Version 3.51 is "Compliant" when the Windows NT Service Pack 5 (SP5) for Windows NT Version 3.51 and a hot fix that contains patches for known compliance issues is installed.

Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0 SP3 is "Compliant" when the Windows NT Version 4.0 Post Service Pack 3 (SP3) Year 2000 update is installed.

Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0 SP4 is "Compliant" when the Windows NT Post Service Pack 4 (SP4) Year 2000 update is installed.

Compliant with minor issues

The product meets the Microsoft standard of compliance with some disclosed exceptions that constitute minor date issues.

Windows NT Server Version 4.0 SP3 is "Compliant with minor issues" after the Windows NT Version 4.0 Post Service Pace 3 (SP3) Year 2000 update is installed.

Compliant:

Windows 95 Version 4.00.950

Windows 95 OSR 1, 4.00.950

Windows 95 OSR 2, 4.00.1111

Windows 95 OSR 2.1, 4.00.1111

Windows 95 OSR 2.5, 4.00.1111

Note For Windows 95 details, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Q182967 at: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q182/9/67.asp

Not Compliant

The product does not meet the Microsoft standard of compliance.

N/A to ViewRunner for Windows software

Testing yet to be completed

Product test is not yet complete, or has not been started.

N/A to ViewRunner for Windows software

Will not test

The product will not be tested for compliance.

N/A to ViewRunner for Windows software

Category	Description	Operating System
Compliant	The product fully meets the Microsoft standard of compliance. May have prerequisite patch or service pack for compliance	Windows 98 is "Compliant" with the installation of the Windows 98 Year 2000 update and an updated Microsoft Virtual Machine. Windows NT Server Version 4.0 SP4 is "Compliant" when the Windows NT Version 4.0 Post Service Pack 4 (SP4) Year 2000 update is installed. Windows NT Server Version 3.51 is "Compliant" when the Windows NT Service Pack 5 (SP5) for Windows NT Version 3.51 and a hot fix that contains patches for known compliance issues is installed. Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0 SP3 is "Compliant" when the Windows NT Version 4.0 Post Service Pack 3 (SP3) Year 2000 update is installed. Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0 SP4 is "Compliant" when the Windows NT Post Service Pack 4 (SP4) Year 2000 update is installed.
Compliant with minor issues	The product meets the Microsoft standard of compliance with some disclosed exceptions that constitute minor date issues.	Windows NT Server Version 4.0 SP3 is "Compliant with minor issues" after the Windows NT Version 4.0 Post Service Pace 3 (SP3) Year 2000 update is installed. Compliant: Windows 95 Version 4.00.950 Windows 95 OSR 1, 4.00.950 Windows 95 OSR 2, 4.00.1111 Windows 95 OSR 2.1, 4.00.1111 Windows 95 OSR 2.5, 4.00.1111 Note For Windows 95 details, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Q182967 at: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q182/9/67.asp
Not Compliant	The product does not meet the Microsoft standard of compliance.	N/A to ViewRunner for Windows software
Testing yet to be completed	Product test is not yet complete, or has not been started.	N/A to ViewRunner for Windows software
Will not test	The product will not be tested for compliance.	N/A to ViewRunner for Windows software

1.3 Important Warning

If Power Management is enabled on your computer, you may want to disable this feature. Under Windows 95:

With Power Management enabled in the ViewRunner software, you will eventually be unable to communicate through the Ethernet port.
With Power Management disabled, this does not occur. To disable Power Management in Windows 95, select the Power icon in the Control Panel, and uncheck the "Allow Windows to Manage power use on this computer" option.

1.4 Cisco 6100 Series System and ViewRunner Version Compatibilities

ViewRunner for Windows Release 2.4.0 is the craft interface for the Cisco 6100 Series system for Release 2.2.5 (SF-6100-2.2.5). It is bundled with the Cisco 6100 Series multiplexer chassis or may be downloaded from Cisco Connection Online (CCO).

The ViewRunner for Windows Release 2.4.0 release supports the following Cisco 6100 Series system releases:

Cisco 6100 Series Release 2.2.5 (SF-6100-2.2.5)
Cisco 6100 Series Release 2.2.1 (SF-6100-2.2.1)
Cisco 6100 Series Release 2.2.0 (SF-6100-2.2.0)
Cisco 6100 Series Release 2.1.3 (SF-6100-2.1.3)
Cisco 6100 Series Release 2.1.2

Note Digital Off-Hook (DOH) features are not fully tested or supported in ViewRunner for Windows Release 2.4.0 hardware (Cisco 6100 or 6130) or software. DOH will be supported in the ViewRunner for Windows Release 3.0.0.

Caution ViewRunner for Windows Release 2.4.0 does not manage a 2.3.x node.

: Table 1-2 summarizes the compatibility among Cisco 6100 Series system and ViewRunner for Windows releases.

Table 1-2: ViewRunner and Cisco 6100 Series System Release Compatibility Matrix
Cisco 6100 Series System Release

2.4.0 2.3.1 2.3.0 2.2.1/
2.2.5 2.2.0 2.1.3 2.1.2

Cisco 6130 ¹ Cisco 6100 ²

ViewRunner for Windows Release

2.4.0

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

2.3.5

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

2.3.0

No

No
Yes³

Yes³

Yes⁴

Yes

Yes

Yes

2.2.1

No

Yes

Yes⁵

Yes⁵

Yes⁵

Yes

Yes

Yes

2.2.0

No

Yes

Yes⁵

Yes⁵

Yes⁵

Yes

Yes⁵

Yes

2.1.0

No

Yes

Yes⁶

Yes⁶

Yes⁶

Yes⁶

Yes⁶

Yes

¹The Cisco 6130 multiplexer chassis (MC) feature support present in Release 2.4.0 or higher.
²Systems with a Cisco 6100 MC installed must connect to the network through a Cisco PSC to provide the secondary lightning protection required by NEBS. Therefore, a Cisco 6100 MC cannot support a Direct Connect without PSC configuration.
³ViewRunner manages this Cisco 6100 Series system as a 2.2.1 release. ViewRunner presents a feature set corresponding to the capabilities of the Cisco 6100 Series system release noted. When you open Chassis View, ViewRunner tells you that the feature set is not recognized and that a default feature set is being used.
⁴FCM update for 2.2.5 required.
⁵ViewRunner manages this Cisco 6100 Series system as a 2.2.0 release. ViewRunner presents a feature set corresponding to the capabilities of the Cisco 6100 Series system release noted. When you open Chassis View, ViewRunner tells you that the feature set is not recognized and that a default feature set is being used.
⁶ViewRunner manages this Cisco 6100 Series system as a 2.1.x release. ViewRunner presents a feature set corresponding to the capabilities of the Cisco 6100 Series system release noted. When you open Chassis View, ViewRunner tells you that the feature set is not recognized and that a default feature set is being used.

	Cisco 6100 Series System Release
	2.4.0		2.3.1	2.3.0	2.2.1/ 2.2.5	2.2.0	2.1.3	2.1.2
	Cisco 6130 ¹	Cisco 6100 ²	2.3.1	2.3.0	2.2.1/ 2.2.5	2.2.0	2.1.3	2.1.2
ViewRunner for Windows Release
2.4.0	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
2.3.5	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
2.3.0	No	No	Yes³	Yes³	Yes⁴	Yes	Yes	Yes
2.2.1	No	Yes	Yes⁵	Yes⁵	Yes⁵	Yes	Yes	Yes
2.2.0	No	Yes	Yes⁵	Yes⁵	Yes⁵	Yes	Yes⁵	Yes
2.1.0	No	Yes	Yes⁶	Yes⁶	Yes⁶	Yes⁶	Yes⁶	Yes

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