System Requirements

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

Caution See "Installing ViewRunner for Windows," for information on the software patches required for ViewRunner for Windows Release 3.0.0.

Hardware Requirements

The following sections describe the hardware requirements for ViewRunner for Windows.

Processor Requirements

The processor requirements for ViewRunner for Windows follow:

Intel-compatible PC

Memory Requirements

The memory requirements for ViewRunner for Windows follow:

Windows 95---32 (MB) dynamic RAM minimum
Windows 98---32 MB dynamic RAM minimum
Windows NT---32 MB dynamic RAM minimum

Monitor Requirements

The monitor requirements for ViewRunner for Windows follow:

VGA graphics 640 pixels x 480 pixels x 256 colors minimum
800 x 600 x 256 or higher recommended

Hard Drive Requirements

You will need 10 MB of available hard drive disk space for ViewRunner for Windows.

External Media Requirements

You will need a 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy drive for ViewRunner for Windows.

Ethernet Connectivity Requirements

The Ethernet connectivity requirements for ViewRunner for Windows follow:

10BaseT network interface card
10 100 Ethernet adapter

Operating System

The following operating systems are supported by ViewRunner for Windows 3.0.0:

Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows NT

Year 2000 Compliance

Cisco ViewRunner for Windows is a Y2K compliant application. However, Cisco 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/tools/software.asp

Table 1-1lists Microsoft compliance categories and applicable operating systems.
Table 1-1: Y2K Compliance Categories for ViewRunner for Windows Release 3.0.0

Category Description Operating System

Compliant

The product fully meets the Microsoft standard of compliance. It may have a 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 Pack 3 (SP3) Year 2000 update is installed.

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

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. It may have a 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 Pack 3 (SP3) Year 2000 update is installed. 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 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.

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 ViewRunner, 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, click the Power icon in the Control Panel, and uncheck Allow Windows to Manage power use on this computer.

Cisco 6100 Series System and ViewRunner Version Compatibilities

ViewRunner for Windows Release 3.0.0 is the craft interface for the Cisco 6100 Series system for its 3.0.x (SF-6100-3.0.x) release. It is bundled with the Cisco 6100 Series multiplexer chassis or may be downloaded from Cisco Connection Online (CCO).

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

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

Cisco 6100 Series System Release¹^,²

3.0.0 2.4.1 2.4.0 2.3.x 2.2.1/
2.2.5 2.2.0

ViewRunner for Windows Release

3.0.0

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

2.4.1

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

2.4.0

No

No

Yes

No

No

No

2.3.5

No

No

No

Yes³

Yes

Yes

2.3.0

No

No

No

No

Yes³

Yes

2.2.1

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

2.2.0

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

¹The Cisco 6130 chassis feature support is present in Release 2.4.0 or later.
²Systems with a Cisco 6100 installed must connect to the network through a POTS splitter. Therefore, a Cisco 6100 cannot support a Direct Connect without a POTS splitter configuration.
³Feature Compatibility matrix (FCM) upgrade from the current release is required.

	Cisco 6100 Series System Release¹^,²
	3.0.0	2.4.1	2.4.0	2.3.x	2.2.1/ 2.2.5	2.2.0
ViewRunner for Windows Release
3.0.0	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
2.4.1	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
2.4.0	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
2.3.5	No	No	No	Yes³	Yes	Yes
2.3.0	No	No	No	No	Yes³	Yes
2.2.1	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
2.2.0	No	No	No	No	No	Yes

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